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Episode 5 – What’s a 40 Ouncer?

While on a road trip I decided to record this episode in my hometown of Granite City, IL, where I talk about being a teenager and my friend getting arrested....

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World Famous

A couple weeks ago I found myself at a bar in downtown St. Pete and for some reason I noticed the sign and it read "World Famous". I thought what exactly makes this bar world famous? Is it the food? Probably not. The beers? Na....

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How Beer Can Help Combat Disease and Even Obesity

The holiday season brings on an avalanche of food and drink and no one complains--until they step on the scale in January. But fear not: New research shows that certain kinds of beer consumed in moderation might just help fight major diseases as well as obesity. Yes, beer....

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This Luxury Brew Train Serves Craft Beers and Stunning Views of the Colorado Mountains

The Durango Brew Train is just the ticket for a scenic train ride brimming with all-you-can-drink craft beer on a 1920s steam locomotive through the Colorado Mountains. Operated by Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, the Brew Train’s route starts in Durango, Colorado, and travels along the Animas River as local brewers walk up...

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Corona and Heineken Are Spending Billions On Developing Weed Infused Beer

Major beverage companies are combating a declining interest in beer by betting on marijuana-infused beverages . Following Constellation Brands, Inc.'s $190 million purchase of a 10 percent stake in Canopy Growth last year, the brand behind Corona, Modelo and Svedka has invested another 4$ billion in the Canadian weed startup. CNN...

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You Can Blame the Drunk Munchies for Making You Fat, Say Researchers

File this one under: Did we really need a study? Researchers have concluded what we've always known to be true. That is, getting wasted, then stuffing your face with whatever cheap and greasy foodstuffs are available, will make you gain weight. There's even a fun name for it: the...

KLM Airlines And Heineken Team Up To Serve Keg Beer On Flights

Because some people just can't drink out of a can or bottle, Dutch airline KLM has teamed up with Heineken to start serving tap beer on flights. The problem previously was being able to pour a keg beer without it all being foam due to...

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Being Drunk and Stupid Can Be Blamed on This One Genetic Anomaly

It’s no real secret that booze brings out the worst in some people. While most humans can handle themselves after a few, some people just have a switch, a drunk personality if you will, that causes them to instantly become ‘that person.’ The next thing...

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A Post Workout Beer: A-OK or No Way?

Beer and sports: Next to peanut butter and jelly, is there any better combo? But it might be time to think beyond cracking a cold one during the big game—turns out, that beer could give your sports drink a run for its money (yes, really). Research...