Mark Stock

1 week ago | themanual.com | Mark Stock

Oh, the rich and famous. They get to do it all, from building mansions on private islands to sipping on the most expensive Scotch in the land. If the rest of us our lucky, we get a peak at these lifestyles now and again. In Palm Beach, where wealth is quite fashionable, there are some out-of-this-world wine cellars. One, belonging to William Koch, is valued at $15 million. And a lot of the prizes within are about to go to auction.

1 week ago | themanual.com | Mark Stock

Summer approaches, which can only mean one thing: Brand new beers from a host of breweries from coast to coast. Labels are embracing the sun and issuing refreshing light beers that seem to capture the very essence of the season. Sam Adams is the latest in line, with a new beer treated to a popular berry. The limited-edition lager is made with blueberry juice from concentrate and comes in at 5.5% ABV. It pours a dark golden hue and is made with Tettnang hops and a pair of malts.

2 weeks ago | themanual.com | Mark Stock

The craft beer movement is fluid, in more ways than one. Beer styles shift alongside preferences while new hops present brewers with new opportunities to ace their signature IPAs. If there’s a gauge on the ever-changing industry, big gatherings like the World Beer Cup might just be it. Now, the World Beer Cup does take some distilling. After all, this year’s gathering sprayed 350 awards over more than 100 categories across the sector. So, what were the trends? Where was the intrigue?

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mark Stock

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."LOOK, FATHER'S DAY is less than a month away, so if you haven't yet grabbed a Father's Day gift for your old man, now is the time. Our favorite Father's Day gifts are all still in stock and come with fast shipping, so buying now means you'll be saved from any last-minute catastrophes (i.e., buying Dad a tie or a pack of socks). The best gifts for dads below appeal to every type of interest.

2 weeks ago | themanual.com | Mark Stock

One of the top west coast breweries is celebrating Memorial Day Weekend with a handful of exciting new beers. The brewery, set in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, is embracing the late spring holiday with five new offerings. Among them, a saison fermented with wild yeast collected from nearby Mt. Hood. The other beers include a hefeweizen, an IPA, and Mexican-style lager, and a sour ale. One of the beers, the saison, comes in a refillable bottle.