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Mikkeller and Huckberry Team Up to Create a Stylish New Beer

The Blue Hour is a refreshing and stylish summer collab that’s sure to be a hit — with your taste buds. Mikkeller and Huckberry worked together on this gose-style ale made with pineapple, tart cherry, and yerba buena. The result is a cherried amber beer with crisp, refreshing palate.
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You’ll Be Barking All Summer Long for Booze Dogs

How can bratwursts be made better? By adding booze! Don't believe? Try Booze Dogs, a relatively new company based in Greenville, North Carolina making liquor-infused brats. They’re available now and they’re perfect for any summertime activities you might be engaging in.
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Sailor Jerry and Harley-Davidson Team Up For Some Badass Motorcycle Art

There are few things more iconic — more American  —than Sailor Jerry tattoos and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The two brands have revealed the winners of their "My Work Speaks for Itself" contest, resulting in stunning pieces of motorcycle art.
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Jim Beam’s Special Father’s Day Package Might Be the Best Deal Ever

Jim Beam is selling limited quantities of the Bonding Over Bourbon Experience, a special Father’s Day gift that’ll blow his freaking mind (if you can get it). Yeah, you're going to be the favorite child if you snag this epic deal for Dad.
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Meet Your New Favorite Bitters: Zucca Rabarbaro

The Italian bitters Zucca Rabarbaro is relaunching with its original recipe and a higher proof. Check out why you should pick it up.
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Cynar is the Artichoke-Based Spirit You Need to Know About

Cynar, the Italian amaro with the often-mispronounced name and the delicious bittersweet flavor. Find out more about it (including ways to drink it) here.
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Drink Like Jay-Z with these Signature D’USSÉ Cognac Cocktails

You may not be able to sip cognac out of a Grammy like Jay-Z, but you can easily whip up these D’USSÉ cocktails at home.
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Interview: Anthony Bourdain on Craftspeople, Whisky, and The Beauty Of Classic Pubs

The Manual sits down with Anthony Bourdain to learn how he takes his scotch and why he loves artisan craftspeople
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Testing The “Ultimate Hangover Cure”: Steem Caffeinated Peanut Butter

We tested Steem caffeinated peanut butter to see if it really did cure hangovers!
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Have the Best BBQ on the Block Year-Round with this Book

Add "Pitmaster" to your resume as you learn to cook the best BBQ on the block year-round, courtesy of Southern Living and Christopher Prieto
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Drink the Day Away with these 11 Sultry Summer Cocktails

It gets hot as hell out during the summer, mix up these cocktails for a way to beat the heat and full enjoy your day drinking.
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Learning About Farm-To-Bar Cocktails at Secret Summer NYC

Secret Summer NYC is back with a brand new round of Farm-to-Bar Cocktails that you need to try.
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How to Make Planter’s Punch (Video)

Allegedly created at the Planters Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina during the 1870s, Planter’s Punch is the perfect cure for warm weather. Learn how to make Planter's Punch with our detailed, step-by-step instructional video.
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A Quick Guide to Cooking With Cast Iron

Cast iron cookware company FINEX was kind enough to share a few pieces of advice to help us better understand how to cook with cast iron
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6 Gold Medal-Worthy Avua Cachaça Cocktails That Aren’t The Caipirinha

Up your cachaça game with these medal-ready cocktails.
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The Liquor Cabinet: The Only Cocktail App You Will Need

The Liquor Cabinet, with 101 classic cocktails in an easy-to-navigate user interface, is literally the easiest cocktail app to use.
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Review: Vodka Made From Cow’s Milk

Check out our review of Black Cow Vodka, the world's first vodka made from pure milk. You heard us. Milk. As in the white stuff that comes from cows.
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What We Learned Taste-Testing Six-Packs of Trader Joe’s Beers

The chain is known for great prices on food, but are the great prices on Trader Joe's beer too good to be true? We tasted the canned "brands" available in six-pack containers: Boatswain and Simpler Times. Here's what we learned.

FEW Italia Bourbon Whiskey Review

FEW Spirits likes to do things differently. Italia Bourbon is the distillery's new take on a wine cask-finished whiskey. Here's our review.
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291 Single Barrel Colorado Rye Whiskey Review

Colorado Rye Whiskey by Distillery 291 is a strong, young whiskey finished with an unusual (but fitting) wood: aspen staves.
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Off the Shelf Review: Get LIT with Desert Island Long Island Ice Tea

Sometimes, you can't drink the best. So you know what you're getting into, we reviewed Desert Island Long Island Ice Tea. You're welcome.
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You’re Going to Love This Angostura-Based Cocktail Recipe

Angostura, the best-selling bitters in the world, is known for its utility in just about every cocktail. Like, ever. The thing is, did you know that it could also be used as the main ingredient in a cocktail? The drink is called the Trinidad Sour and it was invented by bartender Giuseppe Gonzalez,
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2018 World Cup Bracket of Beer: The Finals Edition

The World Cup (of Beer) is here. While the top men's soccer teams from around the globe battle on the pitch, we'll pick a winner the only way we know how: with beer. The finals edition pits the last two teams — ahem, brews — standing: France and Croatia.
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The Manual’s Guide To Getting Drunk During Blizzpocalypse 2016

The Blizzpocalypse may have you snowed in, but that doesn't mean you can't get drunk. Find out how to maximize your time inside with these recipes!
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From Grain to Glass in Gorgeous Vermont: WhistlePig Whiskey’s New Distillery

