If you’re a whiskey or bourbon lover, then you know that these liquors taste great, and go well with many different foods, for many different occasions. They’re also great on their own after a long day, or to toast a special occasion. But how much do you know about how these liquors are made? Columbia Distributing is a provider of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and we carry a wide variety of products and recognizable brands. Here, we describe the basics of how whiskey and bourbon are created.
Beer is an incredibly versatile beverage with a variety of recipes that appeal to many tastes. The vast selection is what makes beer the ideal candidate for seasonal drinks. Winter ale is a high-gravity brew that incorporates warming spices and other ingredients to give it a delicious holiday flavor. Providing alcoholic beverages to businesses all over the Pacific Northwest, Columbia Distributing has organized a list of the best gifts for the beer lover in your life.
If you’re looking for a delicious beverage with less sugar and a load of health benefits, then kombucha is the drink for you. Kombucha is a delicious fermented beverage made using green or black tea. Kombucha contains additional ingredients to enhance the flavor, making it a popular drink choice across the country. Here, Columbia Distributing describes a few of the things that make kombucha such an appealing beverage.
A Variety of Health Benefits
One of the biggest reasons so many people have come to love kombucha lies in the many health benefits it provides. These benefits are in large part due to the fermentation process used when manufacturing the beverage. A few healthy aspects of kombucha include:
Probiotics: Kombucha is loaded with probiotics, a well-known nutrient with positive effects on gut health. Probiotics are defined as good types of bacteria, and they assist with digestion while also bolstering the immune system. Probiotics are also great for the skin, fostering a healthy body inside and out.
Antioxidants: Kombucha is typically made with black or green tea, and because of this, it also contains antioxidants. These antioxidants help fight harmful cells and repair damaged tissue inside the body.
Acetic acid: While this drink delivers good bacteria into your system, it also works to clear out some of the bad. This is because kombucha has plenty of acetic acid, an antimicrobial that helps your body fight off harmful microbes. Acetic acid is also what gives the drink that subtle taste of vinegar.
Better Than Soda Pop
If you’re looking to kick your soda habit but still enjoy a flavorful, carbonated beverage, then kombucha is a great alternative. It delivers all the fizzy bubbles you’ve come to love in soda without the excessive amounts of sugar. When you start drinking kombucha, you’re not only ditching the sugars that make you feel bloated, you’re also actively feeding your body a wealth of nutrients that don’t exist in the typical soft drink. And if you’re worried that you’ll crave the sweetness of soda, don’t be. Although the basic ingredients used when making kombucha are usually the same, there are plenty of additional ingredients that can satisfy your sweet tooth.
Flavorful Assortments
The astonishing array of flavors that kombucha boasts is what many people love most about the drink. Because kombucha brewers from all over the country have their own methods and ingredients, consumers get to enjoy fizzy drinks that taste like apple cider and cinnamon or strawberry lemonade. The best part: you don’t even have to feel guilty about it. Oftentimes, these additional ingredients have many health advantages. So along with the flavor they lend to the drink, they also add to kombucha’s overall health benefits. If you’re feeling adventurous enough, you can even try making a batch at home that features a flavor profile all your own.
Find Kombucha and Much More at Columbia Distributing
Columbia Distributing proudly serves establishments across the Pacific Northwest with a wide variety of beverages. We deliver alcoholic and non-alcoholic assortments to businesses in California, Oregon, and Washington. To learn more about kombucha or any of the other drinks we carry, reach out to us today.
Whether you’re a beer lover or a cider connoisseur, there’s something to love about both delicious beverages. With tasty flavors and lots to choose from, it can be hard to decide which one you like more. For those who enjoy sweeter flavors, hard cider could be your next go-to drink. But if you’re into the classic, bitter taste of hops, you may enjoy beer more. Providing beer and cider to companies all over the Pacific Northwest, Columbia Distributing is here to discuss the difference between beer and cider and why you may prefer one over the other.
The sandwich is the perfect food to pair with beer and vice versa. A sandwich is only as good as the bread it’s made with, and that bread is made from some of the same ingredients as the beer itself: grain, water, and yeast. As a result, beer naturally complements any sandwich. With many beers in our lineup, Columbia Distributing is a respected beverage distributor in Oregon, Washington, and California. Here, we discuss some of the best beers to pair with your favorite sandwiches, all of which can be found in our inventory.
Halloween is all about spirits and candy treats. What could be more appropriate in October than mixing up some candy cocktails? There are no reasons adults can’t enjoy both the sweet and scary sides of Halloween this year. Whether you’re throwing a gathering to kick off the season or you want to wait for a final blast during the weekend of Halloween, stock up on beverages from Columbia Distributing and make these treat-inspired cocktails to share with your guests.
