through the doors of the winery, it shows. “From the colors of the Abbey Creek logo being red and blue to represent the Haitian flag, to the spices and twists we put on each of the dishes we serve,” he mentions in his description of P.O.P.s. If you’re coming from Portland, known as the world’s greatest beer city, and want something to quench that thirst, look no further than Us Against Ourselves. In collaboration with Great Notion Brewing in Portland, The Crick has married Nelson Sauvin hops with their Gamay Noir to create a beer that’s surprisingly light, dry, and fruity. However, it does sell out fast, so don’t expect it to always be in stock.
Noir. But if you’re looking for those rare finds that make Faustin’s products stand out from the pack, check out the #ReadyToDie red blend. This one is inspired by Faustin’s desire to “Wake up each day and move with intention and passion. Absolutely no regrets.” If those don’t pique your interest and you’re one of those people that wants something to sip while puffing a cigar, you can’t go wrong with the P.O.P.s ruby port. Named after the capital of Haiti, Port-au(of)-Prince, P.O.P.s is a homage to Faustin’s father, who came from the island and worked hard in the U.S. to provide for his family. But it’s not just in The Crick’s ruby port that you can find Faustin’s Haitian roots. From the moment you walk
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