Hires Root Beer, for example, was invented by a pharmacist ... As a result, root beer brands had to develop alternative recipes to maintain the same (or at least similar) flavor that drinkers ...

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British beer drinkers are spoilt for choice. Beer labels tend to be more informative than those on wine, so it’s relatively easy to gain clues about what you’re buying. Colour is also a good ...

Pennsylvania miners around the turn of the 20th century were among the first intended recipients of the original commercial root beer recipe. However, no amount of coaxing could convince them to ...

Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in America and the craft beer movement has only continued to grow since the 1970s. A brewery is defined as "craft" if it's independent of outside ...

Carrots, beets and onions are among the most common root vegetables, but others—parsnips, celeriac or jicama—are worth considering, too. F&W's guide offers recipes for every season and ...

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There are still a few small-scale producers making good, traditional ginger beers, which are well worth seeking out. If you can’t find ginger beer, substitute with ginger ale.