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Ocracoke’s Finest Beer & Wine Market
Ocracoke’s Finest Beer & Wine Market
Coney Island Hard Root Beer is a new twist on an old favorite. With hints of vanilla, licorice and birch, this root beer will bring you back to the boardwalk.
Read MoreDead Nuts is a blend of 64% Zinfandel, 21% Tempranillo, and 15% Petitie Sirah with aromas of sweet cherries, honeycomb, and briar bursting through the glass. At first sip loads of strawberries, blackberries, and cherry pie sweep across the palate, medium tannin, white pepper, and zesty freshness!
Read MoreThis Sparkling Pear Cider pours light golden and possess perfect clarity, having the look of a middled aged white burgundy. In the glass a good quarter inch mouse forms and when quiet the small to medium sized bubbles begin to rise in the same manner as good champagne. The nose is pear first and pear […]
Read MoreBrewed by women, this heavy blonde beer has 8.5% ABV and second fermentation in the bottle. This beer has a pale blonde colour and fine, white creamy and lacing foam. The aroma is very balanced, with a fruity and flowery background and a first impression of chardonnay, that further evolves to a spicy, mild hop […]
Read MoreThe De Troch Lambics are brewed by age-old methods which depend on spontaneous fermentation. The wort is cooled in shallow, open-air vats (coolships) which exposes the brew to micro-organisms giving Lambic its unique flavor. After this process the ale is aged in casks for at least one year completing the spontaneous fermentation process. Detroch is […]
Read MoreProduced from vines up to 60 years old, this blend of 60% Grenache, 35% Shiraz, and 5% Mourvedre showcases smooth yet complex flavors of blackberries with dark spice, cocoa and black pepper overtones. This wine comes from the Minervois region of France, which is on the southern end of the country and enjoys a mild Mediterranean […]
Read MoreThe Whip is a sophisticated yet approachable blend of aromatic white grapes. Fermented and aged in a combination of stainless steel and neutral barrels, this wine displays full-bodied aromas of white peach, pear and melon with a hit of citrus. It shows flavors of cantaloupe, green pear, honey and butterscotch that give way to a […]
Read MoreThis horseradish cheddar has quickly become one of Zillie’s favorite edible delights and is perfect for those who like some extra bite! This cheese has a soft and springy texture, which makes it a great melting cheese. Horseradish Cheddar by Yancey’s Fancy is a must try for bratwurst on the grill, smothered chicken breasts, or for […]
Read MoreThis American Double IPA pours a beautiful copper with just a hint of haziness. A quick burst of sugary pine hits first followed by strong bitterness. Caramel malt combined with a high Original Gravity leaves this brew sweet with notes of toffee. For the amount of hops in this brew it is surprisingly smooth and […]
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