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“Let’s dance the night away to the samba, the lights and the sounds of carnival” Carnival, or Carnaval in Portuguese, is celebrated just before Lent in most Catholic countries including Brazil; however Rio de Janeiro has long been considered the World’s...

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Beer Cocktails: The Summer Drink You Didn’t Know You Needed

20 Jun 2017

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Julianne Kanter

Sometimes, life gives you tough choices. Take the job in New York or stay in Los Angeles? Marry him or end it? Go to sleep or watch Friends reruns until 3 AM? Do laundry or just buy new underwear? Fortunately, if you’re a fan of both beer and cocktails like me, it turns out you...

5 Booze European Festivals You've Probably Never Heard Of | Las Fallas, Valencia, Spain | Beer Floating, Helsinki, Finland | Baumblutenfest, Berlin, Germany | Oerol Festival, the Netherlands | Batalla de Vino, Spain | La Tomatina | Oktoberfest

5 Boozy European Festivals You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

31 May 2017

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Candice Walsh

There is no shortage of boozy European festivals, like Germany’s famous Oktoberfest and Belgium’s crazy Tomorrowland. But if you’re the kind of person who likes to regularly imbibe while having fun in ridiculous settings, you’re probably forever seeking that under-the-radar...

A Beer Drinker’s History of IPA in 500 Words or Less

01 May 2017

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Julianne Kanter

Chances are, if you’re an American beer drinker – and even if you’re not – you’ve had that glorious, hoppy alcoholic beverage known as India Pale Ale. Among other impressive statistics, India Pale Ale (or IPA for short) holds the distinct honor of being my absolute favorite type...

The Best Wine Destinations for Beer Lovers

23 Mar 2017

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Julianne Kanter

While we all know that beer is the best drink in the world (we are Thirsty Swagman, after all), there are times when grave matters call for a different type of libation. Trying to lose weight, romancing your blind date, or getting tipsy without those pesky burps? The time has...

Beer Yoga: For Mind, Bottle and Soul

26 Feb 2017

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Ashley Smith

It was only a matter of time, right? ‘ I can’t keep up with all the hipsters anymore! Certified yoga instructors Emily and Jhula of BierYoga in Berlin have combined their two loves—beer and pretending to be a warrior in their living rooms. In this sweet new marriage of...

Kastenlauf: Because Germans Are Awesome

25 Jan 2017

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Ashley Smith

Germans are without a doubt the pioneers of organized beer recreation, wouldn’t you say? They’ve thought of so many ways to consume the brew you could organize an entire Olympic committee to oversee these activities. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any more badass than...

6 Reasons You Need to Visit Australia in 2017

19 Dec 2016

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Ashley Smith

I’m officially dubbing 2017 the Year of the Koala since now is the perfect time to finally visit Australia. Apparently this large, virtually untouched land has been here all along – did y’all know about this? They’ve got these cute bears that have not one, but TWO thumbs and...

Drinking Beer is the Secret to Long Life

12 Dec 2016

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Ashley Smith

I know what you’re thinking and no, I’m not drunk right now. But the ladies I’m about to tell you about might be. These three Golden Girls (who are so golden they’re actually platinum now) have discovered the fountain of youth and it’s not a fountain at all. It’s a 12-oz....