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Beer is the world's oldest and most popular alcoholic beverage — and a must-have for any home bar. For more information, Explore theFINE World of Beer!

Recipes and Drinks That Feature Beer

Whether imported or domestic, beer is considered one of the perfect thirst quenchers. Be sure to keep your bar (fridge) well stocked with a variety of brands, and be sure to include both cans and bottles. Remember that many guests would rather have beer than hard liquor.

Beer-a-mi-su
Beer Biscuits
Beer-Braised Chuck Roast and Onions

And don't forget to wash down the culinary treats with these beer-enhanced drinks:

Boilermaker
Michelada Cubana
Hop Skip and Go Naked

Test your Wine IQ, and enjoy FINE LIVING's Wine Cellar, a guide to buying, pouring, drinking and pairing wine!

Wine

It's recommended to stock your bar with at least one bottle of red wine (kept at room temperature) and one bottle of white wine (kept cold), and even though champagne is not a necessity, a bottle of bubbly is always the perfect libation for a celebration.

Here are several FINE LIVING articles to help increase your knowledge of wine:

Storing Wine
Preserving Open Wine
Wine Terminology
Buying Wine the Smart Way
How and Where to Buy Wine

Enjoy these wine-inspired recipes:

Lemon Grass Wine Ice
White Wine Spritzer
Chef Zane's Mulled Wine
Ice Wine Poor Boy Cocktail
Cranberry Mulled Wine

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