Beer, Wine, & Spirits
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The Best (and Worst) Mighty Swell Spiked Seltzers
Remember when there were only two or three hard seltzer brands? I barely do anymore. When it became clear you could produce easily-drinkable, gluten-free beverages made with natural flavors and only 100 calories, the competition opened up wide. Based in…
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I Tried 8 Topo Chico Hard Seltzer Flavors — This Is the Best
From the minute Topo Chico mineral water hit the non-alcoholic seltzer scene, people were in love with it. Beautiful branding made me reach for it the first time, and the refreshing, high carbonation made Topo one of my go-tos. The…
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Every Bud Light Seltzer I Could Get My Hands On, Ranked
There are more hard seltzer brands today than anybody could have ever imagined, but much respect has to go to Bud Light. The beverage behemoth jumped in early on the hard seltzer craze and has continually pumped out wild flavors…
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THC Seltzer Is on the Rise. Here Are 11 Options To Try
Want to swap out your usual cocktail? For a beverage that still provides a buzz, try one of these THC seltzers that are making waves.
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The Best Non-Alcoholic Beers to Get You Through ‘Dry January’
After eating, drinking, and partying during the holidays, it’s time to recover from all that excess and observe “Dry January.” Or perhaps you don’t drink alcohol at all, but enjoy the taste of a fine malt beverage. Believe it or not,…
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11 of the Best Trader Joe’s Wines Under $10
It’s a well-established fact that cheap doesn’t always mean bad when it comes to wine, and there’s probably no grocery store as well-equipped for this as Trader Joe’s — and no, we’re not just talking about the store’s beloved ‘Two-Buck…
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This Vodka Brand Is Celebrating Dry January … With Martha Stewart
Dry January continues to gain in popularity each year as consumers look to put a check on their alcohol consumption. The monthlong decision to abstain from alcohol is promoted by…
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8 Spindrift Spiked Sparkling Water Flavors, Ranked
Spindrift Sparkling Water threw its hat into the hard seltzer ring in 2021 and has since released nine flavors, each of which tastes less alcoholic than the last. They are…
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7 Clever Uses For Cheap Vodka (Besides Drinking It)
A cheap, plastic bottle of vodka that’s been gathering dust for the past few years isn’t exactly appealing. But that bottle of American Plains or Popov doesn’t have to go…
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Miller Beer’s Latest Boozy Contraption Draws Inspiration from ‘A Christmas Story’
With the recent release of “A Christmas Story Christmas,” the reboot of the classic holiday flick, Miller Brewing Co. is embracing the nostalgia with its own boozy spin, unveiling a leg…
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Taste Test: The Best Canned Wine to Try This Holiday Season
Back in the dark ages, wine lovers had to haul a bottle of their favorite vino to the big holiday dinner party. These days, smart sippers are leaving the bottles at…
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15 Whole Foods Wines For $20 or Less
Though Whole Foods is often known for its premium price tag, there are plenty of ways to get out of there for cheap. The wine aisle, for instance, is overflowing…
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Bottles On a Budget: 13 Aldi Wines Under $20
It can be difficult to score a decent bottle of wine under $20, but not at Aldi supermarkets. In fact, my most recent visit to the grocery chain showed me…
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Raise a Glass to These 20 Sam’s Club Wines Under $20
The truth is, most of us probably don’t know an expensive wine from an inexpensive one. Here’s a big hack for the wine world: Buy what you like, skip what…
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The Best IPAs You Can Buy at the Grocery Store
When IPAs became all the rage in the 2010s, I resisted the craft beer trend, preferring cheap, easy-drinking light beers to the metallic bitterness of a bottle of Lagunitas. Everything…
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Here’s Why Trader Joe’s ‘Two-Buck Chuck’ Is So Cheap
Producing a single glass of wine takes gallons of water, hours of labor, hundreds of shiny stainless-steel storage tanks, and miles of gas-guzzling transport. So how is it that a…
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Hold My … Tree? Miller Lite Combines Beer Keg and Christmas Tree Stand Into One
The phrase keg stand may conjure up images of a frat party of drunk bros holding an upside-down pal’s legs straight up while he chugs beer directly out of the…
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8 Gluten-Free Beers That Are Actually Delicious
If you’re a gluten-free beer drinker, you likely already know the headache of finding beer that is both delicious and gluten-free. That’s because the gluten-free beer market, like the general beer…
