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Eli the Guinness Artist at Conor O'Neills — Go Here

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:55:30 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is a few days away. On Sunday, you’ll be downing pints before you even get a chance to admire the head. If you happen to be in the Boulder, Colorado area, check out Eli the Guinness artist over at Conor O’Neill’s. Just don’t chug too fast because you might miss some of [...]

'Run to the Hills' to Grab New 'Trooper' Beer by Iron Maiden

Mike Adams — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:02:56 +0000

Not only do heavy metal legends Iron Maiden have one of the most loyal and rabid fan bases of anyone else in the music, or fencing, community they’ll soon have possibly one of the drunkest. That’s because the band recently announced a new partnership with Robinson’s Brewery to begin immediate production on a beer that [...]

Best Company Perk Ever — 'Beer Cart Fridays'

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:06:05 +0000

Okay, we’re just going to say it: Advance Medical is the coolest company in the world. The Port Orange, FL-based healthcare company has instituted a gimmick in its office called ‘Beer Cart Fridays.’ and it’s every bit as awesome as it sounds. In order to thank everyone for their hard work, CEO Jennifer Fuicelli (from [...]

And Then There Were Two: Global Beer War Continues

Mike Adams — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:00:57 +0000

The global beer market is under siege. Powerhouse companies Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) and SABMiller have spent nearly $200 billion over the last decade, buying up the majority of brewers on the planet. What they have effectively created is a two-armed mega-beast of brew, capable of severing the heads of anyone else who dares to make beer within our solar system.

Best Bars in Abilene for Drinking on St. Patrick's Day

Frank Pain — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:50:57 +0000

To many, St. Patrick’s Day is all about drinking green beer. But, if you really wanna be like the Irish, drink a red or dark/black beer, like Killian’s Irish Red or Guiness. But, regardless of the color of beer, it’s good to know some of the places around Abilene to visit to get your ‘fill’. [...]

Aussie Cricket Fans Set World 'Beer Snake' Record

Phil Richardson — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:30:58 +0000

A Sydney Cricket Grounds (SCG) security guard is being hailed as a hero after helping bored patrons set a new world record for ‘largest beer snake’ during a rain-delayed cricket match Sunday, January 20, 2013. The entry for ‘Beer snake‘ in Wikipedia was quickly edited praising the anonymous security guard saying, “A glorious security guard liaised [...]

Would You Dare Drink a Ten Year Old Beer?

Mike Adams — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:59:59 +0000

While alcoholic folklore often paints a rotten picture of a man on a mission to drink himself blind with things like household chemicals, kerosene and anti-freeze, it is the consensus of “the committee” that not even the most desperate of the breed would dare knock back a bottle of decade-old beer.

Budweiser Black Crown — Not Your Trashy Uncle's Beer

Mike Adams — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:00:55 +0000

Since the Belgians took over Anheuser-Busch four years ago, the brewer has been searching for new ways to cut costs while their mad scientists relentlessly work to develop new product lines — including Bud Light Platinum and Bud Light Lime — in an attempt to attract the more discriminating beer connoisseur. The latest example of [...]

Power Hour Question: Are You Ready for 60 Beer-Soaked Minutes of Partying With Ali?

Eric Rogell — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:07:49 +0000

Nothing sucks harder than a boring party where people just sit around nursing beers. That’s why “Drinking Composer” Ali Spagnola decided to make sure that never happens again. Taking advantage of her uncanny ability to write short, loud, rousing songs, Ali created the Power Hour—60 beer-soaked minutes of drinking and partying guaranteed to drain the [...]

So There's Beer And Bacon-Scented Soap Now

Mike Moody — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:04:49 +0000

Love the smell of bacon, beer, and other "manly" meats, drinks and things of this world? Would you like to smell like this stuff all the time? Well, you don't have to bathe in a tub full of beer to smell like the frothy stuff, just order some beer-scented ManHands soap.

Why Does My Beer Smell Like a Skunk?

Mike Adams — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:20:18 +0000

It does not take the well trained nose of a beer aficionado to determine if a beer has gone bad or not. No sir; upscale brew connoisseur and backwoods drunkards alike know that there is only one word to describe the putrid scent of beer gone rotten – and that is “skunk.” A skunked beer [...]

Get Militant About Your Drinking With A Green Army Man Bottle Opener

Mike Moody — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:42:26 +0000

This may be the toughest bottle opener we’ve ever seen. Not only is it shaped like a classic green G.I. army man, it’s also made of metal, which means it won’t break or bend. We’re adding this to our collection of cool bottle openers, because chicks dig that kind of thing. (They do, right?) [button [...]

Dream Come True/We're About to Become Obese — Introducing Alcoholic Root Beer

Donald Deane — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:00:39 +0000

Since high-quality, legit Root Beer is made through a fermentation process almost identical to the one used to brew regular beer, we've always been a little miffed that it doesn't actually contain any alcohol. Our booze motto is: "if it could, it should," even though we've found exceptions -- "Gin Milk" turned out to be pretty disgusting, who knew? Thanks to Sprecher Brew though, all of that is about to change.

New Beer Flavor Wheel for Real Beer Drinkers

Mike Adams — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 15:30:16 +0000

For centuries, everyone from physicians to brewers have used flavor wheels as a means of breaking down the many varieties of aromas and flavors of a particular substance or beverage. A new book includes a consumer-friendly version of a flavor wheel just for beer drinkers. Many years ago, physicians sometimes used a urine flavor wheel [...]

Do You Drink Beer Because You're Addicted to Hops?

Donald Deane — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:00:40 +0000

We’ve always been under the impression that people drink beer because it’s awesome, but a new article suggests that hops addiction may actually be a real thing. Someone should tell these “scientists” that buzz-kills are rude. According to Joe Sixpack, some beer drinkers may experience something called “adaptation” after repeated exposure to hoppy beers. In [...]

Help Your Pooch Unwind With 'Dawg Grog,' Beer Made for Dogs

Donald Deane — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:12:52 +0000

Do you find that your dog is frequently stressed after a hard day of guarding the home? Then you may want to help your pooch unwind with 'Dawg Grog,' which is being marketed as beer for man's best friend.

Russia Finally Admits That Beer is an Alcoholic Beverage

Mike Adams — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:00:31 +0000

There has been some speculation, throughout the years, that drinking booze can lead to intoxication, or even alcoholism. Because of this, Russia has finally decided to officially declare beer an alcoholic beverage as a means of keeping their citizens from turning into full-blown boozehounds. Like us Americans. I mean they didn't say it was because of us, but it's a good bet.

Take the Helm — Open Your Own Brewery

Jim Lee — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:08:22 +0000

When I was a kid and adults asked me what I wanted to do when I was older, I gave people my forty year plan. I was going to play point guard in the NBA and after my all-star career ended I would become a globe-trotting archeologist. Then, reality set in. It turns out NBA [...]

Three Beers for Drinking, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

Jim Lee — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:02:56 +0000

Tis’ the season for sucking on candy canes until they could be classified as a prison shank. It’s also the season for getting way too drunk on Christmas cheer at the company holiday Christmas party. That next morning can be a little awkward, so remember: nothing says “I’m sorry for grabbing your wife’s Christmas hams” [...]

Chainmaille Beer Stein Crafted For a King — But You'll Have to Do

Chris Illuminati — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:30:31 +0000

Finally, a beer stein fit for a king. In this case, you and your cheap beer choices will have to play the role of ruler. This chainmaille beer stein is hand-crafted by a person with a passion for brewing and…chains. The stein weighs about 5 pounds and stands 7.5 inches tall. ChainedBeauty, who we’ll assume [...]