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  • Beer and buffalo wings

    The Perfect Ale For Balancing The Heat Of Spicy Dishes

    If you love the flavor of ales but are worried it won't pair well with your spicy wings, don't panic. An expert weighs in on your options.

    By Jonathan Kesh 10 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's Bic Mac, Fries and McChicken

    5 Ways To Pair McDonald's Food With Wine

    Wine pairings aren't limited to haute cuisine. In fact, Golden Arches-loving oenophiles have a plethora of options. Just follow this expert advice.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife 10 months ago Read More
  • Person taking beer off shelf

    Why Texas Is Fussy About What Time Of Day It Sells Beer

    Texas has a complicated set of laws that greatly restrict where and when you can buy beer, not to mention other kinds of alcohol. Here's what you need to know.

    By Julia Mullaney 10 months ago Read More
  • A wedge of blue cheese on a cutting board arranged with sliced figs, whole apples, and a bunch of grapes.

    What Is The Best Type Of Beer To Pair With Blue Cheeses?

    If you're a beer drinker who also loves the funky savoriness of blue cheese, you might be wondering which suds pair best. Here's what an expert has to say.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 10 months ago Read More
  • Hands toasting with beer

    The Fundamental Differences Between Craft Beer And Commercial Beer

    While the brewing process is essentially the same, there are several differences between commercially produced ales and their craft beer counterparts.

    By Ashlen Wilder 10 months ago Read More
  • Pint of beer

    How To Correct The Flavor On Your Next Batch Of Home Brewed Beer

    If you've just entered the realm of homebrewing, it can be hard to get the flavors just right. Luckily, an expert can help right your wrongs.

    By Ashlen Wilder 10 months ago Read More
  • bartender pouring draft beer

    The History Of Draft Beer Goes Back Further Than You Think

    While beer has been around for thousands of years, draft beer has only been imbibed upon for a couple of centuries. Here is the history of draft beer.

    By Nikita Ephanov 10 months ago Read More
  • tray of various beers and nuts

    Wait, Does Beer Have Caffeine? The Answer Depends

    Wondering whether or not your beer is caffeine-free? While most beers may not contain caffeine, the answer can vary based on the kind of beer you opt for.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green 10 months ago Read More
  • Three glasses of beer and a plate of fish and chips on a bar table

    7 Best Beers For Battering Fish And Chips And 3 To Avoid

    Many aren't picky about what type of beer to pour into the batter for fish and chips. But from an expert standpoint, a problematic brew can sink your dish.

    By Brianna Persons 10 months ago Read More
  • ottles of wine in a cellar

    Does Wine Really Need To Be Aged?

    We all love the idea of a fantastic vintage that's uncorked at the perfect moment, but does all wine really taste better with age? Not necessarily.

    By Layne Randolph 11 months ago Read More
  • non-alcoholic beer at grocery store

    How Nonalcoholic Beer Is Brewed

    Curious about how non-alcoholic beer is made? Learn the two main methods breweries use to remove or reduce alcohol while keeping the flavor intact.

    By Greta Pano 11 months ago Read More
  • Various wine fridges filled with wine bottles

    The Best Wine Fridges On The Market, According To Reviews

    Becoming less of a boxed wine drinker and more of a connoisseur? Consider some of the best wine fridges for storing and aging your bottles.

    By Allyson Morgan 11 months ago Read More
  • Friends cheers beers in glasses

    Meet Jurassic Saison: The Beer That Took 45 Million Years To Make

    You can, for a limited time, enjoy a delicious beer made from a Jurassic fossil that's 45 million years in the making, courtesy of Fossil Fuels Brewing Company.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 11 months ago Read More
  • Steak tartare with wine

    The Best Wine To Pair With Steak Tartare

    Matching wine with steak tartare? Surprisingly, raw beef has a different flavor from cooked beef, so wines that complement cooked steak aren't the best choice.

    By Tony Cooper 11 months ago Read More
  • Red wine pouring from a bottle into an herbaceous pot of seared meat

    Why You Shouldn't Use Cooking Wine And Just Opt For The Real Deal

    We often opt for the finest ingredients to enhance the dishes we cook. So when a recipe calls for wine, why should your standards be any different?

    By Eugenia Lazaris 11 months ago Read More
  • Costco wine aisle

    The Costco In California That Sells The Rarest Wines

    If you love rare and expensive wines, look no further than this Costco location. Although the price tag can get expensive, Costco has a fine wine selection.

    By Ashlen Wilder 11 months ago Read More
  • beer bottles in ice

    Think Twice Before Tossing Skunked Beer. You Can Still Use It

    When bottled beer is exposed to light for too long, certain acids break down and leave an odor, creating skunked beer. Luckily, it has a few handy uses.

    By Chloe O'Donnell 11 months ago Read More
  • Steins of beer lined up on a bar.

    Does Drinking German Beer Actually Cause Fewer Hangovers?

    Rumors abound that Germany's Reinheitsgebot, or beer purity laws, mean that German beers don't cause hangovers, but is there any truth to the theory?

    By Tim Forster 11 months ago Read More
  • Shandy with a lemon garnish beside halved and whole lemons

    Turn Your Beer Into A Ginger Ale Shandy For A Refreshing Twist

    Level up both your plain beer and your classic shandy recipe by making an aromatic ginger ale shandy. It's a perfect, simple, and refreshing sipper.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 11 months ago Read More
  • A bottle of beer on a pier with a lemon slice next to sunglasses and a hat

    What It Means If Your Beer Is 'Lightstruck'

    "Lightstruck" beer has a more common name you've probably heard. Find out exactly what it means and the science behind this phenomenon.

    By Camryn Teder 11 months ago Read More
  • Variety of beer cans

    Canned Beer Gets Way Bigger Than Just A Tallboy. What Are The Largest Sizes?

    You may have noticed that beer cans seem to be getting bigger, especially at breweries. So how big can they get and what are they called?

    By Jonathan Kesh 11 months ago Read More
  • Seven different types of beer are displayed in a line.

    11 Unique Beers From Around The World To Add To Your Bucket List

    With such a wide variety of beers to choose from, we tapped two experts for some recommendations for their favorite brews from around the globe.

    By Felicia Lee 11 months ago Read More
  • Bottles of Tokaji wine.

    The Only Grape Varieties You Can Use To Make Tokaji Wine

    It takes six very special types of grapes to produce the sweet notes of Hungary's signature Tokaji wine, a delicacy often served with desserts.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 11 months ago Read More
  • Four friends toasting with red wine

    How Much Sugar Is In A Single Glass Of Red Wine?

    Fruity alcoholic drinks are a common culprit for those watching their sugar intake. But is red wine different from other fruit-forward libations?

    By Layne Randolph 11 months ago Read More
  • Three glass German beer boots filled with beer

    How The Tradition Of Drinking Beer Out Of A Boot Started

    The challenge of drinking beer out of a huge glass boot is often associated with Oktoberfest in Germany, but the tradition started long before that.

    By Jessica Riggio 11 months ago Read More
  • A wine glass with spilled wine

    Is Dealcoholized Wine Completely Alcohol-Free?

    The growing market for alcohol-free versions of alcoholic drinks has brought new terms, including "dealcoholized." But is dealcoholized wine alcohol-free?

    By Layne Randolph 11 months ago Read More
  • Holding bottle of wine

    Why You Should Think Twice Before Using Cooking Wine

    Often viewed as a convenient product for the pantry, cooking wine has some sharp drawbacks the home cook should know about.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 11 months ago Read More
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