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Tonight's Line Up for Beers & Brats | Thursdays | 5:30- 9 p.m | The Hills Market Worthington

Join us for our first Beer and Brats of the season down on our Veranda tonight from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Check out the latest blog post from our Beer Expert, JR on what he has in store for tonight's tasting:

I’m excited. Another season on the veranda is starting tonight. For this first flight tasting I’ve picked 8 Ohio-made beers that are in some way shape or form new to us here at The Hills Market. The first on the list is Jackie-O’s Razz Wheat. It’s not necessarily a new beer, they’ve been making it for a long time, but it is new to the award winning brewery’s year-round line up in cans. You’re going to like this beer.

Jackie-O’s | Razz Wheat  (ABV: 5.0%)

40% white wheat and 60% malted two row create a nice, subtle wheat ale. 420lbs of all natural raspberry puree is added during fermentation giving this beer a unique and playful personality. The rosy haze and sticky head embody a continuum of sour sweetness held together by a wheat back bone. ($2.25/12 oz can | $0.75/3 oz sample)

Next is a product from a relatively new cidery here in the Columbus area. This hopped cider is a refreshing treat on a warm spring day. Don’t believe me? Come and try it.

Mad Moon | Hop Wired  (6.0% ABV)

HopWired bridges the gap between cider and beer. The special hops blend has a citrusy, floral and slightly bitter flavor profile you’ll have to experience to appreciate. ($2.75/12 oz bottle | $0.75/3 oz sample)

Sticking with the fruit theme, the next in tonight’s lineup is a really nice shandy from one of the most underappreciated Ohio breweries. Of course that’s only my opinion.

Hoppin’ Frog | Turbo Shandy  (ABV: 7.0%)

Born from European tradition, our Shandy is a refreshing combination of lemon and light malt flavors. Unlike traditional shandys, Turbo Shandy, revs it up a couple of notches with a high test, full flavored approach as only Hoppin’ Frog can do. ($8.75/22 oz bottle | $1.25/3 oz sample)

The first half of tonight’s flight will really get your attention. I think you’ll love this beer.
 

The Brew Kettle | Awesome IPL (ABV: 4.7%)

 Light, crisp, refreshing. Brewed with awesome hops, awesome barley, awesome H2O, and awesome yeast. ($2/12 oz can | $0.50/3 oz sample)

The second half starts with one of my favorite new additions from one of my favorite Ohio brewery.

Fat Head’s | Bonehead Red (ABV: 8.2%)

A full bodied Imperial Red Ale brewed with a massive amount of Pacific Northwest hops that are complemented by caramel malts. Dry hopped and hop-backed with Simcoe hops give this beer it’s pungent piney aroma. 2014 World Beer Cup Silver Medal ($3.50/12 oz bottle | $1/3 oz sample)

Since adding them to our lineup a few weeks ago, It’s been a pleasure working with the guys at Granville Brewing. They have three really nice Belgium style beers that we are carrying in bottles. If you like the Belgium style beers you’re really going to like what they are doing.

Granville Brewing | The Betrayer Tripel (ABV: 9.5%)

Featuring incredible depth of malt flavor, rich with notes of espresso, baker’s cocoa, roasted grain and a light hint of smoke, Narwhal is a massive malt-forward monster. ($10.75/22 oz bottle | $1.50/3 oz sample)

Sales of the beers offered by Buckeye Lake Brewing Company have been doing really well since adding them over the winter. If you haven’t tried anything from them you need to and if you haven’t had a really good scotch ale in a while you should definitely give this selection a try.

Buckeye Lake | Strong Scotch Ale (ABV: 10.0%)

This strong scotch ale pours a deep mahogany color. A strong aroma of dark fruit with notes of toffee. The taste is just as wonderful as the aroma. A complex malt flavor of toasted malt, a touch of honey and hints of roast. This sipper is smooth, rich, full bodied and finishes so smooth, its easy to forget how strong it is. ($10.75/22 oz bottle | $1.50/3 oz sample)

Rounding out tonight’s beers is a big bold smoked ale from Seventh Son Brewing Co.. This beer should go great with the brats that we’re serving on the patio tonight.
 

