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10 Ways to Add Craft Beer to Your Breakfast
Beer enthusiasts and morning people can finally come together and enjoy a combination of relaxation and energy with their breakfast. As a craft beer lover myself, sometimes it is too much to wait for the next happy hour or after-work special to indulge in my favorite pale ale or stout. If brewing beer is in your nature, then you have a perfect excuse to enjoy a craft beer with your breakfast.
By Greg Joseph8 years ago in Proof
Must Try Whiskeys in 2018
Are you the type who likes to stick with what you know and purchase the latest version of whatever your favorite brand is? Or are you the type that likes a lot of variety and therefore likes to try many different whiskey types, with their wide variance in flavor, age, and strength?
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Proof
Best Vodkas for Your Liquor Cabinet. Top Story - July 2018.
Vodka is one of the most versatile and popular spirits in the world. It can be made from any number of ingredients in a variety of methods, and as such, there is a surprisingly vast array of flavors to be uncovered. Vodka means different things to different people, and different vodkas serve different purposes. Whether you're after a high-quality sipping spirit or the best value for mixing easy vodka cocktail recipes, these are the best vodkas to keep in your liquor cabinet for any situation.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Proof
Best Canned Bloody Marys
My dad Devon Thomas lets me have alcohol so long as it's supervised. Lately, he's been seeing a woman named Chica Reyass, and she's mellowed him out so much that he's just a cool dude to hang out around. I no longer have to be as guarded as I was before. How guarded? When he'd ask me, "How are you feeling?" I'd say, "I feel how I feel." The alcohol was his way to try to get me to loosen up and think he was cool.
By Jarret Thomas8 years ago in Proof
Best Bourbons to Try in 2018
Whether you're a dedicated fan of bourbon or just dipping your toe in, the ever changing selection of bourbon varieties can be hard to keep up with. Don't let the dizzying array of proof statements and barrel numbers give you decision paralysis! From yearly, limited edition bottlings to old favorites, I've compiled a list of the best bourbons you have to try this year. Newcomers should seek out some of the "go anywhere, do anything" options on this list, while enthusiasts may pick the options with their desired tasting notes. Cheers!
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Proof
Best Pink Gins to Make Pretty Cocktails This Summer
Gin is one of those liquors that tends to be grossly underrated and often overlooked in favor of more mainstream choices like vodka. This is doubly true when you're discussing cocktail recipes for ladies' nights out. After all, most women are all about trying out the best wine cocktail recipes—not gin recipes, right?
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in Proof
Best Canned Moscow Mules
How would you like to take your favorite classic cocktail to your favorite lazy river spot this summer? Maybe you want to take a 6-pack along to the next tailgate party. Perhaps you want to sit in the backyard, relaxing with the cocktail that always mellows your mood. Canned Moscow Mules are here to save you. Instead of mixing up to-go glasses, carry bottles or cans with you. You don't have to be at home to enjoy your favorite easy vodka cocktail recipe. In addition to canned beverages, discover top-shelf mixes that allow you to celebrate the history of the Moscow Mule by whipping up a batch in a blink.
By Lynne Shumaker8 years ago in Proof
