Beer Breakdown


Updated 02/11/12 2:50 PM · Posted by · 39 comments

Calories in Popular Beers

With Super Bowl Sunday this weekend, I'm sure you're planning on washing down your bowl of chili with a cold one. I sometimes call beer "liquid bread" because of all the carbs, so it's good to know that not all beers are created equally, especially when it comes to calories. If you're watching your waistline and enjoying an ice cold brew, you'll probably want see how they compare. The numbers Read more

5 Beers We're Digging Right Now


Updated 01/17/12 11:35 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

Top 5 Beers of the Week: Jan. 15, 2012

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

6 Christmas Beers We're Digging Right Now


Updated 01/09/12 11:58 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 4 comments

Best Christmas Beers

Baby, it may be cold outside, but in spite of that nippy Winter weather, we can't help but crave the Christmas cheer that comes with sipping on the frosty lip of a seasonal beer. 'Tis the season for deeper, richer ales that go with the holidays, and it seems impossible to walk by the liquor section of the grocery store without spotting a bevy of limited-edition, yuletide-themed bottles, calling Read more

5 Beers We're Digging This Week


Updated 12/02/11 2:15 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Top 5 Beers of the Week: Dec. 2, 2011

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 Samuel Adams ale to the latest cerveza to head stateside, here are five fantastic beers we're totally into right now. Read more

5 Beers We're Digging Right Now


Updated 10/31/11 11:00 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Top 5 Beers of the Week: Oct. 29, 2011

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 brewskies. From a Belgian tripel to a pumpkin-tinged ale, here are five fantastic beers we're totally into right now. Read more

Savory Sight: Natty Boh Beer Cupcakes


Updated 10/16/11 11:17 AM · Posted by Yum Community · 1 comment

Beer Cupcakes With Natural Bohemian

Beer isn't just for drinking. It's also good for making cupcakes, like these cute mustachioed cupcakes that Eatswimshop posted in our Kitchen Goddess group. It's Baltimore Beer Week, and while I don't really like beer, I do like cupcakes. I decided to celebrate by making cupcakes with the beer most associated with Baltimore: National Bohemian (or Natty Boh). Natty Boh tastes similar to Corona Read more

5 Beers We're Digging This Week


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Top 5 Beers of the Week: Sept. 30, 2011

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 Belgian strong pale ale to a Belgian-style pale ale from Chicago, here are five fantastic beers we're totally into right now. Read more

Tsingtao Beer: The Perfect Foil to Szechuan Spice


Updated 09/10/11 5:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Pair With Szechuan Food

Szechuan food originated from the Southwest part of China and is beloved for its numbing spiciness, especially due to the Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers, both staples in Szechuan cuisine. It's easy to go overboard in hotness factor, so if you find yourself coughing and steam blowing out of your ears, whatever you do, don't reach for water or tea. Reach for a traditional Chinese beer Read more

Cheers! Vintage Beer Ads For Women


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Vintage Beer Ads For Women

The marketing minds behind a new beer came up with a not-so-subtle way to sell it to women: package it in pink and call it "Chick Beer." It's not the first brewski brand to target women specifically. Advertisers are old pros at using clichés and generalizations about women in hopes of getting them to buy their hops. Let's put on our beer goggles and take a look at past female-targeted beer ads. Read more

Move Over Wine! It's Time to Pair Cheese With Beer


Updated 08/29/11 1:16 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Cheese and Beer Pairing Tips

When it comes to pairing cheese with an alcoholic beverage, most people think of wine. However, beer is actually an excellent choice for serving with cheese. I was skeptical at first, but after attending a seminar on cheese and beer pairings hosted by the Milk Board of Wisconsin, I'm a total convert. Cheese and beer do work well together! What makes them perfect for pairing? Well, beer and cheese Read more