Beer, Wine, & Spirits
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We Tried the Target Wines and This Is the Best
More and more consumers are realizing that wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good, allowing stores such as Costco, Aldi, and Trader Joe’s to enter the game. Aside from convenience, the big chains have the power to buy…
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Fall Beers and Ciders: Craft Brews to Toast the Season
Crisp air, the crunch of leaves under feet, leaf peeping, a glowing fire pit — ready or not, autumn is here, and there’s nothing like a belly-warming brew or hard cider on a fall evening to make it feel especially…
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21 Summer Beers to Cool You Off On a Hot Day
The late English author Gilbert Chesterton once wrote: “Let a man walk 10 miles steadily on a hot summer’s day along a dusty English road, and he will soon discover why beer was invented.” He’s right, of course — there’s…
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The Best Rums Under $35 to Spice Up Your Home Bar
Warm weather calls for rum-based mai tais, mojitos, daiquiris, and other refreshing summer drinks. But store shelves are crowded, and plenty of rums good enough for sipping neat or on the rocks cost $60 or more. Cheapism has found the…
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Beat the Heat: 13 Cheap, Refreshing Summer Wines
Summer means finding ways to stay cool, and refreshing beverages are always a good start. What better antidote to the dog days of summer than cold, crisp wine? Many of the wines that taste the best — tart, crisp, and light…
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We Tried the Walmart and Target Wines, and These Are the Best
More and more consumers are realizing that wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good, allowing one-stop shops such as Target and Walmart to enter the game. Aside from convenience, the big stores have the power to buy large…
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Why Americans Drink More Wine Than Any Other Country
While Europe may be better-known for its love of wine, the U.S. is no slouch in the wine department either, with literally thousands of wineries. Americans make and drink a…
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20 Splurge-Worthy Tequilas for Celebrating Cinco de Mayo at Home
The uniquely aromatic spirit of tequila is on a major uptick in the United States, up 158% in sales since 2002, the Distilled Spirits Council says. That includes pricier craft…
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14 great gifts for whiskey (and whisky) lovers
Are you struggling to find the perfect, last-minute gift for the brown booze lover in your life? Whether it’s bourbon whiskey, Irish whiskey, Scotch whisky (or Canadian or Japanese) or,…
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Pittsburgh Has One of the Oldest Hole-in-the-Wall Bars in the Country
Pittsburgh Gooski’s is beloved in Pittsburgh for its friendly bar service, cheap drinks, wings and Polish pierogies, and floor-shaking punk concerts, but their online presence is so little that it’s…
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Not Just Napa: 30 American Wineries With Good, Cheap Wine
The United States has been impressing international wine aficionados for decades now, and for good reason. While the country has a relatively young wine culture compared with the thousands of…
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How to Make Your Own Cold Brew Coffee and Save
As summertime approaches and the heat ramps up, few things taste quite as refreshing as cold-brew coffee. But it can be an expensive treat compared with iced coffee, which is…
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Where to Order Beer, Wine, and Liquor Online
Just been invited to an impromptu online cocktail party but don’t have the time to run to the store? Relax. In many cities, you can have booze delivered to your…
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33 Classic Bars That Police and Firefighters Love
Across the country, neighborhood dives and old-school taverns attract patrons with an eclectic atmosphere, low drink prices, and friendly faces. But not all of them are places where law enforcement,…
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Top 25 U.S. Cities for Craft Beer
More than 7,000 craft breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs are operating across the country, according to the Brewers Association. With so many choices, finding the best cities for craft beer can…
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10 Local Coffee Roasters That Put Starbucks to Shame
Let’s get one thing out of the way: There is nothing really wrong with Starbucks coffee. They brought good beans to the masses. But if you care — truly care…
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42 Happy Hour Hot Spots Worth Leaving Work Early For
A good drink doesn’t come cheap most places. Except during happy hour, when two-for-one specials and savings on wine, beer, cocktails, and food make it easy to buy a round…
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24 Places to Enjoy Rooftop Views Without Sky-High Prices
Taking in a great view can be expensive — particularly in major cities where riding an elevator to the top of a skyscraper is a tourist attraction on its own. But there…
