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Alcoholism Is No Joke...Unless You're a Mother
Picture this: You're walking down the street, it's three in the afternoon, and you pass a man who's not dressed too sharp, he looks like he could do with a shave and shower, and the stench of alcohol assaults your nostrils with vigour. You turn to your friend, wrinkle your nose in disgust, and watch as he pulls a can of Carlsberg Special Brew from his pocket and cracks it open. You stare in judgement; "Can you believe it? It's not even five o'clock yet!" Then you turn away, keep on walking, and forget about your brief stint as a self-made Judge. We've all done it.
By SR James8 years ago in Proof
Best Bars in Chicago to Check Out On Your Next Visit
Chicago is a fantastic city to live or even to tour in. There's so much opportunities to partake in and a lot of history in the city. Not to mention Chicago is known for their mouthwatering deep dish pizzas. There are tons of restaurants that serve deep dish pizza in Chicago — almost on every corner. But know what else Chicago is special for? Their bars!
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Proof
My Boss Told Me to Quit Drinking
For as long as I can remember, alcohol has played a big part in my life. When I was younger, I watched my mom transform every night into someone I didn't recognize. I watched in shame as she destroyed my family slowly, drink after drink. My sister's mental health went down the drain, and my father gave up hope.
By J. M. N. Johnson8 years ago in Proof
Delicious Recipes to Make with Beer
Whether you like one on a hot day, with a hotdog in the baseball park, or at the end of a long and stressful work week, a nice cold beer always does the trick — no matter how you're feeling, it makes everything A-OK.
By Ryan Epps8 years ago in Proof
Life by the Bottle
As long as I could remember, my mom and dad hated each other, and I put emphasis on "hate." The type of life my brothers and sister and I encountered and lived through was terrible, to say the least.
By April messina8 years ago in Proof
Where to Drink in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston is one of America's premier drinking cities — everybody knows that. With a bar or a pub in every corner, you might ask yourself, how do I choose? If you aren't one to just wing it and like to come prepared, you're going to want to do a little research on where to get a beer, a cocktail, and some food.
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Proof
Best Fall Beers
There's something to be said about having a beer in the middle of fall — right when the leaves change, the temperature is just right, and everything just seems to be in a nice state of balance.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Proof
Non-Alcoholic Beer Brands You'll Actually Want to Drink. Top Story - October 2017.
Most people drink beer for two reasons: flavor, and to get blitzed. We love to get drunk. That's why we all think sober challenges suck, and why beer tastings rock.
By Iwan Palinski8 years ago in Proof
Best Scottish Beer Brands
It's hard to hate Irish beer. It's iconic in its own right. In fact, there's a national holiday to celebrate it (kinda) called St. Patrick's Day. To a point, it's easy to think that the Emerald Isle is where all the best brews come from in that corner of the world.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Proof
The Romanticism of Champagne
Tiny bubbles: in the wine. They do make all the difference. Leslie Caron sang about it — and love — in the late 1950s in the film Gigi. It made her ebullient in the movie and seems to have had the same effect on many of the rest of us. It is great if you can get to the source to experience it. However, you can enjoy the romanticism and some of the buzz of Champagne almost anywhere.
By Liza Zimmerman8 years ago in Proof
Wine Facts and Myths Debunked
Everything about wine is amazing. The taste, the smell, the appearance, and the taste (yes, I've said it twice). Almost nothing can go wrong with wine — it's one of the best types of alcohol in the world. They come in so many different flavors and styles: It's an endless array of liquid heaven. There are false accusers (or haters) that come up with ridiculous myths and facts. Don't get me wrong, there are facts about wine that are certainly true. But there are also myths on wine that are total BS.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Proof
Best Craft Beers That Won't Make You Fat
Enjoying craft beer is not something that tends to be good for anyone's waistline. It sucks, but science has shown that "beer belly" is a real thing — and it is all weight gain due to the calorific nature of downing a pint or two every day.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Proof