With so many microbreweries around, companies are trying to find ways to separate themselves from the pack. It has to be done tastefully, but some brewers are using different and somewhat crazy ingredients in an attempt to draw customers their way. Whether they do this from purely a marketing perspective or because they actually taste better with a little Cabernet, veggies, or chilis is up for discussion. All we know is that these five beers are definitely different. Check out the five most outrageous beers after the jump!

I’m not a big wine drinker, so I’m not the most adept person at opening bottles. I’ve been known to lose a few corks inside. If only I had seen this video earlier… Now I might intentionally start losing corks just so I can pull this awesome trick out and be the life of the party. Are you calling me desperate? Check out the video after the jump!

Gentlemen, start your livers!!! This week COED’s “Drinks of the Week” back and better than ever with three totally new and exciting liquor reviews. Starting with Gin Mare – the Mediterranean’s only handcrafted gin, BEE Vodka – distilled from what else… HONEY! And finally Camus VSOP Cognac – for the more sophisticated men among us. Now sit back, enjoy the ride, and make sure to check out our full reviews and delicious mixed drink recipes after the jump!

Thanks to our good friends over at Napa Vodka, this week we’re honored to take look at the world’s rarest vodka! We also have a 100% pure agave tequila from Republic Tequila to show off and a famous whiskey by the name of Southern Comfort that you may have heard of. Make sure to check out this week’s edition of drinks of the week, our full reviews, and mixed drink recipes after the jump. Enjoy!

On a gloomy weekday, one’s mind wanders to the delicious anticipation of that drink to finally send the week packin’. The thing about daydreaming is you get hung up on the most nitty gritty details, like what song would I want to listen to while I drink that Miami Vice? So, I’ve gone ahead and selected a few matches here, where the ingredient… Click to read more

When somebody mentions museum what is the first image that comes to your mind? Paintings, sculptures, ancient artifacts – been there, done that. But who says museum visits have to be all about the art? Our list of 10 museums dedicated to your favorite drink should make you stray off the beaten path and enjoy your favorite beverage at the place it was created. Read more after the jump!

On the Southern coast of Portugal is one of the craziest party towns in the world – Lagos, Portugal.

As if the morning after wasn’t awkward enough, now you have to worry about running into the girl on campus. Whether it’s crossing the quad, grabbing a sandwich at the deli, or sitting in on the same 2 pm Intro to Psychology class, you do not want to make eye contact with the subject — let alone indulge in a conversation.

Every once in a while it seems appropriate to break out something outside the realm of Busch Light or a plastic jug of vodka. Nearly every country from America to Australia produces some quality wine, ideal for a happy hour drink or a dinner which doesn’t consist of anything from your ten-year-old, fire hazard of a toaster oven.

At some point in your life, possessing the ability to purchase something outside the realm of 30 packs and plastic jugs of vodka will prove to be a valuable asset. Whether it’s a candlelight dinner with a nice steak, or a casual meal of fresh seafood, there are plenty of subtle tips which can point you in the right direction for selecting the right wine for dinner. This doesn’t have to be a headache inducing, frustrating experience either, as it doesn’t really take a connoisseur to make a decent choice.

We’re sure you’ve already seen fruit in beer. Even things such as coffee and chocolate are more commonplace these days than they were years ago. But what about vegetables in beer? Or chilis in your suds? Some brewers even create ales aged in wine barrels, which take on Cabernet Sauvignon flavors with sour tendencies. Some of these might be excellent, while others could be a complete train wreck. It’s up to you to decide.

Moving from a dorm or a dirty frat house into an off-campus house is one of the perks of becoming an upperclassmen in college. You usually pick your friends, find a place, sign the lease, and then party on your own terms. However, just like dorm-room essentials, every guy moving into an off-campus house (whether it’s a one bedroom apartment or a four bedroom house) needs a few things…

Picking up the tab on the first date is always an awkward moment. Do you offer? Do you just sit there looking around the room and wait for him to take it? What do your actions say about you as a person? In this week’s He Said/She Said, we dive into first date etiquette. Who should be grabbing their wallet?

We all remember those moments in high school where someone sneakily pulled out a bottle of booze they found in their parent’s basement, as if it were some sort of magical elixir. Maybe we thought it would make us look cool, or maybe we were just curious, but somehow we couldn’t resist. Even if it was a seven-year old plastic pint of vodka that was sitting in someone’s Dad’s sock drawer, you’ll never forget some of the disgusting, weird drinks you tried back in high school.

Okay. You know how they say that first impressions mean everything? They’re completely right. Even down to what drink’s in your hand. So make the right impression by ordering the right drink..