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USA Today Names Michigan One Of 'The Top 10 Best Craft Brew States In America'

Wendy Reed — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:11:01 +0000

We Michiganders know that we have some amazing breweries right here in the Mitten State. Heck, everyone in West Michigan knows that we have the best breweries, hands down (suck it, Asheville). And now, USA Today has bestowed us with another title, honoring our awesome beer.

Asheville Challenging Grand Rapids For 2013 Beer City USA Title With New Video

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:24:37 +0000

Grand Rapids is Beer City USA! It’s a title we share with Asheville, North Carolina…although we all know who the REAL Beer City USA is. Voting for the 2013 Beer City USA title begins May 6. Asheville is aiming for the title with a new video. Voting for the 2013 Beer City USA title runs [...]

Popular Grand Rapids Beer Going On Hiatus

Matt Milhouse — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:11:11 +0000

A popular beer brewed right here in Grand Rapids is going away for a while. Beer lovers are going to miss it. Founders Brewing Co. released their 2013 availability calendar last month. A total of 15 beers are listed under the categories of “year-rounds”, “seasonals”, and “specialties”. Founders makes a wide variety a great beers [...]

Help Your Pooch Unwind With 'Dawg Grog,' Beer Made for Dogs

Donald Deane — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:00:52 +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.

Americans Choose Beer As Their Favorite Alcoholic Beverage

Shauna Wright — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:05:18 +0000

Next time you’re out with friends, look around the table. Chances are good you’ll see more beer bottles than wine glasses or martinis, and that’s not a coincidence — a new survey discovered beer is America’s favorite alcoholic beverage.

Whatever Happened to BLATZ Beer? [VIDEO]

Matt Hendricks — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:53:25 +0000

We just wrapped up the craft brew festival this weekend, and it got me to thinking about something. My dad used to always drink “Blatz” beer, but I haven’t seen it in a long time. So whatever happened to Blatz? Did you know that Blatz was first produced in 1851? That’s some old beer! The [...]

AA Organized On This Date In 1935 [VIDEO]

Mark Roberts — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:14:43 +0000

Today is AA day, celebrating the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous on this date in 1935 when Dr. Robert Smith stayed sober for 24 hours. Today, AA's main source of revenue comes directly from the Lohan family. Just kidding :) Actually, AA is a great organization.

COORS IDIOT-PROOFS THEIR BEER CANS EVEN MORE

Mark Roberts — Mon, 09 May 2011 12:53:04 +0000

If you’re a beer drinker, you know Coors took beer drinking technology to new heights when they introduced their cold-activated cans. You know … The ones that feature mountains that turn blue when cold. Well, they’ve just upped the ante according to Beer News.Org The new cold-activated cans will actually have a second coldness meter. [...]

Super Arcade Encourages Drinking And Driving

Mark Roberts — Tue, 03 May 2011 12:57:26 +0000

Do you like to drink beer while playing video arcade games? You've gotta check this out. Dream Arcades, which makes all sorts of custom arcade cabinets and gear for your man cave, has invented something spectacular -- that just happens to encourage drinking and driving. The Octane 120 Pro Beer Arcade is

The Bob and Tom Show "Joke Of The Day"

Mark Roberts — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:38:24 +0000

Man’s First Love A man, sitting at home with his wife, said, completely out of the blue, “I love you.” She asked, “Is that you or the beer talking?” He replied, “It’s me, talking to the beer!” Submitted by Randy Adams on the Bob and Tom Show Send us your jokes. Click Here to email.

Who Is Ready For A Weekend? I Am! Let's Have A Cold One With Some Lego's!

Craig Russell — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:46:45 +0000

This is about the FUNNIEST thing I have seen in a long time! Of course where have I been? This thing has gotten 8 million views… Lego’s drinking beer and singing…doesn’t get any better than that! Happy Friday!

How Beer Saved The World [Video]

gary.chenoweth — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:28:27 +0000

Did you know that Beer was critical to the birth of civilization? That’s right – Beer. Scientists and historians line up to tell the amazing, untold story of how beer helped create maths, poetry, Pyramids, modern medicine, labor laws and America.

The Bob And Tom "Joke Of The Day"

Mark Roberts — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:53:42 +0000

Hymn #365
A minister was completing a temperance sermon. With great emphasis he said, 'If I had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river.'   With even greater emphasis he said, 'And if I had  all the wine in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river.'  

Beer Filled From Bottom [Video]

gary.chenoweth — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:47:19 +0000

This is really cool, now I am guessing the reason for this is that it saves from spilling the beer?Or it is because it is sealed at the bottom and keeps the beer as fresh as you can get it.