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Beer Enthusiast Creates Brew for Dogs – Dawg Grog

George McIntyre — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:13:02 +0000

This man loves his dog, and he may love beer just a little too much.

Last Call for Some of Your Favorite Beers

Jeremy Fenech — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:05:56 +0000

Everyone freaked out when Twinkies went under, and now some American beers could be next. Some of America's finest and cheapest beers may be a bong away from oblivion! The website 24/7 Wall Street looked at beer sales data from the past six years and found eight American beers that have all seen horrible drops in sales.

Flint's Redwood Brewing Company Wins Medal in National Beer Competition

George McIntyre — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:10:36 +0000

Raise your glass in a toast to Redwood Brewing Co. on Hill Road. The brewery recently took home a silver medal in a major brewing competition in Denver.

It's A Miracle – Turning Beer To Water For Disaster Relief (VIDEO)

J. Patrick — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:44:05 +0000

Anyone who loves a great beer would tip their cap to Anheuser-Busch for a program that is taking their cold Budweiser and turning their beer into water. This magical water is then being donated to the relief program for superstorm Sandy.

Nun Steals Beer and Is Busted By the Camera

J. Patrick — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 13:04:16 +0000

Having spent 12 years in a Catholic school, nothing that a priest or nun does would surprise me. We had priests marry nuns in our parish and one priest even married a student in our class. But, how shameful is it that a person of the cloth gets caught stealing? Watch the video and see what you think.

Grandma Can Drink You Under the Table [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:28:58 +0000

60 is the new 40 right? Watch as this young-at-heart grandmother celebrates an Iowa Hawkeys victory at Soldier Field with a beer bong. “Step on it, driver, I need to get to the Yarn Barn!”

New Brand Of Beer Available Locally – Just For Dogs! [POLL]

Steph — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:41:53 +0000

I love my dogs more than I should, and I feed them very unhealthy things from time to time! I have never given them beer — one local company wants your dog to drink a cold-one with you; it’s called Bowser Beer. Jenny Brown, and her company 3 Busy Dogs, have come up with a [...]

Today is National Homebrew Day

Stu Allen — Sat, 05 May 2012 16:28:12 +0000

Each year on the first Saturday in May is National Homebrew Day. I have been brewing beer at home for a couple of years, and enjoy the process of making, bottling, and tasting the many different styles of beer. Many of the microbreweries that are popular today, came to be because of someone's passion for brewing beer at home.

This Guy Just Wants Your Money For Beer [Video]

Erin Bishop — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:00:15 +0000

At least this guy is honest as he's begging for money in this funny video. All he really wants is money to buy beer, liquor and a few other things. Check it out after the jump.

Beer Shower For German Chancellor

J. Patrick — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:41:40 +0000

I would never survive as a waiter. I've seen the things that people say and to them when their service isn't up to someone's standards. But more than the harassment you take from customers, there is one little fault that I have that would interfere with serving people. I'm a "spiller", which would make any job as a waiter dangerous. Serving an event with dignitaries would be a recipe for disaster. I know I'm not alone in this fear, and I can totally sympathize with Martin, a waiter in Germany, who spilled beer on the Chancellor of Germany.

The Will Ferrell 'Old Milwaukee' Super Bowl Ad that Most of us Missed [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:50:53 +0000

There's one more Super Bowl commercial that you probably haven't seen - in fact most of us didn't see it Sunday night, because it only aired in North Platte, Nebraska.

And this is no big budget ad featuring Jerry Seinfeld, Matthew Brodderick or Regis - it's a low rent spot with the one and only Will Ferrell pitching 'Old Milwaukee' beer. But it's getting more Internet buzz than most of the big guys' commercials. A lot more:

Alaska Man Stranded For Three Days Survives On Frozen Beer

J. Patrick — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:03:24 +0000

I guess if you have to get stranded in Alaska, then this is the way to do it! A driver was stranded for three days with temperatures of minus 17 degeees. How to survive? Eat frozen beer! Get the rest of the story after the jump. The stranded driver was unpre4papred for the situation, wearing [...]

Art On Tap At Flint Institute Of Arts Sept. 24

Stu Allen — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:06:54 +0000

The Flint Institute of Arts presents the 4th annual “Art on Tap” beer tasting event on Saturday, September 24th from 5-9 pm. The festivities will take place under a large tent on the FIA’s south parking lot and will feature more than 80 craft and imported brews Cars 108 morning hosts Rod Prahin and Erin [...]

Ale-Enhancement? Study Finds Drinking Beer Is Actually Good for Runners

Rod Prahin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:30:05 +0000

Alright, another reason to have a cold beer. There may be more to a runner’s high than we initially thought.

A new study has uncovered information so hard to believe it will blow the tap off your keg: drinking beer can help competitive runners. Read more great things about beer after the jump.

Man Calls 911, Asks Cops to Make a Beer Run

George McIntyre — Wed, 11 May 2011 12:57:10 +0000

Talk about a bizarre beer run.

The AP is reporting that Raymond Roberge of Bridgeport, CT, dialed 911 three times on Sunday. When authorities finally showed up to his house, the 65-year-old man gave them money "to go to the store and buy him some beer."

Finally; Viagra-Laced Beer

Rod Prahin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:38:33 +0000

A beer called Royal Virility Performance contains Viagra, chocolate, Horny Goat Weed and a healthy dose of sarcasm. The beer is a 7.5% ABV India Pale Ale. Dozens of breweries have come up with beer to add to the hype of the marriage between William and Kate. Read more after the jump. A beer should [...]

Friday Night Artwalk Downtown Flint

Stu Allen — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:28:02 +0000

The second Friday night of every month is Artwalk from 6-9 pm in downtown Flint. The event is FREE and is staged at several different downtown locations. Best place to start is the Greater Flint Arts Council on Saginaw Street. From the GFAC, you can pick up a map of the places that are participating. [...]

Lansing Lugnuts Open Season Thursday

Stu Allen — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:21:22 +0000

I am a baseball fan. I love my Tigers, but like many of you can't afford many trips to see them in person due to the astronomical prices of attending a Major League game. Fortunately, we Flintoids live about an hour away from two minor league teams that are well worth seeing. I mentioned the Great Lakes Loons in a previous post, but the Lansing Lugnuts are also a team you should check out.

This Is Your Brain On Beer [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:24:42 +0000

A show of hands, how many of you think that you dance a little better after you've had a couple of drinks? I know that it certainly makes me think I'm mister smooth on the dance floor; it looks like I'm not the only one who thinks that. Check out this sweet old inebriated man rocking out to the patio band, after the jump.

Flint Farmers' Market Fresh and Fun Year Round

Stu Allen — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:22:50 +0000

A lot of people think that farmers’ markets are only open when it’s harvest season. That might be true for some markets, but not the Flint Farmers’ Market. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays all year long – you can find many fresh and delicious treats at the Flint Farmers’ Market. If knowing where your food [...]