Penelope Bass
Managing Editor at Imbibe Magazine
Managing editor at @Imbibe Magazine, writer, adventure seeker and enthusiastic eater.
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2 weeks ago |
imbibemagazine.com | Penelope Bass
Historically, juniper-forward London dry gin has long been the hallmark of the spirit’s category. But more than 5,000 miles away from that style’s namesake birthplace, distillers in California have been crafting gins that emphasize the state’s diverse landscapes, from sunny, citrus-laden SoCal to the rugged and shrubby Central Coast and the dense forests up north. Beyond simply representing an American style of gin, these spirits speak to the terroir of the Golden State.
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3 weeks ago |
imbibemagazine.com | Penelope Bass
The continued growth of the nonalcoholic drinks category not only makes the scene more inclusive but far more interesting. Anytime I have a gathering of friends, I always make sure to have some NA options available for folks who don’t drink or simply don’t feel like having alcohol that day. And now that the weather is finally conducive to park picnics and backyard happy hours, it’s perfect timing for the new Figlia Sole Nonalcoholic Aperitivo.
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1 month ago |
imbibemagazine.com | Penelope Bass
It’s an odd sensation to feel nostalgic for something you never really had. Growing up, my parents refused to keep soda in the house. The only time I could partake would be at birthday parties or sleepovers. I never developed a taste for cola, but fruit-flavored soda still entices me to this day. So it would be fair to describe my demeanor as “giddy” when I received the new Grape Fizz Ale from New Belgium.
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1 month ago |
imbibemagazine.com | Penelope Bass
In our May/June 2025 issue, writer Miranda Rake explores the history and evolution of the iconic French press. While the popularity of the French press brewing method has ebbed and flowed over the decades, the simple coffee maker remains a favorite among many industry pros for producing quality coffee with minimal effort.
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1 month ago |
imbibemagazine.com | Penelope Bass
Cider as a category is often unfairly relegated to the fall. But the bright and aromatic Finnriver Bloom Cider encapsulates springtime in a can. The farm-based cidery on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula crossed my radar a few months ago. For our March/April issue, we reached out to the folks behind Salt Lake City’s Scion Cider Bar for some spring season recommendations.
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RT @hannaleeny: "Say yes to the scary things. Even if it ends up a disaster, at least you'll learn something," says @penelopebass, Managing…
RT @imbibe: Congrats to @emmajanzen and @momose_julia on their #JBFA win for The Way of the Cocktail! Check out this piece from last year o…
Always a pleasure to fall down a rabbit hole with the endlessly fascinating @DavidWondrich
A look behind the scenes at the work @NRothbaum and I did to bring out the forthcoming Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails, courtesy of @penelopebass at @imbibe: https://t.co/R8VYsdJcus