Seventh Son |  Chester Copperpot  (ABV: 8.7%)

This double-strength old-school German-style ale has been enriched with a blend of smoked malts and a light touch of noble dry hop. Rich, savory malt sweetness is balanced by solid hop bitterness. ($12/22 oz bottle | $1.75/3 oz sample)

Hope to see you tonight at our tasting. The weather looks like it’s going to be great. The beer (and ciders) will be cold. We'll be grilling Hills Own Brats for only $3! See you tonight.

 

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Zanon Zinfandel 2012 is here | The Hills Market Worthington

We are pleased to announce that local yokel Scott Zanon has released his new vintage of Zinfandel, and we are the first in the city to have it in stock.
 
The Zinfandel vineyards are located on the hillsides in California's scenic Dry Creek Valley. This region has long been considered a mecca for great Zin, and the 2012 vintage was no exception. Warm weather and mild temperatures brought the grapes to full maturity, and yields and fruit quality were outstanding. After fermentation in stainless steel, the wine was aged in American oak barrels for 11 months.
 
As with the inaugural vintage, this is classic Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel exudes ripe cherry and raspberry notes with a touch of pepper. A long elegant finish is framed by a kiss of vanilla oak.  The blend is 92% Zinfandel, 6% Petite Sirah, and 2% Merlot.
 
To help kick off this new vintage release, Scott will be here pouring his 2012 Zanon Zinfandel this Saturday, February 28 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in our wine department! 

Check out their review in The Columbus Dispatch.

 

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The Worlds Best Kept Wine Secret | The Hills Market Worthington


You heard it here first. Okay, maybe we aren't the first to notice, but make no mistake about it, Portuguese wines are becoming more popular. While Port wine has historically been Portugal's most well known export, this small country has had a thriving and unique wine production tradition for at least 4,000 years.

The Phoenicians most likely introduced winemaking in the south, while the Romans planted vineyards and spread winemaking futher upcountry as they drove the Celts out of the region. Christianity arrived in the second century AD, incorporating wine into it's ceremonies.  

Portugal has roughly 20 distinct wine producing regions, utilizing over 200 native grape varietals, with nearly a half a million acres under vine. Portugal joined the EU some 20 years ago, and those years have seen investment, education and open-mindedness on the part of winemakers to enact major change in the industry. The amount of wine exported from Portugal has steadily increased in the past decade, and shows no signs of slowing.

Portugal's varietals are unique, with distinctly different flavors, and their terroir is diverse: mountain to maritime, cool and green to hot and dry.

Join us on June 26th for our monthly 'Adventures in wine series: Portugal, with Dan Frey of Domaine Select Wine Estates' Please RSVP 614.846.3220

 

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Hills Market celebrates 20 years with 20% off

 

The Hills Market is turning 20 and we’re celebrating in a big way. As part of our Hills Market 20th Anniversary Celebration, running November 15-17, we’re giving our customers 20% off all purchases all weekend! And we’re stretching our popular A Taste of The Hills Market sampling event into a three-day sampling extravaganza at our Worthington store!

Our Celebrate 20 Years With 20% Off promotion runs Friday through Sunday, November 15-17 at our Worthington store, 7860 Olentangy River Rd. We’ll give customers 20% off their entire purchase (excluding alcohol, tobacco and lottery) all weekend long.

Come sample some of the Hills Own classic creations during A Taste of the Hills Market, running throughout the day Friday through Sunday, November 15-17. Each decadent day will feature samples of some of the best products created at The Hills, from our famous Hills Own Ohio Beef Meatloaves to our iconic Carrot Cake. Ohio vendors will be sampling products throughout the store all weekend as well.  

The Hills Market opened in 1993 on Olentangy River Road in Worthington, at the foot of the Worthington Hills neighborhood. The Hills is a locally owned grocery store with two locations serving Central Ohio.

