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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....

Red Wine Equals Gym Time? I’ll drink to that!

11 Nov 2016

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Ashley Smith

Drop and give me twenty… ounces of merlot, that is! I believe I’m legally obligated to preface this article with something along the lines of I’m not a health professional and to take any medical advice from me at your own risk (which you should’ve already figured out from this...

Man’s beer-only diet is the only health plan we need!

14 Oct 2016

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Ashley Smith

So who here wants to go on a diet? Yeah, exactly. None of ya! INTRODUCING THE BEER-ONLY DIET Well, what if I said it was a beer only diet? Would you try it or deny it? Attempt it on the quiet? Although I feel like this is the kind of health plan you’d tell all your friends about....

Bavarian beer at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany thanks to the Reinheitsgebot

A New Masskrug King is Crowned!

13 Sep 2016

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Ashley Smith

Just when I finally accomplish lifting a litre of beer with just one hand, this guy comes out of nowhere carrying 27 full beer steins to break the world record. The nerve of some people… I’m talking about the thunder-stealing, 26-year-old Deggendorfer Matthias Volkl and his...