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Five Random Facts About Beer You Probably Didn't Know

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:34:41 +0000

I thought it just tasted really good…especially when it’s really cold and I’m out on the boat on the lake. Here are five random facts about beer you probably DON’T know. #1.) There’s a term for the study of beer and beer making. It’s called zythology. 2.) The first drunk driver was . . . [...]

Montana Tavern Owners Battling with Beer Brewers

Associated Press — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:25:34 +0000

A beer battle is brewing in the Montana Legislature. Tavern owners told lawmakers Tuesday that more restrictions are needed on the craft-brewing industry. They argue many of the breweries have grown into full-scale retail establishments not envisioned by the original law that allows tasting rooms. The bill would require retail breweries to buy a new [...]

Men's Night In Downtown Bozeman This Thursday!

Russell Damm — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:00:43 +0000

Don’t be stupid guys! Get your Valentine’s Day shopping done early and then go enjoy some drink specials with some friends. It’s really that simple! Downtown Bozeman is providing the perfect setting for all this to happen! This Thursday night from 5-8 head to Downtown Bozeman and pick up something good for the lady in [...]

Russia Finally Admits That Beer is an Alcoholic Beverage

Mike Adams — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:00:31 +0000

There has been some speculation, throughout the years, that drinking booze can lead to intoxication, or even alcoholism. Because of this, Russia has finally decided to officially declare beer an alcoholic beverage as a means of keeping their citizens from turning into full-blown boozehounds. Like us Americans. I mean they didn't say it was because of us, but it's a good bet.

Beer Can Make Your Hair Shiny + More of Today's Headliners

Cole — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:32:41 +0000

Are you unsure what to talk about when you meet someone new? Maybe you like fun stories from across the world. Maybe you have 10 minutes to kill. Inside you’ll find stories that are fun to read, fun to share and a little on the weird side. The secret to Dad’s shiny hair and immunity [...]

Have Your Pizza and Drink It Too With This Pizza Beer

Mike Adams — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:20:15 +0000

SOLD. There is no better way to spend National Pizza Month than by drinking mass quantities of craft beer and committing unspeakable acts with, well, beer and pizza. Now, before you guys go humping the pepperoni off of that large pie that you just had delivered, you should know that the unspeakable acts that we [...]

Number of US Breweries Reaches 125-Year High

Shauna Wright — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:12:45 +0000

Beer used to be like 1970s television programming: you only had a few choices, and most of them kinda sucked. But these days, there are hundreds of channels — and a historic rise in the number of US breweries cranking out a wide variety of suds.

One Of Bozeman's Finest Breweries, The Bozeman Brewing Company

Max Lowe — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:47:43 +0000

Several weeks ago I was able to get together with Tucker Kalberg; brewer and Sales associate at Bozeman Brewery. He showed me around the facilities here at the brewery located near downtown Bozeman and introduced me to some of the family including Todd Scott, the owner and operator, Bill Hyland, the head brewer, Chris Schafer, brewer and lab tech and Ryan Watson, the FNG. We grabbed a beer and Tucker toured me through the production process of their beers, and then also the canning and keg’ing process. Here is what he had to say.

Britain May Increase Recommendations for Healthy Alcohol Consumption

Shauna Wright — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:20:37 +0000

The Commons Science and Technology Committee in the United Kingdom is considering increasing its guidelines for healthy alcohol consumption, which currently state men shouldn’t routinely drink more than four units of alcohol a day — about two pints of beer — and women should limit themselves to three units — a large glass of wine.

Doctors have cast doubts on the recommendations, put in place by the Royal College of Physicians in 1987.

Man Calls 911, Asks Police to Buy Him Beer

XL Country — Tue, 10 May 2011 19:41:30 +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 bee

Montana Beer Festival 5th Annual Tonight

XL Country — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:34:45 +0000

Montana Beer Festival organizer Jared Byerly says this year’s event will provide aficionados with the most beer ever sampled with around 30 breweries bringing their best ales, lagers, and IPA’s. About 30 breweries (more than half from Montana) will each offer samples of 5 or 6 types of beer. Byerly, along with fellow organizers Tate [...]