It is that time of year again for one of the most entertaining Beerfests in the country. BeerAdvocate’s American Craft Beer Fest never disappoints as brewers from all over the country roll out their best and most unique beers. We will post updates and beer lists as they become available. TMRzoo.com will be on hand for the event so expect some great beer stories, pictures and video after the event. Read the rest of this entry »

Ft. Collins, CO, April 28, 2011 – In honor of New Belgium’s 20th anniversary celebration, the brewery’s flagship Fat Tire Amber Ale is getting a makeover. The result is New Belgium Super Cru, which is part of New Belgium’s esteemed Lips of Faith Series. This special creation, along with Abbey Grand Cru, make up the second rollout of Lips of Faith beers this year. The quarterly program taps the creativity of New Belgium’s brewers and delivers unique, short-run batches. Read the rest of this entry »

The star of the incredibly successful herbal liquor campaign of three decades ago featuring the funny, wrinkled faces people made after they consumed it along with the word “smooth,” has a new competitor positioning itself as the next step up: Fῡchen Premium Herbal Liqueur. Read the rest of this entry »

You’re probably not thinking about sugar content when you order a margarita. But maybe you should be… Harvested from agave, long used as a table sweetener, a tequila’s richness is impacted by the height of its sugar content.  A succulent perennial, agave does best when it’s not suffering any generational turnover.  In translation — the best tequilas come from the same agave plants, harvested over and over again but preserved for years and years.  Moreover, the agave that is at the heart of a great tequila is grown from the richest soil, and in just the right climate. Read the rest of this entry »

MGD 64, the beer that established the super low-calorie beer category, is furthering its reputation as a category innovator with the creation of the first-ever flavored super low-calorie beer. The limited-edition MGD 64 Lemonade, a 64-calorie light beer with the taste of lemonade, launches nationally beginning May 1. The special brew will be available only until Labor Day. Read the rest of this entry »

The transgender prostitute that was a victim of a savage beating in a Baltimore McDonalds has finally spoken up. Christopher Lee Polis also known as Chrissy Lee Polis claims the fight started because the alleged attacker’s boyfriend hit on her. Ms. Polis claims one of the attacker’s boyfriends tried to talk to her as she was going to use the McDonalds bathroom. Upon leaving the bathroom Ms. Polis said one of the alleged attackers accused him…um…her of talking to “their men”. Read the rest of this entry »

Those hooligans over at Brewdog are up to some new shannigans, this time paying homage to Prince William and Kate’s big day. Their new IPA, Royal Virility Performance, is one hell of an aphrodisiac with ingredients including chocolate… and herbal male enhancements. Read the rest of this entry »

In what is already being spun as a racist incident. A white girl was viciously assaulted and beaten by 2 black girls at a Baltimore McDonalds. Personally I don’t think the incident is an indication of race or safety at McDonalds…it is all about Baltimore.

Baltimore as you know is a hotbed for violence. It served as the backdrop for the violence filled HBO drug drama The Wire. I would imagine assaults of this nature occur in Baltimore on a daily basis. Read the rest of this entry »

To celebrate Earth Day Starbucks is giving away free coffee and tea. Bring in a reusalbe travel mug and they will fill you up. Make sure you tip the baristas. What the hell you are getting a free coffee share the love. Here is the press release from Starbucks website.

Posted by Sue L., manager, Global Responsibility Starbucks – Hi! I wanted to tell you about an exciting event coming up on Earth Day. On April 22 we’re inviting everyone to bring in a reusable mug or tumbler and get a free brewed coffee or tea. Your choice of brew, hot or iced – it is spring after all! This is happening at participating stores in the United States and Canada.

Why are we doing this? We recognize the impact one can make through careful, conscious choices. So we want to encourage and reward those of you who use tumblers or travel mugs in your daily routines. You’re helping to reduce our environmental impact!

If you don’t have a tumbler or travel mug, they will be available for 20% off on Earth Day, April 22. Just so you know, anytime you bring in your own tumbler or travel mug to a participating Starbucks, you get 10 cents off your drink every day.

What if you can’t bring in a mug and don’t want to buy a new one? That’s okay too. Just request your coffee or tea in one of our “for-here” cups and we’ll pick up the tab.

Last year, when we did a similar promotion on Earth Day, more than 1.2 million of you participated. Let’s see if we can beat that this year! RSVP here.

Although reusable serveware and tumbler use still only accounts for a small percentage of total beverages served, those of you who did bring in reusable mugs still made a significant impact. In 2010, people brought their own tumblers into our stores more than 32 million times, keeping nearly 1.45 million pounds of paper out of landfills.

Hooters is declaring Friday, April 22, National Happy Hour Day kicking off a summer long $5 all day, every day margarita offer. The declaration is a result of a 4 year emphasis on upgrading Hooters Happy Hour atmosphere with the addition of full liquor bars, upgrading TV packages, updating music selections, more comfortable seating and putting a focus on outdoor bars and patios. Hooters has also added a variety of appetizers to complement the undertaking. Read the rest of this entry »

Employees at the Budweiser brewery in Houston have organized a car show fundraiser to benefit the United Way since 1981. The tradition continues this year as more than 300 classic cars of all makes, models, years and colors will compete at the 20th annual “United Way Bud Classic Car Show.” Read the rest of this entry »

Sizzling hot actress Olivia Munn is about to unleash the Dragon. On April 19, Olivia will be joined by supermodel Selita Ebanks to host the official launch party for SKYY Infusions® Dragon Fruit, the newest addition to SKYY®’s innovative, award-winning line of vodkas. Inspired by exotic locales and sultry culinary trends, the first dragon fruit infused vodka available nationwide blends authentic dragon fruit with SKYY’s premium distilled vodka, creating an alluring, distinctive spirit. Read the rest of this entry »

Miller Lite is encouraging beer drinkers to “save their summer” by collecting Taste Points and submitting them for the chance to win epic prizes.

The Taste Points program allows legal-drinking-age consumers to collect points found on specially marked packages of Miller Lite and by checking-in on foursquare at participating bars and restaurants. Consumers can bank Taste Points, team up with friends and use them to enter for the chance to win thousands of daily and weekly, or one of three epic prizes, including an around-the-world journey. Read the rest of this entry »

Fuller’s Brewery, brewing beer since 1630, is the oldest brewery in London and has won more than 20 awards from Campaign for Real Ale, approximately twice as many as any other brewery in the U.K. Now, Fuller’s continues to take the U.S. by storm, with Fuller’s ESB and Fuller’s London Pride as the only two brands awarded Platinum in this year’s Word Beer Championships. Read the rest of this entry »

In its debut, Pearse Lyons Reserve captured the bronze medal in the single malt whiskey category at the American Distilling Institute’s Craft Distilling Conference in Portland, Oregon, held April 4-8.

“Pearse Lyons Reserve is a personal passion of mine. I’d always dreamt of having my own whiskey after growing up under generations of coopers,” said Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech. “I am thrilled that Pearse Lyons Reserve is being so well-received by critics even in its first year.” Read the rest of this entry »

Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, the eclectic blues bar and restaurant that serves up authentic yet creative Southern fare, live music and 43 of the country’s finest craft beers on tap, in just over a year has gained the spotlight of a national beer lover’s destination, ideal for spring and summer sipping.

A celebration of craft beer culture, the funky joint is drawing beer, food and music enthusiasts from near and far who will appreciate its whimsical keg fountains, zero-waste kitchen, and in-house smoker dubbed The Midnight Toker set against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. “Liquids & Solids is like the Big Muddy flowing through the Rocky Mountains,” Read the rest of this entry »