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Firestone Lager

How 2 Craft Breweries Are Turning to Lagers to Beat the Competition

With the release of Founders Brewing Co.’s Solid Gold and Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s Lager, two of the most influential craft brewers are now in competition with big-name lagers like Budweiser, Coors Light, Corona, Heineken, Stella Artois, and more .
diplomatico rum

Diplomático Rum is Sharing a Taste of Venezuela with the World

Situated at the base of the Andes Mountains in Venezuela, Diplomático rum ships its product across the globe, giving drinkers a taste of South America.
founders brewing co cbs

Founders CBS is the Maple Beer You Need in Your Life Right Now

Founders Brewing Co. just reintroduced one of its most sought-after brews: Canadian Breakfast Stout. Founders CBS is now available in 46 states.
danger close craft distilling 20 dollar bourbon

Army (and Brewing) Veterans Open Daring New Distillery in Vermont

The same group of veterans who launched 14th Star Brewing Co. in St. Albans, Vermont, are also behind Danger Close Craft Distilling.
alcohol marinade

Cooking with Classic Cocktails: How to Make an Alcohol Marinade for Your Meat

Sipping a well-craft cocktail is a beautiful experience, but there are other uses for these adult beverages, including an alcohol marinade.
mezcal gin

Mezcal Gin Mixes Two Classic Spirits Into One Tasty Elixir

Mezcal is a trendy spirit, gin is an old classic, so a Mexican company has combined them to make Mezcal Gin, an herbal and smoky fusion of the two liquors.
Gammel Dansk Bitter Dream

Gammel Dansk: The Bitter Spirit the Danes Love to Knock Back

Culturally significant liquors don’t need to be ancient to have weight, just take a look at Denmark’s Gammel Dansk which came about as recently as 1964.
best low calorie beer

Great-Tasting Low Calorie Beers to Drink All Day on Labor Day

As much of America takes Labor Day off of work to enjoy family, food and the end of summer, there are a lot of low calorie beers to drink all day.
Vendome Copper & Brass, 8 Vendome Copper Brass Works 750 Gallon Pot Still

Vendome Copper & Brass Works Makes Stills that Make Some of Your Favorite Spirits

Since the early 1900s Vendome Copper & Brass Works has supplied the global distilling industry with custom stills and continues to grow today.
Casamigos Tequila bottles

Casamigos Tequila Sale Fetches $1 billion for George Clooney and Company

George Clooney's tequila brand Casamigos garners $1 billion in sale to Diageo as spirit corporations seek the next big brand.
malort, liquor, spirits

Chicago’s (Purposely) Repulsive Drinking Tradition: Malört

Some spirits require a bit of taste bud acclimation, and one of those spirits is Chicago’s Jeppson’s Malört, which revels in its terrible taste.
budget whiskey buffalo trace stock

Budget Whiskey Options from Buffalo Trace

In a world hyping expensive whiskies sometimes a budget whiskey is just as tasty. Buffalo Trace Distillery makes to superb budget whiskey options
Aquavit

Meet Gin’s Scandinavian Cousin: Aquavit

Like gin, aquavit is made with a bouquet of botanicals, but instead of juniper, the clear spirit uses caraway and dill as the predominant flavor.