Nomads Gambit

They say you find the best spots when you aren't looking for them. In my case, a power outage at the campground and a failed attempt at home-cooked corned beef led me straight to the doorstep of Becker’s Corner.

Today, I’m diving into a personal favorite style of mine—the Red Ale. Specifically, the legendary Smithwick’s Irish Red Ale . If you’ve spent any time exploring the world of stouts, you know that Guinness  is the undisputed king. It’s rich, iconic, and consistently amazing. So, it stands to reason: if the folks at St. James’s Gate know how to master a dark stout, why wouldn't their other offerings be just as impressive? Score: 8.2 Location: Kilkenny, Ireland ABV: 4.5 Why I Lo

Let’s be honest: nobody walks into a craft taproom with 40 rotating IPAs and asks for a Miller Lite . But there is a reason this white canned staple has survived every beverage trend from the Zima era to the Hard Seltzer craze. It’s the quintessential "it is what it is" beer. It’s the white bread of the alcohol world reliable, predictable, and completely unoffensive. Score: 3.2 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin ABV: 4.2% The Stats: A Dieter's Best Friend If you’re counting macro