Flagship West Coast IPA, brewed since the opening of our brewery in 2017. A nod to our Pacific Northwest heritage and Northwest roots. Aromas of pine, interlaced with hints of citrus. Slightly floral. Pours a beautiful copper-amber with white lacing head. Crisp, dry, moderately bitter with a touch of malt sweetness.
Pale 143 is a pale ale hopped with Columbus, Cascade, Amarillo, and Citra. It greets you with bright valencia orange and mango flavors along with subdued notes of apricot, and finishes with a subtle bitterness.
Our flagship Hazy IPA, available almost year-round. Pillowy soft and full mouthfeel with a clean finish. For hops the emphasis is clearly on creating citrus, flavors and aromas with late additions of El Dorado, Citra and Simcoe. A very modest amount of lactose is added to provide a touch of sweetness and round out the finish.
Studio by Miraval Rose was created as a tribute to the recording studio where Pink Floyd recorded ‘the Wall’, this wine symbolizes the spirit of Art de Vivre around the Mediterranean.
The vintage
In Provence, the 2024 vintage was marked by complex climatic conditions, requiring constant vigilance and attention in the vineyard. Frost in May, hail in July and then a cool and slightly rainy September favoured slow ripening of the grapes. This allowed us to obtain aromatic and fresh wines, with a well-preserved natural acidity, but with paler colour than usual, a consequence of a lower ph. The first tastings reveal fresh and dense aromas, accompanied by a nice complexity on the palate, full of flavours and saline at the same time. Tangy and fruity, without any harshness, particularly pleasant and easy to drink.
Terroir
Studio by Miraval is strongly influenced by the sea sprays and the proximity of the Mediterranean Sea. These salty soils give the wine a unique character and an almost iodized finish.
Ageing
All the varieties are vinified by direct pressing. The Cinsault and Tibouren in Stainless steel vats. The Grenache & Rolle are partially vinified in tanks. This ovoid shape gives rise to a natural convection movement that suspends the lees creating the same effect as a batonnage and gives the wine a lot of structure.
Tasting
Seductive clear and bright colour of a very pale-pink with pastel reflections. All in finesse and elegance, the nose offers a superb aromatic bouquet with notes of small red fruit and cherry blossom. With a beautiful liveliness, the ample and racy mouth prolongs this refined character with seductive aromas of blood-oranges and redcurrants, perfectly balanced by the freshness of a pretty mineral structure and just a hint of bitterness. The long finish prolongs the tasty aromas of this fresh and elegant wine, with a beautiful balance.
As a lifetime resident of Plymouth and owner of Pioppi’s Package Store, people often ask Peter Balboni, why the name? Peter’s grandfather, Tony Pioppi, started the business 91 years ago. Tony received the first liquor license in Plymouth after prohibition and was very active in the beverage industry, both locally and nationwide.Pioppi’s is the essence of a family business. Tony and Muffy started downtown in a small shop with a telephone number of 28! They handed it down to Peter’s parents, Dennis and Brenda, who moved the store to Benny’s Plaza in 1972. It is now run by Peter and his wife and showcases a huge selection of fine wine, bourbon, spirits, brew, and much more.
Tell us a little about yourself:
I grew up on Sandwich Road in Chiltonville, back in the day when you could ride your bicycle down the middle of the road and not see another car for a mile. We love the neighborhood and still live on the family property.I enjoy beekeeping, boating, fishing gardening and spending time with my wife, Kim, our two children Max and Isabella, and our golden lab, Hunter. While we love all the local restaurants, we also love staying home, cooking and entertaining. We also enjoy spending time at Browns Bank (that’s the large sand bar just off Long Beach, locals know as a little slice of heaven which is only accessible at low tide: According to brownsbankplymouth.com, “it’s a magical island that’s there and then it’s not, every 12 hours”).
What inspired you to join the family business?
I went to school for business, but did not intend to work at the package store. After several years of working in an unrelated industry, I was asked to fill in for a sick employee, which soon turned into a part-time job. I worked for many years learning the business—and the industry. I soon realized that the new industry, all the new products, and dealing with the salespeople and customers was fun. It wasn’t long before I started working full time. In 2008, I decided I could help grow the business by adding on to the existing store. This remodel brought Pioppi’s into a new era and has provided for my family as it did for my parents and grandparents.
What’s the secret to the 91 years of success?