Hills Market provides the best of Ohio and beyond, with high-quality meats, seafood, produce, bakery, wine, beer and cheese departments. Hillsoffers custom in-house prepared foods, a delicatessen featuring made-to-order sandwiches and pizzas, full-service catering and a grocery delivery service. The Hills is known for special events, including $5 Pancake Breakfast, Charity Happy Hours, and countless wine and beer tastings.

 

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Crepes, Mimosas, Smiles: Mother's Day Brunch at The Hills Market Downtown.

Give Mom the pampering she deserves at our Pop-Up with Crepes A La Carte at The Hills Market Downtown this Sunday, May 12th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rosa and team have added a few specials to their regular menu of made-to-order sweet and savory crepes for this special occasion. 

Smoked Salmon Crepe: ramp cream, capers and all the good stuff you find on everything bagels: onions, sesame seeds, powdered garlic & sea salt

Fresh Crab Crepe: crab, spring asparagus, fresh herbs and green goddess dressing

Crème Brûlée French Toast: brioche, rich custard and Ohio maple syrup; exclusively available at The Hills Market Downtown

Mimosas: Mom's favorite combination — bubbly and O.J.

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Sip While You Shop.

Sip While You Shop: Saturdays from Noon to 4 pm. 

We make Saturday shopping a splendid occasion with Sip While You Shop, a weekly casual sampling of unique wines and beers. Each Saturday, we select two wines and two beers to be available for purchase by the taste or by the glass. (In the case of beers, by the bottle.) You can enjoy these libations throughout the store as you peruse our expanded Organic Produce, browse our specialty food aisles or check out our extensive selection of artisan Ohio products.  

 

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We Have a Crush on Ohio's Sweet Hearts.

Ohio's Sweet Hearts
 
Ohio's Sweet Hearts | Friday, February 1st | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | $25
 
Taste the best of Ohio's sweets paired with libations from the heartland (and beyond) in this tasting that benefits Mended Little Hearts, a support program for parents of children with heart defects and heart disease. 

We're pairing up 16 of the best desserts our state has to offer with some of our favorite beverages.

Click here to learn more about this popular event. 
Make your reservation by calling 614.846.3220 or e-mailingmanager@thehillsmarket.com.
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A Live Auction of Awesomeness.

On Saturday, August 11th at 4 p.m., we're hosting a live auction for Local Matters, as part of our Farmers' Market & Foodie Spelling Bee. And, well, we're excited. We have a plethora of items to be auctioned off by Columbus Alive's witty and charming Kristen Schmidt. 

We've got a long list of items generously donated from some of our favorite community partners and people. Peruse the following list and bring your credit card; we're ready to raise some money for Local Matters!

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: Ice Cream Party at Your Office for up to 100 people + 6 Pack of Ice Cream Shipped Anywhere — $1500 value

Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls: A weekday Cozy Cottage stay (Includes breakfast) — $200.00 value 

Columbus Crave: Dinner with Editor Shelley Mann at her favorite restaurant — $150 value

Columbus Food Adventures: 2 Tickets to an Alt Eats Ethnic Food Tour — $120 value

Small Business Beanstalk: Northwest Columbus Gift Certificate Package (Gift cards from B Rose, Brandon's Video Game Exchange, Jax Treehouse, Mark Kelley's, Powell Village Winery, Power Shack, Shyne) — $110

Columbus Alive: Two tickets to a very sold out Mumford & Sons concert for August 14th — $102 value

Rockmill Brewery: 5 Beer Set & T-shirt — $100 value

North Market: A Four Pack of ticket to the Microbrew Festival September 14th & 15th with glasses — $100 value

Small Business Beanstalk: Short North & Neighbors Gift Certificate Package (Gift cards from Betty's, Bodega, Evolved, Lotus Hair Salon & Watershed) — $75

Small Business Beanstalk: Clintonville Gift Certificate Package (Gift cards from Hot Head, Firefly Play Cafe, Global Gallery, Mix: Home, Vienna Ice Cafe) — $65 

Chipotle: Chipotle Billboard bag with water bottle, t-shirt, cookbook and dinner for 4 at Chipotle — $50

Statements: 2 "Local" T-shirts — $28 value


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