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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.

9 Cool, Weird, and Wacky Wine Varieties

From wine made from rose petals to beer/wine hybrids, there's a vintage out there for every adventurous drinker.

Game of Thrones Wine Is Coming

Because what better beverage to wash down all the betrayal and bloodshed?

Belgian Beer Makes the Cut for UNESCO's Cultural Heritage List

We'll toast this decision.

An Antioxidant Found in Wine May Help Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Resveratrol, a humble antioxidant found in grapes, nuts, and berries, can significantly reduce the hormones that create hormone imbalances in women with PCOS, and improve insulin sensitivity.

The Splash-Themed Disney Bar That Almost Was

Madison’s Dive, named after Daryl Hannah’s character in the movie, was going to be a themed saloon built at the end of a pier on Pleasure Island.

7 Boo-zy Beers to Drink This Halloween

Zombies, devils, and monsters dominate these scary brews.

Brewery Recreates Booze Found in a 2500-Year-Old Grave

The drink contained traces of honey, mint, and barley.

How Does a Breathalyzer Work?

There's no way to trick these smart little devices.

You Can Now Buy Hello Kitty Wine in the U.S.

The line includes a sparkling rosé and a sparkling white wine.

Beer Yeasts Are Surprisingly Diverse, Study Finds

They're a lot more diverse than wine yeasts, which may be evidence of how inventive early beer-makers were.

11 of America’s Most Unusual Spots to Have a Beer

If you’ve never enjoyed a beer inside a cave, at a former train station, or while grocery shopping, well, you just don’t know what you’re missing.

Japanese Brewery Makes Beer That Tells You When to Drink It

These bossy cans tell you the exact moment you should crack them open.

The Future Will Be Hangover-Free (Maybe)

A new synthetic drink promises to mimic the effects of traditional booze with none of the pesky side effects.

You Can Rent an Inflatable Irish Pub for Your Backyard

Who doesn't want a bar with very forgiving walls?

Prost! 10 Authentic U.S. Oktoberfest Celebrations To Visit This Year

All you need is a stein, some sausage, and a side of spätzle.

14 of the World’s Coolest Ice Bars

Chill out at one of these bars, where the drinks (and patrons) are always cold.

Bananagrams Releases Branded Beer

Now you can slur your words while you build them.

Why Do We Crave Greasy Food When We’re Hungover?

The answer may have something to do with your brain's chemistry.

5 Famous Cocktails With Wartime Origins

If "war is hell," then it's no surprise it helped inspire a multitude of mixed drinks to ease the diabolical consequences of combat.

9 Liqueurs to Try (and the Best Way to Enjoy Them)

These misunderstood members of the booze family come with cool labels and in pretty bottles that make them a go-to housewarming gift, but unless you're a professional mixologist, you may not know what to do with them.

Southern California Is Getting a New Craft Beer Hotel

We'll drink to that.

Your Fall-Flavored Beer Might Be Threatened By a Pumpkin Shortage

Last year's pumpkin shortage is still an issue—and it could affect your favorite fall brews.

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