If you need to drink the sorrows away from this last season of Game of Thrones, Ommegang is set to release the second in their Game of Thrones series. Matching your somber mood, the new brew is a dark stout. Take The Black Stout clocks in at 7% ABV and is "as dark as the winters that once engulfed Westeros." It's got ... continue reading
All we really do with empty beer bottles is throw them in a giant recycling bin that informs our neighbors we have a bit of a problem every time we haul it to the curb. Beck's teamed up with Gyro Constructivists to put one of those empties to better use. To play music. The World's First Playable Beer Bottle was inspired ... continue reading
It might be a rare occasion, but if you have ever dropped your pocket knife in a pond while out camping, you know the annoyance involved in retrieving that sucker. The Cork Knife eliminates any fear of cutting rope on the side of a lake or whittling wood over a creek while you're on your next trip. The cork handle ... continue reading
As musicians seem to be more and more into collaborating on their own wines, Iron Maiden has turned to another tasty beverage: Beer. Iron Maiden Trooper Ale is brewed by Robinsons with the help of Iron Maiden lead singer, Bruce Dickinson. The traditional English ale clocks in at 4.7% ABV so you won't pass out during ... continue reading
It's time to ditch that stuffy office footwear and toss on some flip-flops and hit the beach. For a pair that will serve double-duty, check out these effective Custom Flip-Flops. Now as you traverse the sand, you can gain a minion of followers that will tail you with coolers of beer (at least we assume that is exactly ... continue reading
There are bizarre beers out there. Beers made with chili peppers, beers brewed to taste like pizza, and other interesting concoctions. Then there's Beard Beer. No it's not a joke, the beer is brewed with yeast extracted from Rogue's Brewmaster's glorious beard. While it sounds insane (and, frankly, it is) brewers ... continue reading
We’re not going to say these are the 25 best beers in the world. That’s something very, very subjective. We will say that these are 25 beers that are seriously worth trying at some point in your life, however. Some you may have had already, seen at your local liquor store, or noticed on tap somewhere. Others you’ll have to scout out and hunt down. They’re presented in no particular order. To make it easy for you to keep track ...... continue reading
You're probably familiar with the Corkcicle. It's a super-handy way to keep your white wine chilled and covered without watering it down. Only issue is, white wine isn't really our go-to drink. That honor belongs to our good friend, Mr. Beer. Well, the folks who created the Corkcicle have heard our cries and have ... continue reading
We can’t help the fact that we’re sometimes attracted to bright, shiny objects. It’s why we do occasionally judge a book by its cover, and it’s also why we may order a beer we don’t know based on the really awesome tap handle associated with it. This doesn’t happen all the time, but we’re pretty sure it would be hard to pass up the suds coming from these guys. ... continue reading
Playing cards and having drinks go hand in hand. We can't recall the last poker night that didn't involve a more than healthy helping of cold ones. If you want to get schooled with a little bit of beer knowledge while you await your next turn, check out The Beer Deck. Printed on each of the playing cards is info related ... continue reading
Part of any good camping trip or outdoor excursion is the time spent downing a few beers with old Mother Nature. If you're looking for the ideal backpack to have you prepared for such a part of your journey, Breckenridge Brewery and Topo Designs have you covered. The two joined forces to create the limited edition ... continue reading
Writing a book has been something we've been keeping mental notes about for as long as we can remember, but we've had difficulty narrowing down the list of topics. Do we write about cocktails? Wallets? Watches? Cars? Beer? That last one has always been near the top of the list, but then we found Craft Beer World. Mark ... continue reading
We want to bathe in hops. Just fill up a tub with flowers and let the resins sink into our skin until we smell like a drunk fantastic. While it isn't total body coverage, these lip balms from Atlantic Farms are a nice hoppy start. Available in Hops Mint, Hops Lavender, Hops Grapefruit, and, our favorite, Double IPA, ... continue reading
As you hit your local liquor shop in search of some new beers to try, there are a few that are worth keeping an eye out for. Some of them are brand new and some are seasonal offerings just hitting shelves. So next time you’re out scouting potential fridge dwellers, keep an eye out for these 7. ... continue reading
Dear High School Guidance Counselor: You're fired! What the hell were you thinking not telling us that UC Davis had a Malting & Brewing Science program?
Charlie "The Pope of Foam" Bamforth takes us through the lab, explains the process and drops some knowledge bombs about the history of beer in a video posted ... continue reading
There's not much room for innovation in the growler market. It's a jug that holds beer. Simple. Turning one into a mini keg (like The TapIt Cap we recently featured) is the one smart move we could think of to help out the standard growler. Drink Tank Growlers are another solid option if you want to keep the beer in ... continue reading
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