Beer
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Give Back to Rivers: How Vineyards are Taking Action Now
What do Bordeaux, Loire, Mosel, Rhine, Rhône, Douro, Napa, Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Tokaj and the Wachau all have in common? If you said they are all major wine regions split by rivers or laced with tributaries, pour yourself a glass of wine.It may seem obvious, but wine wouldn’t exist without water. And rivers deliver…
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Uncover the Secrets to Sipping on the Best Sake in Town
You may have come across sake on the menu of your local Japanese restaurant or seen bottles start to pop up in your neighborhood spirit shop. If you’re unfamiliar with this fermented rice beverage, consider this your sign to get to know it better. “Sake is both a drink and a window onto Japanese society,”…
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Uncover the Profound Differences Between Pot and Column Distilling
From commercial vodka to cult bourbon, all spirits are distilled. It’s a scientific and often creative process that transforms harsh ethanol into something safely potable and, if you’re lucky, downright delicious.But when it comes to distilling, methods vary. The two most common types of distillation are named after the machinery involved: pot and column stills.…
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You Won’t Believe What Happens When You Try This Vermont Sugaring Season Beverage
An invisible magic clings to Vermont in late winter. Weeks before spring arrives, when snow drifts can still swallow your shins as the days grow milder, maple trees begin to stir by running sap through their veins.Once the sap starts flowing, usually in late February, clouds of steam billow from sugar houses that dot the…
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We Tried But Here Are The Drinks That Ruined Our Dry January
True story: We’re super impressed by and supportive of folks who’ve decided to reassess their relationship with alcohol. Whether that means deciding to drink less, exploring the world of non-alcoholic spirits and non-alcoholic wines or quitting cold turkey, these folks have our admiration. But of all the people in the world to attempt Dry January—the…
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This Baba Au Rhum Recipe Might Make You Fall in Love
The classic French pastry baba au rhum looks and tastes like a special-occasion dessert, but is surprisingly easy to make. You can prepare multiple babas to feed a crowd or scale back proportions for an intimate dessert à deux. No matter the format, one of the most important ingredients in any baba au rhum recipe…
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Here Are 8 Presidents Who Loved Wine—A Lot
From the precedent-setting Whiskey Rebellion to the early days of American wine production, the United States’ history is very much intertwined with alcohol.So, it probably won’t surprise you to learn that many presidents were quite fond of enjoying a glass of wine (or several). Here’s a look at how wine played a big role in…
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Amid Climate Change, Spain’s Torres Family Bets on Ancient Grapes
When Miguel Torres, the fourth-generation proprietor of Spain’s Familia Torres winery, began seeking out almost-extinct ancient grape varieties in Catalonia almost 40 years ago, it was an act of historic curiosity. It was not, as it would later become, a mission that could potentially rescue Mediterranean viticulture from the ravages of climate change.In truth, Torres…
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Here’s How to Build an At-Home Bar on Any Budget….
Whether you live in a sprawling house or a tiny apartment, getting the perfect at-home bar is totally doable. Just like renovating and decorating any other part of the home, many options exist when it comes to upgrading your bar space, from DIY options to luxury splurges.But it doesn’t mean you have to choose between…
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The Best Non-Alcoholic Beers, from Stouts to Sours
Beer advertising is nothing new during the Super Bowl. But this year, eyebrows raised when Heineken used the medium to promote its non-alcoholic brew. The placement of Heineken 0.0 is part of a campaign for the upcoming Marvel Studios Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania with the clever tagline of “don’t shrink and drink.” But Heineken’s movie partnership…