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Cocktails
I’m proud of the fact that I’ve been drinking cocktails from teen to now—I never stopped when people took the mickey fin, I never gave up when I’d enter a bar and have to make my own up, I never gave up when people sniggered at my concoctions. I remember the days when cocktails only existed in the best-est of hotel bars.
By Zena Leech-Calton8 years ago in Proof
Best Subscription Boxes for Alcohol Lovers
In this hectic, extremely business-oriented contemporary environment, finding time to not only drink but to actually pick up your valued alcoholic beverages can be a burden better left uncrossed. Fortunately, now with our heavily tech-centered social community, the use of subscription services for more everyday considerations has begun to pave the industry into an all-new and ever-expanding market like never before seen.
By Gerald Oppugne8 years ago in Proof
Brewery Music Venues to Visit in America
What better place to enjoy live music than a brewery? The two are the perfect match, and if you can find a location near you, it's more than worth it to take the trip. Enjoy music of all genres, locations of all style and sizes, and of course, some of the best beer in the country.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Proof
Beer Styles That Pack a Punch. Top Story - February 2018.
American Barleywine typically ranges from 8–15% ABV; this style is characterized by fruity sweetness and deep complexity. They range in color from amber to very dark brown and are quite thick-bodied, in some cases almost syrupy. The alcohol is easily discerned with these beers. Bigfoot Barleywine-Style Ale (9.60%) by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is a widely known and excellent example of the style.
By Greg Smith8 years ago in Proof
Things Every Bartender Wished Customers Understood
From flirting rules to not being your therapist, your local bartender needs you to know these unspoken rules of the bar. As a way to make the night not only better for your bartender, but for your quality of service, it is important to recognize the needs of your bartenders.
By Leanna Davis8 years ago in Proof
Best Subscription Boxes for Wine Lovers
It's often said that Millennials are actually "Generation Wine," and if you ask me, it's totally true. We Millennials love our vino because it tastes good, gets us buzzed, and also somehow manages to make us feel classy. That's why so many of us are sommeliers, and why wine has become the de facto drink choice among so many of us.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Proof
He Chose the Beer
It was 3 months into the relationship when he told me he drank a 6 pack every night after we got off the phone. I was high when he told me. So was he. We were in Seattle. It was legal. And I didn't know I'd been dating a user or else I would not have been high.
By Michele Miller8 years ago in Proof
The Grossest Vodka Infusions of All Time
In the amazing world of vodka, there are so many different types of bottles out there and only a few of them taste amazing, like Tito's Homemade vodka. Whether you're the type who takes shot after shot of just regular vodka, or you find drinking vodka a better option when it's mixed with juice or soda, there's so many ways to enjoy the booze. There are many ways to mix vodka, as well as vodka infusions that most of us are big fans of. From watermelon to apple and orange, these tasty infusions are what keep us going back to them. But then there are infusions that we never believed were actually possible.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Proof
