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The Unexpected Boozy Ingredient You Should Add To Salt

staff@foodrepublic.com (Lili Kim) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:17:00 +0000

A popular cooking and sipping alcohol gives salt a flavorful, colorful makeover that makes it the perfect finishing touch for cocktails, desserts, and more.

What Are The Advantages Of Boxed Wine Over Bottled?

staff@foodrepublic.com (Creshonda A. Smith) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:17:00 +0000

Beyond its outdated reputation for being inferior, boxed wine actually offers several advantages over bottled wine, once you look past the stigma.

The Best Drink For Spicy Wings Isn't Water Or Milk, According To Hot Ones' Sean Evans

staff@foodrepublic.com (Lili Kim) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:17:00 +0000

In an exclusive interview with "Hot Ones" host Sean Evans, he revealed what he thinks the best drink is to have on standby when eating hot wings.

9 Beers That Are Always Way Too Expensive

staff@foodrepublic.com (Molly E. Sandwell) — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:02:00 +0000

There are plenty of excellent specialty brews out there, but these pricey pints and bottles don't deliver quite enough bang for their buck.

Here's How Many Glasses Of Beer Are In A Standard Pitcher

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:17:00 +0000

If you're at a bar with friends or family, ordering a pitcher of beer might be the best solution. Find out how many glasses of beer you're actually ordering.

The US State That Produces The Most Beer Isn't Michigan Or Texas

staff@foodrepublic.com (Danielle Esposito) — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:17:00 +0000

Michigan and Texas certainly love their beer, but this mountainous state out West is responsible for producing the most beer in the country.

The Best Budget Boxed Cabernet Sauvignon Surpasses Expectations

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:17:00 +0000

Not all boxed wines should be looked down upon! This budget-priced cabernet is full bodied, complex, and with just enough dryness.

10 Once-Popular Beers That Are Nearly Impossible To Find Anymore

staff@foodrepublic.com (Drew Mortier) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:02:00 +0000

While these beers once reigned supreme across many states in the U.S., it is now really hard to get ahold of them. Luckily, it is not impossible.

The Discontinued Kirkland Beer Costco Shoppers Said Was The Worst They'd Ever Tasted

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:17:00 +0000

Since its discontinuation in 2018, online discourse about this Costco beer has only intensified, with some even calling it the worst they've ever tried.

One Of The Best Dry White Wines For Cooking Is A Lighter Variety

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jennifer Waldera) — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:17:00 +0000

When it comes to cooking with wine, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of choices. We consulted an expert to discover one of the best dry white wines for cooking.

9 Kirkland Signature Wines, Ranked

staff@foodrepublic.com (Emily M Alexander) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:02:00 +0000

Costco's Kirkland Signature brand is known for making affordable products, but how good are its budget wines? We tasted several and ranked them.

New To Port? Start With This Surprisingly Affordable Option

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:17:00 +0000

If you're new to the world of port but eager to dive in, start with this surprisingly affordable option, which pairs with both sweet and savory dishes.

The Brand Behind Costco's Fan-Favorite Kirkland Lager

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:17:00 +0000

Naturally, since Costco doesn't produce its own alcohol, fans have tried to sleuth out who's behind its fan-favorite cans of Kirkland lager.

This US State Drinks More Alcohol Than The Rest Of The Country (And It Isn't Texas Or Florida)

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:17:00 +0000

When it comes to the amount of alcohol each individual drinks per year, this one state takes the lead, and we bet you'll never guess which it is.

The Boozy Spread Your Burger Deserves

staff@foodrepublic.com (Katie Moore) — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:17:00 +0000

There's nothing wrong with enjoying a good old classic all-American cheeseburger, but sometimes your patties deserve a boozy and homemade upgrade.

The Popular & Hidden Brand Behind Aldi's Winking Owl Wine

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jennifer Waldera) — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:17:00 +0000

Aldi offers shoppers quite a few private label products, and this one reasonably priced wine is supplied by a major winery that you'll likely recognize.

Don't Leave That Case Of Soda Or Beer In Your Car During Winter. Here's Why

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jordyn Stone) — Sat, 31 May 2025 17:17:00 +0000

Although removing them might seem like a hassle, there's a good reason why you shouldn't leave cases of beer or soda in your car when the temperatures drops.

Inside The California Costco That Sells The World's Rarest Wines

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jill McDonnell) — Fri, 30 May 2025 11:47:00 +0000

If you thought Costco was only about discounted goods, you'd be mistaken. In fact, you can get some of the world's rarest wines at this one location.

What's The Biggest Size Bottle Of Wine And How Many Glasses Can It Fill?

staff@foodrepublic.com (Molly Wilson) — Thu, 29 May 2025 00:15:00 +0000

Wine comes in many sizes, from the tiny piccolo bottle all the way up to this massive, royally named behemoth of a bottle. Here's how many glasses it holds.

How To Pour An Extra Foamy Beer, Czech-Style

staff@foodrepublic.com (Shaun Melady) — Sat, 24 May 2025 19:15:00 +0000

Czech beer is renowned for coming with a thick layer of milky foam. To pour a beer like this, you need to master quite a complicated technique.