Alcohol
Why 'Marquee Moon' Is the Best Afterparty Song Ever
Get the post-4AM YouTube song selection wrong and you'll become the after-hours Oppenheimer: skeletal reaper, destroyer of vibes.
I Was Threatened with Death After Writing a Bad Music Review
The culture that surrounds the production of music can feel like it is overflowing with fragile souls, and it's not uncommon to encounter people experiencing serious mental health issues.
Inside the Welsh Distillery Taking on the Irish and Scottish Whisky Dons
Ireland may have Jameson and Scots their Scotch, but Penderyn Distillery is making a name for Welsh whisky. “The Scots do a double distillation, the Irish distil three times, but we only distil once,” says Penderyn’s Jon Tregenna.
Meet the French Red Wine That Germany Made Better
Thought it's made in France, Rotspon is bottled and sold in Germany, where many say that it tastes even better than the stuff back in Bordeaux.
Have a Third Margarita Because Tequila's Great for Your Bones
While tequila is essentially fun, tasty poison, blue agave—the plant that it’s made from—could have some surprising health benefits, like fighting osteoporosis.
People Who Combine Coke and Alcohol Are More Likely to Kill Themselves
But you can't necessarily blame the drugs.
People Who Combine Coke and Alcohol Are More Likely to Kill Themselves
But you can't necessarily blame the drugs.
Scientists Say That Government Drinking Guidelines Probably Aren’t Accurate
A new study from Stanford University has found that alcohol guidelines vary wildly from country to country, suggesting that no one really knows what constitutes a safe level of alcohol consumption.
Why a New Brewpub Is Sparking Controversy in San Diego
Many San Diego brewers aren't pleased by the prospect of a brewpub operated by 10 Barrel Brewing, a craft brewery that was purchased by AB InBev in 2014, claiming that it represents just another example of Big Beer bleeding into the craft scene.
Thailand's Dirt-Cheap Moonshine Is Going Upscale in Bangkok
Ya dong is a potent Thai liquor that's infused with medicinal herbs and sold at street stalls for a pittance. But it's increasingly showing up in fancier and much more expensive renditions in Bangkok's high-end bars and restaurants.
The Next Time You Run, Swap Your Energy Drink for a Beer
My new Energibajer beer contains carbohydrates, vitamins, and hops—a healthy blend of nutrients in contrast to crappy sports drinks packed with additives.
Is Avicii the Bob Dylan of EDM?
The producer's retirement feels like the end of an era, but the real question is what's ended—and what is yet to come.