I'm looking for very, very unsubtle: 1) malt vinegar; 2) sake; and 3) beer that tastes yeasty (like bread, and not like estery Belgian beer). I'm not sure there are mass-market products that meet my needs, so if you have similar cravings and an alternative, I'd be grateful, too. [more inside]
posted by Admiral Haddock on May 2, 2013 - 21 answers

Please recommend some breweries and distilleries that we could visit in Portland OR, with a focus on those that give tours. [more inside]
posted by rkent on Aug 17, 2011 - 10 answers

I need the perfect cocktail recipe and and beer to serve with phở! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 10, 2011 - 16 answers

I've been tasked with securing in-kind beverage donations / beverage sponsorship for an event at a music & dance education non-profit, and I'm failing pretty badly. I lack useful contacts in the beer/wine/liquor industry, and I lack knowledge of what companies generally support small arts nonprofits in this fashion. As an added bonus, our organization is fairly new. Please give me advice on how to not suck at this... [more inside]
posted by soleiluna on Jan 14, 2010 - 17 answers

Did something change with Iowa's ABV limits on beers? [more inside]
posted by cellphone on Dec 31, 2009 - 7 answers

What alcoholic drink do you find the least troublesome on your body? What's your favorite choices for avoiding hangover, reflux, bloating, (insert your own ailment)? [more inside]
posted by chips ahoy on Feb 1, 2008 - 37 answers

"Liquor then beer, you're in the clear; beer then liquor, never been sicker." Is this true, and if so, why? [more inside]
posted by papakwanz on Dec 16, 2007 - 35 answers

What are the relative environmental impacts of procuring a *single serving* of wine, liquor, or beer? [more inside]
posted by unknowncommand on Dec 3, 2007 - 16 answers

I'm doing a (semi) limited bar at my wedding reception on a (semi) limited budget. What is the best hard liquor to serve? How much should I buy? We would also love to hear suggestions for wine and champagne that offer the most for our dollar. [more inside]
posted by Alison on Jun 27, 2007 - 25 answers

Why does drinking beer make me sick? I've tried different types of beers (ales, stouts, weissbeers) and without fail they will make me feel nauseous about an hour after drinking. Why? [more inside]
posted by blueskiesinside on Jun 16, 2007 - 24 answers

What alcoholic drinks go with seafood paella? [more inside]
posted by jroybal on Apr 24, 2007 - 22 answers

Is it feasible to ship liquor from Europe to the US? [more inside]
posted by turbodog on Aug 23, 2005 - 5 answers

Is the "Please drink responsibly" tagline that now suffixes beer/liquor ads the result of a law, or just a voluntary trend?
posted by tweebiscuit on Aug 3, 2005 - 5 answers