Adulting can be hard, with all the stresses of work, money, and relationships. There are times when we’d all like to return to the carefree days of our childhood. Thanks to Camp Fair State, that’s now possible, with the added bonus of beer. Hosted by Minnesota’s Fair State Brewing Co-op, Camp Fair State is the […]
On Wednesday in St. Paul, Mich., two men saved another man’s life by offering him a beer. Beer salesman Kwame Anderson and driver Jason Gaebel, both employees of Breakthru Beverage, were on their beer delivery route when they encountered a man aiming to end his life on the Earl Street Bridge over Interstate 94 in St. […]
Mixing vodka and Red Bull is a popular concoction for those trying to stay alert while drinking. However, a new study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research suggests this potent mix compounds the effects of heavy drinking, and increases the “risk of fighting, violence, and participation in risky behaviors.”’ In other words, Red Bull […]
Researchers have discovered some of the earliest chemical evidence of beer in 2,500-year-old clay drinking vessels in northern Iraq. The ceramic cups, excavated in Khani Masi, contain the oldest evidence of beer in Mesopotamia, showing the “chemical signature” of fermentation as well as of barley.
Last year VinePair reported with much excitement on Aldi’s wine-filled advent calendars, but there was just one kicker: they were only available in U.K. stores. This year, U.S. drinkers will be pleased to know the boozy Christmas calendars will go on sale in Aldi’s North American supermarkets. The Kitchn reports that the wine advent calendar […]
Though fall won’t officially begin this year until Saturday, September 22, Captain Morgan is officially calling time on summer with the re-release of its limited-edition Jack-O’Blast Pumpkin-Spiced Rum. This year will mark the third consecutive year the limited-edition release has been offered, catching consumers’ eyes with its pumpkin-shaped, 750-ml bottles.
A California church is growing its following in an unexpected way: serving beer and wine during Sunday services. The Greater Purpose Community Church, based in Santa Cruz, Cal., recently relocated to a new space described as a “food lounge” with “plenty of beer taps,” fox8.com reports. The food lounge is a temporary space for the […]
Jim Koch, chairman of Boston Beer, speaks with imperious confidence about his Boston Lager. When VinePair caught up with the Samuel Adams founder earlier this year, Koch said that the lager would accompany his last meal if he were on death row.
German-based supermarket chain Aldi has a reputation for selling award-winning wines at extra-value prices. Now, the chain is cashing in on the growing “natural” orange wine trend. On Saturday, August 11, Aldi’s U.K. stores will begin selling an 85 percent Chardonnay and 15 percent Sauvignon Blanc blend, which will retail at £5.99 (roughly $8). In […]
