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In her acceptance speech for the NAACP 2020 President's Award, Rihanna called for unity while emphasizing the importance of standing up for people who you don't know.

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The 7 Types of Beer Drinkers You Will Meet This Holiday Season

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Looking for unique gift ideas for the holidays? Hopsy is an innovative new company that is bringing the taproom experience into your home. By developing the SUB Home Tap, a plug-and-pour draft beer machine, and delivering mini-kegs of beer across the country, it's the best way to enjoy fresh-from-the-tap brews right in your home. Like all true beer fanatics, the Hopsy crew is always looking for new breweries to partner with, and providing its members with draft beer from some of the most exclusive breweries from around the world.

This holiday season, get these 7 types of drinkers in your life Hopsy, the beer gift that keeps on giving and lets beer lovers experience the magical taste of fresh draft beer in their home.

1. The Beer Fanatic

The beer aficionado is constantly on the hunt for new and exclusive beers and loves the taste of draft. With ties to local breweries across the world, Hopsy is always in the know, delivering seasonal, craft as well as popular favorite beers to your doorstep to enjoy on draft.

2. The new dad in need of a break

Between shuttling kids to soccer practice, re-learning Algebra to help with homework, and playing tea party, Dads have their hands full -- and that's not even mentioning, you know, going to work every day. When a new kid comes around, life is sent into a tailspin, and the Dad that already couldn't make it to the bar now really REALLY needs a break. Hopsy gives Dad some peace, even if it's just 20 minutes at a time.

3. The 21-year-old

You remember how it is. When you turn 21, your first instinct is to drink whatever rubbing alcohol is available. It doesn't have to be that way! Help your younger brother or cousin cultivate a more refined palette, impress dates, and be a cut above the typical college bro.

4. The Football Fanatic

Beer is a must for any sports night, but that doesn't mean your average football fan can't get fancy. Hopsy brings a night of nachos and TV to the next level and to your living room— it's just like watching the game at the bar, only without having to deal with fans rooting for the other (worse) team.

5. The Groom-To-Be

Most wedding registries are full of gifts that brides love, but how about the groom? Buy a soon-to-be-married dude a wedding gift that you know he'll appreciate, and that's not fine china. Since it's sort of like a Keurig, it's sure to seamlessly blend in to any bride's dream kitchen.

6. The Hostess with the Mostest

Throwing dinner parties is hard work, which is why it's important to encourage your friends who actually do it to keep hosting. Get your favorite host and hostess Hopsy to keep the good times rolling.

7. The Dad in Need of Some Cool

Rather than watch your dad blow his retirement on a Ferrari, get him Hopsy and he can feel cool without breaking the bank (or his marriage). It's a great way to get through a middle-aged crisis, and get in touch with what “all the kids are up to." A lot has changed since the 80s.

Gift packages include a SUB Home Tap and beer he's sure to enjoy. Giving the gift of beer on tap at home, you can't go wrong with Hopsy. Plus, you'll get to enjoy it too!

UPDATE: Hopsy is offering a killer deal this Black Friday. Click here now to get $160 off of your purchase of the machine, your first month of club membership, as well as 2 extra kegs and two beer glasses. All for just $79 (normally $239).

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Best Wine Club Delivery Service: Tasting Room by Lot18

In vino veritas – Latin, for, “In wine, there is truth." And truth be told, whether we're eating a stinky chunk of cheese, a piping-hot dish of spaghetti carbonara, or in most cases, whatever's in the fridge, we want a decent glass (or plastic cup) of wine to go with it. We're not wine snobs, but we want a decent glass to share with friends. Here's another bit of truth: It's nice to learn at least a little bit about which wines pair best with our favorite foods. Wouldn't it make you feel better to have even just a little more knowledge about wine? Okay, but where to start? That's where Tasting Room comes in.

Too many trips to the liquor store, and you're going to start to seem a little Charlie Sheen-ish. That's why wine clubs or subscription services have become such a great option. While there are a bunch of options online, there's no question as to which is my favorite. Raise a glass to Tasting Room by Lot18.

Founded in 2013, Tasting Roomstands out from the pack – first and foremost because it isn't a “club" as all the others are. Tasting Room is a personalized service catered to your specific preferences, and you actually get to taste wine to help you decide which grape varieties, styles and regions you like. No other online service lets you taste first. While other clubs send you the wines they think you'll want, only Tasting Room goes the extra mile to learn – and send you – wines you'll love. It's basically like Netflix for wine.

To get started, they send you 6 mini bottles and you go online to rate them. After that, Tasting Room sends you bottles they've selected for you based on what you like. You can further customize by choosing the number of bottles you receive, select all reds, all whites, or a mix of both. It's under $10 to join, and you can cancel at any time (though why you would is a mystery to us). Not only will you get to taste delicious wines from some of the world's greatest producers, you'll become more educated and less intimidated about wine. I'll drink to that!

There are some other wine clubs out there that are certainly quaffable and deserve attention. What they don't offer, however, are such attractive price points, the flexibility, customization or other perks I love from Tasting Room.

WSJ Wine Club offers two basic plans: their Discovery Club at $149.99 for 12 wines, or their Premier Club at $239 for a case of tiny-production releases. There seems to be only one shipping option of 12 bottles delivered quarterly. With WSJ Wine Club, you can select the varieties and regions you want to receive. You can cancel at any time. They get great reviews, but one common complaint is their $19.99 shipping charge not mentioned in the club package prices. Wall Street…can't be too surprised about the devilish detail buried in the fine print, can you?

New York Times Wine Club offers the impressive perk of a selection team comprising wine pros and even a Master of Wine. They do the choosing, so you cannot taste and select. Like Tasting Room, if you do not care for a bottle, they will send you a replacement. You can join their Times Sampler Club at $90 per 6-bottle shipment or their Reserve Wine Club, which costs $180 per 6-bottle shipment. You can choose the frequency of shipments – either every month, every 2 months, or quarterly. Hopefully you like red wine, since there is no option for an all-white wine subscription.

Gold Medal Wine Club offers 6 packages or “series," as they call them, the cheapest starting at $37 – quite reasonable. All the wines must meet the criteria of having won medals from competitions and accolades from critics. Gold Medal has been around since 1992, so the club is “well aged," so to speak. Gold Medal offers month-to-month memberships, which is nice for those who want to play things by ear. Cons? The site is tough to navigate, and they only offer California wines, so you won't get much variety. Also, a dirty secret of the wine industry is that if a wine doesn't win a medal in one competition, just submit it to another. There are dozens of competitions, and eventually a poor-quality wine might get lucky...and find its way into your club shipment.

Ready to relax with a nice glass of Cabernet, Chardonnay or perhaps a rosé? Now you can let Tasting Room take care of it for you.

Update: The awesome folks at Tasting Room are extending a special discount for our readers. Follow this link to get your wine tasting kit for $6.95 (originally $9.95)!

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