American Beer Day on Oct. 27 raises a nationwide toast, celebrating a drink purchased by about one-fifth of U.S. consumers.

A bartender slides a glass of golden beer across a wooden bar top - siamionau pavel/Shutterstock Beer doesn't spoil with age, but it does get stale. The breakdown happens at a different pace with each ...

This story was conceptualized by Chris Bentley, Emily Cohn, Ben Eisen and Sarah Singer. The scene was one of hazy euphoria. Tipsy townies swayed to the music of live performers alongside debauched ...