Pat Evans
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Pat Evans is a writer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, focusing on food and beer, spirits, business, and sports. His full time gig is writing about sports betting business at Legal Sports Report. In addition to The Manual, Pat has written for Front Office Sports, The Athletic, Gear Patrol, Beer Connoisseur Magazine, October, Nevada Business Magazine, Las Vegas Food & Beverage Professional, Grand Rapids Magazine, and more. He has written two books, 'Grand Rapids Beer" and "Nevada Beer." He also writes corporate histories.
Don’t let the name fool you: Harvey Wallbanger is a delicious drink
The middle of the 20th century was the golden age of funnily named and sugary cocktails. The Harvey Wallbanger is one of the icons of the era.
The best vodka mixers: Orange and cranberry juice are just the beginning
When it comes to vodka drinks, the Skyy is the limit. (See what we did there?) These are the best vodka mixers for nice, simple cocktails.
Drink up with some of the most popular whiskey brands in the U.S.
These are some of the most popular whiskey brands in the U.S. and whiskey makers continue to pop up everywhere, so who's making the good stuff?
The best tequilas you can buy for less than $20
Cheap tequila doesn't necessarily mean bad tequila. Next time you're looking for budget booze, go for one of these brands under $20.
Sip these American Irish-style stout beers this St. Patrick’s Day
Guinness is great, but so are these Irish-style stouts that are brewed in the United States.
Sip on these tasty Irish-style stouts this St. Patrick’s Day
Guinness is the standard bearer, but there are plenty of other Irish-style stouts, both from Ireland and the United States, you should drink.
Drink these delicious Irish beers on St. Patrick’s Day (and beyond)
Cast the Killian's aside this St. Paddy's Day and sample some other Irish beer options.
Incredible St. Patrick’s Day drinks: Check out these fantastic cocktail recipes
You don't have to drink green beer on St. Patrick's Day. Mix it up with a fun cocktail and celebrate in style.
The best canned cocktails of 2022 that deliver that mixology magic
When you don't want beer, reach for these canned cocktails instead. They'll give that favorite bar experience from wherever you happen to be.
Las Vegas Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to Eat, and More
Las Vegas shut down during COVID-19 and left the Strip empty. Now it's back open and a good time for tourists to discover the real Las Vegas.
What Is Genever and How Is It Related to Gin?
Genever is a botanical-forward spirit that eventually led to the creation of the now much more popular gin, but is that all it is?
Get Bacon Delivered with These Bacon Subscription Boxes
The best bacon subscription boxes you can get delivered right to your front door. That’s right — people will send bacon to you. Every month, if you want.
The 10 Best Vodkas for Crafting a Refreshing Moscow Mule in 2022
Don't just settle for any vodka in 2021. While most of them will do, these best vodkas for Moscow mules will surely deliver a unique flavor to this drink.
The 11 Best Beer Glasses for Every Style of Beer
For beer connoisseurs and lovers, getting the ultimate beer-drinking experience entails learning the best beer glasses for each style of beer.
The 26 Best Beer Gifts for Your Beer-Loving Dad
Dad deserves something nice once in a while. Does he like beer? Get him something beer-related, because taste buds are finicky.
8 Types of Stout You Must Know
With fall weather descending on much of the United States, stout beer drinking weather is upon us.
The Best Tripels Made In North America
These are some of the best tripels made in North American breweries.
Brews Less Traveled Beer Club By Brewvana
Join the Brews Less Traveled beer club and have beers delivered to your doorstep every month.
Scotch vs. Whiskey: All You Need To Know
The world of whiskey is a vast and complicated place. Here's what separates Scotch from the rest of the world's whiskies.
How ‘Bout Them Apples? 5 of the Highest Alcohol Ciders
Normally hard ciders are less than 7%, but we found some of the highest alcohol ciders you can buy.
The 5 Best Barleywines To Kick off the Fall
Barleywines were once a near-extinct style. The craft beer movement brought them back, but they are fading again, and that trend should stop.
7 Best CBD and Cannabis-Infused Beers for a Different Buzz
Beers, full booze and non-alcoholic alike, are pushing forward with another big trend: The aromas of hemp and cannabis.
The Best Hard Kombuchas To Drink Right Now
Ever since it hit mainstream radar, hard kombucha has been heralded as a health nut’s answer to hard seltzer.
13 Bubbly Hard Seltzers That Are Actually Worth Drinking
White Claw dominates the hard seltzer world, but every company seemingly is launching its own version — often better than the category-defining example.
7 of the Most Expensive Barware Items in the World
A home bar can be a sacred place for many. These home bar additions are some of the most expensive barware and, in many cases, very rare.
The 5 Best Patriotic Beers for Celebrating the Fourth of July
Craft beer is what brings the American people together, and what better way to celebrate our independence and heritage with these patriotic beers?
