When you think Mexican, think Bethard and La Pierre. Although they may not sound like Masters of Mexican Gourmet pairings, their skill in the culinary realm of food and beer pairing is one to be emulated and enjoyed.

Go green, young man, go green! is the new phrase of advice for the youth of our planet. Although I remember this adage from my grandmother and great aunts, as they grew their own vegetables and put up (as they called it)everything from peaches and jellies to corn and spaghetti sauce, I seem to have

In 1725, French cartographer Chevalier des Marchais, in his many travels to West Africa, was intrigued by the food culture of local tribes, who chewed a tiny red berry before meals. The tiny fruit, Synsepalum dulcificum, seemed to change the flavors of food. Strange.

So, how many times have you gone for the Longshot, that crazy venture with the slightest chance of success?

Inspired to celebrate America´s significant African Heritage, Rosemarie Certo of Dock Street Brewery in Philadelphia began researching sorghum as a possible grain for brewing.

I have gout and am told to reduce or stop drinking beer because of the purine in yeast. Is gluten free beer helpful to me?

The Beer Fox says, Sweet Northern Cornbread may take you back into memories of Grandma´s kitchen, but Southern Style authenticates the gracious hospitality of the Old Manor homes of the Savannah River region. Which do you prefer? Northern Style or Southern Style?

The difference between try and triumph is the UMPH! and for Triumph Brewing Company the UMPH has taken on a sadder tone this week with the passing of Jay Misson, 45, Director of Brewing Operations for three Triumph brewpubs.

The Beer Fox says, Crisp garden vegetables and festive rotini with tantalizing Lakeland Dressing is a refreshing, low-calorie addition to a Sunday afternoon barbecue!

How do people become so aware of taste, aroma, style, appearance, texture, kinesthetics, and a host of other qualities that they qualify to judge at these world class competitions? Are there born tasters?