Link: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/foodanddrinknews/7973944/Deep-fried-beer-invented-in-Texas.html

Oh wow, I'm just hoping the North Eastern fairs have some deep fried goodness this year.

The beer is placed inside a pocket of salty, pretzel-like dough and then dunked in oil at 375 degrees for about 20 seconds, a short enough time for the confection to remain alcoholic.

When diners take a bite the hot beer mixes with the dough in what is claimed to be a delicious taste sensation.

Yum!

Link: http://www.asylum.com/2010/07/22/its-the-worlds-strongest-most-expensive-beer-inside-a-squi/

It's not every day I get to write a headline like that one..... get this - if you have a spare $765 hanging around ....

a new brew that is 55 percent alcohol by volume and carries a $765 price tag. It's called The End of History.

Oh, and did we mention that the bottles come in stuffed animals-like stuffed animals that were once alive?

Link: http://www.signonsandiego.com/weblogs/brewery-rowe/2010/jul/01/discovery-channels-new-beer-show/

Thanks Osh! This ought to be fun,

Discovery just announced a new show for the fall: "Brewed," a weekly expedition into "the culture, history and variety of beer."

The host sounds like someone we know. According to the press release, our guide will be a "maverick" brewer, "an ambassador to the world of craft beer" who "travels the world to experience what every culture brings to its own special brew."

Link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1288235/Why-beer-healthiest-alcoholic-drinks-available.html

Of course we're not talking in mass quantities here - but aside from that caveat, beer is fantastically healthy.

The drink is a rich source of vitamins, fibre, minerals and antioxidants and has a relatively low calorific value compared with many other alcoholic beverages, the study says.

The report, commissioned by The Beer Academy, which aims to help people enjoy beer sensibly, found that when drunk in moderation, beer is one of the healthiest alcoholic drinks available.

Link: http://www.beerlabelizer.com/

If you need some help coming up with labels for your own beers this sites got your number.

Link: http://www.gizmag.com/worlds-strongest-beers/15256/

Craft and specialty brewers are trying for the magic number of 50% - (That's 100 proof). It's not like it's tastier at that point, more like a bragging rights competition. Expect to pay a premium for the product too - a very high premium. To filter beer down to that high a concentration is quite the operation. This article takes the high ABV war and gives you the entire history. Really interesting.

Link: http://www.politico.com/click/stories/1005/house_passes_beer_bill.html

For once I feel my tax dollars are at work for a good cause!

While most of Washington was focused on Tuesday's election results, the House was busy doing something else: Passing a resolution about beer.

House Resolution 1297, sponsored by Rep. Betsy Markey, supports "the goals and ideals of American Craft Beer Week."

"We've got quite a number of microbreweries and entrepreneurs that are creating jobs, and we wanted to celebrate that this is a craft,"

Cheers!

I hadn't ever heard of this beer - but heck, everything is better with Mr. Magoo

remember - If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy...

Link: http://www.thegreenhead.com/2010/04/leather-beer-holster.php

Awesome - I can see the shootouts now - "This town isn't big enough for the two of us.... draw!"

In the spirit of the Wild West, this holster keeps his beer ready for a quick draw whenever the need arises. Made of rugged leather, it snaps onto any standard belt and the adjustable nylon strap wraps around the thigh for additional support. A fun accessory for parties and tailgates, it also makes a convenient holder when he needs his hands free for grill duty.

Link: http://groceryeats.com/2009/03/26/bacon-beer/

A delicious recipe for Bacon flavored beer - two great tastes in one.

Link: http://jesusbeer.com/watch.htm

WWJD (what would Jesus Drink)

Link: http://linkfilter.net/cgi-bin/lf.fpl?cmd=go;id=149561

It's good for your bones -

a new analysis of 100 commercial beers shows the hoppy beverage is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for bone health.

Though past research has suggested beer is chockfull of silicon, little was known about how silicon levels varied with the type of beer and malting process used. So a pair of researchers took one for the team and ran chemical analyses on beer's raw ingredients. They also picked up 100 commercial beers from the grocery store and measured the silicon content.

