Mead Educator Pete Bakulic’s Introduction to Honey Wine
Pete Bakulić, mead maker and president of The Mazer Cup International Mead Competition, provides a primer for one of the world’s oldest fermented beverages.
Prohibition Examined: Chapter IV
The final chapter of our Prohibition series explores how the phenomenon impacted the dynamic and diverse roles of women in American society.
How “Natural” Is Changing the Wine Industry
In the wine industry, debate over the value and quality of the category known as “natural wine” comes with opinions from all positions.
Prohibition Examined: Chapter III
During Prohibition in major cities across the United States, crime bosses set the stage for future generations of organized crime, often at a brutal, bloody expense.
Tapping in at Beachwood BBQ & Brewing
At Beachwood BBQ & Brewing in Orange County, CA, chef and owner Gabe Gordon has been blazing trails in quality food and craft beer for more than a decade.
Making Waves in Wine
In San Diego County, a new generation of farmers and producers—including Fallbrook Wines and Vesper Vineyards—are adding to the long tradition of winemaking.
The Flip Side
Life & Thyme’s resident beverage experts weigh in on unusual pairings for beer and wine.
Don’t Drink the Hype
Founder of Pour This, Ashley Ragovin, untangles the conundrum and controversy of the “natural wine” movement.
Prohibition Examined: Chapter II
During the years of Prohibition, many Americans looked to other countries to help satisfy their craving for alcohol and its effects.
The Journey of BLACC
In Cape Town, South Africa, the Black Cellar Club is organizing to empower black wine sommeliers in its wine-producing nation and beyond.
A Drink for the People
Certified Cicerone Benjamin Weiss offers insider information to help the average drinker decode a craft beer menu.
A Down and Dirty Guide to Drinking Wine
Ashley Ragovin (restaurant veteran, wine pro and founder of Pour This) spills the juicy secrets to drinking for pure pleasure.
Prohibition Examined: Chapter I
In the first installment of her Prohibition exploration, contributor Ziza Bauer explores the origins and history behind its implementation.
Four Men and Forty Feet
In East London, the team behind 40ft Brewery finds inspiration in American beer and English history for their local brand of beers.
Ruminations: A Brief History of (Pre)Oktoberfest Beer
With a long history of agricultural and celebratory significance, beer has long been linked with the harvest month of October.