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10 Great Underrated Whiskeys You Need to Know About

A too-cautious approach to buying booze might be causing you to miss out on something great, like these underrated whiskeys.

How to Drink All Night But Never Get Drunk

Jim Koch knows beer. He also knows a beer trick that may change your life.

Is This The Secret to Not Getting Drunk While Drinking?

The man behind Samuel Adams beer claims that ingesting dry yeast before knocking back a few cold ones can help keep you from overdoing it

14 liquors with the highest calories

Whether you're trying to lose weight or trying to cut back, here are some of highest calorie liquors.

The Non-Beer Snob's Guide to Ordering at a Craft Beer Bar

Five steps to navigating complicated beer menus without all the fuss.

Pig in Australia Steals 18 Beers from Campers, Gets Drunk, Fights Cow

Craig ONeal, Flickr<br>Forget crocodiles and snakes, the real animal threat in Australia is wild pigs. At least if you’re camping<br>At a campground in Western Australia over the weekend, a feral pig guzzled down 18 beers that had been left out improperly secured. And just like anyone 18 beers in at a rural dive bar, the pig got big-headed and decided to start a fight with a cow, resulting in the cow chasing the pig around a car.<br>“In the middle of…

Want To Attend Happy Hour And Stay Healthy? Here Are Some Tips

Discover a few tips to make your evening drinks just a little healthier.

6 Wine Store Hacks Every Wine Lover Should Know

Buying and collecting wine from your favorite wine store doesn’t have to be overwhelming or left to last minute. Here are six hacks that every wine lover should know when shopping for wine.

Health Benefits Of Resveratrol, Loveland Wine Store

Red wine has long been considered heart healthy as many doctors agree that something in red wine appears to help your heart. Scientifically known as flavonoids, or a substance called resveratrol, a…

What's the Difference Between Ginger Ale and Ginger Beer?

Ginger ale and ginger beer are refreshing, summery beverages both on their own and mixed into cocktails. But while they may share a common flavor, you may have noticed that they aren’t quite exactly the same —ginger ale has a lighter, sweeter bounce to it while ginger beer is more moody and robust with a kick. If they’re both based around ginger, fizzy water, and something sweet, then what is it that sets them apart?

NEW to Craft Beer? Try N.E.W. Ales Brewing

Experience craft beer at this welcoming and unique biergarten.

How to Chill Beer: 5 Ways to Frost Your Ale and Lager

Lager, ale or blonde? Where to start with craft beer

With so many available these days it can be difficult knowing what to try

10Brews: Do I want a lager or an ale? Know your beer

Do you know the difference between an IPA and a lager? What's a saison or a gose? Click in to learn the lingo!

Where to Find Grimm Artisanal Ales Afterimage

Grimm just released a new DIPA in cans, and it's not an easy find. Here's a list of places you can find Grimm Artisanal Ales Afterimage in stores.

Blending Red Wine With Porter Ale: A Crossover Beer Worth The Buzz?

Two of mankind's oldest beverages are being mashed together in a new generation of brews. These beer-wine blends, boasting layered, complex flavors, are part of a broader trend of experimentation, as craft brewers seek to distinguish themselves in a crowded field.

Everything You Need to Know About the Closing of the Trader Joe’s Wine Store

Employees claim management’s response to a unionization effort is the cause of the sudden shuttering.

Beer Or Sugar Water? For Flies, The Choice Is Pale Ale

If a fly walked into a bar, he'd chose beer, and scientists think they've figured out why. The secret? A molecule that tastes sweet but isn't sugar. The research could help create more powerful insect repellents.

What is the difference between lager and ale?

The difference between ale and lager isn't only about top-fermenting yeast.

Ale Genomics: How Humans Tamed Beer Yeast

Sequences of nearly 200 beer-making strains reveal yeast in action