Whiskey Primer

Watch out for the revenuers.

What You Should Know About German Beer

Expand your beer horizon with these crisp, fresh quaffs with funny names.

A Japanese Whisky Primer

Highland, Lowland, Hokkaido?

Belgian Beer Primer

Decoding the world’s most acclaimed (and confusing) brews.

Original Gin

Genever and gin are both flavored with juniper, but that’s where the similarities end.

Deck the Halls with Beer

Holiday brews cheer the American beer market.

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Fried Capers

This quick sauté puts a new spin on sprouts.

Way Beyond Salad Dressing

Or, how to use vinegar and citrus in your cooking to punch up flavors.

What the Hell Is Ice Cream Soft Candy?

This week’s mission: Down-market candy gets a makeover, and a really bad idea for brand extension.

Sour Grapes

A vinegar primer.

Drunk on George Washington

An interview with the director of preservation for Mount Vernon about George Washington’s whiskey-distilling career.

On the Hunt for Wild Yeast

Chatting with home fermentation expert Sandor Ellix Katz.

Whole Grains 101

How to cook them and why they’re worth the wait.

Moktoberfest!

CHOW throws our version of Oktoberfest: Moktoberfest! All the great beers, but better food.

Burns the Hairs Right Out of Your Nose

Touring bourbon distilleries in Kentucky.