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What’s the perfect companion to a juicy, flame-kissed burger: a smooth Australian Shiraz or a rich and frothy Indian brown ale? In He Said Beer, She Said Wine Sam Calagione and Marnie Old delve head-first into the divisive (and delicious) wine versus beer debate.

For years, Sam, owner and founder of Dogfish Head craft brewery, and Marnie, a well-known American sommelier raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, have been at odds over which drink is more deserving of a place at the dinner table.  In He Said Beer, She Said Wine, Sam and Marnie cover the storied history of both beverages, walk you through how to effectively taste and evaluate beer and wine, and offer specific recommendations for pairing drinks with everything from brie to French fries.  You'll also learn how to host an at-home version of Sam and Marnie’s sold-out beer vs. wine “pair-offs,” with recipes and sumptuous beverage selections to deliberate with friends.   The result is a fun, educational and revealing look at how what we drink can bring out the best in our food.  

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Meet the Authors of He Said Beer, She Said Wine

Marnie Old
Marnie is one of North America’s highest profile sommeliers and wine educators, and Director of Wine Studies for the French Culinary Institute at Manhattan's International Culinary Center.  Known for her common-sense approach and tireless enthusiasm, Marnie has taught award winning wine classes since 1997 and served as the founding education chair of the American Sommelier Association.  In New York City, Marnie has reinvented wine lists at Morimoto, the legendary Iron Chef’s luxurious newest restaurant, and its sister property Buddakan.  Marnie also serves as contributing editor for Santé magazine and beverage columnist for Philadelphia magazine.

Sam Calagione
Sam is the founder and owner of Dogfish Head, one of America's fastest-growing craft breweries.  Dogfish Head specializes in full-flavoured beers meant to be enjoyed with food.  Each year, over a million six-packs of Dogfish Head's "off-centred ales" are sold throughout the country. Sam was recently named the Small Business Administration's entrepreneur of the year.

In 2005 and 2006, Dogfish Head was the only brewery in America to be named to the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. Under Sam’s watch, Dogfish Head is quickly moving from cult-status to national phenomenon, while continuing to push the envelope on high-end beer innovation.