Beer is like the Pavlovian trigger-word for most men. We love the stuff--truly, madly, deeply--but many of us don't know much about the object of our affection. There are many kinds of beers made many different ways with many different ingredients, and in order to be a better drinker lover, we must educate ourselves. ... continue reading
Back in the day when one dialed a number on a phone with an actual rotating dial, beer cans and soda pop opened by way of nifty little pull tabs. Fast forward a half dozen decades and that classic curly shape is now reborn as a bottle opener. The retro throwback may be lost on people under thirty... or fourty... or ... continue reading
For a no-frills flask that's perfect to toss in your bag when you're out camping or exploring, turn to Stanley. The classic brand has been crafting solid, well-made food and drink gear since 1913. Their latest flask is the first in the Adventure Series which is aimed at being both essential and rugged. With more grip ... continue reading
Lethargy runs naturally in the male population. We're predisposed to sit down on a couch, and when we do, it takes a lot to get us off it (usually sexual relations, alcohol, or a house fire are popular reasons). And speaking of alcohol, sometimes getting up and going to the fridge to re-beer yourself can seem like ... continue reading
Wine is a perplexing concept. At the end of the day it's really just fermented grapes and it tastes kind of funny. After all, you spent the better part of your college career forcing yourself to acquire a taste for beer so why throw that all out the window in order to seem more civilized? The only answer that comes ... continue reading
Want to walk around with a party in your pants? Buy the iBottleopener. This one is pretty self-explanatory guys. It's an iPhone 3G/3GS hard case with a built-in bottle opener. It will inevitably lead to the destruction of your iPhone but until that happens you will be able to use your phone for something productive ... continue reading
Two things happen when the average guy cracks open a beer. First, he cracks a second. Then he cracks a third. Around the point when her friend starts looking pretty damn good he remembers that he was in a band in high school and there was no reason to break up the band. Matt Braun has taken this to next level by ... continue reading
When you read "Coleman 54-Quart Steel-Belted Cooler", what occurs to you? Ok, besides "It'll hold 54 quarts of beer". Wait, that's the only thing that comes to mind? Ok, well guess we can't exactly fault you on that one, but let us fill you in on some other bits. It's steel-belted, obviously, which means this thing ... continue reading
Drinking and driving has never been a bright idea, but some would argue that for those of us who live in bike-friendly cities, drinking and biking... is pretty great. Yes, balancing on two wheels while intoxicated presents its own problem, but forgetting the beer opener upon reaching your destination presents a larger ... continue reading
Benjamin Franklin is good for more than poppin' bottles. In fact, he was a much bigger fan of the hoppy variety of liquor. So big a fan that he once went on record saying, "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." And you thought he was only good for electricity. We agree with Franklin which is why ... continue reading
If you're lucky enough to have beer on tap at home, you can a) go fuck yourself you lucky bastard, and b) screw a couple of these awesome chalkboard handles on your taps. Made from handsome walnut and topped with a little chalkboard square, you can customize them with the changing of your beer. Just scribble something ... continue reading
There are certain situations that require your immediate attention (wingman duty, sexts, natural disasters) which may mean abandoning the possession you currently find most important - the beer you just opened. Since you've evolved from the shiny silver taste urinal that is Old Natty simply discarding said beer is ... continue reading
Pintley sounds like the name of an English butler, but it's actually a website for people who love beer. With microbrews coming to the fore of the American palate and hitting a sort of renaissance, it can be hard to keep them all straight: remembering which ones you liked, which ones you didn't, and finding new ones ... continue reading
For many Americans, the World Cup means one thing: absolutely nothing. But for many others who have embraced the world's most popular sport, it means something else entirely: a passable reason to be drunk at 6:55am. Also, a damn good time watching some damn fine sport. And while Ghana ended our run (again), the tournament ... continue reading
Combining brass knuckles and a bottle opener is either a recipe for pure excellence or absolute destruction. Unfortunately, because they're "technically" a deadly weapon opening a beer with that dude's face probably isn't going to fly with the cops. But in the event that it does happen (we're not pointing fingers here) ... continue reading
Guys have, out of necessity, invented bizarre and ingenious ways to open beers. Fair enough when you're out at the tailgate, but when at home, substitute ingenuity for class, and, ideally, some sexy. The Leg Opener is just that: a sexy female leg cast in stainless steel, complete with stiletto for popping the ... continue reading