Silicon huh? Maybe we should all start eating those packs of Silica Gel that comes with everything from Coasters to Pepperoni these days.

Link: http://mashable.com/2010/02/02/budweiser-facebook-super-bowl/

According to AdAge, Budweiser is this year’s biggest advertiser — privy to five minutes of air time. The beer company launched its social media campaign on Friday, and already thousands of people are taking part. The idea, essentially, is to infiltrate every level of Facebook (Facebook). First, you might see the targeted ad for the campaign in your newsstream (see the photo above). If you are so inclined to vote, you must first become a fan of the beer:

That's a bit tough to swallow eh? - I'll not become a fan of Budweiser - but their commercials are usually great.

Link: http://www.slashfood.com/2010/02/02/budweiser-launches-55-calorie-beer/

Finally there's a beer that competes with Coors Light for "close to water" status!

Clocking in at a slender 55 calories and 1.9 grams of carbs per 12-ounce bottle, Select is the self-professed "world's lightest beer," a statement that's as enticing as "the world's tastiest rice cake."

Today's like a walk down memory lane - if you're old enough to remember the heyday of Generics - you'll get a grin out of this picture. I remember just the reaction you'd get when you brought a case of this to a party.

Link: http://www.slashfood.com/2009/12/14/asheville-brewing-companys-christmas-jam-white-ale-beer-of-th/

Sounds interesting - though I haven't seen it otherwise I'd have a review.

"We asked Warren and his wife to choose the style of beer," Rangel says. "They like wheat beers but nothing overly spicy or heavy. Their concern was that we create a beer that was easy to drink, accessible to nontraditional craft-beer drinkers and that people could drink a few over an evening without getting out of control."

btw if any of you have tried any of the beers of the week - feel free to write a review in the comments.

Link: http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-10409643-76.html

Beer - from space ? Well mostly.

Japan's Sapporo Breweries, the entity that brings you those large silver tins of beer to complement your rainbow roll, announced this week that it is launching space beer.

According to Reuters, Sapporo "Space Barley", with its cute outer-space sparkling starred label, has been created using barley grown on the International Space Station.

It's limited and not for general sale so getting some of this brew is gonna be tough - however the proceeds go to charity.

I know you'll be wondering how to get your fingers around Space Barley's neck. It seems you will have to trust your good fortune and your, um, trust fund. There's a lottery. The 250 winners will enjoy a six-pack. Just one. The approximate price of being able to drink in a little space is $115. Which works out to about $19 for each 330 milliliter of celestial flavor.

Link: http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/30/magic-hats-howl-beer-of-the-week/

Slashfood has this beer of the week thing going and this one caught my eye - I'll have to check it out.

But for its newest winter seasonal, Magic Hat has turned to the dark side. Howl is a schwarzbier, aka a black lager. The German style melds a lager's drinkability with roasted flavors. It's all the fun of drinking a stout without feeling you've swallowed a lead weight.

Link: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/beer

Presented in a neat graphical way....

Link: http://www.thesun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/2748348/Worlds-strongest-beer-sparks-fury.html

Move over last worlds strongest beer - Brew Dog has come out with a 32% beer called "Tactical Nuclear Penguin"

I love the name!

Of course the health people are all up in arms - and why I dunno, its not like you cant get ahold of say - 100 proof rum or anything right? They're thinking that people will drink the beer irresponsibly. I don't think that's really possible ... I'd imagine the stuff has got to be like motor oil.

Tactical Nuclear Penguin beats the previous world record of 31 per cent which was held by German beer Schorschbraer. It was placed in the Guinness Book of World Records yesterday after being tested by experts at Edinburgh's Heriot-Watt University.

The beer began as a 10 per cent imperial stout then was aged for 16 months in two different whisky casks.

It was then stored in a freezer at a chilly -20°C for three weeks to reach its massive alcohol level.

There's only 500 bottles available so you'd better hurry if you want one.

Link: http://www.muffslap.com/seasonal-thanksgiving-holiday-beers/

That last minute shopping trip should include a couple two three fancy beers - treat yourself to some of these this holiday and live it up a little. Heck, you deserve it!

