Booze

The martini is a formidable cocktail. It holds a gravitas backed by decades of history and pop culture. A drink seemingly reserved for black tie affairs or Don Draper. A drink where the clarity implies the elegant strength; no accouterment standing between you and the alcohol. But perhaps the most intimidating part of the martini … Read more

The desires of the beverage-consuming population seem to wax and wane with each year. The Aperol Spritz, then the espresso martini; every year has a signature drink. As the beer world is subject to the same consumer whims, these are my predictions for beer trends in 2022. The rise of the lager IPAs and ales … Read more

Some may use pumpkin spice everything as the harbinger of Fall. Me? Well, for me, Fall is ushered in by the fresh hop beer.

Once a farmer’s drink and now the one alcoholic drink your doctor might recommend, makgeolli is ready for a break out.

The combination of long, cold winter nights and family gatherings is enough to drive anyone to drink. Keep your bar cart stocked and you’ll handle it like a champion.

Never buy simple syrup at the store again.

A taxonomical discussion on the ways to drink beer to maximize happiness. Of course, empirical research was used to inform the discussion.

Arguably the drink that started it all for me, rakia is a sneaky good liquor that you’ve probably never heard of until now.

An utterly non-scientific, liquid-centric, take on the phases of the travel gentrification of a neighborhood. Undoubtedly, we’ve all witnessed it.

You may have heard of grog before, but the meaning has morphed across time. As with all good stories, this is one born from conflict, war, and necessity.