New research shows that early humans may have discovered how to make beer before they learned to make bread.  And that’s a good thing.  Evidence shows it helped create civil society.  NYTimes article “How Beer Gave Us Civilization” linked from image.

Craft Beer + Gallery for Emerging Artists = Winning. Hidden among the slender streets of NYC’s Lower East Side, Culturefix stands as a haven for beer snobs, foodies, art aficionados and really just anyone looking for a good time. The slightly labyrinthine multipurpose space splits its talents among three floors, starting with an impressive selection of nearly impossible-to-find beers and curious dishes at the bar downstairs. A ramp at the back of the bar leads you to the ground floor, which is home to their event space and gallery. Work your way upstairs from there and you’ll come across the Recession Art at Culturefix storefront, which peddles a discerning range of original works by an array of emerging artists.

Designed for beer geeks by beer geeks, 33 Beers is a beer journal that provides an easy way to record tasting notes in a small, convenient notebook format that fits in your pocket.  Link to buy above!