Times are tough for thirsty Brits: First came news of a possible Brexit-induced Gin drought, and then there were the beer shortages that struck during the height of World Cup fever. Sadly for beer drinkers, the shortage shows no signs of ending anytime soon, with some U.K. retailers beginning to ration the amount of beer […]
Bhutan is a difficult place to get to, purposefully so. About 800,000 people live in this landlocked Himalayan kingdom, which is roughly the size of Switzerland. Bordered by China and India, the world’s most populous countries, tiny Bhutan has long looked inward, seeking to preserve its traditional Buddhist culture. Television was banned until 1999. Photos […]
Colorado brewer Keith Villa is best known as the creator of Blue Moon, the wildly successful, Coors-backed beer with the suggested orange-slice garnish. His newest craft-style beer will come with a much more potent additive: cannabis.
Dogs might be called “man’s best friend,” but everyone knows cats are the cool kids on the block. Like the most popular person in your high school, cats don’t sit with just anyone. Cats are grumpy, they only really care about themselves, and boy, do they judge you. Once they’re on your side, however, they’re […]
Lineup Brewing owner and head brewer Katarina Martinez has been called the Beyoncé of beer, and, in December 2017, she had her own brush with Queen Bey. Her German-style pilsner, Biëryoncé, made headlines, earning a spot on Late Night with Seth Meyers and a cease-and-desist letter from Beyoncé herself.
Send questions to: advice@vinepair.com. Do waiters and waitresses expect their tip to be figured on the total, including the tax? While this is in no way a scientific poll, those in the industry who I consulted say yes, it’s generally expected that you tip on the total bill, including tax. That said, if you tip […]
“The art of brewing beer and smoking meats are both time-honored traditions,” Doug Psaltis, chef-partner of Bub City and co-founder of Chicago’s annual Windy City Smokeout festival, says. We agree completely. Barbecue is among America’s proudest contributions to the global culinary canon, in summer and always. That’s why we’ve compiled perfect beer pairings for 12 […]
Russian River is a trendsetter. More than a decade before people were camping out for can releases, Russian River attracted thousands to its brewpub in Santa Rosa, Calif. The primary draw? Its annual release of Pliny the Younger, the intensely hopped triple IPA that continues to draw crowds today. The craft brewer was also among […]
“There’s no mistaking that we are living in the heyday of IPA,” Dick Cantwell, brewer and author of ”Brewing Eclectic IPA: Pushing the Boundaries of India Pale Ale,” says. He’s absolutely correct. The Brewers Association ranks IPAs just behind American lagers and light lagers in nationwide popularity. Beer styles within the category span all-out hop […]
