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Forbes has compiled a list of the hardest-drinking cities in the US, and Austin Texas is at the top.  They chalk its high ranking up to the fact that some big schools are located there.  They also kind of make a big deal out of drunken debauchery as a bad thing, but if anything I think a high ranking might improve tourism…

  1. Austin, Texas
  2. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  3. San Francisco, California
  4. Providence, Rhode Island
  5. Chicago, Illinois

Check out the details, and the whole list…

related tags: Beers | Alcohol | Cheese |

Now, I don’t necessarily consider myself a wine drinker, but I’m definitely not a beer drinker.  That’s why this guide is pretty handy.  If you’re having a “Beer and cheese” party for your beer-connoisseur friends, check out these pairings - compiled by MSN Lifestyle - for a sure-fire hit:

Cheeses
Mild creamy cheeses – try a Wheat Beer
Mature cheddars – try an India Pale Ale
Roquefort or Stilton – go with an Imperial Stout

Salads
With vinaigrettes – try a Belgian Brown Ale
With creamy dressings – try a Wheat Beer

Spicy foods
Thai – try a Wheat Beer or an American Pale Ale
Noodle dishes – try a crisp refreshing Lager

Seafood
Delicate fish – select pale beers such as Pilsners and Kolsch
Fish & Chips – nothing beats an English Pale Ale

Red meat
Beef and Game – select darker beers such as a full bodied Ales
Pizza or pasta – look for a malty, Amber Ale

Dessert
Dark Chocolate – a Belgian framboise is a must

Check out the details about proper glassware and how to serve your beer…