While many people seem to automatically associate wine with Thanksgiving, there are a wide variety of excellent Thanksgiving beers that should be given a try this holiday. Weather you are looking for great seasonal beers to pair with your Thanksgiving dinner or simply a great beer to sip on during your weekend off, this list of beers is sure not to disappoint. Kick off your Thanksgiving holiday the right way with these delicious holiday beverages.

I don't remember seeing this before, apparently it's from 2006... I hope this years commercials will live up a little better than last years.

Link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33415808/ns/business-food_inc/?GT1=43001

It has yet to be named, but will be marketed in bottles with corks instead of the usual metal caps. It will pack a punch, with 10 percent alcohol.

Boston Beer CEO Jim Koch and Josef Schraedler, managing director of Weihenstephan, told The Associated Press Wednesday that their two companies have been working together for two years on the beer, which they will make and market jointly.

Sounds nifty - and if I know Sam Adams, it'll come with a hefty price tag too.

Link: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/09/28/motorised_crate/

Gotta smile at this whole story - even the cops got a kick out of it. Bummer it got taken away tho.

The officer added: "We were very impressed with the workmanship so we congratulated him and then we confiscated the machine."

hahahaha -

Hahahaha - there should be more commercials like this.

Yup, Bud lite will probably never get to air this on TV... Hella funny tho.

Hahahahah

Link: http://money.cnn.com/2009/08/25/news/companies/anheuser_busch/index.htm?section=money_topstories

Sigh, I suppose it's a sign that the recession is ending - though aside from that, higher prices for beer sucks.

Brewers across the globe are hiking prices to compensate for lower sales volumes and higher commodity costs.

Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer and maker of Budweiser, announced plans to raise prices Tuesday.

"We plan on taking price increases on a majority of volume and in a majority of markets this fall...

Whazzzaaaaaaaaap?

Link: http://www.slashfood.com/2009/07/30/millercoors-looking-to-bring-draft-beer-to-the-fridge/

Yep, well - sorta. If you are tired of bottles and cans - and maybe want friends to be able to ask "hey, whats on tap?" without a keg or any work whatsoever....

Beer conglomerate MillerCoors, has responded to sliding sales with some tweaking in the packaging department. For $20, their new "Home Draft" beer box will keep 1.5 gallons -- equivalent to 16 12-ounce beers -- of Miller Lite or Coors Light fresh in the fridge for about 30 days, a change from previous "mini-keg style" distribution systems meant to be consumed in one sitting (with a number of guests, of course!). This disposable, recyclable and affordable "draft beer system" has already begun test marketing in a number of cities.

heck - kinda gotta try it just to see.

Or how the little brewer is starting to change the balance of big corporate beer in the US.

Fight the power!

Link: http://www.beerdolier.com/

Whats better than wearing a sombrero and looking a little like an hombre?

Having a full belt of ammunition - Um, beermunition.

Link: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090623/ap_on_fe_st/odd_highway_closure_beer

SWANTON, Vt. – Police say a truck carrying 40,000 pounds of beer overturned in Vermont and closed a highway for several hours.

Darn - and I wasn't anywhere near there at the time.

Travis Greeno, assistant chief of the Swanton Fire Department, says the truck had to be offloaded before it was pulled out of the ditch. He said it was "going to be a long day."

There is good news at the end of the article tho.....

Link: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2009/06/08/vintage-tv-beer-commercials/

Here's a good handful of the Beer ads of yesteryear - with my favorite right at the top (Hamms)

yeah, listen to it once and you'll be humming the tune all day.

Link: http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=9000-year-old-brew-hitting-the-shel-2009-06-05

Oh it's true alright - tho not the original... ( that'd be like drinkin dust)

Called Chateau Jiahu, this blend of rice, honey and fruit was intoxicating Chinese villagers 9,000 years ago—long before grape wine had its start in Mesopotamia.

Later this month, you can give it a try when a new batch hits shelves across the country. The Beer Babe blog was impressed, writing that it is “very smooth,” and “not overly sweet.”

There's also a 9th century Finnish coming out - so Beer lovers -we get a chance to travel back in time...

That's plenty cool.