Amongst Paso Robles’ plethora of wineries is KROBĀR Craft Distillery, one of eight in the area today. Vineyards shadowed by cumulus clouds surround the charming establishment which also hosts a winery and restaurant. Dark lighting glows from rustic wood and metal sheets, helping to create Krobar’s industrial prohibition vibe. Through the glass doors is the still room, where…
Author: Savoring the Central Coast
Alice recently found her new home in the Central Coast at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Here she is working towards a degree in Public Relations and enjoys exploring the surrounding areas hiking, beaches, and eatery’s.
Raised by Midwesterners in a flashy SoCal suburb, Alice has an eclectic outlook on life. After spending years as the mature and responsible teenager, she has entered young adulthood and regressed to a more uncertain state. However, this confusion could lead to amazing realizations. and she is hopeful it will.
Alice has a love for all things Yelp. She enjoys traveling to new cities, experiencing the culture through her palate, and traveling off the beaten path.
Alice has fused her social and edible curiosities in attempts to identify the up and coming trends, fads, and scenes in the dining industry.
Paso Robles’ Tin City: a Little Something for Everybody
Paso Robles has seen a huge increase in the alcohol making industry over the past years. Because of the fertile land and moderate climate, the region is ideal growing conditions of base alcohol crops. A haven for all creative beverage consumers can be found in Paso Robles right off the 101. Industrial buildings line the…
Cal Poly: Creating First Generation Wine Maker Matt Culhane
At only twenty years old, Matt Culhane has dedicated himself to a future in the wine industry, something he knew nothing about before coming to Cal Poly. Through taking immersive classes, even an inexperienced city boy developed a love for the vineyard. A passion passed on for generations through family lineage.. and now newcomers, too!…
Interview with Distillery Owner Ian Cutler
I stopped by Cutler’s Artisan Distillery in Santa Barbara to ask owner Ian Cutler a few questions about his business. Included are details about his lifetime involvement in the distilling industry and what he loves about it..
Ready, steady, POUR: The Wine Shine Experience
The man banging on the door was yelling “ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND FIREARMS…” we figured he was bringing supplies
Spirit Guide: 10 things to know about craft distilleries
1. Types of alcohol considered a Spirit There are a few different categories and subcategories of spirits which change depending on the original ingredient and the chosen distilling process. The fab five of distilling include: Spirit – Original Ingredient – Sub Category Example Brandy – Fruit Wine – Cognac Vodka – Rye, Wheat, Potato, or Alternative Grain…
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