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Rachael Ray Loves Rogue [VIDEO]

America’s lovable cook Rachel Ray recently had Portlandia star Fred Armison on the show, and he brought Rogue’s Voodoo Donut Maple Bacon Ale. A second in the series has arrived too – Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana Ale. Read more: Rogue Continue Reading →

Women In Beer: Brandi Soda, Yazoo Brewing

Meet Brandi Soda, the Taproom Manager & Events Coordinator at Yazoo Brewing Company (Nashville, TN). Brandi has been working at Yazoo for the last 8 years. You will see her frequently at Yazoo events, and of course with that friendly smile as she Continue Reading →

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WATCH: Bruins Fan Gets Puck In His Beer

I’m  so glad hockey is back. (If only my team would start winning). Watch as this Boston Bruins fan gets a stray puck in his beer.

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This Happy Ending Will Put A Smile On Your Face (VIDEO)

This should put a smile on your face. Drinking Happy Ending or… you know.

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Women In Beer: Brandi Soda, Yazoo Brewing

Meet Brandi Soda, the Taproom Manager & Events Coordinator at Yazoo Brewing Company (Nashville, TN). Brandi has been working at Yazoo for the last 8 years. You will see her frequently at Yazoo events, and of course with that friendly smile as she hands you some of Nashville’s finest in the taproom. She’s also the personality behind the Twitter account @YazooTapRoom. On the left, Yazoo beer lover @WendyMonday.

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Do You Have Any Use For Reusable Bottle Caps?

Have any use for reusable bottle caps? Beer Saver reusable bottle caps have more home brewing implications then anything else. I guess technically you could close a beer that you just opened when you can’t finish it… but what kind of beer drinker would you be if you did that? ERP $3.50 (Set of 6) [Amazon]

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Breweries Take Sides Ahead Of NFC Championship Game

The San Francisco 49ers and the Atlanta Falcons battle it out this Sunday for the NFC Championship Title and a Super Bowl bid.

No surprise that Anchor Brewing (San Fran) and SweetWater (ATL) are decked out too. Above – Anchor. Below, SweetWater, Samuel L. and some 420 Pale Ale words of wisdom.

Kick off is at 3 pm on Sunday. Game on.

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Imperial Stout with Cupcakes? SweetWater Did It


This is a first (at least from what we’ve seen). A stout with Hostess cupcakes. Last night on the tour, the SweetWater crew took their Happy Ending Imperial Stout (available now) and threw it in a cask with Hostess Cupcakes, dubbed Sad Ending. Brings a tear to this fat kid’s heart. Wednesday tours typically have special experimental casks.