Forget the stereotype that men like their beer and women only drink wine or fruity drinks. Women now consume more than 25 percent of the beer sold in the US. Many women are extending their appreciation of artisian beers to the world of home brewing.

Do you and your friends love wine? Hosting a wine tasting party is a great way to experiment with new and unusual wines, and share the experience with your friends. One fun wine tasting theme is “Price vs. Taste”. Test your palate by purchasing wine at different price points, and see if you and your friends can determine which are the less expensive and which are the high-end wines...