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                    <title><![CDATA[Locals Know The Best Cocktails In Atlanta Come From This Italian Restaurant]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2156460/best-cocktails-atlanta-boccalupo-according-to-local/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Lottë Reford)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[When craving a cocktail in Atlanta, Georgia, skip the bougie bars and overrated speakeasies, and head to this Italian American restaurant instead.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[When craving a cocktail in Atlanta, Georgia, skip the bougie bars and overrated speakeasies, and head to this Italian American restaurant instead.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/locals-know-the-best-cocktails-in-atlanta-come-from-this-italian-restaurant/intro-1776901432.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[McDonald's New Drinks Are Coming For Swig's Dirty Soda Crown]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2156647/mcdonalds-dirty-dr-pepper-refresher-review/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Dennis Lee)</author>
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		<category><![CDATA[Non-Alcoholic and Mocktail]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[McDonald&#39;s is looking to cash in on the beverage trend with these sweet and splashy offerings which are sure to satisfy in the summer heat this year.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[McDonald&#39;s is looking to cash in on the beverage trend with these sweet and splashy offerings which are sure to satisfy in the summer heat this year.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/mcdonalds-dirty-dr-pepper-refresher-review/intro-1777303503.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[13 Of The Oldest Wineries Still Up And Running In The US]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2157074/oldest-winery-still-running-in-the-us/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Kirsten Rehn)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Alcohol and Cocktail]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[History]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[Wineries come and go, but some of the oldest wineries founded when wine grape varieties first came to the U.S. are still in operation. Here are the oldest.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Wineries come and go, but some of the oldest wineries founded when wine grape varieties first came to the U.S. are still in operation. Here are the oldest.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/13-of-the-oldest-wineries-still-up-and-running-in-the-us/intro-1777140012.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[12 Best Food Subscription Boxes For Mother's Day That Mom Will Actually Enjoy]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2157796/best-food-subscription-boxes-mother-day/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Sarah Sierra-Mohamed)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Grocery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coffee And Tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alcohol and Cocktail]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.thetakeout.com/2157796/best-food-subscription-boxes-mother-day/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Want to celebrate mom all-year-round? These subscription boxes are the perfect Mother&#39;s Day gift, delivering edible and drinkable treats for months to come.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Want to celebrate mom all-year-round? These subscription boxes are the perfect Mother&#39;s Day gift, delivering edible and drinkable treats for months to come.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/12-best-food-subscription-boxes-for-mothers-day-that-mom-will-actually-enjoy/intro-1777281199.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[5 Hydrating Drinks That Aren't Plain Water]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2154882/hydrating-drinks-not-plain-water/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Kat Olvera)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Coffee And Tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Non-Alcoholic and Mocktail]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[If hydration is something you struggle with because plain water is just too boring, these five drinks can help you stay healthy as an alternative.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If hydration is something you struggle with because plain water is just too boring, these five drinks can help you stay healthy as an alternative.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/5-hydrating-drinks-that-arent-plain-water/intro-1776886900.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The Best Coffee Bean Roast For Cold Brew]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2153029/best-coffee-bean-roast-cold-brew/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Jonathan Kesh)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Exclusives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coffee And Tea]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.thetakeout.com/2153029/best-coffee-bean-roast-cold-brew/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Even if you&#39;ve perfected your pour-over technique, the rules are different for cold brew. This coffee bean roast is the best option for flavorful cold brew.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Even if you&#39;ve perfected your pour-over technique, the rules are different for cold brew. This coffee bean roast is the best option for flavorful cold brew.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/the-best-coffee-bean-roast-for-cold-brew/intro-1776720655.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[11 Ways To Cook With Whiskey That You Have To Start Trying]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2154283/ways-cook-with-whiskey-to-try/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Holly Riddle)</author>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cooking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alcohol and Cocktail]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[We spoke with chefs and restaurateurs in the key whiskey states of Kentucky and Tennessee to discover the best ways to use whiskey in the kitchen.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[We spoke with chefs and restaurateurs in the key whiskey states of Kentucky and Tennessee to discover the best ways to use whiskey in the kitchen.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/11-ways-to-cook-with-whiskey-that-you-have-to-start-trying/intro-1776842056.