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The craft beer industry in America is booming and Dogfish Head Brewery is one of the brewers leading the charge. Founded in Delaware by Sam Calagione way back in 1995, it now pumps out over 250,000 barrels of beer annually. Cementing its cool are appearances on the documentary Beer Wars and the Discovery Channel series Brew Masters.With its beers found in 31 states, we decided to take a look at the some of the best tipples they have on offer. Next time you want to try something from Dogfish Head …

Halloween is almost upon us, so it’s time to celebrate a holiday that doesn’t really exist for any other reason than an excuse to stuff your face with candy and cart your kids around the neighborhood in cool costumes.Once that’s all done though, why not invite the adults over for a party and surprise—or scare them—with some delicious Halloween inspired cocktails.Here are some ideas for you:Morgue-A-Rita Get it? Morgue? Sounds a bit eery right? And who doesn’t love a good margarita? You’ll need g …

Let’s be honest, craft beer has got drunk off its own success. In the space of a few years, it’s gone from an unloved art to big business, and the narrative would have you believe that these hop-toting hipsters came along and saved us from a word bland beer brands.It’s just not true though, America has been making great beer for almost its entire history, and one of the pioneers in the industry is the brewery we’re going to turn the spotlight on this month—Pabst Brewing Company, known for their …

Scotch has always held a mystifying allure. For aficionados, knowing the ins and outs of how it’s made and which ones to drink is entry to a sort of elite class of sophistication, while for those on the outside looking in, being able to enjoy a good glass—or dram should we say—of Scotch and say something clever about it seems like something to aspire to.It needn’t be quite that pretentious though, because Scotch just happens to be whisky made in one of four regions in Scotland, and knowing which …

Our South African friends have enjoyed relative obscurity when it comes to their wines. While no more remote than Australia, it seems very few people regularly enjoy a good glass of South African wine, or really even know they’re looking for.While considered a ‘New World’ producer, the South Africans are no amateurs—in fact, they’ve been growing grapes since as long ago as 1655. And, the country’s unique climate helps shape a diverse range of flavors—long hot summers inland produce well-riped re …