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ALCOHOL



12. In 2004, Two Buck Chuck won the top prize at the 28th annual International Eastern Wine Competition, beating out 2300 other wines.

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Beer labels are full of little symbols that point to their storied histories. That, or they just load up the bottles with weird crap so you have something to talk about as you're downing your fifth cold one.

Nick Greene






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Jack Sparrow has his rum, Ron Burgundy has his scotch, and you probably have your own favorite liquor, too. But how much do you know about your beverage of choice from that magical shelf behind the bar?

Rick Marshall




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Sure, stouts, India pale ales, and hefeweizens are tasty, but if you want to venture away from the beaten path for your next beer, give one of these styles a shot.

Alex J Berezowsky