How big a problem is alcoholism in America? Would limiting the serving sizes of beer and liquor make a difference in the habits of either the casual or excessive drinker? If it would, should the government then step in and legislate the issue?

Once upon a time, Oakland was a beer producing powerhouse. 100 years ago, the city of 49,000 turned out 35,000 gallons of beer every year. But this golden age came to a close in 1959 when the city’s oldest and largest brewery finally went out of business.

Top 10 Oktoberfest Beers – Even though Oktoberfest in Munich officially ended Sunday, don’t let that stop you from enjoying some Oktoberfest beers!

Byron Bay, Australia –Byron Bay Premium Brewery will officially open to the public on Nov. 25. Planning for the new state-of-the-art brewery began in 2007 and is finally completed. The new brewery promises to offer a little something for everyone, from craft beer lovers to art enthusiasts.

So you can’t make it to Germany for Oktoberfest. Don’t sweat it. There are plenty of places in America where you can celebrate. Check out our list.

Imagine being told that you could no longer have your morning toast or enjoy a couple slices of pizza during a Monday night football game. If that weren’t bad enough, now imagine being deprived of ever again being able to enjoy a nice, cold beer without having to run to the bathroom due to stomach distress.

Spend more than ten minutes at Beachwood BBQand it becomes obvious that it’s a beer lover’s paradise, an oasis in an Orange County that is largely devoid of the kind of beer community found in places like San Diego and Denver.

What started out as a seafood shop that happened to have some exotic beers and wine slowly morphed into a legitimate alternative for those…