The Best Kind of Geography Is Beer Geography
University of Kentucky geographers used millions of geotagged tweets to produce fascinating beer maps of the United States.
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Not Every Homebrewer Has a Beard
The face of the American homebrewer is changing ever so slightly as a younger, more diverse generation starts to make its own beer.
Please, Tax My Beer
Beer is great—but it also comes with a number of societal costs. Why, then, is alcohol never considered during "sin tax" discussions?
4 Conferences Worth Attending in September and October
From Self-Sacrifice and Martyrdom to Sixteenth Century Society, academic gatherings you should be aware of.
Americans Now Love Wine as Much as Beer
Over the past five years, wine has made massive gains in the hearts of Americans.
Beer: The Best Medicine
A new study that unlocks the secrets of beer's taste also tells us something about its health benefits.
Scientists Find Missing Drink, umm, Link
In Miller-McCune's continuing examination of brewer's yeast, we look at a new find in the world of lagers.
Humankind’s Ascent Took Path of Yeast Resistance
There's a strong case to be made that the first species cultivated by humankind was brewer's yeast, and a generation of researchers will drink to that.
Researchers Say Guinness Beer More Enjoyable in Ireland
In a tongue-in-cheek analysis appropriate for St. Patrick's Day, four intrepid researchers conclude that Guinness beer is more enjoyable when surrounded by Ireland.