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[More Beans Won't Make Your Coffee Stronger — But This Will]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2153686/make-coffee-stronger-pour-method/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Jessica Riggio)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Exclusives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coffee And Tea]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.thetakeout.com/2153686/make-coffee-stronger-pour-method/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Want a stronger cup of coffee? Add more coffee grounds. That sounds right - but our coffee expert thinks otherwise. A proper pour-over is the solution you need.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Want a stronger cup of coffee? Add more coffee grounds. That sounds right - but our coffee expert thinks otherwise. A proper pour-over is the solution you need.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/make-coffee-stronger-pour-method/intro-1777061347.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The Secret Ingredient For Perfect Frozen Margaritas Is Hiding In The Baking Aisle]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2153778/secret-ingredient-frozen-margaritas-cinco-de-mayo-xanthan-gum/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Jessica Riggio)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Grocery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ingredients]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alcohol and Cocktail]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.thetakeout.com/2153778/secret-ingredient-frozen-margaritas-cinco-de-mayo-xanthan-gum/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Pouring a frozen margarita and getting watery, clumpy slush is a major disappointment. Luckily, there&#39;s a solution, and it&#39;s in the baking aisle. Really.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Pouring a frozen margarita and getting watery, clumpy slush is a major disappointment. Luckily, there&#39;s a solution, and it&#39;s in the baking aisle. Really.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/publish-between-423-54-the-secret-ingredient-for-perfect-frozen-margaritas-is-hiding-in-the-baking-aisle/intro-1776792057.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[This Major US City Is Famous For Coffee Yet Doesn't Have A Single Dunkin' Location]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2153631/dunkin-locations-seattle-washington-locations/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Hoeffner)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Coffee And Tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coffee Shops]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.thetakeout.com/2153631/dunkin-locations-seattle-washington-locations/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[For most of the United States, it seems like Dunkin&#39; is on every street corner, but this major city is a famous coffee hub that&#39;s home to exactly none.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[For most of the United States, it seems like Dunkin&#39; is on every street corner, but this major city is a famous coffee hub that&#39;s home to exactly none.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/this-major-us-city-is-famous-for-coffee-yet-doesnt-have-a-single-dunkin-location/intro-1776786646.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Where To Buy Your Veuve Clicquot To Save Major $$$ This Mother's Day]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2154862/save-money-vueve-clicquot-champagned-mothers-day/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Rolland Judd)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Alcohol and Cocktail]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.thetakeout.com/2154862/save-money-vueve-clicquot-champagned-mothers-day/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[If you want to celebrate Mother&#39;s Day with a glass of something special, a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne is just the thing. Here&#39;s where to buy it.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you want to celebrate Mother&#39;s Day with a glass of something special, a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne is just the thing. Here&#39;s where to buy it.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/where-to-buy-your-veuve-clicquot-to-save-major-this-mothers-day/intro-1776811972.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Give Topo Chico Ranch Water A Heavenly Makeover With One Simple Step]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2153765/topo-chico-ranch-water-cinco-de-mayo-upgrade/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Sarah Sierra-Mohamed)</author>
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                    <guid>https://www.thetakeout.com/2153765/topo-chico-ranch-water-cinco-de-mayo-upgrade/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Topo Chico Ranch Water is the perfect summer drink, but there&#39;s always a way to make it better. This simple upgrade brings a balancing touch that&#39;s heavenly.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Topo Chico Ranch Water is the perfect summer drink, but there&#39;s always a way to make it better. This simple upgrade brings a balancing touch that&#39;s heavenly.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/topo-chico-ranch-water-cinco-de-mayo-upgrade/intro-1776902361.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The Keurig Mistake That's Leaving You With A Subpar Cup Of Joe]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2152219/keurig-mistake-bad-coffee-flavor/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Maria Scinto)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Exclusives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coffee And Tea]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.thetakeout.com/2152219/keurig-mistake-bad-coffee-flavor/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[A simple misstep with your Keurig could be the reason your coffee falls flat - here's what might be going wrong with your daily brew and how to fix it.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[A simple misstep with your Keurig could be the reason your coffee falls flat - here's what might be going wrong with your daily brew and how to fix it.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/the-keurig-mistake-thats-leaving-you-with-a-subpar-cup-of-joe/intro-1776686124.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Why You Should Avoid Drinking Coffee During Dangerous Heat Waves]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2150820/why-avoid-drinking-coffee-during-heat-waves-cdc/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Kristine Belonio)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Coffee And Tea]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.thetakeout.com/2150820/why-avoid-drinking-coffee-during-heat-waves-cdc/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[When temperatures rise, it&#39;s important to stay hydrated. Coffee drinkers should know that their cup of joe might be dehydrating them during a heat wave.