Wine is a staple at most dinner parties, so taking the time to properly select the best bottle will help make your night a success. In its broadest sense, dessert wine is any wine that is enjoyed during or after dessert. More specifically, it is usually sweet with pronounced flavor and higher alcohol content. With a wide variety of dessert wines in our lineup, Columbia Distributing prides itself on being the premier beverage distributor in Oregon, Washington, and California. Here, we discuss some of the best dessert wines to enjoy at a dinner party, all of which can be found in our inventory.
Buying a bottle of water isn’t as simple as it sounds. At most supermarkets and even at some vending machines, there is a wide variety of different brands and types of water to choose from. If one label says “purified” while the next says “natural spring water,” does that mean the spring water isn’t pure? Is “sparkling water” just a fancy name for seltzer, or is it something entirely different? Here, Columbia Distributing breaks down all the different types of bottled water to help you make the right decision next time you need to quench your thirst.
Enjoying an ice-cold chocolate drink in hot weather cools you off no matter what scientific researchers say. Scientists argue that hot drinks cool people off better than cold beverages, but anecdotal evidence demonstrates a clear preference for cold beverages on a hot day. At Columbia Distributing, we carry an extensive assortment of chocolate-flavored drinks, premium sodas, and chocolate beverages for our health-conscious customers, including wellness drinks designed for active people.
Craft beer’s rise in popularity over the past couple of decades has brought an abundance of styles with it. That means finding the perfect brew is easier than ever when the weather transitions from hot summer days to cooler fall evenings. From IPAs to stouts, there’s no shortage of selection to suit any mood. Here, Columbia Distributing explores different selections to satisfy your palate from Portland, Oregon; Santa Rosa, California; and Seattle, Washington.
Oregon Beers
Portland, Oregon, is a great source of craft beers to match any season. One of the top brands in the region is Migration Brewing. This brewery delivers a broad selection of beers, including the aggressively hoppy Fresh Outta Portland IPA, which is perfect for a hot sunny day with its herbal, pine, resin, and citrus flavors.
If you’re looking for something a little less hoppy, but still perfect for warm days, Migration Patio Ale might fit the bill. Layers of passion fruit, pineapple, and grapefruit give this American pale ale a light and dry mouthful, making it perfect for sipping while spending time outdoors.
For when the weather turns chilly, Migration Brewing’s Westward Frankie is for you. This imperial stout features deep flavors of chocolate, coffee, and roasted grain.
California Beers
The Russian River Brewing Company in Santa Rosa, California, is another brand that crafts tasty brews perfect for matching any weather, mood, or temperature.
For early fall days when it’s warm and you need something refreshing, try their Sanctification Brett beer. Technically, this is neither ale nor lager. The base recipe is for a golden ale, but then primary fermentation is done with 100% Brettanomyces, which is a wild yeast that gives the beer some sour notes.
If it’s a hoppy beer you’re looking for to pair with a warm day, Russian River has you covered with their Happy Hops American IPA. This brew features an immense hop flavor and aroma with only a mild bitterness.
For pairing with cooler and rainy days, look no further than Russian River’s Supplication. This brown ale is aged in pinot noir barrels sourced from local Sonoma County wineries. It’s aged for about 12 months with sour cherries, Brettanomyces, Lactobacillus, and Pediococcus added to each barrel. The flavors from the cherries, pinot noir, and oak balance each other out while the Brett adds a little funkiness to the brew.
Finally, when the autumn weather really starts to turn cold, you’ll want a full-bodied brew that you can sip while sitting next to a fire. Russian River’s Consecration is perfect for that. This dark ale is aged four to eight months in cabernet sauvignon barrels with black currants, Brettanomyces, Lactobacillus, and Pediococcus. This all translates to rich flavors of chocolate truffle, spice, tobacco, currants, and a hint of cabernet.
Washington Beers
When the weather starts to turn cooler in September and October, many beer drinkers seek out pumpkin beers. One Pacific Northwest brewery worth checking out that offers a pumpkin ale is Ghostfish Brewing Co. in Seattle. The brewery’s Lunar Harvest Pumpkin Ale features a mix of fall spices and pumpkin puree, all blended seamlessly with the natural spices and fruity esters brought out from the Belgian yeast used to make the ale.
If you’re not quite ready to dive into the flavors of fall, Ghostfish offers up their Grapefruit IPA. Brewed with a blend of Cascade and Horizon hops, and then dry-hopped with Altus hops, this American IPA is a citrus bomb. Its lively and bright flavors with pungent grapefruit aroma are sure to be refreshing on warmer days.
When the nights turn cool, you’ll want a brew that’s darker and has a fuller body. The Watchstander Stout from Ghostfish is perfect for sipping around a campfire. Dark roasts of malted millet, buckwheat, and brown rice give this brew hints of dark chocolate, toasted marshmallow, and coffee.
Find the Perfect Brew Today
Whether you’re clinging onto the last bits of summer with a citrusy IPA or looking to curl up under a blanket with your favorite stout as autumn starts to settle in, Columbia Distributing has you covered. We serve Oregon, Washington, and California with a variety of beers, ciders, liquors, and more. Contact us today to find your perfect brew.
