No. 45: Sept/Oct 2013

FEATURES

The United States of Beer

From Maine to California, a coast-to-coast journey of American craft brews.

Sleeping Beauty

With its wine-like complexity, pisco is a South American jewel poised to be discovered by adventurous drinkers.

The Changing Roles of Sommeliers

As fine dining goes the way of the expense account, the role of the modern sommelier may be shifting to something less glamorous, but a little more real. Read More »

Where There's Smoke, There's Coffee

The earthy allure of wood-roasted coffee beans.

Star Power

Nashville's fast-rising cocktail culture is shaking things up in Music City. Read More »

Departments

Uncorked

A long-lost whiskey formula finds its way back to the bottle, three twists on the classic Mule, and brewers turned TV stars Martin Dickie and James Watt on oddball ingredients, inspiration, and the homebrew hobby that started it all.

Old Fashioned

Dave Wondrich turns his spyglass on an ale- and rum-based Flip.

Taste Test

Uncapping colas for flavors both nostalgic and new.

Gear

Bar trays that combine form and function for easy entertaining.

Elements

In cocktails, Concord grapes offer a classic taste of summer.

Characters

RateBeer's Joe Tucker has built a beer-review website for—and of—the people.

Mix It Up

Bottle up a favorite fall fruit with DIY perry.

Scene Scout

Where to drink in hip, historic Richmond, Virginia.

Cravings

Red wine and apple cider make for a sumptuous fall brisket.

Quench

Local jasmine rice makes Beer Lao a quaff not soon forgotten.

Bonus Articles

American Beer Styles Read More »

Beer Trivia Read More »

Where to drink wood-roasted coffees. Read More »

Crash Course in South America’s prized grape spirit. Read More »