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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.

When Office Christmas Parties Were Totally Insane

Spiking the punch bowl with LSD just isn't a thing anymore.

Why Do British Pubs Have Illustrated Signs Outside?

"Let's meet at the sign of the Hung, Drawn and Quartered..."

Can Drinking Champagne Really Save Your Memory?

The results of a 2013 study on champagne and memory resurfaced this week, prompting bottle-popping across the Internet.

This Limited Edition Bottle of Patrón Costs $7500

For the boozehound who has everything.

The Origins of 14 Cocktail Names

Here are the stories—and theories—behind 14 of your favorite alcoholic tipples, from bellinis to mimosas.

20 Facts About Your Favorite Liquors

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?

In Portland, You Can Now Drink Salmon-Safe Beer

Your beer can be artisanal, local, organic, or gluten-free. Now, it can also help conserve the Pacific Northwest's wild fish.

The Time a Drunk Pilot Landed On a Manhattan Street

And walked away with nothing but a $100 fine.

Captain Morgan Helps Hips in the Emergency Room

It's more effective than it sounds.

5 Unique Drinking Traditions Around the World

‘Booze Traveler’ host Jack Maxwell had consumed cow blood in Tanzania and cobra wine in Hong Kong.

11 Things You Think You Know About Alcohol (That Are Totally False)

Here are 11 things you’ve heard about alcohol and drinking that aren’t actually true.

5 Beers and Ciders to Drink This Autumn

With the cold weather approaching, it's time to ditch the shandies for something a little heartier.

Quench Your Villainous Thirst With Unicorn Tears

No word yet if this booze will make you immortal.

A Special Whisky Glass for Special Space Whisky

One Scotch maker is already planning for space tourism.

11 Obscure Beer Styles That Are Worth a Try

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.