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The Old Fashioned, Martini, Daiquiri, and Negroni are the four foundational cocktails that shaped modern mixology. Each represents a distinct structural category and remains essential to understanding real cocktail culture.
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Learn how to taste tea correctly with a step-by-step guide that covers smell, slurping, mouthfeel, and flavor notes. Turn your daily cup into a rich sensory experience.
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Yuengling Traditional Lager is America's top-selling craft beer by volume, but debates rage over whether it truly represents craft beer. Discover the real story behind sales, taste, and what 'craft' means today.
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Home brewing isn't the cheapest way to get beer, but it's cheaper than craft beer and way more rewarding. Learn the real costs, hidden expenses, and why people keep brewing even when it doesn't save money.
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