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Ahh, scotch. A real man's drink. We've seen plenty of movies with men in suits pouring the stuff from decanters in dusty libraries full of leather-bound books, or a resident diplomat welcoming dignitaries with a finger or two of the impressive-looking brown liquid. It looks good and manly and refined, but actually drinking it can be daunting to the uninitiated. Ron Burgundy absolutely loves scotch, though, so I think you owe it to yourself to give it a shot. First of all, the ... Read More

Ah, beer. Is there anything more magnificent? No, not the domestic swill commonly found in beer hats and dorm rooms (any brew meant for straws or frat parties should never be consumed by our refined, informed readership). I'm talking microbrews. You could hit the local premium grocery store, but ten dollar six-packs of local microbrews can hurt the wallet. So what is the discerning palate to do? Get proactive and self sufficient: homebrew! What follows is a basic step-by-step guide to brewing ... Read More