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- Top Story - February 2018
Best Craft Beers for Spring
From the Sour Monkey to Hazy Dreams, each of these craft beers for spring will complete your afternoon in the sun. A list of some of the most unique yet fruity and citrusy beers will complete your must-drink list for this upcoming spring, that might just follow over into the summer.
April DemarcoPublished 6 years ago in Proof Best Beer for Wine Lovers
Through the ages, beer has seen many changes from Meade and Guinness, to prohibition and craft brews. Everything you could ever want from your alcoholic beverage can be found or fashioned into an incredibly tasting brew that steals your taste buds away within every sip. That’s the awesome power that only beer and it's many variations can provide: an unusual mixture of flavors that range far and wide, to the exotic and domestic. Maybe it's for the love of beer, or maybe the liquid itself is just that versatile. It doesn't matter because the truth is beer and wine have gone together long since forever.
Gerald OppugnePublished 6 years ago in ProofBar Tools
So you want to be bartender or maybe you are opening your own bar. Better yet, you want to build your own bar at home. Here is a complete list of the the essential bar tools.
Is Red Wine Actually Healthy?
Ah, red wine. The sound of popping open a cork or unscrewing the cap is music to our ears. But nothing beats the sight of someone pouring you a glass of wine that you've been dying for from a very stressful week. And that first sip just reminds you why red wine is literally the best type of wine, and best type of alcohol overall. That first sip also leads to many more.
Jacqueline HanikehPublished 6 years ago in ProofLooking Back on January
To kick off my 2018 I decided to do a dry January. This seems to be increasingly popular as I quickly learned that two of my close and heavy drinking friends decided to partake as well. I have gone dry before so not drinking for one month was a breeze.
Little CaviarPublished 6 years ago in ProofFive Things to Know When Dating a Craft Beer Geek
Craft beer has arguably never been more popular. What was once something of a niche culture has evolved into a massive scene nationwide and beyond. People from all walks of life have joined in on the fun and, truthfully, the culture is a great source for dates. Making road trips to visit breweries or hitting up the local bar for a drink and bite are fun ways to enjoy the company of your better half and your favorite beer at the same time.
Dylan GonzalezPublished 6 years ago in ProofHow to Pour Draft Beer
I was lucky enough to get a job as a bartender but I have been failing at pouring draft beer, which is like 90 percent of the job. This has been embarrassing to say the least. I have been getting way too much head in almost every glass. Even when I think I have it right I suddenly pour a beer that is 30 percent head and have to dig the top off with a spoon. Not only does that waste beer, but also it is just generally embarrassing.
Coolest Wine Glasses Ever Made
The top ten coolest wine glasses are extravagant, practical, unique, or all three. What better excuse to pour a glass of wine than in some of the coolest ones?
Kelsey LangePublished 6 years ago in ProofFor the Love of Beer
Almost everyone has a favorite beverage. Soda, water, red wine, tea, or beer. Conveniently enough for those who love to have a beer or two here and there, it can be beneficial. A beer a day for a woman, and up to two beers a day for a man can have some amazing side effects you will appreciate! Thanks to science and the good people who felt the need to study it, they have found some great health benefits that I will share with you today.
Lacey ClarkPublished 6 years ago in ProofReasons You Need a Wine Fridge
Wine can make you do almost anything, such as make you believe in horoscopes. Wine can also cure your emotional concerns pretty much on a whim, better than any pep talk ever spewed. It's also probably the only beneficial alcoholic beverage around, in addition to the other more unique qualities it may or may not behold; ie bathing in wine. Still, respecting your wine is just as important as drinking it (and finding more, wink-wink). On a serious note, everyday standard fridges normally can't fit one wine bottle, let alone multiple, and they tend to have an internal temperature range that fluctuates and doesn't maintain the right level of humidity, neither of which are any good for storing your wine. Either you're pulling out a bottle of red from the fridge, which takes an added second of wiggling and frustration, only to find it's either gone bad or just doesn't taste the same.
C.C. CurtisPublished 6 years ago in ProofThe History Behind Absinthe and How to Make a La Louche
History of Absinthe: Modern day Absinthe is derived from Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium) along with other herbs and was originally curated by French Dr. Pierre Ordinaire during the French Revolution (1789-1799). However, the medicinal uses of the herb Wormwood can be traced back to Ancient Egypt Ebers Papyrus - circa 1550 BC.
The Ginger Tea Reviews: Hangover Cure!
Welcome back, everyone, to another exciting installment of the Ginger Tea Reviews! Tea is my passion, and I am making it my goal to share my passion with the world! After my last two blog posts about boozy teas, I felt it was time to drop some knowledge on the best ways to beat your hangover, with tea!
Alexis HustusPublished 6 years ago in Proof