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The 4 Best Craft Beers From Alaska

The 49th state is home to long summer days, grizzly bears and moose, and some fantastic craft brews. Some of which have made their way to the lower 48.
Muscovado

Beyond White Sugar: What’s Muscovado and How Can You Use It?

Muscovado is a great, molasses-driven example of the vast and intriguing world of unrefined sugars.
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What Athletes Drink When They Are Crowned Champions

It's customary for a sports team or athlete to enjoy some celebratory drink after a big game, but what's in the cup?
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The Most Creative Restaurant Re-Openings During COVID-19

The restaurant industry is in the midst of a real reckoning but some places are reopening with creative new concepts and approaches.
Chianti

Hold the Fava Beans, It’s Time to Get to Know Chianti

Chianti is so much more than easygoing red table wine fit for pasta, as the many styles and these options suggest.
Water

We Wanted to Know: Can Water Show Terroir Like Wine or Beer?

Water is rarely picked apart and given the terroir treatment to the extent that wine and coffee are but should it be?
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How to Pronounce Scheurebe (And What Kind of Wine It Is)

Don't be fooled by its unsexy name, Scheurebe is an enjoyable, highly aromatic white wine hailing from northern Europe.
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Soave Used To Be The Most Popular Italian White Wine in The U.S. Here’s How It Has Changed

Grown in northwestern Italy, Soave is a versatile white wine that was once more popular in America than Chianti.
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A Brief Guide to Enjoying Better Ice In Your Cocktails

Now's the time to pay more attention to ice, a staple in cocktail culture and a fun thing to experiment with at home.
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This Road in Washington is Where All Your Favorite Beers Get Their Start

Lateral A Road in the Yakima Valley has one of the greatest concentrations of hop farms on the planet, fueling the beer industry.
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Spain’s Txakoli Wine is a Perfect Summer Sipper

There's hardly a more refreshing, summer-ready wine than Txakoli, a light and sometimes sparkling wine from Spain.
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Why Less Packaging Should Be More in the Drinks Industry

The drinks industry continues to look for ways to trim down, often cutting unnecessary or non-reusable packaging.
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A Quick and Easy Guide to Edible Flowers

A lot of your favorite flowers are also edible and can be used in a number of dishes, from pastries to sauces.
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California’s Pinot Noir is More Than Just Sideways References

California was the first to plant Pinot Noir in the states and it continues to help define where the varietal is headed in the New World.
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Tannat May Be Your New Favorite Barbecue Wine

Tannat is a full-bodied red still coming into its own and great alongside summer barbecue, produced all over the globe.
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Arashi is the Most Popular Band You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

Arashi is an extremely powerful force in the realm of international pop music, despite having no major presence in American music.
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The Rise and Fall of Riot Ribs in Portland

Riot Ribs grew into a bona-fide enterprise within the larger BLM movement, setting protesters up with free food at all hours.
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Music for the Dog Days of Summer

As the days shorten and back to school ads start popping up, you need music that tells you that it’s still very much summer and everything is going to be okay.
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Why Non-Pro Wine Lovers Should Care About GSM

Hailing from the Rhone in southern France, the GSM blend is one of the most famous and enjoyable trios in all of wine.
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How Wine Professionals Are Moving Toward More Inclusive Wine Speak

In a quest to make wine more inclusive, some in the industry are pushing to change the way the stuff is described.
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From Colonialism to Craft: How India’s Gin Scene is Changing

Gin and India go way back to the dark days of British colonialism, but the spirit is being reinvented today by local producers.
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A Look at Indigenous Breweries in North America

Indigenous breweries are a small but vital and growing element within the American craft beer landscape.
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A Guide to Lesser-Known Italian White Wines

Italy is chock-full of indigenous wine varieties and these five are some of the most intriguing and lesser-known within the white wine category.
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What Exactly is Outdoor Winemaking?