Over the years, Pioppi’s has grown and expanded its size and selection and keeps on thecutting edge of the liquor industry’s ever-changing trends. We accomplish this with friendly, educated staff who are always willing to help, a selection that surpasses all others with rare and hard-to-find liquors, including a phenomenal whiskey and Bourbon selection, and a massive wine selection which includes a fine wine corner comprising all the top producers. Our beer and RTD (ready to drink) selection of 21 cold doors combined with a warm selection of microbrews will fill any hophead’s glass. These standards as well as competitive pricing makes Pioppi’s the success it is, earning us Retailer of The Year!
‘Given your expertise in the industry, how can residents of Pinehills benefit from shopping at Pioppi’s? The liquor industry has its own challenges, like every business: increased supplier costs, over-regulation, and cost of utility expenses and inflation, to mention a few. However one benefit we have over most is we own our own building and this allows us to absorb some of those increases and stay very competitive with the big box stores.Reach out to us if you’re hosting a small gathering or a large party. We can handle it all—whether it’s special order, a hard-to-find item or something bigger. We gladly adviseon quantities needed for every event, from a small get-together or a wedding for 500! We have the knowledge and experience to make events memorable, and bring them to he next level. Pioppi’s raises the bar, literally.
After all this time, what are you most grateful for?
I am most grateful to my grandparents for having the foresight to purchase the first liquor license in Plymouth, my parents for teaching me a hard work ethic, and my family for always being there to help when needed—they understand the demands of our family business. Most importantly, I am thankful to be able to enjoy the benefits of hard work with my friends, family and the community.
How is Pioppi’s involved with the community?
Like my grandparents and parents before me, we are very involved locally. I am a member of the Pilgrim Society and the Chamber of Commerce and was very active on committees with the Plymouth 400. We support many organizations in the community, most significantly for causes concerning veterans. We also put on an annual car show, “The Packie Run,” for local post-1822, and have helped raise 35k over the past four years! We have sponsored the Plymouth Public Library’s largest annual fundraiser, Taste of the Town, now in its 19th year and are hosting the next one coming up on November 6th. We also support BID-Plymouth (known to locals as Jordan), which we are so fortunate to have in our community.
For bragging purposes, what do you love about being part of Stroll Pinehills?I love receiving Stroll magazine because of its informative articles, glossy pictures, and hometown feel, which brings people together. We agree!
Finally, what do you find most fulfilling about your work—sounds like a good amount of fun gets mixed into it at the end of the day…
When customers and friends come back and say that they received the best service or loved the product we recommended, that is most satisfying.
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What set’s Pioppi’s Apart?
In short, recognition and awards, lots of them! Pioppi’s is used to being at the top in the liquor retail industry. In just this year alone….The Massachusetts Package Stores Association Board of Directors recognized Peter and Pioppi’s with the Massachusetts Retailer of the Year award at a special ceremony on April 25th 2024 Pioppi’s and Balboni’s name will be added to the MASSPACK Frank Anzalotti Trophy, considered the highest honor in the retail liquor industry. Only one store in Massachusetts receives this honor each year. This trophy is awarded to a person and store that excels in advocacy, commitment to responsible sales and service practices, community engagement, and customer service.Balboni also received a salutation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives, presented by Rep. Mathew Muratore, recognizing Balboni and Pioppi’s for being named Business of the Year 2024. Pioppi’s accolades include Massachusetts Beverage Journal Retailer of the Year 2009, Beverage Dynamics Top 100 Nationwide Liquor Retailers 2023 and 2024, not to mention countless “best of” recognitions. As Business of the Year, Balboni’s went to the American Beverage Licensees convention this past summer in San Antonio, Texas and Pioppi’s represented Massachusetts for the grand honor of the National ABL Retailer of the Year 2024 award.TESTIMONIAL:“Outstanding customer service!! On two separate occasions, dealing with two different employees, I was treated to excellent customer service. [They] didn’t just point me in the direction of what I was looking for, but came out from behind the counter, walked meover…and explained the different varieties which they carried. Their willingness to help caught me somewhat off guard and is the main reason that I will return to this store and recommend it to others. Thank you for your help!”– Drew Miller, now a regular!
A one of a kind expression of Maker’s Mark created by a specific combination of different oak staves. When added to the barrel of Maker’s Mark 46, a unique flavor profile is created, different from any other recipe created to date.
An alcohol free brew with the taste of Budweiser. Only 50 calories & zero grams of sugar, for those who are looking for less alcohol.
Guinness Zero
The Guinness with everything except the alcohol. Guinness 0.0 boasts the same beautifully smooth taste, perfectly balanced flavor, and unique dark color of Guinness, just without the alcohol.
