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HOPWTR x Stone IPA

HOPWTR and Stone Brewing team up for new NA IPA beer

An alcohol-free option for the rest of Dry January and beyond.
Espresso martini cocktail

An NA Espresso Martini fit for a Dry January king

Finally, an NA cocktail that tastes like its full-fledged and trending cousin.
Charlie Don't Surf cocktail.

Need a NYE cocktail? Check out this recipe from The Ariston in Nashville

An amaro and tequila drink you'll want to make all through 2026.
Grill and beer

Say hello to the Italian pilsner

The pilsner is one of the most popular beer styles on planet earth. The Italian version might just be the best.
beer

IPA explained: What makes this bold beer style so popular

Perhaps you know that IPA stands for India Pale Ale. But do you know the history of the beer and how it's made?
Wolf Parade cocktail.

How to make the Wolf Parade, an outstanding amaro cocktail from The Ariston

A rum and amaro darling from a great establishment in Tennessee.
'Tis the Season at The Cosmopolitan.

The festive pop-up of all pop-ups is at The Cosmopolitan right now

A holiday-loving bar set in a premiere Vegas hotel.
Elysian Easy Dust IPA.

Elysian Brewing to release Easy Dust IPA

An NA India Pale Ale for the new year.
A toast with several glasses of sparkling wine

Beyond Champagne: sparkling wines you need to know this holiday season

Excellent fizzy wines from places like Austria, Canada, and Spain.
Shiner Bock NA.

Shiner Bock NA beer to hit shelves in ’26

A near beer version of a signature bock.
Harpoon IPA label.

Harpoon Brewery debuts new-look cans for flagship IPA

A facelift for the east coast craft beer producer.
Beer flight tasting types

The truth behind IBUs: How bitterness in beer really works

Breaking down the bitterness scale in craft beer.
Kilkea Winter Flame.

How to make a festive cocktail like they do at an Irish castle

A pleasant mix of mezcal, amaretto, fruit juice, and cinnamon.
Garage Beer album cover.

Jason Kelce’s beer brand is offering free festive vinyl records

Getting down with the holidays, celebrity beer brand style.
Bartender making a drink

Bourbon cocktails that bring comfort and warmth this season

Time-tested drinks that are ideal for the offseason.
Pal's Restaurant Hayden Island.

Vancouver, WA dining guide: seafood, mezcal, and hidden gems

The top restaurants in the fast-growing city just north or P-Town.
Corona feliz navidad.

Corona drops the only yule log you’ll need this festive season

A relaxing backdrop of coastal palms and holiday lights.
Pantalones

How to make the Santa Pants, a cocktail from Pantalones Tequila

A festive drink featuring the popular agave spirit and more.
Chef Tyler Fenton

Fireside feasts: Chef Tyler Fenton’s tips for cooking steak and more over fire

How to utilize your living room heat source like an esteemed chef.
A couple holding three bottles of wine

My go-to ways to champion small wineries all year long

Here's how to help your favorite independent vintners.
Mark Neal with grapes.

Napa’s next evolution: how regenerative organic wine is changing the game

A new designation in the name of improved sustainability.
A cocktail at Netsu Bar.

The biggest cocktail and drink trends poised to take over in 2026

What we'll be ordering and sipping at top bars in 2026.
Brunch at Istanbul Hawaii.

The Middle Eastern wines a Hawaii chef wants on my Thanksgiving table

Shake it up for the holidays and try some more intriguing wines from far away lands.
Straightaway can group.

These canned cocktails taste like a bartender made them

How Straightaway is leading the increasingly crowded RTD mixed drink pack.
black truffle

Inside my truffle hunting adventure — winter’s best-kept foodie secret

Winter in the Pacific Northwest can be bleak. That's where the joy of truffle hunting comes in.
grand canyon night sky

Nocturnal tourism: See the Milky Way like never before

Discover the top U.S. spots for stargazing and nocturnal tourism. From Bend to Sedona, find dark-sky destinations, rentals, and expert tips for the perfect night under the stars.
wine spittoon

Forget white before red: a smarter way to taste wine

It's time to reexamine the wine tasting experience.
Maker's Mark holiday bottle.

