Posts Written OnDecember 19, 2009

We’re a couple days late getting these polls created and posted, but now is your chance to vote for the New York Cork Report 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards. Voting begins today and will continue until 11:59 p.m. on December 31. To help ensure that people vote only once, we are using every tool that Poll Daddy offers — including limiting each IP address to one vote and using cookies. We are also relying on the honesty and integrity of our readers. We will announce the winners early in 2010. Which was your favorite Finger Lakes wine of 2009?(online surveys) Which…

By Kevin Burns, Beer Columnist One of the more underrated breweries in New York resides in Syracuse. Middle Ages Brewing Company opened in 1995 and makes only British style ales, all with Ringwood yeast. Middle Ages Brewing Company's Wizard's Winter Ale poured a clear, maroon color with a thumb width of off-white head. The aroma is deep, with biscuity malt and spices. The body is smooth with a little bready malt and some light spices. The finish is crisp and leaves a yeasty dryness on the palate. Wizard left a small amount of lace on the glass. Overall, not a…