People have been attracted to, and using, alcoholic beverages for 9,000 or more years according to a biomolecular archaeologist.

Jan 30, 2010 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

A Muslim woman was tearful but calmly accepting of her fate as she was sentenced to six lashings of the cane - for the crime of consuming beer in public.

Aug 1, 2009 - Cheryn Tan

There are some sportsmen who destroy the memory of their peak years by going on too long. However, there are others people respect even as their powers fade.

Jan 25, 2010 - Tim Ellis

Beer, that esteemed alcoholic beverage made by brewing and fermenting various cereals, especially barley, is one of the oldest alcoholic drinks known.

Jun 20, 2011 - Susan Hallett

Beer is a popular choice currently and has been since about 6000 B.C. The history of beer is an interesting one that adds dimension to this beverage.

Oct 8, 2010 - Katrina Cobb

Beer is a staple drink in contemporary times, but it is also one of the world's oldest alcoholic beverages with a long, fascinating history.

Jan 17, 2011 - Melissa Priestley

Though the prehistoric origin of wine is well documented and accepted, rarely recognized is the fact that people have been enjoying beer for thousands of years.

Jun 28, 2009 - Elvira Nieto

The city of Nottingham, famous for outlaw Robin Hood, is home to the oldest pub in England, but three venues dispute the title.

Jan 18, 2010 - Steve Rogerson

Two big Prague attractions happen to be bars. U Fleku is an old beer hall, popular with tourists and the younger micro-brewery, Pivovarsky Dum is a great local hangout.

Dec 28, 2009 - Sara Revell

The World Cup is a good time to experiment with beers from different countries while watching said countries playing football.

May 26, 2010 - Steve Rogerson

Drinking beer is a pastime of great nobility and tenure, a hobby to some and is a roll of the dice. Ever played texas hold em poker on top of the world?

May 18, 2010 - Ben Whitely

Travel to Australia and New Zealand to tour the Cascade Brewery in Hobart, the James Boags brewhouse in Launceston and the Speights site in Dunedin.

Feb 16, 2007 - David Whitley

Beer is mentioned on some of the oldest tablets of written history yet found. Most of the ancient peoples of the world made some kind of alcohol.

Mar 5, 2010 - Sylvia Kent

Due to a long history of localized governance, German cuisine varies greatly from region to region.

Nov 16, 2008 - Brian Smith

This ain't your granddaddy's beer - it's your great granddaddy's! Beer before prohibition in America was as varied in style and flavor as the people who drank it.

Jan 10, 2010 - Harrison Hickok

Portland is the perfect destination for people who love beer. This quick guide will help you to hit the highlights from over 70 microbreweries in the city and surrounds.

May 2, 2009 - Erin Brasell

How beer is becoming a beverage of gastronomic value and importance on the level of wine and how beer can be matched with great food.

Jan 23, 2011 - Richard Fox

Wine drinking amongst the Romans had a long history. There were many different types of wine that could be consumed in different ways.

Mar 5, 2009 - Natasha Sheldon

Ever walk in to the beer section of your local supermarket and feel overwhelmed? You're not alone. Herein lies a path to helping your understanding of beer.

Oct 23, 2010 - Jeff Sherwood