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Iron Maiden's 'Trooper' Beer Halted in Sweden

Chad Childers — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:46:42 +0000

Iron Maiden's 'Trooper' beer officially hit the shelves this week, but not all of the markets are on board with the promotion. Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reports that sales of the beer have been halted in Sweden due to concern of the beer's label running afoul of the country's alcohol requirements.

The Best of Psychostick [VIDEO]

Puff — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:37:41 +0000

A staple on 99X, especially since we brought back Free Beer Friday, is Psychostick and their song 'Beer'. But the hilarious metal band has a love (and hate) for more than just our favorite beverage. Below is the best of Psychostick. If we forgot anything, let us know.

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 [...]

6 Awesome Ways To Crack Open A Beer Without A Bottle Opener [VIDEO]

Puff — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:30:03 +0000

Holiday Season is right around the corner which means a lot of miserable family dinners, interacting with loved ones (I use that term loosely) and putting up with Grandpa crapping his pants and telling you all his old war stories even though he was never even in the military. In short. the only way to [...]

Beer Hunter Jacket Keeps You Warm and Your Brew Ice Cold — Somehow

Chris Illuminati — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:30:45 +0000

Made specifically for the hunter, tailgater, “on the train to work” chugger or just any old drunk uncle, the Enjoi Beer Hunter jacket helps lug around all those bottles and cans of beer. “The Enjoi Beer Hunter Jacket is so cool it’s insulated. This thing is ready with it’s custom Enjoi bottle opener zipper pull [...]

Have Your Pizza and Drink It Too With This Pizza Beer

Mike Adams — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 14:00:15 +0000

SOLD. There is no better way to spend National Pizza Month than by drinking mass quantities of craft beer and committing unspeakable acts with, well, beer and pizza. Now, before you guys go humping the pepperoni off of that large pie that you just had delivered, you should know that the unspeakable acts that we [...]

Gas Station Attendant Stops Robbery With Natty Ice

Puff — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:58:29 +0000

I used to think it took a lot of balls and patience to work at a gas station since you have to deal with jackasses all day long, plus survive the occasional armed robbery. But, like most things in life, I was wrong. The only thing you need to survive and thrive as a gas station attendant is Natural Ice. Lots and lots of Natty Ice.

How Much Does the Average Beer Drinker Spend in Their Life?

Steve King — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:54:51 +0000

Do you enjoy your beer? If you love it that much, how much is that love worth? The Sun News recently found a study today that estimates how much of their entire lives beer drinkers spend at bars. And frankly . . . the result sounds low. The study found the average beer drinker goes [...]

What is Seen Shall Never Be Unseen – Redneck Dubstep

Kayla Keys — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 15:00:13 +0000

Sorry Skrillex, but dubstep is officially dead.

WATCH: Epic Guinness St. Patrick's Day Commercial

Kayla Keys — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:00:57 +0000

I have to give a big "you're doing it right" to the advertizing firm behind Guinness' newest St. Patrick's Day commercial. It's one of those commercials you can't recognize as being a commercial in the first place.

Five Things You Didn't Know About Guinness

Troy Jones — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:34:20 +0000

You may know that in 1759, Arthur Guinness, a 34-year-old man with some brewing experience, took over an abandoned brewery in Dublin, Ireland. You may also know that he named it St. James Gate and signed a 9,000-year lease with an annual rent of £45. But I bet you didn't know that it saved St. Patrick's Cathedral. Click "Read More" to hear the rest of the tale.

Watch the History of Beer-Making in America in Two Minutes

Joe Student — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:30:40 +0000

Thanks to the emergence of the craft beer movement in America over the past 20 years, you probably know your IPAs from your ESAs. Let’s just hope you stayed away from those DUIs. A new video from data charticle-maker Visual.ly has tapped the keg of American beer-making history to pour 100 years of beer production [...]

Look Ma, No Hands…Hey Guys, Its Beer!!! [VIDEO]

Steve King — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:00:41 +0000

Is there a category in The Guinness Book of World Records for “How Many Beers Can One Person Drink In 37 Seconds With No Hands”? Well, there should be and this guy should set the record.

Now This Is Innovation [PIC]

Steve King — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:00:29 +0000

So who can you call when you are at a party and you run out of your favorite adult beverage? When it is the middle of the night, you are partying with your friends and everyone is too sloshed to drive, then you run out of your Natty Light. What do you do? Let’s say, [...]

What Is In That Beer You Are Drinking?

Steve King — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:09:32 +0000

Since the beginning of time, there has been no labels on our Beer, Whiskey, Vodka, Wine or whatever adult beverage you choose. So the whole time that we have co-existed with alcohol, there have been no labels telling us what was in that cocktail that we have consumed. Quite frankly, I could give a s***. [...]

Bottle Cooler Photoblocker [VIDEO]

Kayla Keys — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:35:15 +0000

Remember that time you were at the Warehouse or was it Phoenix Underground and you were busted doing something you shouldn't have been doing with somebody you weren't supposed to be with? Then BOOM there's your drunken mug all over Facebook.

That is about to become a reality you can avoid thanks to the Norte Photoblocker. Too bad we don't live in Argentina.

Bowser Beer The World's First Beer for Dogs [VIDEO]

Kayla Keys — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:06:31 +0000

There's nothing quite like you and your best friend hangin' out on the couch watching the game poppin' open a nice cold beer. We'll if your best friend happens to be your dog, then poppin' open a nice cold beer and giving it to your dog would probably get you into trouble with the ASPCA.

Well, now there's Bowser Beer. The world's first beer made especially for dogs. It comes in two flavors Beefy Brown Ale and Cock-a-doodle Brew. It's non-alcoholic and a six pack will set you back $20.

I Love Hand Crafted Beer

Gabe — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:06:52 +0000

Pure and simple. I ain’t gonna beat around the Busch (beer joke). I started drinking at a young age. I know that’s horrible but it’s the truth. Since the beginning, we’d drink natural light because it was cheap and disgusting but mainly cheap. As the years progresses, my friends and I started drinking a lot [...]

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.

4th of July Random Facts

Kayla Keys — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:59:55 +0000

We all know that the 4th of July is the celebration of our nations independence. At least I hope we do. But here are 8 random facts about the 4th of July you can use to impress your friends with this 4th of July. Fireworks are not the only the biggest selling item for 4th [...]