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[When temperatures rise, it&#39;s important to stay hydrated. Coffee drinkers should know that their cup of joe might be dehydrating them during a heat wave.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/why-you-should-avoid-drinking-coffee-during-dangerous-heat-waves/intro-1776449310.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[These Colorful Chocolate Candies Are One Of The Best Unexpected Beer Pairings]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2150305/best-beer-candy-pairing-chocolate-mm/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Rolland Judd)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[The next time you&#39;re looking to pair beer with something to eat, consider grabbing a bowl of these chocolate candies which are great for snacking on.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The next time you&#39;re looking to pair beer with something to eat, consider grabbing a bowl of these chocolate candies which are great for snacking on.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/these-colorful-chocolate-candies-are-one-of-the-best-unexpected-beer-pairings/intro-1776378499.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Blueberry Is The Unexpected Flavor To Consider Adding To Your Lattes]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2150269/blueberry-fruit-flavored-latte/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Haley McNamara)</author>
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		<category><![CDATA[Coffee And Tea]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[An iced latte is delicious in the warmer months, but why not make it extra special by adding blueberries to the mix? It&#39;s gone viral for a reason.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[An iced latte is delicious in the warmer months, but why not make it extra special by adding blueberries to the mix? It&#39;s gone viral for a reason.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/blueberry-is-the-unexpected-flavor-to-consider-adding-to-your-lattes/intro-1776374210.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[14 Regional Cocktails From Across The US You Need To Try]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2149792/regional-cocktails-to-try-in-the-us/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Holly Riddle)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Alcohol and Cocktail]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.thetakeout.com/2149792/regional-cocktails-to-try-in-the-us/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Some cocktails are only really known within particular cities or states, but that doesn't mean they're not every bit as good as the classics.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Some cocktails are only really known within particular cities or states, but that doesn't mean they're not every bit as good as the classics.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/14-regional-cocktails-from-across-the-us-you-need-to-try/intro-1776232261.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The Pointless Cocktail Request That Makes Bartenders Roll Their Eyes]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2149944/pointless-cocktail-request-bartenders-hate-less-ice/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Laura Christine Allan)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Restaurants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alcohol and Cocktail]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.thetakeout.com/2149944/pointless-cocktail-request-bartenders-hate-less-ice/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[One cocktail request might seem like a clever way to get more liquor, but bartenders say it doesn't work and you&#39;ll only end up with an eye roll instead.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[One cocktail request might seem like a clever way to get more liquor, but bartenders say it doesn't work and you&#39;ll only end up with an eye roll instead.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/the-pointless-cocktail-request-that-makes-bartenders-roll-their-eyes/intro-1776357323.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Why Mexican Coca-Cola Will Cost You More In America]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2149869/why-mexican-coca-cola-cost-more-america/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Jonathan Kesh)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Grocery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Non-Alcoholic and Mocktail]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[History]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.thetakeout.com/2149869/why-mexican-coca-cola-cost-more-america/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[A glass bottle of Mexican Coca-Cola can really hit all the right spots in ways that American Coke can&#39;t. That makes sense why the Mexican version costs more.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[A glass bottle of Mexican Coca-Cola can really hit all the right spots in ways that American Coke can&#39;t. That makes sense why the Mexican version costs more.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/why-mexican-coca-cola-will-cost-you-more-in-america/intro-1776353602.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Yes, There's A Right Way To Hold Your Beer (And You're Probably Not Doing It)]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.thetakeout.com/2149423/right-way-to-hold-beer-expert-explained/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@thetakeout.com (Jonathan Kesh)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Exclusives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alcohol and Cocktail]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.thetakeout.com/2149423/right-way-to-hold-beer-expert-explained/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Beer doesn&#39;t have as many rules as some other types of alcohol, but you may be holding the glass wrong without even realizing you&#39;re doing it.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Beer doesn&#39;t have as many rules as some other types of alcohol, but you may be holding the glass wrong without even realizing you&#39;re doing it.<p><img src="https://www.thetakeout.com/img/gallery/yes-theres-a-right-way-to-hold-your-beer-and-youre-probably-not-doing-it/intro-1776289704.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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