The brewery's defining advantage is its access to naturally pure artesian well water — drawn from protected springs that require zero chemical treatment before brewing

The small lot winemaking approach used by Delicato Family Vineyards gives this bottling more attention in the cellar than its price suggests

and its consistent critical scores — including 92–93 points across recent vintages and Gold medals from Mundus Vini and the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition — suggest strong value relative to comparably rated wines from the region

traditionally produced anise spirit within a category that has limited mainstream availability in Western markets

The involvement of Chilean-trained winemaker Andres Basso brings a disciplined approach to what could easily become an unbalanced product

Liquid Love Sad Pug 2Pk private-selection The brewery's defining advantage isLiquid Love Sad Pug 2Pk is a two can pack of imperial smoothie stout brewed collaboratively by Liquid Love Brewing Co. and Maplewood Brewery in Illinois. This double milk stout leans into the thick, dessert forward character that defines the smoothie stout category, carrying a 3. 9 out of 5 rating on Untappd across nearly 300 consumer reviews. Quick Facts: Style: Imperial Double Milk Stout Origin: Illinois, USA Format: 2 Pack Brewery: Liquid Love