Outdoor winemaking isn't exactly popular but it has a certain following among low-intervention, au naturale producers.
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Everything You Need to Know About High-Resolution Music

High-res music is the audio equivalent of high definition, adding depth, premium audio engineering, and richness to your favorite tracks.
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Tips and Tricks for How to Beat the Summer Heat

Summer continues to swelter, which means heat stroke is a real threat and something you should know how to prevent or combat.
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How Vending Machines Are Making a Comeback

Certain retro concepts are on the rise amid the pandemic, such as the social distancing-friendly vending machine.
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Goodbye Robert Zimmerman: The Most Significant Celebrity Name Changes

Of the many reimagined names out there, these are the most significant in the wide arena of celebrity and pop culture.
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Does Hard Tea Stand a Chance?

With hard seltzer and canned cocktails and mixers abound, can hard tea navigate the field and become as popular?
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What Exactly Is a Non-GMO Spirit?

A growing number of American distilleries are opting for environmentally friendly practices that utilize non-GMO ingredients.
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How and Why The Drinks Industry Is Changing Problematic Names

As we confront racism head on in all industries, the drinks realm is rebranding some of its own insensitive and offensive branding.
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How to Save Leftover and Fallen Fruits During Harvest Season

It's harvest season which means an abundance of fresh fruit which can not only be eaten fresh but rescued in the form of preserves, sauces, even wine.
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A Guide to the California’s Petaluma Gap Wine Appellation

The Petaluma Gap of northern California is one of the most prominent geological features in West Coast winemaking.
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How Companies Are Closing the Sustainability Loop in the Drinks Industry

Closing the loop in the drinks industry involves employing sustainable practices to limit environmental waste and give back to Mother Earth.
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A Silver Linings Playbook for the Pandemic

All is not lost as we continue to navigate the pandemic and greet an entirely new world, as these silver linings indicate.
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5 Iconic Craft Beers That Have Moved to Aluminum Cans

Canned beers have become mostly the norm but a few iconic craft beers held on until just recently to embrace the trend.
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How Music Venues Have Been Affected By the Pandemic

Music venues are suffering a particularly bad case of the pandemic blues as COVID-19 continues to halt live shows.
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Fall for These Heavier Rosé Wines

There's a seasonal myth that states rosé is just for the warmer months but these heavier pink wines debunk that entirely.
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Exploring South Africa’s Pinotage Wine Grape

Lovers of Pinot Noir and Rhone reds are bound to fall for Pinotage, South Africa's flagship red wine.
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The Worst Band Names of All Time

There are plenty of terrible band names but the worst of the lot are so bad they are practically legendary.
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Is Italian Trentodoc Wine as Fun to Say as It Is to Drink?

Second only to Champagne in its regionally recognized wine process, Trentodoc is the Italian sparkling you need to get to know.
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Glera Wine Grape Guide: One of the Most Popular Wine Grapes You Don’t Know About

Glera, the grape primarily behind Prosecco, may be the most popular variety you've never heard of.
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How to Cook Game Birds

Chicken and turkey may be popular poultry items but there's a whole family of delicious game birds out there worth exploring.
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Why Juneau, Alaska Might Be the Most Interesting Food City on the West Coast

Juneau is a relatively small town in southeast Alaska but it's also where foodies flock for great grub and drinks.
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How to Pair Wine With Fish and Seafood

Fall is the best time of year to eat and that goes for seafood, too, especially when it's paired with the right wine.
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Everything You Need To Know About Pear Ciders

Apple basks in all the glory when it comes to cider but pear cider, or perry, can be just as good if not better.
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How to Cook Caulifower

It's high time cauliflower got the credit and appeal the versatile vegetable deserves.
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How You Can Spot Fake Wines

The wine world is a confusing one, with things like counterfeit bottles and misleading labels plaguing the industry.
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3 Essential Fernet Cocktails To Make at Home

Fernet is a polarizing Italian amaro that, when mixed properly, can make some wonderfully unique cocktails.
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This Brewery is Helping You Cope with 2020 in a Very Creative Way

Oregon's Hop Valley Brewing is helping you cope by allowing you to freeze and smash items that symbolize 2020.