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What's the History of the Irish Car Bomb?

Cole Stryker — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:30:08 +0000

The Irish car bomb (a shot of Irish whiskey and Irish cream dropped into a pint of Guinness) is a standard St. Patrick’s Day cocktail, though its origins aren’t commonly known. First of all, it didn’t originate in Ireland. In 1979, Charles B. Oat created the drink at Wilson’s Saloon in Norwich, Connecticut, according to [...]

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

Donald Deane — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:12:52 +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.

7 Awesome Beer Cans in Celebration of Beer Can Appreciation Day

Kathy Landin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:30:16 +0000

The good news is that it’s never too late to begin your beer can collection. The even better news is that January 24 is Beer Can Appreciation Day, so there’s no excuse not to get going on that collection.

$765 Beer Comes Wrapped in Roadkill [VIDEO]

Frank Seres — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:03:10 +0000

Thanks to craft beer company BrewDog, you can now look hobo-chic while drinking your beer. That's because the UK-based firm --co-owned by James Watt and Martin Dickie - has created a potent bottle of beer served inside an actual squirrel, weasel or hare carcass.