No. 39: Sept/Oct 2012

FEATURES

Join the Cult

Meet 50 of the world’s most obsessed-over beers.

The Cat’s Meow

Hard to define but easy to love, Old Tom gin has clawed its way back to the cocktail cabinet. Read More »

American Beauty

Domestic winemakers are doing vermouth their own way.

Green Day

Japan’s top tea is a taste to behold.

Foam on the Range

In Denver and beyond, Colorado’s beer pioneers are still blazing trails. Read More »

DEPARTMENTS

Uncorked

A sublime pear liqueur, five places to tap a fresh cask ale, and Deb Perelmen on neighborhood baristas, food dye disasters and her favorite flavors of the season.

Old Fashioned

David Wondrich on the civilized but not dainty Claret Cup.

Taste-Test

Crus Beaujolais prove they’re anything but nouveaux.

Gear

Which electric kettles can withstand the heat?

Elements

In a nod to colonial times, bartenders are taking another look at Madeira.

Characters

Youngest brewer, fastest swimmer—Meg Gill loves to break a record. Read More »

Mix It Up

DIY Bloody Mary mix equals garden-fresh goodness.

Scene Scout

Craft cocktails make themselves at home in Columbus, Ohio.

Cravings

Not quite a bagel, not quite a pretzel—this Italian-inspired snack was made for noshing.

Quench

Quench Taking the easy road to hard cider.

Bonus Articles

A preview of upcoming cult beer releases. Read More »

Catch up with some of the country's craftiest brewers. Read More »

Test your gin IQ. Read More »

Exploring Colorado’s best far-flung breweries. Read More »

Cask ale festivals from coast to coast. Read More »

Where to score a killer cask ale. Read More »

Q&A with cicerone Greg Engert. Read More »

Don’t have time to make your own Bloody Mary Mix? Check our top picks for bottled versions. Read More »

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