Check out the new grain-to-glass WhistlePig distillery in Shoreham, Vermont!
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Why Foodies Should Experience the Euphoria Food Festival in Greenville, South Carolina

Experience what one of South's hottest culinary cities — Greenville, South Carolina — has to offer during the annual Euphoria food festival.
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Corridor Bar by BDI is the perfect ‘New Year, New You’ Gift to Yourself

The Corridor Bar from BDI is the ultimate way to upgrade your home bar in 2018. This elevated bar cart excels in both form and function.
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Take a Walk on the Wild Side with the Oregon Zoo

Ever wanted to know what it's like to work for a zoo? We sat down with folks from the Oregon Zoo to find out all about it on this week's episode of The Manual podcast.
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Learning All About Aquavit with Christian Krogstad

Founder of House Spirits Christian Krogstad sits down with The Manual Podcast crew to discuss what aquavit is, its history, how best to drink it, and more.
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Olympia Provisions’ Elias Cairo on Making Charcuterie and More

The podcast crew sits down with founder of Portland's Olympia Provisions to talk about making charcuterie, pickles, and more.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Harpoon Brewery Episode

On this episode of The Manual podcast, we sit down with the CEO of Harpoon Brewery, Dan Kenary, to discuss the past, present, and future of craft beer.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Hugh Acheson Episode

For this week's episode of Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Manual Podcast, we chat with celebrity chef Hugh Acheson why slow cookers are making a comeback, how he balances his responsibilities, and all things Athens, Georgia.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Party Planning Episode

Party planner to the stars, Bronson van Wyck, joins the crew of Beards, Booze, and Bacon to tell them what to do and what not to do when throwing a party.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Holiday Travel Episode

Our very own travel guru and creator of Vagabondish, Mike Richard, joins The Manual podcast to discuss his holiday travel tip, including when to book, how to find deals, and, more importantly, ways you can avoid getting too stressed out.
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Turn Your Tastebuds Towards the Tropical with Avuá Cachaça

So fresh and so green ... and by green we mean vegetal. Check out Avuà Cachaça on this week's episode of Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Manual Podcast.
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Pucker Up: It’s Time to Talk About Sour Beers with Cascade Brewing

Never had a sour beer before and feeling a little intimidated? Check out the latest episode The Manual podcast to find out everything you need to know about the category from Kevin Martin, the director of brewery operations for Portland's Cascade Brewing.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Hard Cider Episode

Hard cider has been making waves in the beverage world over the last couple of years. With new brands popping up every other month, we sat down with Reverend Nat of Reverend Nat's Hard Cider to pick his brain on the topic and learn more about how to make alcohol from apples.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Spirit Awards 2018 Episode

For this week's episode of The Manual podcast, we discuss our brand-new series: the Spirit Awards. We'll take you from the idea for the awards through the planning process and all the way down to how we chose the winners. Cheers!
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How to Start Homebrewing, According to a Homebrewer

This week, The Manual podcast crew learns what it takes to homebrew beer. From equipment to hacks, Digital Trends' Parker Hall pours a pint full of knowledge.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Cajun Cuisine Episode

Chef Isaac Toups drops in for this episode of The Manual podcast to talk about 'Top Chef,' what it's like working under Emeril Lagasse, and, of course, Cajun cuisine!
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The James Bond Episode

For this week's episode of Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Manual Podcast, we talk about Bond ... James Bond. Who is the best Bond? What's the most ridiculous gadget ever wielded by 007? Shaken or stirred? We answer all these questions and more.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Ghost Episode

From haunted houses to paranormal investigation to graveyards, The Manual podcast gang talks about ghosts during this special Halloween episode.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Craft Beer Trends Episode

This week on The Manual poscast we speak with Brew/Drink/Run's Lee Heidel to find out what was hot in craft beer in 2018 and what his predictions are for 2019 trends.
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Talking Portland’s Craft Beer Scene with Alex Ganum of Upright Brewing

Portland has one of the most dynamic brewing communities in the country. The Manual podcast crew sat down with Upright Brewing's Alex Ganum to talk about 10 years of making beer and what's next for the city's craft scene.
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Talking Irish Whiskey with Tullamore D.E.W.’s Tim Herlihy

Ever wanted to learn more about Irish whiskey? This week's episode of The Manual podcast dives into the topic with Tullamore D.E.W.'s Tim Herlihy.
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Celebrating World Whisky Day with Bacardi, Beards, Booze, and Bacon

World Whisky Day is March 27 and to celebrate, The Manual podcast crew sat down with two Bacardi Single Malts Brand Ambassadors to talk all things Scotch whisky.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Food Foraging Episode

On this week's episode of The Manual podcast, we chat with chef Drew Adams of Bourbon Steak about, well, bourbon and steak, as well as foraging for food and turning your finds into gourmet meals.
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A Quick and Easy Guide to Scotch Regions and Their Whisky

For a whisky to be called Scotch, one rule must be followed above all else: the whisky must be aged in oak casks in Scotland for at least three years. Once you know the No. 1 rule, it's important to become familiar with the six different Scotch regions, each with their distinct styles and taste profiles.
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The One Ingredient That Will Make Your Cocktails Go from Oh to Oh Damn

With just this one simple ingredient, you'll transform your cocktails.
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Amarula Cream Liqueur Review: Help the Elephants

Help the planet and enjoy yourself at the same time with Amarula Cream.