Drinking Up Podcast
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsA spirited discussion about wine, beer, and booze with hosts Shelley, Mary and Lily. At Drinking Up, we aim to educate our audience on how to drink adult beverages with a cultured and knowledgeable palette, without the pretension. Shelley is our resident beer enthusiast, Mary is our wine expert and Lily whips up some of the tastiest cocktails to wow your guests. Join us each week as we taste something new and follow us on our social channels so that you can drink along!
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Episodes
13. Chocolate & Coffee Pairings, Oh My!
July 30, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBPrepare to salivate in this episode, with the ladies' chocolate & coffee pairings for beer, wine and booze. WHAT WE'VE BEEN DRINKING: Mary: Puma Road Winery Shelly: Allagash Barrel & Bean Lily: Gordon Biersch Kenny Yule-Loggins from Hopsy SHELLY pairs the Allagash Barrel & Bean with Theo Ghost Chili Dark Chocolate Endangered Species Chocolate - Natural Dark Chocolate w/ Blackberry Sage MARY pairs Mignon Chocolate with Temecula's Wilson Creek Winery, Sparkling Almond Wine LILY makes Iri...
Desserts Made With Booze
April 15, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBStuck at home in quarantine? Try making one of these delicious boozy treats to satiate your sweet tooth. (Please note that this episode was recorded before legal restrictions and distancing guidelines were put in place). Shelley made beer cupcakes using Deschutes Brewery, Black Butte Porter She used a cookbook called "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World" Mary made red wine poached pears using Rioja. Recipe using Epicurious Lily made toffee pudding using Tullamore Dew WHAT WE'VE BEEN DRINKIN...
11. Made by Women
March 12, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBWe're celebrating women this month, Women's History Month with some drinks made by females and/or from establishments owned by females. Because y'all...the future is female! Shelley: Three Weavers Seafarer Kolsch Mary: Darcie Kent Chardonnay Lily: Uncle Nearest 1884 Mary has been revisiting her favorites from Trader Joe's, including Grifone. Lily visited The Ordinarie Tavern in Long Beach Hop Merchants in NoHo
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February 27, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBCooking with Booze WHAT WE HAD ON THE SHOW: Shelley made beer bread with Lincoln Beer Company - Double Smirk Juicy IPA Mary: 2018 Pine Ridge White Blend. Lily: WHAT WE'VE BEEN DRINKING: Lily visited the Long Beach Beer Lab where they have their own fermentation system and make delicious food in addition to their beer. Mary visited Schide Winery in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA and Odanata Winery in Salinas, CA Shelley visited Lincoln Beer Company in Burbank, CA for her birthday and they became ou...
10. Cooking with Booze
February 27, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBCooking with Booze WHAT WE HAD ON THE SHOW: Shelley made beer bread with Lincoln Beer Company - Double Smirk Juicy IPA Mary made a vegan-friendly version of Julia Child's beurre blanc sauce using Pine Ridge Vineyards' Chenin Blanc + Viognier white wine blend and Miyoko's Organic Vegan Butter Lily made vodka sauce WHAT WE'VE BEEN DRINKING: Lily visited the Long Beach Beer Lab where they have their own fermentation system and make delicious food in addition to their beer. Mary talked about...
09. Drinking with Two - Ideas for Valentine's Day
February 06, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBDrinking for Two WHAT WE HAD ON THE SHOW: Shelley: Prairie Artisan Ales - Consider Yourself Hugged Also mentioned, PAA's Deconstructed Bomb Mary: Gloria Ferrer White Brut sparkling white wine from Sonoma, CA Also mentioned: Barnivore, a vegan beer, wine and liquor guide Lily: "Chorus Girl Milk" - champagne cocktail & French 75 WHAT WE'VE BEEN DRINKING: Shelley has been enjoying Don't Bogart That Barrel by R6 Distillery. Mary recently found two chardonnays she likes: the 2018 Arroyo Seco...
08. Your Solutions to Dry January - Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
January 16, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBIs your January and possibly beyond dry? We explored some non-alcoholic alternatives to your favorite beverages so that you can still enjoy having a cocktail (or five since you don't have to worry about driving!) while staying on the wagon. WHAT WE HAD ON THE SHOW: Shelley: Surreal Brewing - Chandelier Red IPA & 17 Mile Porter Also mentioned: O’Doul’s by Anheuser-Busch Kaliber by Guinness Buckler by Heineken Partake Brewing, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Bravus Brewing in Newport Beach, CA Ath...
06. "Healthy"ish Drinking
December 30, 2019 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBNew year, new you, amirite? Except you're not planning to go dry anytime soon. We got you. Join us as we explore a few healthy-ish-er options so that you can still satiate that craving for a pint, glass or cocktail at the end of your day. Cheers to 2020! WHAT WE DRANK: Shelley: Black Dog Sour Cider from 101 Cider House, purchased at Hop Merchants Bottle Shop & Taproom in North Hollywood, CA. Mary: Old Vine Zinfandel from Cline Cellars in Lodi, CA. Lily: LLB cocktail using Angostura bitters...
