Beer News
Miller Lite Revives 'Great Taste, Less Filling' Ad
For years, Miller Lite beer ads featured a competition between drinkers, with some saying it tastes great and others that it's less filling.
Beer me! Simpson hawks brewski
Jessica Simpson has joined forces with the Stampede Brewing Co. Jessica Simpson is in the beer business.
Busch to get $17M to advise InBev
August Busch IV, chief executive of Anheuser-Busch, will be paid nearly $10.4 million to advise InBev Chief Executive Carlos Brito during the Belgian brewer's takeover of the Budweiser maker.
'Sin stocks' a safer bet in hard times
As a global recession looms, what better way to cope than to eat, drink and be merry? Even as consumers face soaring energy costs, rising food prices and higher mortgages or rent, it seems clear they're not ...
US happy hour goes to the dogs
WASHINGTON: With a beer in his hand and his two pugs by his side, Rick Schapira looked as happy as a dog with a bone.
Ben ain't bitter after a life in beer
By Agiza Hlongwane Legendary Durban brewer Ben Lamaletie is probably the man every beer drinker would want to shake hands with.
Teamsters Rally in Support of Anheuser-Busch Workers
Hundreds of St. Louis Teamsters and families rallied today in downtown St. Louis to show support for Anheuser-Busch workers nationwide in the wake of the purchase of the iconic American beer company by Belgium-based brewing giant InBev. Carrying rally signs that said "InBev: Keep Your Promises!," rally participants, along with Teamster trucks, overflowed Kiener Plaza next to the famous St. Louis Arch.
Brands Line Up for James Bond
Variety reports that familiar brands are returning for the 22nd James Bond installment, Quantum of Solace , opening in theaters on November 7. Here's a clip: Sequel to "Casino Royale" will again be backed by ...
The Beer Nut: California dreamin'
The Mad River Brewing Company is a welcome reminder that not all the beers coming out of California are big, bold and hoppy.
Get lost in 'Beermuda Triangle'
Souls do tend to disappear in the mysterious east side region we call the "Beermuda Triangle." But don't worry -- they usually reappear a couple of hours later, often with smiles on their faces and a new ...
Coney Island Lager: A sideshow in a beer bottle
Besides the lager, the 22-ounce-size beers are known as the Sword Swallower, the Albino Python White Lager, the Human Blockehead and Freaktoberfest.
Heineken Re-Enters the 'World of Bond'
Heineken International is using James Bond's new leading lady, as well as actual sets and scenes from the upcoming film Quantum of Solace , in a global integrated campaign for the beer brand.
Sweden relaxes rules on naming children
Swedish authorities say parents can now name their newborns "Budweiser" or "Metallica" if they so wish.
Dr. Paul Donohue
Dear Dr. Donohue: I have what may be an unusual cholesterol problem -- not enough of it.
Baltika Heads Investment Into Beer Market Niches
Andrei, a blond professional in his mid-30s, was lying in his berth on the Moscow-St. Petersburg overnight train.
Party signs draw attention
When a dozen friends decided to get together and celebrate a lazy Saturday afternoon at a home on Canyon Boulevard and 18th Street with cold beers in hand, they thought they'd at least make things interesting.
Beer Man: Richly flavored 1554 drinks like a dessert
This week features another goody brought by my brother from Texas - the astoundingly excellent 1554 Enlightened Black Ale.
Recession? Eat, drink, smoke and be merry
As a global recession looms, what better way to cope than to eat, drink and be merry? Even as consumers face soaring energy costs, rising food prices and higher mortgages or rent, it seems clear they're not ...
Armless man peels potatoes with feet. Frank, 64, is inspiration to disabled
A TOWN'S mayor who was born with no arms has become an inspiration to the disabled - after learning to peel potatoes and drink beer with his feet.
Swedish tax authorities: It's OK to name your newborn after dad's favorite beer
Swedish authorities say parents can now name their newborns "Budweiser" or "Metallica" if they so wish.


