The diagnosis of herpes (cold sores) is easily made based on the visual appearance of the lesions, and the best approach is to see a doctor at the first sign of a blister. If there is concern that the rash may not be herpes, a swab of blister fluid may be collected for viral culture or polymerase chain reaction test.
Barrel-aged beers are typically part of big release events at your favorite craft beer destinations and, with a few exceptions, arenât going to be found every day. When you see a local brewery or craft beer bar holding a barrel-aged release, make it a point to be part of it.
From double IPA's to barrel-aged beers that soak up flavor for months, we're starting to see dedication to the craft of brewing that rivals Europe's enthusiasm for wine. With a helping hand from realbeer.com, we've broken down 10 styles and nominated the top five in each.