Beer, a beverage cherished across the globe, holds a special place in the hearts of many. National Beer Day is all about honoring the freedom Americans have to enjoy it. During the time of Prohibition, consuming beer could be considered a dangerous pursuit because the Constitution banned the sale of alcohol, and officials raided businesses that provided customers with a …
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Easy-drinking herbal beer gruit inspired by era when ale was aphrodisiac, medicine, hallucinogen
Beermaker Craig Neuzil called Decorah Nordic Gruit “the anti-IPA.” “Everybody was making these big, juicy, India pale ales and seeing how much hop bitterness they could get into it,” said Neuzil, the brewer-owner of Pivo Brewery in Calmar, Iowa. “I said, ‘Let’s go the opposite way. Let’s make an easy-drinking beer with zero hops and no bitterness.'” 5 DELICIOUS FOOD …
Read More »Reddit user who left her drunk husband behind at airport gets support from others: 'Has a problem'
A woman who left her husband behind at the airport after he was prevented from boarding a plane for a trip to see her parents was right to do so — and she may also want to reconsider her relationship, said other Reddit users in response to the unusual personal drama. Reddit user “CantaloupeLife7504” asked readers of Reddit’s “Am I …
Read More »Women who drink more than 8 alcoholic beverages a week are at greater risk of heart disease: new study
A new study indicates that women who drink more than eight alcoholic beverages a week are at greater risk of developing heart disease than those who drink less. Those who binge-drink take even more risks with their heart health, the study indicated. The American College of Cardiology’s study aimed to identify links between alcohol intake and coronary heart disease. At …
Read More »'March beer' once lubricated Munich's famous fall fest, now found year-round only in US
Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, the world’s most famous fall beer bash, first germinated in the cool brewing season of spring. And the best place to taste its original, strong, amber-colored beer is not in Bavaria in autumn. It’s here in the United States 12 months a year. SPINACH SALESMAN POPEYE REMAINS EFFECTIVE NEARLY A CENTURY AFTER HIS DEBUT “There are …
Read More »'Ghost' whisky distillery in Scotland reopens after 40 years
What was once the remnants of a “ghost” distillery on Islay, a great source of peated whisky in Scotland, is now an ultra exclusive distillery with a luxurious and polished blueprint. In 1983, Port Ellen, a workhorse distillery, closed due to an overabundance of single malt whisky production in the area. Due to the surplus, a number of whisky-making locations …
Read More »Budweiser, Corona, Bud Light: A history of America's most popular beer brands
Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the U.S., with the country being the second-largest beer market in the world. It serves as home to the world’s best and most recognizable breweries. A study conducted by Statista found that the most recognizable beer brands in the United States are Corona, Bud Light and Budweiser. The study found that 87% …
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