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Navigating Love and Connection in 2024: Beyond Traditional Bonds

Navigating Love and Connection in 2024: Beyond Traditional Bonds

March 8 2024 | By Lifestyle Guide

Love Unbound: Navigating the Fluid Dynamics of 2024's Relationship Scene

7 Ways to Be Intentionally Active (Without Going to the Gym)

7 Ways to Be Intentionally Active (Without Going to the Gym)

April 10 2022 | By Nicole McCray

The most important aspect of incorporating your activity is to find a way to make it fun.

180+ Elon Musk Quotes on Life, Business, Education, Innovation, the Future, SpaceX and Tesla

180+ Elon Musk Quotes on Life, Business, Education, Innovation, the Future, SpaceX and Tesla

March 1 2021 | By Lifestyle Guide

Insights from a pre-eminent entrepreneur and trailblazer in technology and innovation

Living a Life of Travel as a Full-time Blogger and Digital Nomad: Bel Around The World

Living a Life of Travel as a Full-time Blogger and Digital Nomad: Bel Around The World

June 3 2020 | By Lifestyle Guide

Being able to meet people from different walks of life - a skydiver, plastic surgeon, pilot, mountaineer, surfer - I’ve learned to see life through different sets of eyes, giving me a new perspective and inspiration every time.

5 TEDx Talks on Positivity, Grit & Resilience

5 TEDx Talks on Positivity, Grit & Resilience

April 15 2020 | By Tarini Tilve

Practicing self-care for your mind

5 Ways To Become More Resilient Towards Crisis

5 Ways To Become More Resilient Towards Crisis

March 13 2020 | By Karel Tan

When we learn how to become more resilient, we learn how to embrace the beautifully broad spectrum of the human experience.

An Overview Of Zoomers In The New Decade

An Overview Of Zoomers In The New Decade

February 27 2020 | By Karel Tan

Understanding Gen-Z - the Zoomers changing society and the world

Changing the Local Music (& Animal Rescue) Game with Joie Tan

Changing the Local Music (& Animal Rescue) Game with Joie Tan

September 1 2019 | By Nicole Chan

"It’s a process, but don’t forget that we’re all figuring it out too."

Reese Lansangan: A Trailblazer in the International Indie Music Scene

Reese Lansangan: A Trailblazer in the International Indie Music Scene

August 26 2019 | By Lifestyle Guide

Follow every single thing that sparks your interest and see where it leads you. It’s okay to love many things. It’s okay to fall out of love, too. It’s okay to change. Just keep being brave, keep doing what you love.

Cutting the Wine Middleman: Interview with Michael Parmeter, General Manager of Vinomofo Singapore

Cutting the Wine Middleman: Interview with Michael Parmeter, General Manager of Vinomofo Singapore

August 26 2019 | By Lifestyle Guide

I remember one of my first trips to Singapore, and I found a bottle of wine at a bottle shop that typically would retail for $10 in Australia, and it was selling for almost $100 in Singapore.

Meet Mersie: A Musician of many Talents!

Meet Mersie: A Musician of many Talents!

August 6 2019 | By Srika Nambiar

“She says I began to sing long before I could talk”

A Chat with the Founders of Our Wine Coterie

A Chat with the Founders of Our Wine Coterie

August 5 2019 | By Nicole Chan

“Wine is the most healthful and most hygienic of beverages.” - Louis Pasteur

Get Involved: 7 Local Volunteering Opportunities

Get Involved: 7 Local Volunteering Opportunities

July 25 2019 | By Nicole Chan

“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.”

A Chat with Joe Tan: Music For A Cause

A Chat with Joe Tan: Music For A Cause

July 24 2019 | By Nicole Chan

"Music is the universal language of mankind."

Making Waves in Luxury Resale: Interview with Vestiaire Collective CEO, Maximilian Bittner

Making Waves in Luxury Resale: Interview with Vestiaire Collective CEO, Maximilian Bittner

July 19 2019 | By Lifestyle Guide

CNBC’s Christine Tan speaks to Maximilian Bittner, CEO of Vestiaire Collective.

