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Archaeologists Uncover an Ancient Soldier’s Request: 'Send Wine'

The text remained invisible until this year, even though the clay was on display in the Israel Museum.

7 Intoxicating Facts About Cognac

Sidle up to the bar with a long pour and these facts about the quintessential sipping spirit.

A Heavy Metal Festival in Germany Will Have a 4-Mile Beer Pipeline

That's pretty metal.

Alcohol Is a Pretty Effective Painkiller, Study Finds

A few beers can dampen the hurt.

Why is Trader Joe's Wine Cheaper Than Bottled Water?

At $1.99 a bottle, Charles Shaw wine is cheaper than an equivalent volume of Aquafina. We investigate.

Yale Students Think They Can Cure Hangovers for Real

SunUp is a supplement you take before you drink that's meant to target some of the root causes of hangovers.

6 Seasonal Beers to Try This Spring

The Easter Bunny isn't the only thing with hops.

14 Ways of Saying "Drunk" Across the United States

Three sheets to the wind, seeing double, and tanked are just the beginning of these tipsy terms from around the U.S.

This Craft Beer is Made With Recycled Toilet Water

"Toilet to tap" might be coming to a city near you.

A Brief History of the Irish Snug

Not so long ago, women couldn't be seen drinking in an Irish pub. Instead, they drank privately in snugs.

The Best Irish Bar in All 50 States

As the old saying goes, "May you always have a clean shirt, a clear conscience, and enough coins in your pocket to buy a pint!"

A Beer Hotel Could be Coming to Ohio

There will be a hot tub full of beer.

Time to Zelebrate: Zima is Making a Comeback!

The ‘90s libation, and longtime punch line, is coming back to liquor stores.

12 Fun Facts About Some of Our Favorite Beers

Break these out at your next happy hour.

A London Brewery Is Giving Away Free Beer Every Time It Rains

Follow London Pride—the flagship beer made by Fuller's Brewery—on Twitter to score your free pint.

Maryland May Soon Be Home to a New Guinness Brewery

It would be Guinness's first U.S. brewery in more than 60 years.

15 Things You Should Know About Saké

Saké has long been considered the national drink of Japan. But as its popularity spreads around the world, the secrets behind its ancient traditions have come to light.

9 Warm Cocktails to Sip This Winter

'Tis the season for a toddy.

Is Ben & Jerry's Making a New Bourbon-Flavored Ice Cream?

All signs point to yes.

From Test Tube to Tavern: London Craft Brewery Uses DNA Testing to Create Bespoke Beer

Customers pay nearly $31,000 to create a beer that appeals to their individual flavor profile.

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Get Weird With These 13 Unusual Liquors

Quinoa vodka, ant-filled gin, unicorn tears, and more.

15 Historical Hangover Cures

As long as there has been alcohol, there have been hangovers—and dozens of bizarre ways to cure them.

7 Burning Questions About Whiskey, Answered

Consider this your Whiskey 101 cheat sheet.

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The Field Museum Is Launching a Beer Based on Its T. rex, Sue

The pale ale is called psuedoSue.