11 Lowest-Calorie Craft Beers for Watching Your Beer Belly
Craft brewers are targeting the massive light beer market by releasing more low-calorie beers with more flavor than their big beer counterparts
The Best Cheap Rum Brands Under $20
Many drinkers stop their rum exploration with spiced rum, but the category warrants a richer appreciation. If you are just getting started, or if you're looking for something affordable to mix, check out the best cheap rums under $20.
The 10 Most Important Craft Beers in American History
These are the American craft beers that paved the way for whatever you're drinking today. It's time to recognize them and say thank you.
Getting to Know Rhum Agricole, Rum’s Grassy Sibling
Like many lesser-known spirits, rhum agricole is having its moment. A close relative of rum, it's made with fresh-pressed sugar cane juice rather than molasses.
Hang Like the Rat Pack at These Old School Vegas Steakhouses
New restaurants come and go like bets on a craps table, but these steakhouses have lasting power in Las Vegas.
PicoBrew MultiBrew Gives You the Power to Brew (Practically) Anything
PicoBrew is giving homebrewers the power to brew anything with computer precision at the tip of a finger in a tight countertop appliance.
Virgin Voyages Sea-ks Name For New Cruise-Ship-Exclusive Beer
Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages announced a new beer and are now asking fans to name it before the cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, hits the high seas.
Burger King Rolls Out Impossible Whopper Nationwide
Despite Impossible Burger shortages and big news on the horizon, Burger King rolls out Impossible Whopper nationwide.
Kentucky Breweries are Plowing Ahead on the Bourbon Trail
While the Bluegrass State is dominated by distilleries, there are plenty of Kentucky breweries taking care of the state's beer lovers.
Breckenridge Brewery Celebrates Shark Week With Very Jaw-some Beer
The land-locked state of Colorado has a big-time Shark Week celebration with Breckenridge Brewery and its Cherry JAW-some beer.
Cocktail Rescue: Jon Taffer Launches New Line of Mixers
Bar Rescue star Jon Taffer launches Taffer's Mixologist line of pre-made cocktail mixers aimed to help rescue home bars.
Bringing Beer Knowledge to the Masses is a Priority for Max Bakker
As one of 18 Master Cicerones, Anheuser Busch's Max Bakker has a duty to help educate the masses and grow the overall beer pie.
Could a Mead Spritzer Succeed in the Seltzer World?
Recognizing a changing craft beverage landscape and the surge of hard seltzer, St. Louis' Schlafly Brewing is playing with the idea of mead spritzers.
Elysian Brewing Celebrates Moon Landing Anniversary with Special Labels
Seattle's Elysian Brewing celebrates the moon landing anniversary with three commemorative labels for its Space Dust IPA, and with a pouring at the Museum of Flight's Lunar Block Party.
Breaking Mez: Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul Introduce Dos Hombres Mezcal
Carrying on a business partnership following their roles in Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul have started Dos Hombres mezcal. While we're bummed it's not called Blue Sky, we guess we'll forgive them.
Pabst Continues Portfolio Expansion With PBR Hard Coffee
Pabst is releasing PBR Hard Coffee, a vanilla-infused iced coffee drink that clocks in at 5% alcohol by volume.
Luxury $1,500 Ice Maker Promises Perfectly Clear Spheres
A new bar-top ice machine, the Forge Clear Ice System, makes clear ice spheres in hours to help cool whiskey and allow the flavors to blossom without watering the spirits down with impurities.
Work-of-Art Distillery Rabbit Hole Acquired by Pernod Ricard
With a stunning distillery less than two years old, Rabbit Hole Distillery signs a strategic partnership deal with global spirits brand Pernod Ricard.
Patrick Mahomes Loves of Ketchup and Now Gets Paid for That Love
The NFL's Most Valuable Player has a strong love for ketchup, so he signed a deal with Hunt's. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes hopes the food can continue to fuel his game.
Hallo Freunde: Trumer Pils Brings Austrian Lager to the U.S.
Since 2004, Trumer Pils has been brewed in California, replicating the lager made at its centuries-old sister brewery in Austria for American consumption.
Boulevard Brewing Brings Tech N9ne’s Caribou Lou to Life as a Craft Beer
Kansas City-based Boulevard Brewing brings Kansas City-native and rapper Tech N9ne's famous drink, Caribou Lou, to life in the form of a craft beer named Bou Lou.
Miller Lite’s New Cantrollers are Beer Cans that Double as Video Game Controllers
In an age where competitive gaming is a thing, Miller Lite is stepping up to play with the big kids by introducing a cantroller.
The Best Beers to Share with Dad this Father’s Day
From legacy lagers to modern craft miracles, find the perfect Father's Day beers to toast the man that made you.
Jim Beam Encourages Bonding Over Bourbon with the Ultimate Trip to Kentucky for $23
Jim Beam is offering up a Father's Day trip, aptly titled "Bonding Over Bourbon," that worth $3,000 for the same $23 price as its Jim Beam Black as a celebratory offering.