Perfect Attire: Saying Yes to the Suit With Tulsi

Perfect Attire: Saying Yes to the Suit With Tulsi

July 8 2019 | By Chantelle Lim

“Our craftsmanship is our pride.”

Meiko Tailor: Where Craftsmanship Meets Style

Meiko Tailor: Where Craftsmanship Meets Style

July 5 2019 | By Chantelle Lim

The Soul of Bespoke Tailoring

Fishing Fanatics: An Interview with Hendy & Nicole

Fishing Fanatics: An Interview with Hendy & Nicole

July 4 2019 | By Lifestyle Guide

"The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore."

Meet Vivien Yap: A Rising Star of the Local Music Scene

Meet Vivien Yap: A Rising Star of the Local Music Scene

June 27 2019 | By Nicole Chan

Music's just another language for us to express ourselves.

Portrait of My Body as a Crime I’m Still Committing: In Conversation with Topaz Winters

Portrait of My Body as a Crime I’m Still Committing: In Conversation with Topaz Winters

June 24 2019 | By Chantelle Lim

We choose the way we love.

Therapy 101: Seeing The Light with Psychologist Dr Jasmine Siang

Therapy 101: Seeing The Light with Psychologist Dr Jasmine Siang

May 31 2019 | By Chantelle Lim

How Much Is Your Life Worth?

Three Lessons We Learnt From Sylvia Chan, Co-Founder Of Night Owl Cinematics And Our Favourite On-Screen Ah Lian

Three Lessons We Learnt From Sylvia Chan, Co-Founder Of Night Owl Cinematics And Our Favourite On-Screen Ah Lian

May 15 2019 | By Alvina Koh

We are only human after all.

Catching Up With Darryl, From His New Play ‘Colours’ To First Memory Of Life

Catching Up With Darryl, From His New Play ‘Colours’ To First Memory Of Life

May 13 2019 | By Alvina Koh

I know you’re a human being and that’s all that matters.

A Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Guide

A Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Guide

May 10 2019 | By Alvina Koh

For the people we love the most.

Ryan Ho On The Fun Empire: Making 'Fun' Into A Business

Ryan Ho On The Fun Empire: Making 'Fun' Into A Business

May 7 2019 | By Alvina Koh

If it ain't fun, it ain't business.

Jemma Wei Talks #HustleCulture And What It Means To Be A Contemporary Millennial

Jemma Wei Talks #HustleCulture And What It Means To Be A Contemporary Millennial

April 29 2019 | By Alvina Koh

Their pace is not your pace.

Leo Loo: Taking the Leap from Accountant to Private Tour Guide

Leo Loo: Taking the Leap from Accountant to Private Tour Guide

March 18 2019 | By Camillia Dass

Captivating tourists with authentic stories of Singapore since 2013

Conversation with Tia Louise Rozario - First Recipient of the Joseph Schooling Sports Grant

Conversation with Tia Louise Rozario - First Recipient of the Joseph Schooling Sports Grant

March 15 2019 | By Lifestyle Guide

The biggest piece of advice I would give to my younger self would be to embrace failure. Nobody likes to lose, but it is important that we allow our losses to shape us and not define us.

On Building Asia's Premier Dating Agency - Conversation with Violet Lim, CEO of Lunch Actually

On Building Asia's Premier Dating Agency - Conversation with Violet Lim, CEO of Lunch Actually

March 7 2019 | By Lifestyle Guide

A woman can have it all, but not all at the same time. So enjoy the process and the journey.

Aeron Choo: The Superhuman Chef

Aeron Choo: The Superhuman Chef

February 26 2019 | By Camillia Dass

Going against conventions - A look into the life of a young female sushi chef

An Honest Conversation with Singapore's First Youth Poet Ambassador Pooja Nansi

An Honest Conversation with Singapore's First Youth Poet Ambassador Pooja Nansi

January 28 2019 | By Kanksha Chawla

When you watch someone speaking to their truth and it lands on you - that moment can be a very powerful transformation.

