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  • A collection of vintage decanters

    How Is Decanting Different With Whiskey Vs Wine?

    Decanting both wine and whiskey are popular choices. For some wines, it's almost mandatory to allow the bottle some time to breathe, but why decant whiskey?

    By Annie Epstein July 31st, 2024 Read More
  • Hand holding stemless glass

    The Right Way To Hold A Stemless Wine Glass

    Maximilian Riedel, 11th-generation CEO and president of Riedel, told Food Republic how to correctly hold a stemless wine glass for the best drinking experience.

    By Annie Epstein July 28th, 2024 Read More
  • Woman swirling wine in glass

    Should You Be Holding A Wine Glass By The Stem Or The Bowl?

    Instead of clutching the stem of your wine glass for dear life right under the bowl, try to get in the habit of using the base to your advantage.

    By Catherine Rickman July 27th, 2024 Read More
  • Two glasses of beer

    The Foolproof Method To Make Cheap Beer Taste Better

    If you come across cheap beer more often than you'd like, fear not. You can upgrade the taste in a jiffy, and people have been doing this for centuries.

    By Khyati Dand July 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Kirkland Tequila aƱejo bottles

    Why Costcos In Maryland And Pennsylvania Don't Sell Alcohol

    Anyone who lives in Maryland or Pennsylvania knows that you can't buy any type of alcohol in those East Coast states for very specific reasons.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed July 17th, 2024 Read More
  • beer flight and nut bowl

    How Many Ounces Are In A Standard Pour Versus A Beer Flight?

    A beer flight is a selection of beers that allows drinkers to sample different styles; however, it's tricky to equate a beer flight to a standard pour.

    By James Hastings July 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Pasta alla vodka with glass of white wine

    The Best Wine To Pair With Vodka Sauce

    Pasta and wine are a classic pairing, but what happens when you throw vodka into the mix? To get the best results, you need to consider the sauce itself.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt July 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Plate of rigatoni alla vodka

    The Wine You Should Never Pair With Vodka Sauce

    Because of its simple ingredients list and tomato base, you may think that any old red wine will pair well with vodka sauce, but that is not the case.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed July 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Woman pouring red wine

    How To Store Opened Red Wine To Keep It Fresher Longer

    Storing red wine can be a challenge because we prefer to drink it at room temperature, but the fridge is your friend when it comes to keep it fresher longer.

    By Jennifer Sweenie June 25th, 2024 Read More
  • wine poured into glass from decanter

    Will Decanting Really Make Or Break You Next Glass Of Wine?

    To get the most out of your wine, whether white or red, there are specific instances where it just makes sense to decant your bottle and let the wine breathe.

    By Bridget Kitson June 15th, 2024 Read More
  • red wine being poured into glasses

    The Myth You Should Stop Believing About Sulfite-Free Wine

    Sulfites have actually been an integral part of winemaking since the 19th century, and play an important role in producing high-quality wine.

    By Bridget Kitson June 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Two people raising beer glasses

    The Oldest Known Beer Recipe Is Made From Old Bread

    An ancient ode to a goddess of beer reveals the oldest recipe for the drink in known history, made with stale bread and a few other unique ingredients.

    By Joey DeGrado May 27th, 2024 Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain being interviewed in front of bar

    Why Anthony Bourdain Thought The Craft Beer Fad Was Overrated

    Anthony Bourdain was known for his love of food and a good beer, but also his dislike of pretension and the affected airs common to cuisine and beverages.

    By Bridget Kitson May 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Various bottles of Avaline clean wine

    What Does Clean Wine Really Mean?

    Clean wine is the idea that less processing is better, but this designation has no third-party verification or certification to support its claims.

    By Avery Tomaso May 21st, 2024 Read More
  • a row of various cans of craft beer

    The Reason Craft Beers Seem To Always Come In 16 Ounce Cans

    Craft beer has become almost synonymous with tall, colorful 16 ounce cans, and their popularity is bolstered by benefits for breweries and customers alike.

    By Bridget Kitson May 11th, 2024 Read More
  • wine glasses on barrel with grapes

    Why Some Wine Actually Isn't Vegan

    It would be easy to assume that wine is vegan based on the prominent ingredients, but there are sometimes non-vegan and non-vegetarian ingredients involved.

    By Bridget Kitson May 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Irish stout ice cream float

    Brewer's Cow Ice Cream: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    What could be more refreshing than an ice cold beer? Maybe beer-infused ice cream! But did the circling Sharks think the idea was sweet or a dud?

    By Khyati Dand May 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Burger and fries with a glass of red wine on a wooden board

    An Expert Explains Why Burger Patty Thickness Matters When Pairing Wine

    Put down the beer and elevate your next burger night with a wine pairing. Just make sure to take the thickness of the patty into consideration.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt May 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Beer cheese sauce with soft pretzels

    The Best Brew To Use For Homemade Beer Cheese, According To An Expert

    Beer and cheese are a match made it heaven, as long as you choose complementary varieties when you mix them together. We consulted an expert for tips.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed April 29th, 2024 Read More
  • veggie burger

    An Expert Weighs In On The Best Wine To Pair With Veggie Burgers

    Good news, wine lovers: Food Republic spoke with expert Cody Freed to determine which types of wine best complement plant-based and veggie burgers.

    By Jennifer Mathews April 28th, 2024 Read More
  • two full beer mugs on table with a keg, wheat, and hops

    Ale Vs Lager: What Makes These Beers Different?

    All beers can be categorized as either an ale or lager, but what makes these two types different? As it turns out, a lot, from temperature to fermentation.

    By Bridget Kitson April 28th, 2024 Read More
  • BeatBox hard teas in single-serve cartons with glasses of drink

    BeatBox Beverages: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    BeatBox Beverages was founded by three friends in college who sought to create the Redbull of alcohol -- trendy, fun, and successful, but did the Sharks bite?

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt April 28th, 2024 Read More
  • Burger with red wine

    Why You Should Be Drinking Red Wine With Burgers, According To An Expert

    You may not think red wine and burgers go together hand in hand, but, according to bar manager Cody Freed at the Infinite Monkey Theorem, they just make sense.

    By L Valeriote April 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Hands pouring red wine next to a menorah at table

    Is Wine Kosher By Nature?

    Wine might appear to be kosher, but it has a long history with the Jewish people that makes consuming it according to kosher law a complicated process.

    By Erica Martinez April 24th, 2024 Read More
  • spiral ham with glass of white wine

    An Expert Weighs In On The Best Wines To Drink With Ham

    Food Republic spoke with sommelier Matt Strauch about which red and white wine varieties taste the best with ham, and discovered that the answer is nuanced.

    By Jennifer Mathews April 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Mug of beer with an Icelandic flag

    Why Beer Was Once Illegal In Iceland

    On March 1, 1989, the people of Iceland had one thing on their minds: beer. For the first time in nearly 75 years, full strength brews were available.

    By Joey DeGrado April 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Different varieties of Black Box boxed wine

    How Many Glasses Of Wine Are In A Standard Box?

    A standard box of wine will typically yield around 20 glasses, although this figure varies by brand and how big of a glass you tend to pour.

    By Avery Tomaso April 21st, 2024 Read More
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