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America is undoubtedly home to a wild variety of beers, from double IPAs to coffee barrel-aged imperial stouts, but that doesn’t mean you have to restrict your brews to the 50 states! The rest of the world also makes beer. In fact, numerous countries have been brewing up suds centuries before America was founded, so they might know a thing or two about crafting an excellent beer. Checkout our six favorites from around the globe and crack open an ice-cold can of culture!

Ever been equal parts hungry and lazy? So much so that you just end up stuffing some meat and cheese in your face and moving on? Whether you knew it or not, you just dined on a charcuterie plate. Albeit a less fancy one than you’ll find in local restaurants, but we’re about to change all that! First things first, it’s pronounced shar-cute-uh-ree. You’re welcome. What Is Charcuterie? The word charcuterie comes from the French and literally means cooked cold meats. A charcuterie board consists of cured meats and pâtés paired with cheeses, seasonal fruits, flavorful jams, something pickled, a

Memorial Day is here and that means it’s time to drag your grill into the kitchen and put it to use! OK, you should probably skip the dragging inside part, but either way, your grill will definitely be the center of attention this holiday weekend. And where there’s grilling, there’s marinating! Everyone has their preferred method of marinating meats, and one of the most popular ways to do it involves alcohol. A bourbon marinade is an excellent choice for chicken or steak, but there are a lot of other options out there that will have folks praising you as king

Cinco de Mayo is all about celebrating Mexican culture and heritage. And while there is absolutely more to this day than tequila and tacos, but we’ll be focusing on tequila as well as some other fun items you’ll need to throw the perfect Cinco de Mayo party! Tequila Pitcher Perfect Rita Recipe Of course, you’ll need a margarita, but instead of having to stand there making the same drink over and over again why not just whip up and easy pitcher-sized recipe that’ll free you up to enjoy the party? Ingredients 2 cups tequila 1 cup triple sec ¾ cup

After visiting friends and family over the holidays you may have noticed your home bar was lacking. Or it could have been an inspiration to finally get yours up and running. Either way, we’ve got some tips on getting the basics covered without going overboard! Fact is, the best way to stock your bar is with the ingredients necessary for the cocktails you like to drink. It is your bar, after all! Don’t get overwhelmed right out of the gate; stocking your bar is a marathon, not a sprint. Take it slow and gather quality ingredients over time and eventually,

The perfect Thanksgiving is also the perfect gameday. You’ve already got friends and family gathered together, amazing food, and plenty of beverages for all! But if your game starts before you eat, you might want to have some easy snacks and cocktails on hand to keep everyone happy until dinner. Checkout some of our favorite recipes for easy sips and snacks. Drinks Old Fashioned Cowboy Ingredients 2 parts Maker’s Mark Bourbon 2 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters 1 teaspoon raw cane sugar Orange peel Directions Dissolve or muddle sugar with bitters and a splash of Maker’s in an Old Fashioned glass.

Halloween parties require three things to be successful – costumes, drinks, and guests. Below you’ll find some of our favorite ideas for throwing the perfect Halloween party! Halloween Party Themes Themes are an easy way to ensure guests come dressed as they don’t have to spend days agonizing over which costume to wear. It also allows you to quickly gather decorations as you’ve established a theme and aren’t just wandering around the store aimlessly picking things. GHOST Everybody dresses as a ghost. This can be from a sheet with holes to a full-on latex application. The decor is haunted, and

Nothing beats getting to actually attend a Dallas Cowboys football game, but sometimes you just can’t make it, and that’s when knowing how to host a game day watch party makes all the difference! We’ve put together some of our favorite tips and ideas to ensure your gathering is low on work and high on fun! Stadium Seating Contrary to this section’s title, we aren’t encouraging you to build bleachers in your home! Rather, we want you to keep in mind how many actual seats you can fit in front of your TV. Nobody wants to be invited to a

Tailgating can be a simple affair with a couple of six packs and some pals to share them with before the game. Or tailgating can turn the back of your truck into a grand banquet hall fit for gridiron kings! (There’s probably a middle ground here as well, something above average, but not requiring pyrotechnics or FAA clearance.) Turn your tailgate into a top shelf experience with these simple tips and ideas from your fun-loving friends at Spec’s! Eat Up your grub game with some high-quality party trays that’ll keep everyone fed and fueled for game time! Wings & Drinks

After being cooped up for a year it’s time to do some of your favorite couchbound activities outside! And by “favorites couchbound activities” we obviously mean eating and drinking. Read below for a how-to guide to the perfect summer picnic and cut the couch cord for a day of sunshine! Unless you’ve got the means to transport a full-blown meal, most of us are going to shoot for something more approachable (and a little classy) like a charcuterie plate. Thankfully, you can pick up all the ingredients and pair it with a bottle of wine at Spec’s. When creating your

Whether it’s a pool, river, lake, or the beach, water and a Texas summer just go hand in hand. But no matter how hot you get; glass bottles are a big no-no when it comes to keeping you cool in the water. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of delicious refreshments that’ll keep your summer wet and wild without the hazards of glass. Not only are these all glass-free, but all the beers are lower in alcohol so you can get the most out of your time in the water! We even threw in some snackage so

Nothing defines brunch quite like the mimosa. It’s the only beverage occupying a specific timeslot in our lives. Plus, it’s delicious, easy to make, and looks like a glass of sunshine. The only difficult part about making mimosas is choosing the right sparkling accompaniment, which can be tricky if you aren’t a connoisseur. That’s why we’ve put together this list of affordable champagnes and sparkling wines. It’s 100% ok to use less expensive sparkling wine for mimosas since you won’t be able to taste the subtle flavors of really good sparkling wine due to the orange juice. As for sparkling