Beer, Wine, & Spirits
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Spirits and Mixers Every Home Bar Should Have
Whether starting fresh or upgrading, stocking the right spirits prepares you to mix crowd-pleasing cocktails whenever guests drop by at home easily.
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The Oldest Breweries in America
In 1915, there were roughly 1,300 breweries in the United States. That number dropped to zero with the arrival of Prohibition in 1920. And although a handful survived the Volstead Act — many by producing other products or low-alcohol “near…
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15 Drinking Pilgrimages Worth Taking
One of the best ways to stock your bar at home is by visiting where favorite spirits, wines, and beers are made. Not only will you have the chance to experience how a favorite booze is produced and enjoyed in…
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Historic Dive Bars Across the Country
The term “dive bar” doesn’t always signify a saloon of questionable reputation. Many watering hole owners are embracing a new definition: a no-frills establishment where you can find a stiff drink, good company, and living history. These dens have special,…
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Does Costco’s Kirkland Alcohol Beat Brand Name? These TikTok Buddies Have the Answer
Does Costco’s Kirkland alcohol beat brand name? These friends are on a mission to bring you the answer. In the trending “Can It Kirkland?” TikTok series with over 20 million views, a group of buddies see if they can tell the…
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Miller Beer Launches Ice Cream That Tastes Like a Dive Bar
Capturing the feel of a place or thing in a flavor or scent is a tricky business — take rose-flavored candy, for example. But beer-maker Miller thinks you’ll taste “dive bar” in the ice cream treat it has developed with…
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10 Cheap and Easy Ways to Enjoy Watermelon
Sweet and juicy, watermelon is an iconic summer treat that’s also healthful. A two-cup serving contains 80 calories, no fat, and nutrients such as potassium and vitamins A, B6, and…
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The 10 Best Stemless Wine Glasses for Swirling and Sipping
The internet is full of posts asking if stemless wine glasses are gauche or tacky. Some advice: Ignore pinky-in-the-air wine snobs who only drink from $100 crystal glasses. Stemless wine…
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Don’t Believe These 19 Myths About Alcohol
Humans’ relationship with alcohol goes back roughly 10 million years — and we’ve likely been imbibing to excess just as long. Here are some common myths about drinking as well…
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Made in the USA: 23 Must-See Factory Tours
Many tourists have gone on a brewery or distillery tour or been through the chocolate wonderland that is the Hershey’s Chocolate Tour in Pennsylvania. But guitar factories, cigar makers, motorcycle…
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The 10 Best Summer Beers to Buy at Trader Joe’s
When temps hit the triple digits and venturing outdoors feels like an extraterrestrial traverse across Venus, there’s nothing quite like cracking open a cold one. But with tens of thousands…
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20 Cheap Imported Beers Better Than Budweiser
It’s easy to find good domestic beer at a fair price. But what about imported beer? Some might think it’s like craft beer — expensive and sometimes esoteric — but…
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The 3 Adult Beverages You Need to Add to Your Summer Drinks Repertoire
Summer is here and we all know what that means: The sippin’s easy — or at least it should be, in the form of refreshing summer drinks to enjoy with…
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Cheerwine and More Regional Sodas the Rest of the Country Needs
The biggest brands in some industries are so dominant we can forget there’s a wider variety of options to choose from. This is surely the case when it comes to…
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The Most Refreshing Cocktails From Around the World
May 13 is World Cocktail Day, and what better way to acknowledge the arrival of warmer weather than with a summery drink that reminds us of a far-flung place? If your…
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The Coolest Craft Beer Can Designs From Breweries Across the U.S.
America is in the midst of a beer revolution. Independent brewers from every state are going all-out, experimenting with ingredients, collabs, and can art to make sure you take notice…
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The Best Vodka Under $30
Clear, clean, and consummately mixable, vodka is the go-to drink of the rough commoner and the nightclub VIP alike. And right now, thanks to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it’s…
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Official Disney Recipes for When You Crave Park Classics
Disney World recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, and the party includes access to some of the park’s most delicious recipes: A new cookbook full of Disney’s tastiest eats is slated for release this…
