[New Bar] Lowlands bar to open up in Gowanus, Brooklyn

Yet another beer notch on the growing Gowanus belt.  I just passed by the old Karate dojo on 3rd Ave and 14th Street in Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighborhood when I saw a break in the window coverings, the new bar is coming along very nicely.  New owners are hoping that the bar will be open by mid April [...]

Sexy Beer Bottle Designs

I recently came across a graphic design blog which featured some great designs for beer bottles.  I forget that there are such a variety of designs.  Sitting here thinking which is my favorite beer bottle design…. I think it has to be Rogue Mirimoto Imperial Pilsner.   It felt like an old school clay beer [...]

Move over Sam Adams ‘Utopias’. Hello Brew Dog’s ‘Sink The Bismarck’

The worlds strongest beer is no longer Samuel Adams Utopias.  The 25.6% ABV beer made by one of Americas’s most well known brewery companies just lost it’s American crown to a couple of 20 something year olds from the U.K. (Fraserburgh, Scotland to be more precise)
James Watt and Martin Dickie started brewing their beer in April [...]

Beer Is Good For Your Bones

I knew it!  And to celebrate, let’s toast a beer to beer.  According to researchers from the Department of Food Science & Technology at the University of California, have found beer is a rich source of silicon and may help prevent osteoporosis, as dietary silicon is a key ingredient for increasing bone mineral density.
These were [...]

USA vs Canada – Colbert Launches ‘Don’t Be An Icehole’ Campaign

If you haven’t heard already, Stephen Colbert is starting the ‘Don’t Be An Icehole’ campaign against the Canadians, which in turn, has promoted Canadian based R&B Brewery Co to do something about it.
It all started because supposedly, the Canadians aren’t offering the Americans enough access to the Olympic rink to practice. Even after Colbert [...]

Bruce Springsteen named as plaintiff in NY Pub lawsuit

Bruce Springsteen had no idea his name was even on a lawsuit demanding licensing fees from Manhattan pub, Connolly’s (121 West 45th Street, New York, NY) where a band played his songs.
A statement on Springsteen’s Web site Thursday said he didn’t know about the lawsuit that was filed Wednesday in federal court and wouldn’t have agreed to [...]

Which NYC Bar Will You Be Watching Super Bowl XLIV In?

With just just a few days to go to the biggest American sporting event of the year, the bars are stepping up their own game.  Happy hours, prize giveaways, free food, large screen TV, competitions and more.  But where will you be spending the game time?  Will it be at your local sports bar with a [...]

Beer Facts

Why do we get headaches when we’re hungover?
You probably already know that alcohol is a diuretic and, therefore, induces dehydration. Headaches, particularly migraines, are often caused by poor hydration, which occurs with hangovers after a night of heavy drinking.
However, alcohol is also a vasodilator, which means it expands your blood vessels, including the ones in your [...]

Health Benefits Of Beer

Take heed all you beer lovers. It is now a proven fact that beer — yes, BEER — can provide the same health benefits as wine. No matter what type of ale you prefer, studies show that drinking beer in moderation (up to 2 drinks a day for us guys) can and will reduce your [...]

Black Horse Pub Is Finally Opening. For Real This Time!

It’s only been a short wait of about 6 months or so, but finally, the Black Horse Pub in Park Slope, Brooklyn, is finally opening. Head on down to 16th Street and 5th Ave in Park Slope this Thursday (October 22nd) at 7pm for the grand opening.
The Black Horse Pub promises full imperial pints [...]