1 hr ago | Advocate-News
The story of 'Why Beer Matters'
You might expect a lengthy philosophical discussion from a volume titled "Why Beer Matters," but this story is actually about many things: an e-book penned by an expat beer writer living in Prague, the handcrafted book it inspired, and the resurrection of a Polish beer style.
1 hr ago | The Campbell Reporter
Walnut Creek Yacht Club wins 'Best Martini' contest
It's standard procedure for judges at taste-offs, cook-offs and cocktails shake-offs to gracefully remark on the difficulty of reaching a decision.
6 hrs ago | SFGate
An Ohio Brewery Is Recreating A 5,000-Year-Old Beer Using Only Clay Pots
The Great Lakes Brewing Company is trying to recreate a 5,000-year-old Sumerian brew using only clay pots and wood spoons.
10 hrs ago | CNN
Europe's top travel spots for 2013
Step away from Prague to enjoy the quieter life in Moravia. Shown here is a chapel overlooking the Dyje River and town of Znojmo, in the Znojemska Wine Region.
13 hrs ago | KMIZ
Top European destinations for 2013
For something a little quieter, consider Lonely Planet's latest list of top European destinations that offer cafe culture, history and outdoor adventures outside of Europe's most popular cities.
15 hrs ago | Wisbech Standard
Cheers: Sutton church beer festival a huge success
St Andrews Church Sutton Beer Festival Lucie Melen, Tristan Melen, Dave Sutton, Brian Walsh, Phil Bambrick, and Bruce King HUNDREDS of visitors packed into St Andrew's Church in Sutton over the weekend, to attend the village's sixth annual beer festival.
16 hrs ago | NBC Miami
Second "Game of Thrones" Beer to Arrive in the Fall
A strong drink might be the perfect antidote for those who are still reeling from the Red Wedding on HBO's "Game of Thrones."
18 hrs ago | Stourbridgenews.co.uk
Dudley Canal Trust to stage first ever beer festival
June Hodgetts with Ian Davies of Kinver Brewery and Martin Wilkinson of Black Country Ales.
Wine tasting to benefit United W...
Area residents can welcome the first week of summer while enjoying a selection of hand-crafted wines and delectable appetizers at the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley Tri-State Wine Makers Wine Tasting on June 28. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wellsburg Elks Lodge, 834 Charles St. Members of the Tri-State Wine Makers Club ... (more)
Brewologist: Summer Teeth brings a smile
Summer Teeth is a lager with a little extra bite. I mean that in a good way. This beer, from Columbus Brewing Company, is actually a kellerbier.
Fire Department wants public's help identifying suspect in Sugar Shack fire
The Anchorage Fire Department is still asking for the publics help in identifying the suspect , seen in this picture from business surveillance tapes, involved in the break in and fire of the Sugar Shack Coffee Stand at 37th/Lake Otis on Wednesday morning, May 22, 2013, at approximately 4:05 a.m. Crime Stoppers pays a cash reward of up to $1000 for ... (more)
Sauvignon blanc delivers the promise of summer: something new, something fruity and something that tastes like you're on a vacation in the Loire Valley.
Video: New Welling watering hole The Door Hinge is London's first micropub
The Door Hinge is part of the micropub trend which began in Kent eight years ago and has now spread as far as county Durham and now into Bexley.
Wine merchant Majestic toasts 'good progress'
Wine merchant Majestic posted a small rise in profits today after a year in which it said sales of English sparkling wine showed a significant increase.
Milk money: Farm bill could hinge on dairy vote
Approval of a massive farm bill - and the cost of a gallon of milk - could hinge on a proposed new dairy program the House is expected to vote on this week.
$100 margarita! America's most expensive cocktails
From California to New York and everywhere in between, ritzy bars are playing a crazy game of "Who Can Make the Costliest Cocktail?" -- and the competition is as stiff as the product.
Malthouses look to supply booming microbrewing industry
There's a golden moment in a malt house, Marty Mattrazzo says, when barley is just starting the transformation from a humble grain to the chemical key of brewing.
Mendocino County health staff want to limit alcohol licenses
While they are not asking for action now, staff at the Mendocino County Health and Human Services Agency say this county has too many places to buy alcohol - including wine tasting rooms - and there should be limits placed on new ones - and even existing ones.
Stephen Harper's Irish adventures
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has landed in Dublin for two days of meetings with Ireland's prime minister and president, to discuss Canada-EU free-trade negotiations and stop for a few photo opportunities, including sipping some beer at the Guinness brewhouse.
France condemns attack on Chinese wine students
France's interior minister has condemned as racist an assault on six Chinese students by drunken locals in the Bordeaux wine-producing region that left one seriously injured.