Summer and beach drinks are great — but everyone knows that real men don’t imbibe liquor which is hosting a silly umbrella.

Scotch is a prototypical “power drink” enjoyed by movers, shakers and those who just like to act like one. Although it is enjoyed by many, most guys do not understand the basics of scotch — such as the difference between single malt and blended scotches.

Home brewing was legalized in the United States in 1979, and since then it has taken off in popularity. Surely at least one person you know has dreams of starting up the next Sam Adams in their basement, and amateur brewer contests attract hundreds — in some cases thousands — of entrants.

While some of us are true oenophiles, most men are intimidated when it comes to ordering wine. Many falsely believe that one must sacrifice an arm and a leg in order to enjoy your meal with a nice bottle of wine at a restaurant — but this is not the case.

These days, celebrity chefs and their restaurants abound using esoteric ingredients with intricate designs on your plate. These foo foo establishments might be useful now and then in order to impress a date, however, real men find the fare at these places to be less than fulfilling.

Many believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and for guys who wish to start their day off with a manly breakfast we have compiled the following list of morning fare crafted specifically for a manly ravenous appetite.

Although much of wine lingo can end up sounding like complete bullshit, there is a method to the madness. You don’t have to sound like an effete snob when discussing wine, but it helps to be able to know the salient terms when seeking to broaden your appreciation of wine.

A good vodka is a staple within any well-stocked bar, and with the proliferation of luxury vodkas in today’s market it is often difficult to make a wise selection. We’ve polled experts (along with some of our alcoholic friends) towards devising this list of the best vodkas currently available for under $40.

Spicy food has been shown to trigger an adrenaline rush akin to what is experienced when sky or muff diving. The following is a dinner menu which will challenge even those with the most ironclad stomachs. If you have a friend who brags that they can handle food no matter how spicy and you wish to put him to the test — here is a full menu guaranteed to have him crying like a baby by the time dinner is over.

If you reside in any sizeable city, then there are most probably a wide array of ethnic restaurants which could serve as good date venues. Each food type has its pro’s and cons when it comes to dating — and some ethnic restaurants are appropriate for first dates while others are best left until the relationship progresses a bit.