Dr Claudine Pang: Improving Eye Health Education Through Technology

Dr Claudine Pang: Improving Eye Health Education Through Technology

January 9 2019 | By Velda Wong

“People may forget what you said, they may forget what you did, but they never forget the way you made them feel.”

Perspectives from an Accountant - Interview with Tania Harsono

Perspectives from an Accountant - Interview with Tania Harsono

December 3 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

"It is important for us to be agile and adaptable, and even more importantly, to stand by our values and not remain reactionary amid all the changes in the world."

Dr Nicholas Ngui: Journey of a Doctor into Aesthetic Medicine

Dr Nicholas Ngui: Journey of a Doctor into Aesthetic Medicine

November 30 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

If life throws you a curved ball, practice patience. It may not be the solution to the problem but it will help you to feel less frustrated while working it out.

Poems Inspired by 3 Words Given By Strangers - Finders & Keepers

Poems Inspired by 3 Words Given By Strangers - Finders & Keepers

November 27 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

"Strangers give me three words and I weave them into poems." ~ Adam Tie

Jason Teo: On Launching ZomWork and Leveraging the Gig Economy

Jason Teo: On Launching ZomWork and Leveraging the Gig Economy

August 27 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

Having control over what you do is critical in getting the best result.

Gursheel Dhillon: On Starting Vanilla Luxury & Sky Grande Prix

Gursheel Dhillon: On Starting Vanilla Luxury & Sky Grande Prix

August 26 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

Where luxury meets travel, food, beauty and events

6 Questions with The Podium Lounge Founder Robbie Hoyes-Cock

6 Questions with The Podium Lounge Founder Robbie Hoyes-Cock

August 23 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

According to Robbie, the crazier it is, the better.

Hemant Chanrai: Social Entrepreneurship in Agriculture

Hemant Chanrai: Social Entrepreneurship in Agriculture

August 20 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

Making a difference to agri-entrepreneurs and smallholder farmers

Designer M: On Fashion with a Heart

Designer M: On Fashion with a Heart

August 17 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

The one change I would like to see in the world is for people to have more humanity in the world.

Hararu Izakaya: Owners of Singapore's First Halal Izakaya On Their Culinary Journey

Hararu Izakaya: Owners of Singapore's First Halal Izakaya On Their Culinary Journey

July 27 2018 | By Camillia Dass

It's a livelihood. Not just a passion.

Albert Lau: The Man Behind 'Life’s Missing Manual for Families with Autistic Children' Talks About His Journey

Albert Lau: The Man Behind 'Life’s Missing Manual for Families with Autistic Children' Talks About His Journey

July 18 2018 | By Camillia Dass

Founder of One Estate Solutions talks about how it all started

Valen Fleur: The Man Behind The Bouquet

Valen Fleur: The Man Behind The Bouquet

July 13 2018 | By Camillia Dass

“I call myself a chef with flowers”

Samantha Yom: Singapore’s First Youth Olympic Games Gold Medalist On Her Journey

Samantha Yom: Singapore’s First Youth Olympic Games Gold Medalist On Her Journey

July 10 2018 | By Camillia Dass

"It was all about being in the right place at the right time"

Miss Chilli: The Drag Queen With A Whole Lot Of Spice!

Miss Chilli: The Drag Queen With A Whole Lot Of Spice!

July 5 2018 | By Camillia Dass

Freelance data collector by day, glamorous drag queen by night

Adam Tie: Turning A Love For Reading Into A Thriving Business

Adam Tie: Turning A Love For Reading Into A Thriving Business

July 4 2018 | By Camillia Dass

From a love of the written word to starting The Novel Encounter

Exclusive: Get To Know Spoken Word Poets Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye Before Their Shows In Singapore!

Exclusive: Get To Know Spoken Word Poets Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye Before Their Shows In Singapore!

July 4 2018 | By Kanksha Chawla

Here's something to get you warmed up - for all the laughter and tears, smiles and sighs, that are to follow.

