Liquid Lacavores and New England Wine, Beer
and Spirits (WBS) Patriots
Extend an invitation to Locavores to think beyond food.
In 2011, we are challenging people throughout New England to drink wines, beers and
spirits that are grown and produced locally.
Those who prefer to eat locally grown/produced food sometimes call themselves
"Locavores" or "Localvores." In New England, the Farm Wineries, Breweries and
Distilleries call ourselves WBS Patriots or Liquid Locavores. Our
support shows our commitment to our neighbors by keeping farmers on the land
and gainfully employed, while at the same time, preserving open spaces and counteracting urban sprawl
and reducing carbon emmissions associated with transportation.
From coastal Chardonnays to the blueberry wines of Maine, New England wineries produce an eclectic array of vintages.
Beers of every nature are crafted from hundreds of breweries throughout the New
England region and the spirits of New England can be found at over 17 distilleries
located throughout the six states with extensive offering of brandies, vodka, whiskey and gin leading
the challenge.
Make 2011 the year that you become
actively involved in supporting the growth and popularity of purchasing local foods and
the popularity of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA's) to the local artisans producing wines, beers and spirits
in your community. Your involvement shows a commitment to our environment and
to our
local economy.
Also, make 2011 the year that you support ONLY
local independent restaurants that extend their support and commitment of
locally grown products to include local wine, beer or spirits to their offerings. Make
your favorite local restaurant aware of your
preference for EVERYTHING local from their restaurant includingthe food, cheese, wine, beer and spirits
that they select to serve.
When you support a local restaurant, you are supporting your neighbor!
And when the restaurant support a local winery, brewery or distillery, they are showing their
appreciation of your support. With approximately 24 wineries in Massachusetts producing wines of quality,
currently less than 1 in 40 restaurants have a locally produced wine on their menu.
Make a commitment by suggesting to your local restaurant that your continued patronage is
dependent on their support of local wineries, breweries and distilleries.
List of Massachusetts Based Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries
Wine, Beer and Spirit Patriots is
a "collaborative effort to build support for more locally based artisan
producers of alcoholic beverages. Our effort is to be responsible,
self-reliant, growers and processors of locally produced and crafted wines,
spirits and beers. As your neighobr and friends, we believe in the concept
of local purchasing and local economies, a preference to buy locally produced
goods and services and to support those that are dedicated to the production of
local wines, beers and sprits. We encourage direct communication and cooperation
among producers, provide our employees with a fair return on their labor and
keep dollars in our local community. We are part of your community and consider
every customer to be part of our family and friends.. Think global, buy local,
become a Local WBS Patriot by supporting your local winery, brewery and
distillery.