We’re talking hops, which could only mean one thing — beer time! The foamy beverage of choice for many, beer is awesome year round for those that drink alcohol, as a lower ABV choice that also pairs ...

If you enjoy having a cold brew on a hot summer day, you probably have International Beer Day on Aug. 6 circled on your calendar. But if you really want to get in the spirit this year, it may be time ...

Pinter: Priced at about $149, with brew packs ranging from $26 to $36. Budget-friendly, but the closed system restricts users to official packs only. iGulu: Machines range from $549–$749, with ...

Hobbies that result in homemade goods are always worth pursuing, and perhaps none is as worthy as learning to brew beer, wine, mead or cider. Many companies offer complete brewing kits that come with ...

It's nearly Father's Day, which means the scramble to find your old man a nice gift is on. If you know he's partial to a drink (or three), pick his poison from our round up of great alcoholic gifts ...

This copycat recipe uses just five ingredients and takes about 10 minutes to make. The homemade version is less sweet and skips Starbucks' flavored syrups. Frothing the pumpkin cream topping is the ...

This series from The News & Observer’s Service Journalism team answers questions from readers about the Triangle region (and North Carolina). Here are some of the questions we have answered so far.