Amanda Ng On The Sacrifices That Led Her To The Asian Games

Amanda Ng On The Sacrifices That Led Her To The Asian Games

July 3 2018 | By Camillia Dass

From being afraid of the ocean to representing Singapore in sailing at the Asian Games

Jeffrey Kong: An Award-Winning Brick Artist On How He Got Started

Jeffrey Kong: An Award-Winning Brick Artist On How He Got Started

June 22 2018 | By Camillia Dass

From playing with LEGO to cope with his dad's cancer diagnosis to becoming an award-winning brick artist

From an Investment Bank to a Writing Desk: An Interview With Jon Gresham

From an Investment Bank to a Writing Desk: An Interview With Jon Gresham

June 22 2018 | By Kanksha Chawla

"We should try not to be gatekeepers, but encourage diversity."

The Story Behind Chunky Lobsters - The Affordable Lobster Roll in Singapore

The Story Behind Chunky Lobsters - The Affordable Lobster Roll in Singapore

June 20 2018 | By Kanksha Chawla

An interview with the co-founder, Leonard, gave us a peek into the start-up offering affordable lobster rolls

Leong Charlie: From Struggling Student To Finding Her Niche As A Nightlife Concept Planner

Leong Charlie: From Struggling Student To Finding Her Niche As A Nightlife Concept Planner

June 7 2018 | By Camillia Dass

"All I want is cuddles but all I get is struggles"

On Drama and Theatre with Darryl, Artistic Director of Split Theatrical Productions

On Drama and Theatre with Darryl, Artistic Director of Split Theatrical Productions

June 5 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

Theatre can be many things. It's not just for entertainment.

The Art of Brewing Specialty Coffee - Meet Local Barista Regina Tay from Bearded Bella

The Art of Brewing Specialty Coffee - Meet Local Barista Regina Tay from Bearded Bella

June 1 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

I live by the mantra “aspire to inspire”. This has brought me to the edge of the world, to challenge myself and come up with innovative ideas while conquering and inspiring others in the local coffee scene.

Topaz Winters: On Music, Tech And Writing

Topaz Winters: On Music, Tech And Writing

May 31 2018 | By Kanksha Chawla

We sat down for a coffee to talk about how to break free and be a happy artist.

Pursuing Excellence in a Corporate Career and Professional Sports [Interview With Alvina Lim]

Pursuing Excellence in a Corporate Career and Professional Sports [Interview With Alvina Lim]

May 30 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

"The sense of ownership from all the hard work and effort put in is something no one can take away from you."

What You Can Do With Comics, Humanities And Medicine [Interview with Professor Graham Matthews]

What You Can Do With Comics, Humanities And Medicine [Interview with Professor Graham Matthews]

May 24 2018 | By Kanksha Chawla

"Art shouldn't exist in some rarefied space behind closed doors; it should speak to as wide an audience as possible"

On A Quest Towards Zero Food Wastage - Meet The Team Behind UglyFood

On A Quest Towards Zero Food Wastage - Meet The Team Behind UglyFood

May 22 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

‘The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.’ - Explorer Robert Swan

Influencing Lives and Inspiring Millions – Interview with Eric Feng

Influencing Lives and Inspiring Millions – Interview with Eric Feng

May 9 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

“Know that every one is made to shine like a star – it’s just that each of us shine differently” - Eric Feng

Interview with Grapple MAX Dojo Co-Founder Dennis "The Ladykiller"

Interview with Grapple MAX Dojo Co-Founder Dennis "The Ladykiller"

April 9 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

Pro wrestling...it's like a real life cross between a fighting game and an RPG where you control a character and navigate the open world universe of opponents and arenas.

Reflections on International Women's Day 2018

Reflections on International Women's Day 2018

March 20 2018 | By Tiffany Choo

It’s not just about equality. It’s about freedom too.

Opinion: Metal Music Made Me A Better, Happier Person

Opinion: Metal Music Made Me A Better, Happier Person

March 19 2018 | By Markus Tan

It was the creative jungle I could explore and discover on my own, the castle on the hillside where untold adventures awaited the worthy challenger and the abandoned space station at the final frontier.

