In the 2000s, when I was in my 20s and going to graduate school in Boston, pub trivia was the highlight of my week. The few people who can stand spending 3 consecutive hours with me tend to be a roughshod group of misfits and miscreants. As it turns out, that’s exactly what you need […]

Written by Rob DFebruary 28, 2013

TOP 10 NEW SLOGANS FOR AB-INBEV’S (ALLEGEDLY) WATERED DOWN BEER LINEUP

It wouldn’t be a typical week for the Aleheads without another story about Big Beer buffoonery, this time in the form of a lawsuit filed in three states claiming that AB-InBev allegedly overstated the alcohol content in its beer. In a nutshell, the lawsuit claims that AB-Inbev’s various labels add extra water and CO2 to […]

Written by Rob DFebruary 20, 2013February 20, 2013

BUDWEISER BLACK CROWN AND THE INEVITABLE DOWNFALL OF AB INBEV

A few months back, Bloomberg Businessweek published an article entitled “The Plot to Destroy America’s Beer” which outlined the drastic cost (and as a result, quality) cutting measures enacted by CEO Carlos Brito for many products under the AB InBev banner. It isn’t any news to craft beer lovers that their beer is sub par, […]

Written by Lady JayAugust 26, 2012August 30, 2012

LADY JAY GOES TO LADYJAIL. THEN CHUCKANUT BREWERY.

Recently, I found myself sitting in a car on Friday afternoon, at the border of the United States and Canada, anxiously awaiting a weekend of delicious Seattle hop-bombs on the way back from suffering through nine days of weak Canadian swill.* I thought I had nothing to fear. I thought my suffering was over. I […]

Written by Lady JayJuly 5, 2012July 5, 2012

BEER: FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND

Quick question for you: what is responsible for the adoption of agriculture, the pyramids, antibiotics, the Sistene Chapel, antiseptic medicine, modern commerce, American colonization and independence, modern manufacturing, the end of child labor, and little girls being able to eat ice cream? If you guessed beer, you’re right. You’re pretty smart. Wow. I’m impressed. Or […]

Written by Slouch SixpackMay 4, 2012May 4, 2012

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU; WHAT ARE YOU DRINKING TONIGHT?

Received this email from Doc just now… if you’re in the nation’s capitol, go buy him a beer (or at least a 4-ounce pour). In related news, tell us what you’re drinking tonight. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ From: Ripped Van Drinkale To: Everyone Is it wrong to hang out at Church Key in DC all by yourself while […]

Written by Slouch SixpackApril 17, 2012

THE ALEHEADS PODCAST: ME AND TONY MAGEE

I get to interview Tony, from Lagunitas. It is awesome. If you like craft beer, listen to it as soon as possible. If not, please move along. That is all.

Written by Rob DApril 1, 2012April 1, 2012

DOGFISH HEAD’S SAM CALAGIONE AWARDED THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN- The Nobel Organization has announced that Sam Calagione of Delaware, USA, will receive the 2012 Nobel Peace prize for his efforts to break down barriers of exclusivity and oppression in the craft beer world. The Nobel Organization cites Calagione’s early 2012 impassioned screed, posted on the Beer Advocate forums, as the impetus for […]