Alcohol
'Hitler Wine' Has Landed a German Bar Owner in Serious Trouble
The wine bottles in question had pictures of Hitler on their labels—and one also included the Nazi salute. The bar owner claimed he just found them to be “funny.”
Sober, Safe, and Focused: Meet the Teenagers of Reading 2016
“I’m not drinking and I don’t do any drugs. I don’t like the idea of never being able to have fun without the help of a substance when I’m older.”
Climb a Palm Tree If You Want to Get Drunk in Myanmar
Toddy is the drink of choice for the Burmese farmer, made from the sap of palm trees. I went to the Burmese boonies to see how the sweet spirit is made and down a few rounds in toddy bars with the locals.
Why Costco’s Vodka May Be Your Best Bet
Here’s some bad news if you’ve been paying a premium for Grey Goose: It’s made from the same water source as Costo’s Kirkland Signature Vodka and has received lower ratings than the Costco house brand on many blind taste tests. Oh, and Grey Goose costs...
Stanford’s New Alcohol Policy Isn't Based On Much Research
One of the country's most prestigious research institutions doesn't seem to care about the data.
Rape Trial In Which Complainant Was Blackout Drunk Raises Questions About Consent
Video evidence shows defendant pouring vodka down visibly drunk woman's throat and checking her into a hotel room.
How Alcohol Affects Your Chances of Getting Pregnant
Researchers in Denmark have conducted one of the first major studies into how alcohol influences your chances of conceiving. We spoke to the lead author to find out why booze impairs your baby-making abilities.
A Rum Ad Got Banned for Suggesting That Alcohol Makes You More Confident
The offending ad features a raucous party on a pirate ship, at which Captain Morgan arrives and begins dancing to “Le Freak.”
How a Tiny Homebrew Shop Kicked Off a Craft Beer Revolution in Israel
Denny Neilson is the American father of Israeli microbrewing and the sole purveyor of hard apple cider in the land of milk and honey. As the craft brewing scene has exploded in Israel over the past decade, he’s been there every step of the way.
Is It a Problem That I Have a Drink Almost Every Day?
I thought having a couple of beers or half a bottle of wine every evening wasn't too much of an issue—my friends all do the same. But when I read young people are drinking less and less, I couldn't help but question my relationship with alcohol.
France Is Expected to Produce Ten Percent Less Wine This Year
Unseasonable springtime weather means that French wine production is expected to be down by 10 percent compared to last year’s harvest.