Beers We're Digging Right Now


Updated 04/16/12 5:00 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Beer Reviews: New Belgium Prickly Passion Saison

We really love our wine series, but there's no denying that occasionally, all you want is a cold one. (OK, more often than that.) This week, we put aside our decanters and Riedel glasses in favor of a few brewskis. From a limited-edition Winter wheat to a banana bread beer, here are five fantastic brews we're totally into right now. Read more

Strong Suds: A History of Starkbierzeit and Bavarian Doppelbock


Updated 03/22/12 11:17 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

History of Starkbierzeit and Doppelbock Strong Beer

In New Orleans, revelers celebrate one last hurrah before the Lenten season during debaucherous Mardi Gras, but in Munich, there's less of a need to blow off steam thanks to Starkbierzeit, or "strong beer season." Each March, breweries in the region churn out doppelbock, a high-alcohol, intensely rich and malty brew, in celebration of the 17th century monks who created it. Characterized as Read more

Guinness — It Really Is Good For You!


Updated 03/17/12 11:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Guinness Health Benefits

Whether you're Irish or not, many of us will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day by knocking back some Jameson whiskey and a pint or two of Guinness — and don't forget the Irish soda bread! Before you start feeling too bad about the alcohol and carb overload, you'll be glad to know that all those ads from the 1920s that read "Guinness Is Good For You" had some truth to them. Researchers from a Read more

9 Brews to Help Change Your Mind About Beer


Updated 03/16/12 11:08 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Beers For People Who Don't Like Beer

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and no explanation is necessary for this notorious holiday: it's one of the most celebrated days of drinking worldwide. Whether you're celebrating at home with friends or planning on hitting a few pubs, beer is the obvious St. Patty's drink of choice. Even if you're a self-described loather of all things beer, I urge you to think outside the box, and Read more

Pour the Perfect Black and Tan


Updated 03/16/12 10:16 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Black and Tan Techniques and Tips

Creating the perfect black and tan can be hard. If you've never tried to make one, be sure to try it out at home first with no guests to serve. Once you have the technique down, you'll have no trouble trying to re-create this layered beverage for your friends. There are two different techniques to build the perfect black and tan; I recommend trying both out to see which works best for you. Pull Read more

Happy Hour: Guinness Milkshake


Updated 03/12/12 4:10 PM · Posted by · 14 comments

St. Patrick's Day Guinness Milkshake 2-Ingredient Recipe

Photo: Lauren Hendrickson With St. Patrick's Day a week away, I went off in search of a timely tipple to enjoy over the weekend. I found a number of drinks that called for ingredients like vermouth and hazelnut whipped cream; they sounded delicious, but rather contradictory to the rowdy spirit of St. Patty's. I finally landed on a Guinness milkshake. It embodies the boisterous beer drinking of Read more

Get Your Guinness This St. Patrick's Day


Updated 03/12/12 9:53 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Guinness Recipes

St. Patrick's Day comes with green food and a whole lot of Guinness beer. If you want to find exciting ways to incorporate this stout into your cooking, you're in luck. We've rounded up our favorite recipes that incorporate Guinness, from beef stew to ice cream. Irish Onion Soup Guinness Ice Cream Black and Tan Cocktail Guinness Milkshake Irish Beef and Stout Stew Chocolate Stout Cake Read more

A Primer on Beer


Updated 03/08/12 1:00 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

A Primer on Types of Beer

If you've been known to enjoy a pint or two, then chances are, you'll be raising a glass this month in honor of St. Patrick. But 'fess up: between all that Guinness and red ale, do you know what you're really imbibing? For those who don't, we're here to educate you. It's true that unless you're a science fiend, home brewer, or brewing aficionado, it can be confusing to wrap your head around the Read more

Do You Know Your Guinness?


Updated 03/08/12 11:00 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Guinness Quiz

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, and the Irish holiday just wouldn't be the same without a pint of Guinness in hand. You may have mastered the stout's double pour, but what do you know about the history of this legendary beer brand? Take the quiz to find out! Source: Flickr User [puamelia] Take the Quiz Read more