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Beauty is in the Eye of the Beer-Holder: The Best Labels of Beer and Wine Brands

If you're going to pick a bottle of beer or wine without tasting it, you're likely to go by the label. These are the best labels of beer and wine brands to help you in your decision.
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The Home Wine Cellar: Tips and Tricks for Getting Started

If want to hang on to your wine, then you're going to need a wine cellar. Here are some tips and tricks on how to build one.
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How Bertony Faustin of Abbey Creek Vineyard is Working to Diversify Wine

Oregon's first Black winemaker and vineyard owner, Bertony Faustin, is working to shake up the Oregon wine scene, one vintage at a time.
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Barrel Makers and Master Coopers Are Taking Root in the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest is a place rich in beer, wine, and spirits. Now, even the barrels are being made there.
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5 Things to do With a Used Barrel When the Booze is Gone

Breathe new life into retired whiskey and wine barrels with these imaginative ideas.
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What to Know Before You Harvest Roadkill for Cooking

Roadkill can do much more than just rot on the side of the road or fill up menus at novelty cook-offs. In fact, it can make for a delicious meal when you go about it the right way. Here's an introduction to harvesting roadkill for cooking.
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How to Make Your Own Labels for Booze (and Why You Should)

Need a homemade gift idea or just want to liven up your own collection? Here's how to make custom labels for your bottles and cans of booze.
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Hop, Hop, and Away: These Are the Best Airport Brewpubs

When you're flying, stopping at an airport brewpub is a great way to release some stress before or after delays. Here are the best airport brewpubs to grab at in 2019.
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What Is Natural Wine? An Introduction to the Hands-Off Winemaking Mentality

Natural wine is hard to define but well worth exploring especially after some insider wisdom from someone inside the winemaking industry.
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Dubbel the Fun: A Guide to Monastic Beer

Belgians and beer go way, way back. For the monks, the tradition is well over 1,000 years old and born of much more than just a great way to cope with a fairly isolated religious branch. However, you don't have to take any vows to drink these delicious brews.
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5 Free Food Apps For More Than Just Delivery and Cooking

Elevate your food culture status with these five free apps that go well beyond meal delivery and new recipes (although the latter are included).