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Drink Beer Inspired by an Ancient Recipe at Chicago's Field Museum

If you like history, archaeology, and craft brew, then you'll love Wari Ale.

11 Things You Might Not Know About Budweiser

It may be the most famous American lager. You probably know how it tastes and that it’s now owned by Belgian brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev, but how well do you really know the King of Beers?

10 Apps for Smarter Drinking

Curious winos, beer lovers, and cocktail aficionados, rejoice!

The U.S. Postal Service Has Finally Issued Wine Lovers Their Very Own Stamp

It features two clusters of pinot noir grapes.

The Origins Of 10 Popular Prohibition Cocktails

11 Products to Help You Celebrate National Margarita Day

Wasting away again on Margarita Day.

25 Things You Should Know About New Orleans

Learn more about the home of jazz, poker, and … dental floss?

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5 Predictions for 20th Century London From 1857

No more fog!

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12 Bars in Unexpected Places

It's not hard to find a bar, but if you're looking for something special, you have to do some digging.

The Strange Science Behind Why Alcohol Burns

Proof that it only takes a second for alcohol to totally mess with your body.

6 Foolproof Ways to Make Cheap Booze Taste Better

Settling on a cheap bottle of booze doesn't mean you have to sacrifice on taste.

9 Classic Cocktails to Know (and Order) to Sound Like an Adult

There comes a time in every drinker’s life when combinations of booze and soda no longer cut it.

5 Beers to Try This Winter

Keep warm with one of these seasonal beers.

Find Out Your 'Drinking Nationality' With the BBC's Booze Calculator

Discover your spirit country when it comes to all things spirits.

Woman Beats DWI Charge by Proving That Her Body Brews Beer

The defendant was diagnosed with an intestinal disorder known as auto-brewery syndrome.

8 Things We Know About Australia's George Costanza-Themed Bar

Spoiler alert: There's no Bosco on the menu.

Quidditch Pong Puts a Magical Spin on a College Tradition

The game’s wizardly twist will make you want to buy an extra case of Butterbeer.

11 Booze-Soaked Facts about Alcohol’s Role in America’s History

Some of these will make your head spin.

7 Holiday Cocktails From Around the World

Why not eschew eggnog this year in favor of something with a more international twist?

This Breathalyzer Lock Helps Prevent Drunk Biking

It reaches out to an emergency contact if it detects that you've consumed too much alcohol.

Savor These 24 Facts About Wine

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

15 Cities to Visit for Their Famous Beer Styles

Here’s a look at some famous beers and even some lesser-known styles, complete with the 15 areas that cultivated them.

15 Facts About Beer for National Lager Day

Happy National Lager Day!

The Meanings Behind the Symbols on 20 Beer Labels

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.