Northshore Magazine

ne Holiday it ide tc and slies at the ee ine H aehse . he eet e dri ift the udding rewaster or wineaker on our shoing list with the tools to ecoe a DI doen. d r ice miliss as well as accom- plished foodies, know that their resource for do-it-yourself beer and wine making is Beer Wine Hobby in Woburn. tarted in 19 to sell both products and supplies, the store was purchased two years ago by passionate spirits lover ennaro Cataldo, whose family roots are anchored in Avel- lino, Italy. ennaro was introduced to beer making on his 1st birthday by his forward- thinking parents, who gave him a home hobby kit. From these humble beginnings, ennaro has reinvented himself from 62 nshoremag.com December 2012 corporate CIO to cutting-edge purveyor of ingredients for anyone interested in making their own beer, wine, or cheese. In the Beer Wine Hobby warehouse or online patrons can purchase hops, grapes, avors, juices, and other natural ingredients to customie their perfect libation and snack. Fresh, seasonal ingre- dients from around the world complement year-round packaged items. Both the in- creasing sophistication of consumers con- cerning food and drink and a desire to save money keep the store on its toes, always seeking out distinctive ingredients and developing daily recipes that range from traditional to downright trendy. Organic hops, grapes, and avors sourced globally make year-round creation possible, with the range of products oered based on growing trends. At any given time, grapes from popular Washington and California vineyards might be available together with less-familiar varietals from Italy and Chile, while grains might originate from er- many, England, or Belgium. The store also sells all supplies that one would need for an at-home spirits enterprise, from bottles to corks and caps. Complete recipe kits feature traditional Belgian and erman beers, as well as popular novelties, such as Terrill Mead's Award-winning alapeo Cream Ale. easonality is important, too, with recipes pairing hops from ermany with local ingredients like blueberries and pump- kins to create fresh brews that encourage creativity and experimentation. Our customers often come to the store to take one of the many classes we give, buy one of our recipe kits, and then invite friends to a beer- or wine-making party at their home. ome of the more adventur- ous folks even crush the grapes with their feet, ennaro notes. tudents can also learn how to make easy cheeses, like mo- arella. upplies and ingredients can be shipped globally or picked up. Be they 1 years old or , Beer Wine Hobby patrons all share a love of creation, food, and drink. And they love to do it themselves at home. beerine.o bresgres.o.—eyl ealsei photograph by ae ee

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