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Iron Maiden Bust Brew Records With New 'Trooper' Ale

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:42:30 +0000

Iron Maiden’s new foray into alcoholic beverages seems to be yet another smashing success for the legendary band. After unleashing news of their coveted ‘Trooper’ ale on the world, the response has been so positive that the brewery is having a hard time keeping up with the orders, and that’s just keeping up with advanced requests before the beer is even on sale.

Run to the Pub: Iron Maiden to Unleash Signature 'Trooper' Beer

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:47:03 +0000

Get ready to continue emptying your bank accounts, because yet another band has announced the release of a signature beer. This time, heavy metal icons Iron Maiden will attach their name to a brand of bubbly magic, as 'Trooper' ale is set to become available worldwide in May.

How to Make Green Beer for St. Patrick's Day [VIDEO]

Danny Fox — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:45:20 +0000

'Patty in the Plaza' is almost here and nothing sets the mood for a St. Patrick's Day party like green beer. All the Irish pubs have it but where do they get it? At first we thought it was made by Leprechauns, then figured out they most likely make it themselves and we want to teach you how to make it too.

AC/DC Beer Now Available in Europe

Jeff Giles — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:15:11 +0000

Having already successfully introduced a line of wines suitable for sipping while headbanging, the guys in AC/DC have moved on to the next logical step: brewing their own beer.

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 [...]

Best Bars in Shreveport and Bossier City for Drinking on St. Patrick's Day

Justin Massoud — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:14:48 +0000

St. Patrick's Day is March 17, which happens to fall on a Sunday this year. Since Shreveport is one of the most bible-minded cities in the U.S., we have a feeling there will be plenty of folks partying on Friday and Saturday, then reporting to church first thing Sunday morning with a list of sins to confess. Of course, we want to make sure that list is as long as possible.

Here are some of the best bars in Shreveport and Bossier City to celebrate being Irish for a day.

Arcade Game Dispenses Booze to the Last Man Standing [VIDEO]

Puff — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:31:07 +0000

Nothing beats going a few rounds in your favorite arcade fighter. Whether it be Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter, nothing can replace the joy of ripping your best friend a new a__hole. Nothing except the Last Barfighter, that is.

Maker's Mark Stops Watering Down Their Bourbon, Vacation Day Requests Skyrocket

Mike Adams — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:32:18 +0000

In an attempt to not be tortured and burned at the stake by their customer base, executives at Maker’s Mark have announced that the distillery no longer plans to cut their world famous bourbon with water. Over the weekend, Maker’s Mark chief operating officer Rob Samuels said that the company does not intend to follow [...]

SnoBar Alcoholic Ice Cream Has a Full Cocktail in Every Serving

Eric Rogell — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:04:57 +0000

For anyone who has ever sat down to a hot fudge sundae and thought, "You know, this is really delicious, but I really wish it could get me drunk," we give you SnoBar, the new alcohol-infused ice cream and ice pops with a full shot in every serving.

Dumb Prisoner Escapes So He Can Drink at a Bar

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:16:25 +0000

Timothy Bonner went from the cooler to drinking a cool one and back again. The 40-year-old man escaped from a jail cell in Smith Township, Pennsylvania last weekend, only to go to a local bar for a beer. Bonner, who was in custody for assault, managed to get away as officers were putting him in [...]

Shreveport-Bossier New Year's Hangover Cures

Chris Dee — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:35:40 +0000

Tonight is the night to live it up! It’s New Year’s Eve and what kind of holiday would it be if drinking is not involved? But as you drink tonight, tomorrow will be a painful experience. Or will it? Here are some helpful hangover cures to ensure your head will not be throbbing tomorrow morning. [...]

Tell Your Girlfriend You Were Right, Whiskey Helps You See Things Clearly

Mike Adams — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:00:23 +0000

Aside from waking up next to some wild beast with chronic halitosis and a wooden leg, one of the most horrifying experiences a man can possibly have after a blackout rendezvous with a bottle of grain alcohol is blindness. We’re not speaking in metaphor, here — we’re talking about real, holy-crap-i-can’t-see-anything blindness. That’s some scary [...]

Good Medicine: Check Out These Prescription Shot Glasses

Mike Moody — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 20:00:15 +0000

Earlier today, we told you about these cool stash rings that are specially designed to hide a single Viagra pill. Now we’ve got another prescription drug-themed item we think you may like even more. Next time you refer to that shot of tequila – or whisky or vodka or whatever they drink in Arkansas – [...]

Mixing Alcohol With Energy Drinks Could Lead To Casual Sex

Puff — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:00:11 +0000

In this not-so-shocking scientific study, Researchers at University at Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions in New York state found that people who mix energy drinks with booze are more likely to have casual, risky sex. (Guys, you should be taking notes!) “Mixing energy drinks with alcohol can lead to unintentional over-drinking, because the caffeine makes it [...]

AskMen's 'Great Male Survey' Finds Scotch to Be 'Manliest Drink'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:00:10 +0000

Masculinity. It’s not just for dudes anymore. Actually, it is but the very notion of dudeness as we know it is changing and evolving, as Ask Men’s Great Male Survey, 2012 edition, has found. The outlet took it to the streets to poll people about important issues, like what is the manliest drink and what [...]

What Wine Goes With ChickenFoot? Ask Drinkify! [Photos]

gonzo — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 22:59:03 +0000

Well…according to Drinkify, an interesting new web-based time-waster, you don’t drink wine while listening to Chickenfoot. You drink this: Drinkify is a web app that chooses a cocktail to accompany your inputted musical selection. While enjoying your beverage, it plays a song by your chosen artist. While it is amusing, I had to disagree with [...]

Will a New Product Help Drunks Avoid a DUI Arrest?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:00:03 +0000

Breathalyzer tests have long been the standard for law enforcement officers to determine who’s driving while intoxicated. But they may have met their match in a new product called Breathalyzer Equalizer.

The team that came up with the item will really blow you away.

The Horrifying Transformation of Lindsay Lohan [VIDEO]

gonzo — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:36:00 +0000

This is right out of the annals (ANNALS! ANNALS! Not anals, you perv!) of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Remember Lindsay Lohan, the cute little Disney ginger? Lindsay Lohan, the feisty 18 year-old ginger minx! It’s hard to believe that the Lindsay Lohan that trolls L.A. bars and parties today is one-and-the-same. The 2012 Lindsay [...]

Mountain Dew Can Turn Mice into "Jelly-like Goo." GREAT! [VIDEO]

Puff — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:09:48 +0000

I’ve always heard that if you put a nail into a container of Coca-Cola the soda can actually dissolve the nail. I never put much faith into that statement thinking it was an old wives tale. Now, I’m starting to think all those old wives tales are actual facts. PepsiCo, makers of Pepsi and Mountain [...]

Britain May Increase Recommendations for Healthy Alcohol Consumption

Shauna Wright — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:56:37 +0000

The Commons Science and Technology Committee in the United Kingdom is considering increasing its guidelines for healthy alcohol consumption, which currently state men shouldn’t routinely drink more than four units of alcohol a day — about two pints of beer — and women should limit themselves to three units — a large glass of wine.

Doctors have cast doubts on the recommendations, put in place by the Royal College of Physicians in 1987.