When North Carolina Was The Bourbon Capital Of America
Kentucky is known as the bourbon state, but North Carolina once gave it a run for its money. Without prohibition, bourbon's history may have looked different.
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Why Does Belgian Geueze Beer Taste So Funky?
Although beer is always popular, there are plenty of styles of beer which glide under the radar of most. Geuze beer is a Belgian favorite with a funky taste.
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What Exactly Is A Growler Of Beer?
If you hang around craft breweries at all, you've likely heard someone order a growler of beer. While the name is intriguing, what exactly are they ordering?
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Why So Many Craft Beers Are Sold In Tallboy Cans
Some may wonder if two sizes of beer cans are necessary, but tall boys offer several benefits to both the brewers and the consumers.
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Give Your Cocktails The Holiday Treatment With A Dose Of Eggnog
As the holiday season fast approaches, be sure to give your cocktails a festive and delicious upgrade by adding some good ole fashioned egg nog!
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The Addition That Turns Your Scotch Into A Rusty Nail Cocktail
Rusty Nail cocktails used to be all the buzz. Here's how to turn your plain scotch into one if you want to get real vintage with your cocktails.
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The Best Snacks To Pair With Pumpkin Beers
Pumpkin beer season doesn't last all that long so you may not have had a good opportunity to find a solid food pairing. Here's what the pros would pair it with.
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Can You Get Drunk Off Of Beer Cheese?
There's plenty to love about good old fashioned pub food, and beer cheese is a staple of the genre. But beer gets you drunk, does beer cheese as well?
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Why You Really Shouldn't Store Your Beer In A Warm Place
Beer isn't usually a food item that most people worry about proper storage for, but if you have a habit of storing beer in warm places you should reconsider.
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How To Choose The Right Beers For Aging
When people think of beer, they don't often think of bringing home a case and letting it age for another few years, but these are the beers you should be aging.
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Here's How Long That Bottle Of Port Lasts After Opening
Port was designed to prolong the shelf-life of wine, but that doesn't mean it will stay fresh forever once you've opened it. Here's how long opened port lasts.
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The Chartreuse Liqueur We Know Today Started Off As A Monk-Made Elixir
With its bright green color that's perfect for brat-era cocktails, you may be surprised to learn that chartreuse liqueur was originally made by monks.
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Aldi's Wine Advent Calendar Is Worth Buying ... If You Can Find It
Aldi has a Wine Advent Calendar this year that's flying off the shelves. The Takeout snagged one and tried the contents for anyone curious about what's inside.
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Why The Death In The Afternoon Cocktail Has Such A Morbid Name
If you've ever had a Death in the Afternoon cocktail or even heard of it, you might have wondered why it has such a morbid name. Here's the story.
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The Best Type Of Wine To Sip With Steak
While it isn't the only drink you can pair with steak, wine is a popular choice. But the world of wine is vast and often confusing, so which wine is best?
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The Absolute Best Types Of Wine To Use For Mulled Wine
For a cold winter party, mulled wine is a great way to heat the crowd back up. But although there are plenty of options, these are the best wines for the job.
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Gabriele Bertaccini's Top Tip For Pairing Wine With Italian Dishes
It's no secret that Italy is home to great wine, but there's a better way to pair Italian wine and Italian food and Gabriele Bertaccini is here to tell you how.
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The Classic Cocktail Anthony Bourdain Called 'Perfect'
Anthony Bourdain explored cultures around the world, and knew good taste when he found it. To the celebrity chef and author, this is the perfect cocktail.
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What Are Those Gas Station BuzzBallz Actually Made Of?
We know gas stations aren't always the place you plan your beverage shopping, but BuzzBallz (both the form factor and what's inside) are as fun as they sound.
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Here's How Long Your Unopened Bottle Of Champagne Will Last
The idea of aged Champagne might sound glamorous, but there's a cap on how long you should store the fizzy drink. Find out the optimal time and conditions.
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Why You'd Want To 'Throw' A Cocktail Instead Of Shaking Or Stirring
James Bond famously chose shaken, not stirred, but he should've asked for thrown. What exactly is a thrown cocktail and why might you choose to throw a drink?
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Here's What 'Proof' Means In Alcohol
If you've ever noticed the term "proof" on a bottle of alcohol and wondered what it means, that number is telling you something about the alcohol's strength.
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The Beertini Is The Cocktail That's The Best Of Both Worlds
A beertini is charmingly half-fancy. While this may confuse or irritate the cosmopolitan crowd, it's a fun way to spruce up a brewski in the Heartland.
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You're Probably Pouring Beer Completely Wrong. Here's The Right Way
It might seem simple to pour a beer into a glass, and it mostly is. That said, if you do it wrong, you'll hurt your beer-drinking experience.
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Just How Many Jell-O Shots Can You Make With One Box?
Jell-O shots have become a party staple in recent years, in part because they're easy to make and portion in advance. Here's how many you can make from a box.
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How Many Shots Do You Get In A 750 Ml Bottle Of Liquor?
When it comes to planning how much alcohol you are going to need for a dinner or party, it's helpful to know how many shots a classic 750 ml bottle has in it.
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The Thanksgiving-Themed Shot That Involves Drinking Gravy
How much do you love Thanksgiving and how much do you love gravy? If the answer is "a lot," then a Thanksgiving gravy shot might be just for you.
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