Meet the Co-Founders of Sauté Singapore, a Bistro Specialising in Earth-based Cuisines

Meet the Co-Founders of Sauté Singapore, a Bistro Specialising in Earth-based Cuisines

March 14 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

Healthy eating is a way of life, and to start, you need to first know what you’re eating and second, to choose the food that you eat wisely.

Bringing Out The Voice In Each Of Us – Interview with Conductor-Composer Darius Lim

Bringing Out The Voice In Each Of Us – Interview with Conductor-Composer Darius Lim

March 12 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

Singing is so different from any other instrument. It’s the only instrument that is in your body, the only instrument that you can feel so strongly, which you can actually use and yet be so versatile.

Minimalism, Style & Affordability Is In Vogue With This Everyday Watch Designed By Plain Supplies

Minimalism, Style & Affordability Is In Vogue With This Everyday Watch Designed By Plain Supplies

March 6 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

“Genius is the ability to reduce the complicated to the simple.” – C.W.Ceram

Inside the Mind of a Hypnotist – With Lee McKing

Inside the Mind of a Hypnotist – With Lee McKing

March 6 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

All hypnosis is self hypnosis. No one can hypnotize you without your consent.

Up Close and Personal with Singaporean Filmmaker Boo Junfeng

Up Close and Personal with Singaporean Filmmaker Boo Junfeng

March 2 2018 | By Velda Wong

A writer needs a pen, an artist needs a brush, but a filmmaker needs an army ~ Orson Welles

Shaping Healthier Minds and Pottery Together – Interview with Joan From Center Pottery

Shaping Healthier Minds and Pottery Together – Interview with Joan From Center Pottery

March 1 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

The process of making each ceramic piece is a reflection of a person's thoughts and how he or she copes with challenges.

Starting From Zero with a Secondary One Education To One of the Most Successful Tailors in Singapore

Starting From Zero with a Secondary One Education To One of the Most Successful Tailors in Singapore

February 22 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

Whatever you do – do from your heart and work from your heart to the maximum.

What It’s Like To Be A Fashion Model – Inside Look with Finnish Top Model Saara Sihvonen

What It’s Like To Be A Fashion Model – Inside Look with Finnish Top Model Saara Sihvonen

February 21 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

Every day is a Fashion Show and the World is the Runway – Coco Chanel

Re-Imagining the Start-up Scene with Socialpreneur Ivan Chang

Re-Imagining the Start-up Scene with Socialpreneur Ivan Chang

February 5 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

Every change begins with a vision and a decision to take action.

From Management Consulting to Cosmetics and Lipsticks - Featured Article with Louisa Ch’ng from ColorMeHappy

From Management Consulting to Cosmetics and Lipsticks - Featured Article with Louisa Ch’ng from ColorMeHappy

January 29 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

Give a woman the right lipstick and she can conquer the world

5 Extraordinary Polytechnic Students Who Will Inspire You To Make The Most Out Of Life

5 Extraordinary Polytechnic Students Who Will Inspire You To Make The Most Out Of Life

January 29 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

Thinking positively, turning adversity into opportunity

Building a Business Through Sheer Grit and Giving Back to Society – Interview with Joewin Tan from Huone Singapore

Building a Business Through Sheer Grit and Giving Back to Society – Interview with Joewin Tan from Huone Singapore

January 26 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

The core trait that I think every successful person has, businessman or not, is to be thankful for what you have.

Why Journalling Is Beneficial And Empowering – Interview With Celeste Cai

Why Journalling Is Beneficial And Empowering – Interview With Celeste Cai

January 25 2018 | By Isabel Ong

If you were to commit yourself to using this journal, self-discovery and lifelong application of these virtues can be truly transformative for you.

The Introvert Teacher - Interview with Remus Zhong

The Introvert Teacher - Interview with Remus Zhong

January 22 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

I’d like to see a world in which education systems will revolve around useful learning instead of merely ‘getting answers right’, in which people can raise questions and do what they are good at without having to conform to unnecessary restrictions.

