Every February, for the last few years, the Beer Buzz has celebrated some of the classic beers that helped establish the American craft beer scene. In celebration of Flagship February, Roger has selected six beers that defined their styles in American craft. 

Drink along at home with the following beers:

• Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
• Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
• Bell's Amber Ale 
• Big Sky Moose Drool
• Founders Dirty Bastard
• Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter

Binny’s received 50 cases of 2018 Bordeaux samples, which were shared across the chain so wine staff from all stores could better understand the vintage. Whether you’d like to drink now or cellar for later, there are some outstanding 2018 Bordeaux wines to discover. 

Listen to our wine team, including our Director of Wine (and buyer of Bordeaux), Barbara Hermann, as we talk En Primeur, how to barrel taste, Barb’s aggressive Bordeaux tasting schedule, the original garagistes and, of course, the 2018 vintage. 

The Q&A segment used to be a regular segment on Barrel to Bottle, but our hosts and guests are so interesting that episodes started running long and we ran out of time. So we put out the call and assembled the best questions for a somewhat rapid fire question and answer episode. We're giving away so much of the boss' money this week. If you have a question for a future episode, reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. 

The Barrel to Bottle crew digs deep this week with Russell From of Herman Story. Herman Story does things a little differently, but their goal is to make the best wine while having a great time. Russell discusses the process of making Herman Story wines, from the concept to the unique methods to the eye-catching labels. 

Drink along at home with the following wines:

• Herman Story Late Bloomer Grenache 2016
• Herman Story Casual Encounters 2018
• Herman Story First Time Caller Petite Sirah 2018
• Herman Story Bolt Cutter 2018

This week, the Barrel to Bottle crew is answering a question we regularly get in our stores, "If I like this wine, what else should I try?" We'll use some of our best selling wines as a jumping off point to explore other wines of the same or similar style. 

If You Like Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, try:

• Leeuwin Estate Art Series Riesling 2019
• Nora Albarino 2019

If You Like Mark West Pinot Noir, try:

• Nadler Zweigelt 2016
• Palacios Petalos 2018

If You Like Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon, try

• Tinta Azul Red Blend 2019
• Vina Perez Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2017 

It's been about a year since the Barrel to Bottle Crew tackled non-alcoholic beverages. We decided to revisit the topic though, because the category has blown up since then. This week, we'll taste through some products that prove you don't have to sacrifice flavor and quality if you're looking for non-alcoholic options. 

Drink along at home with the following:

• Gruvi Dry Secco Non Alcohol Wine
• Gruvi Bubbly Rosé Non Alcohol Wine
• Giesen Sauvignon Blanc Zero NA
• Heineken 0.0
• Boulevard Flying Start NA IPA Collaboration with Athletic Brewing 
• Athletic Brewing Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPA
• Lagunitas IPNA Non-Alcoholic Dry Hopped IPA
• Seedlip Garden 108 Non-Alcoholic Spirit
• Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative
• Lyre's Italian Orange (coming soon)
• Lyre's Aperitif Rosso (coming soon)
• Lyre's Aperitif Dry (coming soon)
• Dhōs Bittersweet Aperitif (coming soon)
• Dhōs Triple Sec (coming soon)

Think of Armagnac as Cognac's country cousin. It's an older, more rustic style that predates Cognac. Pat, Greg and Alicia are joined by Armagnac enthusiast-and Mousquetaire d'Armagnac-Brett Pontoni. Who better to guide you through this somewhat mysterious category. 

Drink along at home with the following armagnacs:

• Marie Duffau Hors d'Age Armagnac 
• Delord XO 15 Year Old Armagnac
• Artez 100% Baco Armagnac
• Artez 100% Folle Blanche Armagnac
• Artez 100% Ugni Blanche Armagnac
• Dartigalongue 40 year old Vintage Armagnac

The Barrel to Bottle Crew heads to Piedmont for a deep dive beyond the traditional Nebbiolo variety. Piedmont isn't obscure, but it might be a little unfamiliar to wine novices and we're here to help. Piedmont produces some of the finest wines in the world, but also wines that are great with pizza and takeout pasta. 

Drink along at home with the following wines:

• Vietti Roero Arneis 2019
• Franco Molino Barbera d’Alba 2017
• Paolo Scavino Dolcetto d’Alba 2017 
• Produttori del Barbaresco 2016  
• Paolo Scavino Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata Riserva 2013 

Just like with our Binny's Buyer's Picks episodes, the Barrel to Bottle Crew couldn't be contained in just one episode. We here at Barrel to Bottle loved a lot of stuff this year and we want to make sure you know all about our favorites of 2020. 

• Founders KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge

• Teremana Reposado Tequila
• Greg's Infinity Bottle

• Pat's Beloved Hamm's
• Plantation Isle of Fiji Rum

• See part 1

• Chateau Thivin Brouilly Reverdon 2019
• Max Ferdinand Richter 2017s

You've heard the buyer's picks the last two weeks, but now it's time for the true authority, your beloved friends from the Barrel to Bottle Crew. We've assembled some wacky 2020 picks for you to check out as the year comes to a close. This is in no particular order of rank, or how they stack up to Hamm's.  

• Metropolitan Stromhaus Helles Lager
• Cappelletti Aperitivo

• Viator Red Blend 2017
• Continuum Estate Red 2017
• Half Acre Alive in its Jaws

• Aberfeldy 20 year old Sauternes Cask, Finish Exceptional Cask Series

• Chanin Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict 2018
• Chanin Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict 2017

• Check back next week for part 2