To create Guinness 0.0 the St James’s Gate brewers, start by brewing Guinness exactly as they always have, using the same natural ingredients; water, barley, hops, and yeast; before gently removing the alcohol through a cold filtration method. The cold filtration process allows the alcohol to be filtered out without presenting thermal stress to the beer, protecting the integrity of its taste and character. The brewers then carefully blend and balance the flavors to ensure the distinctive flavor profile and taste characteristics of Guinness.
The resulting product is a stout that is unmistakably Guinness, just without the alcohol, featuring the same dark, ruby red liquid and creamy head, hints of chocolate and coffee, smoothly balanced with bitter, sweet and roasted notes.
Corona Non Alcoholic
The taste of the original in a non-alcoholic brew. Meet Corona Non-alcoholic. It has the same crisp and balanced taste of your favorite Mexican Lager. Add a lime wedge and enjoy anytime.
Heineken Zero
Brewing a great tasting 0.0% alcohol-free beverage. Is it even possible? Yes. Our master brewers started from zero and spent years exploring, brewing, and tasting before they finally created a recipe defined by its refreshing fruity notes and soft malty body. Heineken 0.0 is not only delicious, but it’s fully deserving of the Heineken mark.
Blue Moon® Non-Alcoholic
Belgian-Style Wheat Brew
A balanced and refreshing non-alcoholic Belgian-style wheat brew, crafted with Valencia orange peel and coriander.
Stella Artois Liberte Non- Alcoholic
Raise a glass with Stella Artois 0.0 alcohol free brew, the perfect choice for those who want to enjoy the rich taste of beer without the buzz. At 0.0% ABV, you can savor every sip without worry. This alcohol-free beverage is crafted with the same attention to detail and quality as the iconic Stella Artois premium Belgian style lager. Stella Artois’ alcohol free brew has a mild and clean flavor, a slightly sweet aroma of malted barley and hops, and a refreshing and crisp finish. Whether you’re abstaining from alcohol or simply looking for a lighter option, Stella Artois 0.0 alcohol free brew delivers an elevated taste experience. Stella Artois 0.0 is an ideal choice for social gatherings or winding down after a long day. Whether you’re seeking an alcohol-free option or simply want to try something new, Stella Artois 0.0 delivers quality and flavor in every bottle.
For this first-of-its-kind collaboration from Buffalo Trace Distillery, Traveller brings together the collective artistry of 10X Grammy Award-Winning Artist Chris Stapleton and Buffalo Trace Distillery Master Distiller, Harlen Wheatley.
In pursuit of the finest possible whiskey, over 50 blends were sampled before making Blend No. 40 the chosen combination. Blend No. 40 is the carefully curated result of countless hours of testing & tasting and is exactly what you’d expect – a premium whiskey that speaks for itself.
Authentically crafted to be there whenever you find yourself in good company, Traveller Whiskey is Easy to Drink, Hard Not to Love.
TASTING NOTES
Complex aromas of vanilla, aged fruit and buttery shortbread rounded off by caramel and a touch of oak. The palate has just a touch of sweetness, followed by spice, toasted nut and oak flavors, with a robust finish.
” This is our version of a GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) with extra special splashes of a couple of varietals that we love. Sourced from some of our oldest vines in Contra Costa, predominately own-rooted and dry-farmed, the wine brings all the flavor and freshness of California grapes with a distinctly old-world vibe. A perfect marriage of boysenberry, blackberry, plum and chocolate with mouth-watering acidity and succulent tannins lead into an irresistibly long finish.”
Cline Ancient Vines Red Blend is a rich and flavorful wine that showcases the diversity and complexity of California’s Contra Costa County. Crafted by Cline Cellars, a family-owned winery known for its commitment to sustainable farming and winemaking practices, this blend is made from grapes sourced from some of the oldest vineyards in the region. It offers aromas of ripe blackberry, cherry, and plum, with hints of spice and vanilla. On the palate, it is full-bodied and lush, with flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and espresso, balanced by smooth tannins and a long, luxurious finish. Cline Ancient Vines Red Blend is a versatile wine that pairs well with a wide range of dishes, from grilled meats to pasta with rich sauces, making it a favorite choice for any occasion.
and flavorful wine that showcases the diversity and complexity of California’s Contra Costa County. Crafted by Cline Cellars, a family-owned winery known for its commitment to sustainable farming and winemaking practices, this blend is made from grapes sourced from some of the oldest vineyards in the region. It offers aromas of ripe blackberry, cherry, and plum, with hints of spice and vanilla. On the palate, it is full-bodied and lush, with flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and espresso, balanced by smooth tannins and a long, luxurious finish. Cline Ancient Vines Red Blend is a versatile wine that pairs well with a wide range of dishes, from grilled meats to pasta with rich sauces, making it a favorite choice for any occasion.