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I’m 3 Months Into Intermittent Fasting. Here’s What I’ve Learned
Let me get this out of the way. I am not the following: seriously overweight, a fad dieter, nor a glutton for punishment. I do some weight training, running, high-intensity interval training, and gravel biking. I don't do those to set any records. As a 53 year-old husband and a…
8 Great Single Malt Whiskeys Not From Scotland
While you can find a great bottle of blended Scotch whisky from the likes of Famous Grouse, Chivas, Johnnie Walker, and Compass Box, Scotland is most famous for its single malt among whisky drinkers (even if blended whiskies far surpass the sales volume of single malts). Yet Scotland isn't the…
How the Swiss Army Knife Became a Multi-tool Standard
The Swiss Army Knife has been a staple in the pockets of adventurers, hikers, and everyday people for over a century. Victorinox is the primary brand associated with Swiss Army Knives, however, prior to its sale to the former, Wenger was another popular maker, with a name referencing the high…
An Ode to Oklahoma Style Barbecue
You’ll find people who insist that there are four epicenters of barbecue in America that constitute the undisputed quadrumvirate of masterfully smoked meat: Texas, Memphis, Kansas City, and North Carolina. Ignore such blowhards: just about every corner of America boasts a time-honored, cherished barbecue tradition. Whether it's Santa Maria tri-tip…
Why Every Guy Should Join a Rec League
When I came back to my hometown from grad school in 2019, two high school friends and I came to the realization that we needed to make more friends. Most of the people we hung out with up to that point had started chucking themselves at New York, Boston, DC,…
The Best American Oktoberfest Beers To Drink This Fall
Every year, citizens of Munich and travelers from all over the world descend on the massive fairgrounds in Munich known as “the Theresienwiese.” They drink giant liters of frosty beers; eat their weight in bratwurst, schnitzel, and sauerkraut; and don dirndls and lederhosen while they sing along to oom-pah music…
The Best Leatherman Multi-tools
A multi-tool is an essential item for the guy who wants to be ready for anything. Multi-tools are versatile and can be used for a range of tasks, from opening a bottle of beer to fixing your bike on the go. Leatherman multi-tools are considered the best in the market…
How To Make Actually Good Homebrew Beer, According to Experts
If you didn’t know it already, there are more than 9,000 breweries currently operating in the United States alone. That’s an awful lot of brewers crafting IPAs, lagers, pale ales, stouts, and other beer styles. They got to their positions in a variety of ways. Some went to one of…
8 of the Oldest Craft Breweries in the U.S. That Are Just as Good as Ever
In the ever-evolving world of craft beer, where innovation and creativity often take center stage, it's important not to forget the brewing pioneers that laid the foundation for America's rich beer culture. These venerable institutions have weathered the storms of Prohibition, changing tastes, and economic challenges to emerge as icons…
The Best Coolers With Wheels to Handle Heavy Loads
Planning a trip to the beach or going on a camping adventure necessitates consideration of one very important factor: How are you going to keep your beer and food cold? You're going to need a cooler that can keep up with your needs. Coolers with wheels are a must-have accessory…
10 Beer Experts Tell Us The IPAs They Always Drink
If you were on a desert island with no immediate hope of rescue and you could only have a few supplies, what would you hope that you had with you? Probably some type of first aid kit, matches, blankets, maybe some food and water and means to make a shelter,…
One of the Most Beloved Texas Breweries Now Makes Vodka, Moonshine, and Gin
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. It never made sense to me that more breweries don't have small distilling operations attached to them. Roughly speaking, you have to make beer to make whiskey--whiskey wash is…
10 Beer Experts Tell Us The One Lager They Always Drink
There are currently over 9,000 breweries in the United States cranking out seemingly countless IPAs, stouts, pale ales, wheat beers, lagers, and every other style under the sun. And that's not to mention the many (many) incredible breweries in other countries. While each brewery typically has a specialty and flavor…
The Disciplined, Fast Lane Life of a Race Car Driver Turned Winemaker
If you were to ask me to rattle off my dream jobs in five seconds, I would probably list: rock star, National Geographic explorer, and whatever exactly Magic Mike’s professional title is. With a few more moments to consider, I would add elite racecar driver and winemaker, professions I admire…