Taking the Path Less Travelled - Experiences of a Female Solo Traveller Backpacking Around The World

Taking the Path Less Travelled - Experiences of a Female Solo Traveller Backpacking Around The World

January 22 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

Solo travelling means chasing your dreams without being held back

Basic Essentials and Simplicity - Featuring Vincent Ooi from Source Collections

Basic Essentials and Simplicity - Featuring Vincent Ooi from Source Collections

January 19 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

We need to breakaway from this addiction and understand the impact that our cheap bargains have on the social and environmental issues of today.

Capturing the Moments of a Lifetime – How Wedding Photography Platform OneThreeOneFour Got Started

Capturing the Moments of a Lifetime – How Wedding Photography Platform OneThreeOneFour Got Started

January 16 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

The cake gets eaten, the flowers will die, but the wedding photos will last forever...

Heart of a Fighter – Up Close and Personal with Muay Thai Champion Terrence Teo

Heart of a Fighter – Up Close and Personal with Muay Thai Champion Terrence Teo

January 11 2018 | By Lifestyle Guide

May my heart be kind, my mind fierce, and my spirit brave

Conquering Adversity and Overcoming Ourselves - David Chin from CIO Academy Asia

Conquering Adversity and Overcoming Ourselves - David Chin from CIO Academy Asia

January 10 2018 | By Kylie Ng

Whatever you do, always find an excuse to win. Fight harder, push further, pray harder, dig deeper, grip stronger, never give up!

Being Honest With Ourselves in Today's World of Media - Wan Wei from IKIGUIDE

Being Honest With Ourselves in Today's World of Media - Wan Wei from IKIGUIDE

December 21 2017 | By Lifestyle Guide

Be Yourself. Everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde

Conceiving Life Through The Lens of an Artist – Featuring Dan Wong from A Good Citizen

Conceiving Life Through The Lens of an Artist – Featuring Dan Wong from A Good Citizen

December 13 2017 | By Lifestyle Guide

The pen and brush is mightier than the sword in this one.

On Yoga and Self-Appreciation in Life with Vera Soh

On Yoga and Self-Appreciation in Life with Vera Soh

November 30 2017 | By Lifestyle Guide

Every step I take has to be a meaningful step – it has to be in line with what I think and feel is right for me at that point.

Connecting To The Hidden Dimension of Music with Edwin Toh

Connecting To The Hidden Dimension of Music with Edwin Toh

November 27 2017 | By Lifestyle Guide

Being able to connect to that intangible, hidden dimension of music...I find that is really one of the wonders of being human, with songs to encourage and celebrate every stage of life for us.

Living Life On Your Own Terms - Edward Chong from Evolve Salon

Living Life On Your Own Terms - Edward Chong from Evolve Salon

November 23 2017 | By Lifestyle Guide

Just be yourself, and continue doing the things you want to. Whatever decision you make, accept it and don’t regret it.

A Window In Time with Benjamin Twoon, Co-founder and COO of Fundnel

A Window In Time with Benjamin Twoon, Co-founder and COO of Fundnel

November 19 2017 | By Lifestyle Guide

“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” ~ George Bernard Shaw

An Introspective Look into the Journey of a Young Entrepreneur - Featuring Robin from Made Real

An Introspective Look into the Journey of a Young Entrepreneur - Featuring Robin from Made Real

November 16 2017 | By Lifestyle Guide

At the age of 19, Robin co-founded Made Real, a subscription service curating wholesome & nutritious snacks that has recently expanded from Singapore to Hong Kong.

Insights into the Life & Philosophy of Seasoned Entrepreneur Clinton Zheng

Insights into the Life & Philosophy of Seasoned Entrepreneur Clinton Zheng

November 12 2017 | By Lifestyle Guide

I believe the greatest change happens within myself - to be the best version of myself. Then and only then, can I be a great conduit of change in the world.

On Success and Learning: Interview With Dr. Tan Kwan Hong

On Success and Learning: Interview With Dr. Tan Kwan Hong

August 29 2017 | By Zhen Yin

When the going gets tough, the tough gets going

Interview With Wine Sommelier Vasu K Chia

Interview With Wine Sommelier Vasu K Chia

August 24 2017 | By Zhen Yin

Beer is made by men, wine by God - Martin Luther