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Miller Lite Revives 'Great Taste, Less Filling' Ad

Beer News at topix.com - 19 min 23 sec ago

For years, Miller Lite beer ads featured a competition between drinkers, with some saying it tastes great and others that it's less filling.

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Beer me! Simpson hawks brewski

Beer News at topix.com - 4 hours 36 min ago

Jessica Simpson has joined forces with the Stampede Brewing Co. Jessica Simpson is in the beer business.

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Busch to get $17M to advise InBev

Beer News at topix.com - August 19, 2008 - 9:46am

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.

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'Sin stocks' a safer bet in hard times

Beer News at topix.com - August 19, 2008 - 7:02am

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 ...

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US happy hour goes to the dogs

Beer News at topix.com - August 18, 2008 - 10:59pm

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.

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Ben ain't bitter after a life in beer

Beer News at topix.com - August 18, 2008 - 2:56pm

By Agiza Hlongwane Legendary Durban brewer Ben Lamaletie is probably the man every beer drinker would want to shake hands with.

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Teamsters Rally in Support of Anheuser-Busch Workers

Beer News at topix.com - August 17, 2008 - 8:20am

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.

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Brands Line Up for James Bond

Beer News at topix.com - August 17, 2008 - 3:21am

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 ...

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The Beer Nut: California dreamin'

Beer News at topix.com - August 16, 2008 - 7:17pm

The Mad River Brewing Company is a welcome reminder that not all the beers coming out of California are big, bold and hoppy.

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Get lost in 'Beermuda Triangle'

Beer News at topix.com - August 15, 2008 - 11:36am

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 ...

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Coney Island Lager: A sideshow in a beer bottle

Beer News at topix.com - August 15, 2008 - 8:33am

Besides the lager, the 22-ounce-size beers are known as the Sword Swallower, the Albino Python White Lager, the Human Blockehead and Freaktoberfest.

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Heineken Re-Enters the 'World of Bond'

Beer News at topix.com - August 15, 2008 - 12:27am

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.

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Sweden relaxes rules on naming children

Beer News at topix.com - August 14, 2008 - 4:14pm

Swedish authorities say parents can now name their newborns "Budweiser" or "Metallica" if they so wish.

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Dr. Paul Donohue

Beer News at topix.com - August 14, 2008 - 12:03pm

Dear Dr. Donohue: I have what may be an unusual cholesterol problem -- not enough of it.

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Baltika Heads Investment Into Beer Market Niches

Beer News at topix.com - August 14, 2008 - 3:47am

Andrei, a blond professional in his mid-30s, was lying in his berth on the Moscow-St. Petersburg overnight train.

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Party signs draw attention

Beer News at topix.com - August 13, 2008 - 7:41pm

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.

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Beer Man: Richly flavored 1554 drinks like a dessert

Beer News at topix.com - August 13, 2008 - 11:38am

This week features another goody brought by my brother from Texas - the astoundingly excellent 1554 Enlightened Black Ale.

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Recession? Eat, drink, smoke and be merry

Beer News at topix.com - August 13, 2008 - 4:17am

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 ...

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Armless man peels potatoes with feet. Frank, 64, is inspiration to disabled

Beer News at topix.com - August 12, 2008 - 11:55pm

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.

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Swedish tax authorities: It's OK to name your newborn after dad's favorite beer

Beer News at topix.com - August 12, 2008 - 7:45pm

Swedish authorities say parents can now name their newborns "Budweiser" or "Metallica" if they so wish.

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