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10 Things You Should Definitely Not to Do in a Bar

Bartenders weigh in on all the ways you're pissing them off.

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…

How to Drink All Night But Never Get Drunk

Jim Koch knows beer. He also knows a beer trick that may change your life.

We Asked 7 Bartenders: What Is the Most Underrated Cocktail?

Here are the cocktails that you aren't ordering, but should be, according to various bartenders across the nation. You'll thank us later.

10 Surprising Benefits of Tequila You Never Knew

Discover why tequila can help you lose weight, and other little-known health benefits about this popular alcohol! Yay!

How to Hold a Wine Glass

Holding a wine glass isn't rocket science, but there is a right way and a wrong way to do it. As a general rule, hold the glass by its stem instead of holding it around the bowl. Hold the stem between your thumb and first two fingers....

Top 10 Beer Drinking Countries

If you were to hazard a guess at naming some of the top 10 beer drinking countries, what might you guess? The Australians? The Brits? Well, the answers may surprise you and the stereotypes [...]

What is Beer? [Beer 101 Series]

What is beer? A simple question, and one that we decided to break down to explain what beer is made of. This introduction to beer is part of our Beer 101 Series.

Beer Guide: What is Lambic Beer?

If we had to describe lambic beers in one word, we'd probably go with "funky." Yes, funky

Beer: Got pumpkin beer fever?

I'm amazed at how jacked up some people get about pumpkin brews.<br>The phenomenon seems to get bigger every year.<br>That's the idea with the giant pumpkin ...

Health Benefits of Beer

The health benefits of the world's second most drunk beverage (after tea...)

Beer Nut: Do you drink ‘craft’ beer?

Your definition of what a "craft beer" is may not be the same as others’.

13 Amazing Benefits of Beer

Beer has anticancer properties, reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases, increases bone density, prevents dementia and coronary disease, &amp; improves the digestive system

How To Pair Beer And Cheese

For the longest time, we've heard the same cliche: it's all about wine and cheese. Yes, it's a great match, but did you know beer might be even better?

Why It's Okay to Be a Beer Snob

Knowing the difference between a well-brewed beer and a crappy beer is nothing to be ashamed of.

What Are Beer Hops?

You've tried them in beer, but do you really know hops?

How Wild is Your Beer?

How To Properly Pour a Beer

Pouring a proper pint allows you to present a more aesthetically pleasing beer, as well as help release many of the flavors and aromas within its character.