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Montana Tavern Owners Battling with Beer Brewers

Associated Press — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:25:34 +0000

A beer battle is brewing in the Montana Legislature. Tavern owners told lawmakers Tuesday that more restrictions are needed on the craft-brewing industry. They argue many of the breweries have grown into full-scale retail establishments not envisioned by the original law that allows tasting rooms. The bill would require retail breweries to buy a new [...]

Is Drinking Too Much a Problem in the US?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:18:37 +0000

Drink up. A new study has found 18% of men and 11% of women in the US drink more alcohol than is recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture, while 8% of men and 3% of women can be classified as “heavy drinkers.” Men should drink a maximum of two drinks a day, while [...]

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 [...]

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.

Beer Can Make Your Hair Shiny + More of Today's Headliners

Cole — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:32:41 +0000

Are you unsure what to talk about when you meet someone new? Maybe you like fun stories from across the world. Maybe you have 10 minutes to kill. Inside you’ll find stories that are fun to read, fun to share and a little on the weird side. The secret to Dad’s shiny hair and immunity [...]

Did You Know It's Perfectly Legal for Toddlers to Drink in Wisconsin Bars?

Kathy Landin — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:24:03 +0000

The law is a funny thing. Many states have outdated laws on their books that involve antiquated social issues like women holding hands with men in public and where you’re allowed to tie up your horse downtown. Those are funny, but what’s better is when you find a law that has a really good loophole left wide open in it. You have to be clever and you have to know how to argue it, but it can be done.

Which States In America Consume the Most Beer?

Mike Adams — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:41:55 +0000

Well boys, we have to say that we’re a little disappointed in your beer drinking abilities these days since a recent report by the Beer Institute claims that beer consumption in the United States is down for th

Number of US Breweries Reaches 125-Year High

Shauna Wright — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:12:45 +0000

Beer used to be like 1970s television programming: you only had a few choices, and most of them kinda sucked. But these days, there are hundreds of channels — and a historic rise in the number of US breweries cranking out a wide variety of suds.

Want a Beer? You'll Have to Tackle the Machine to Get One

Shauna Wright — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 19:30:50 +0000

We’ve all whacked a vending machine a time or two to get an errant bag of M&Ms to drop into our greedy little hands but how about a beer vending machine that literally requires you to tackle it before it gives up the goods?

Guys With Fly Rods, Beer And Too Much Time On Their Hands [VIDEO]

Michelle — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:35:33 +0000

Any woman who’s been around Bozeman for a few years will be able to appreciate this video. I don’t think it’s actually for any “tournament” but kinda funny to watch.

Brewery Making Beer Specifically For Beer Pong

Shauna Wright — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:00:48 +0000

Have you ever been playing beer-pong and thought to yourself, “You know what this game needs? Branded beer.” If so, congratulations! It’s your lucky day! For those of you who didn’t spend about eight semesters hanging out in frat houses like some of us did (ahem), beer-pong involves tossing ping-ping balls into cups of beer. [...]

How to Reduce Your Alcohol Intake

Ashley Womble — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:00:21 +0000

It seems that you don’t have to be a frat boy to drink like one. A shocking study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 1 in 6 Americans are binge drinkers. That means they are imbibing between five to eight drinks at a time on a weekly basis. Sure, a [...]

We Want To Know What Beer You're Going With This Super Sunday

Rich Ledoux — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:26:48 +0000

O.k., maybe I just want to know. I’m thinking of having a little Super soiree this Sunday and want “the best bang for my buck” (as the 60′s ad wizards used to say). Buying a bigger quantity of beer for a party is a whole different ball game than picking up a 6 or 12 [...]

Yuengling Is Now America's Largest Brewery

J. Audrey Miller — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:00:18 +0000

Yuengling, a beer simply known as “lager” in parts of Pennsylvania (and some television commercials) now has two crowns to wear atop its hoppy head. It is America’s oldest brewery, something to brag about, but now it can boast to being America’s largest brewery.

Last week, word came down that

Are You an Alcoholic? The Answer Could Be Right in Your Hands

Chris Illuminati — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:44:24 +0000

According to a new study, the length of your fingers says a great deal about who you are as a person. Finger length also determines if you’ve got the proclivity to be an alcoholic.

“German researchers recently studied 131 patients de

Spanx for Men Promises to Eliminate Unsightly Beer Belly

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:00:39 +0000

Women have long turned to body-shaping undergarments to present a sleeker figure — now, men can too. Asda, Britain’s answer to Wal-Mart, is now selling the male equivalent of popular girdle brand Spanx (jokingly called Manx) for about ten bucks an undie. As you can see from the photos above, these control briefs will discreetly [...]

What College Has Been Named the Top Party School in the US?

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:55:04 +0000

Pop another keg in Athens, Ohio because Ohio University has been named the top party school in the nation by a student survey in the Princeton Review’s annual ‘Best Colleges’ edition.

Ohio University has made the best party school list 12 times since 1997, but