Zack Cobb

Beer Department: What is Bottle Conditioning?

If you pay attention to beer, you may have noticed various labels touting the words “bottle conditioned” or “refermented in the bottle.” These words are likely to appear on many Belgian or Belgian-style beers but may also be seen on stouts, barleywines, and occasionally even IPAs. Bottle conditioned beers will always be presented in glass bottles, almost always with a champagne-like cork and cage closure. While these terms and the techniques they describe may be widespread and better understood by wine lovers,

Cajun or Creole? What’s the Difference?

Cajun or Creole. Do you know the difference? Though both of these cultures are present in Louisiana, they are two separate and distinct groups of peoples.

Cajun people are actually descended from French Canadians who lived in Acadia, a broad area along North America’s eastern coast that now consists of Maine, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. This area was colonized by French settlers, but they clashed with British armies beginning in the early 1700s.

Romantic Valentine’s Day Gifts with Jungle Jim’s Twists

Grocery shopping may not seem romantic on the surface, but when you view the experience of grocery shopping as an act of partnership and cooperation, it becomes something for you and your loved ones to enjoy together. When you grocery shop together, you’re actively spending time planning your lives for the next week, building a home around the meals that you make together for your family, and, if you’re shopping at Jungle Jim’s, you’re having fun doing it!

Cabbage Soup with Cabbage Stir Fry

Try your hand at making authentic Chinese cuisine with our recipes for Cabbage Soup and Cabbage Stir Fry!

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1 ½ shallots

2 bunches green onion

½ bunch cilantro

1 medium ginger root

1 garlic bulb

1 pound ground pork

1-2 tablespoons natural sea salt

1 tablespoon black pepper (half for the broth and half for the meat)

1-3 tablespoons mushroom seasoning

1-2 tablespoons Golden Mountain Seasoning Sauce

1-2 tablespoons pure sesame oil

1 head cabbage (we used Taiwanese cabbage because of its sweeter flavor and large leaves)

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Beer Department: So What’s the Deal with Bock?

It’s no secret that we love bock here in Cincinnati. The crazy Germans who settled here love it so much that Cincinnati even holds a bock festival every year in early March. Despite all the love, I find that a lot of folks really aren’t tremendously familiar with bocks. So let’s dive in!

The style originated a few hundred years ago in the northern German town of Einbeck. It is a rich and moderately sweet,

What Kind of Jungle Jim’s Shopper Are You?

It is said that the zodiac year in which you are born can predict your character traits, temperament, and compatibility with others. So, what does it say about your shopping habits? We’ve had some fun coming up with our best predictions for what kind of Jungle Jim’s shopper you are (or will be!) based on your zodiac sign!

According to legend, the Jade Emperor needed to choose 12 animals to serve as his palace guards.

English Cheese Month at the Cheese Shop

This January in the Cheese Shop, we’re showcasing cheeses from England! Some of the best cheeses in the world come from England, including cheddar and stilton. Many people don’t know that cheddar cheese was actually invented in Cheddar, a village in Somerset. The English also have some of the most inventive cheese flavorings found anywhere in the world. We especially love our selection of unique, spicy English cheeses. Personally, they’re some of my absolute favorite cheeses in our Cheese Shop.

Vietnamese Milk Coffee

If you’ve ever tried Vietnamese coffee, called cà phê sữa, the mere mention of this delicately-crafted, decadent drink will likely induce an immediate, mouth-watering craving. The drink is unforgettable. The subtle sweetness, the indulgent creaminess, and the intense, yet smooth, flavor of the coffee blend together to create an exquisite, unparalleled drink. Once you try Vietnamese-style milk coffee, you’ll probably never want to go back. 

For Discoveries at the Jungle Vietnam, we’ve delved deep into the world of cà phê sữa and we’re excited to share our discoveries with you!

Beer Department: An Argument in Favor of Proper Glassware

I’ve been fairly surprised lately at how much talk I’ve heard from folks who still prefer to drink their craft beer(s) of choice directly from the can or bottle that it was packaged in. As craft beer has exploded in popularity, tastes have evolved and palates, in general, have become more daring, I assumed that everyone had received the memo that drinking beer from a decent glass was the way to go. For those that didn’t receive the memo,

Jungle Jim’s Holiday Gift Guide for 2018

Are you dreading doing your holiday shopping? Or panicking over your procrastination? Yeah, we’ve all been there. The holidays are here and many of us are still on the hunt for that perfect gift. You want something unique, personal, fun, exciting, breathtaking, surprising, and cool, and that can be hard to find! Luckily, we’ve got you covered. Our unique and wacky selection of foods, kitchenware, beers and wines, international items, and, well, too much more to list here means that any gift you get from Jungle Jim’s is bound to be unique,