A Rosemary Maple Sour cocktail recipe ideal for Friendsgiving

An autumnal drink featuring Maker's Mark bourbon.
Brasada Ranch.

How to make a pair of winter cocktails from a top Oregon resort

A festive duo from a great getaway near Bend, Oregon.
CJ and Elise McCollum in a vineyard.

How CJ McCollum fell in love with winemaking — and made it a family journey

The star NBA guard has an intriguing side project.
The Grinch cocktail.

How to make The Grinch cocktail like they do at a top Caribbean resort

A vibrant holiday drink as bright as the Caribbean waters.
Little Saints St. Oak. NA Whiskey.

How to make a St. Oak non-alcoholic Hot Toddy from Little Saints

An NA cocktail for fireside sipping.
Martini

Vodka is finally changing its identity (for the better)

Discover how innovative vodkas made with agave, breadfruit, and other unexpected ingredients are changing the spirit world in 2025. Here are some to try.
Torre Zambra vineyard.

Trebbiano: Italy’s unsung white wine making a big comeback

A deep dive into the multi-faceted world of an unsung Italian wine.
Willamette Valley

Oregon Chardonnay’s quiet rise to the top

The Willamette Valley is behind some of the best domestic bottles ever made.
Mount Gay Eclipse

How to make a Cinnamon Rhubarb Daiquiri for winter’s arrival

A comforting rum cocktail for the arrival of Old Man Winter.
Patagonia Provisions Organic NA IPA.

Deschutes releases collaborative NA IPA beer today

A non-alcoholic number made in tandem with Patagonia.
Natural Light Garageflage.

Natural Light gets creative with Garageflage for holiday breaks

The beer brand knows how to protect your personal time.
Sunset landscape of a tequila plantation, Guadalajara, Mexico.

How to make a Ponche Mexicano cocktail like Laelia Tequila does

A layered agave spirit drink ideal for autumn.
The Clock at Grand Central cocktail.

How to make the Clock at Grand Central, a cocktail inspired by a NYC landmark

A fall warmer made with mezcal and maple syrup and more.
Sam Adams Winter White Ale.

Sam Adams drops first winter seasonal beer in three decades

A refreshing beer treated to baking spices and citrus.
Beam Holiday Highball.

How to make a Holiday Highball cocktail

A whiskey drink for the gathering season.
Chef Ahu Hettema.

An immigrant chef’s incredible culinary journey from Turkey to Honolulu

Discover how Turkish chef Ahu Hettema brought her homeland’s flavors to Hawaii, blending tradition, local ingredients, and culinary artistry.
Whiskey in a glass in a dark room

How to make the High & Proud cocktail, a drink by SirDavis Whisky

A complex cocktail that looks amazing.
A cocktail at MAI-KAI.

MAI-KAI: the ultimate luau experience outside Hawaii

Experience MAI-KAI, Florida’s top luau with tropical cocktails, Polynesian cuisine, and an immersive dinner theater show.
Mezcal Union Pickle Martini.

How to make Mezcal Union’s Pickle Martini

Agave and brine in your classy glass.
Widmer Northwest Pilsner.

Widmer celebrates 40 years with fresh hop lager release

A fresh-hop brew from the PNW producer.
Modelo Noche Espcial.

America’s number one beer drops a holiday release

Modelo delivers a malty number in the Noche Especial.
Threes Brewing Game Theory.

Threes Brewing teams up with St. John’s for a basketball season beer

A German-style pilsner for the new college hoops season.
Three friends cheering with glasses of pilsner beer

From cider to non-alcoholic beers: The trends shaping craft beer in 2025

Explore the top trends from the 2025 Great American Beer Festival, from non-alcoholic beers to cider’s rise and regional winners in Colorado, Ohio, and Texas.