07. "Healthy"ish Drinking
December 30, 2019 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBNew year, new you, amirite? Except you're not planning to go dry anytime soon. We got you. Join us as we explore a few healthy-ish-er options so that you can still satiate that craving for a pint, glass or cocktail at the end of your day. Cheers to 2020! WHAT WE DRANK: Shelley: Black Dog Sour Cider from 101 Cider House, purchased at Hop Merchants Bottle Shop & Taproom in North Hollywood, CA. Mary: Old Vine Zinfandel from Cline Cellars in Lodi, CA. Lily: LLB cocktail using Angostura bitters...
Winter Drinks, Part 2
December 17, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB'Tis the season to drink merrily and we have some more suggestions on how to stay warm and jolly! WINTER BEER: Einstock Doppelbock WINTER WINE: Quady Starboard Batch 88 port style dessert wine WINTER COCKTAIL: Hot chocolate with Bailey's Alamande SHOUTOUTS: Old Town Roasting Coffee | Orange, CA Cat and Fiddle Pub | Los Angeles, CA Bon and Viv Spiked Seltzer Terasse du Moulinas rosé wine Hop Merchants Bottle Shop | Los Angeles, CA
06. Winter Drinks, Part 2
December 17, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB'Tis the season to drink merrily and we have some more suggestions on how to stay warm and jolly! WINTER BEER: Einstock Doppelbock WINTER WINE: Quady Starboard Batch 88 port style dessert wine WINTER COCKTAIL: Hot chocolate with Bailey's Alamande SHOUTOUTS: Old Town Roasting Coffee | Orange, CA Cat and Fiddle Pub | Los Angeles, CA Bon and Viv Spiked Seltzer Terasse du Moulinas rosé wine Hop Merchants Bottle Shop | Los Angeles, CA
05. Winter Drinks, Part 1
December 06, 2019 03:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWarm wishes for a cozy yuletide! The gals are back with some suggestions on cozy winter drinks to enjoy this holiday season. SHOUTOUTS: Dr L Riesling Untitled Art & Cerebral Brewing Collaboration Chocolate Macaroon Imperial Stout WINTER BEER: Samuel Smith's - Christmas Ale Prairie Artisan Ales - Christmas Bomb Epic Brewing - Son of a Baptist WINTER WINE: Mulled wine (see recipe below) Purple Moon Merlot - Trader Joe's Bogle Merlot WINTER COCKTAILS: Hot whiskey Tom & Jerry MULLED WINE...
Winter Drinks, Part 1
December 06, 2019 03:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWarm wishes for a cozy yuletide! The gals are back with some suggestions on cozy winter drinks to enjoy this holiday season. SHOUTOUTS: Dr L Riesling Untitled Art & Cerebral Brewing Collaboration Chocolate Macaroon Imperial Stout WINTER BEER: Samuel Smith's - Christmas Ale Prairie Artisan Ales - Christmas Bomb Epic Brewing - Son of a Baptist WINTER WINE: Mulled wine (see recipe below) Purple Moon Merlot - Trader Joe's Bogle Merlot WINTER COCKTAILS: Hot whiskey Tom & Jerry MULLED WINE...
04. Fall & Holiday Cheer
November 19, 2019 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBHoliday season is just around the corner and the ladies have some suggestions of what to bring to your parties this year! BEER: Epic Brewery - Pumpkin Porter WINE: White: Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling Red: Hahn Pinot Noir COCKTAIL: Aperitif: Lillet blanc tonic
03. Guilty Pleasures
October 14, 2019 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBWe all have them. Our little guilty pleasures. We're bringing ours to the podcast today and we'd love to have you drink along with us! BEER: Hurricane High Gravity Malt Liquor WINE: Schloss Biebrich Sparkling Rose (not vegan) Freixenet Cordon Negro Rosé sparkling wine (vegan) COCKTAIL: Gin & tonic: London Dry Tanqueray
02. Are You A Cheap Date?
October 14, 2019 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBCheap date, frugal companion, or economic partner -- call it whatever you may. This episode is all about finding good stuff to drink when on a budget. So grab yourself one (or all) of these drinks and follow along with our tasting! Beer: Karl Strauss IPA Wine: Tobin James Chateau Le Cacheflo Red Blend Cocktail: Vodka Spritzes.
01. The Basics of Tasting Booze
October 09, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn our inaugural episode, Shelley, Mary and Lily teach us what to pay attention to when tasting beer, wine and vodka. Mentioned in this episode are the following drinks: BEER: Guinness on nitro WINE: Le P'tit Paysan 'Le P'tit Pape' SPIRITS: Vodka