I'm a freelance writer in search of the world's best beer, cocktails, spirits and wine. I've written for The New York Times, Smithsonian magazine, Slate, The Atlantic, and Washington Post. I’m the co-author of “The Good Vices: From Beer to Sex, The Surprising Truth About What’s
The Best Brewery In The U.S.—According To The U.S. Open Beer Championship
An Ohio brewery took home the top prize at the prestigious beer competition thanks to its dark beers.
6 Ready-To-Drink Canned Cocktails That Actually Taste Great
Canned RTD cocktails are the fastest growing spirits category. Here are some one spirits writer has fallen in love with.
The World’s Best Bourbon—According To The San Francisco World Spirits Competition
The San Francisco Spirits Festival just released its finalists in two bourbon categories. These are the best bourbons of 2024 according to the festival.
The World’s Best Non-Alcoholic Beer—According To The World Beer Cup
An Oregon brewery took home the top NA beer prize at this year’s World Beer Cup earning the title of world's best NA beer for 2024.
The World’s Best Pilsner—According To The World Beer Cup
The best pilsner of 2024, in various sub styles, was recently named in Las Vegas at a prestigious beer competition.
The World’s 20 Best Wines Under $20—According To Decanter World Wine Awards 2024
This year's Decanter World Wine Awards “Value” category has been expanded from 10 to 20 amazing affordable wines.
People Are Ordering More Beer At Restaurants. Here’s Why
After more than a decade of nothing but growth, the post-pandemic reality set in and beer lost market share, but is it starting to make a comeback?
The Best Hazy Imperial IPAs—According To The World Beer Cup
The hazy imperial IPA was one of the World Beer Cup’s most popular categories this year. Here are the three hazy brews that came out on top.
The Best U.S. Wine—According To The Decanter World Wine Awards 2024
Decanter World Wine Awards judges evaluated more than 18,143 wines from 57 countries. Only one wine from the U.S. earned the coveted Best In Show designation.
5 Approachable Scotches Under $70—From Blended To Single Malt
Scotch can be intimadating for new drinkers. Here are some of my favorite approachable and affordable scotches.