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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.

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

10 Irish Phrases that Confuse Americans

How to Drink Wine Like an Expert in 10 Easy Steps

How to drink wine like an expert in 10 easy steps:

Could This Be the Next Beer-Killing Beverage?

The drink of kings is making a huge comeback ahead of all other alcoholic beverages.

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.

The Ideal Temperature for Beer, Coffee, and Other Beverages

Depending on how chilled or warm a drink is, its taste can vary. Temperature can affect flavors and aromatics, and this infographic lays out the ideal serving temperatures for beer, tea, wine, coffee, and more.

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

Is It Better to Drink Low Alcohol Beer or Alcohol Free Beverages?

Low alcohol beer and wine, and other alcohol-free drinks are widely available, but are they a good idea? Not for everyone.

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.

Ask a Beverage Pro: Why Do Wine and Beer Age in Bottles, but Spirits Don't?

Once bottled, spirits' evolution and development is all but complete. We spoke to a bartender about why that differs from wine and beer.

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.

How Do You Measure the Percentage of Alcohol in Beer, Wine and Other Beverages?

Instruments from the simple to complex can determine the alcohol by volume number on the label.