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How To Make Homemade Booze?

Adams — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:01:04 +0000

Picture cartons of juice, condoms, yeast, and god knows what else all displayed on a table. While doing that, think about how awesome (sarcasm) you would feel the next day after getting crunk on what seems like a s--- ton of homemade prison booze. Add in the cost of said products and well: Reminds me of an episode of Trailer Park Boys.

Your Designated Driver Needs A Designated Driver. [New Study]

Wes Styles — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:00:57 +0000

Usually it’s a good idea when going out for a ‘night on the town’ to have someone chosen as your Designated Driver (or DD). That person then shouldn’t drink (aka stay sober) the entire night to make sure the people having fun get home safe. That’s idea at least. Researchers at the University of Florida [...]

Americade In Lake George Means Bikes, Budweiser, Music And A Free Harley

Adams — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:33:58 +0000

Every year the folks in Lake George open up their businesses, streets and motels for a fantastic week of awesome. There’s really no other way to describe Americade. It really is perfect up there. With loads of people and loads of bikes, the streets of Lake George on Saturday were jammed with peeps who were [...]

Summer Fridays – It's A Real Thing

Wes Styles — Fri, 31 May 2013 14:12:17 +0000

“Summer Fridays” are literally a real thing! (Who knew) What is it? Well, during the summer and it’s nice out on a Friday – you can leave work early to enjoy it. The forecast for today is Sunny with a high of 92 degrees! If you, like me, are not fortunate enough to enjoy such an [...]

Keep Your Beer Colder, Longer This Summer With The Chillsner

Wes Styles — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:55:23 +0000

If there is one thing I hate worse than anything during the summer; it's a warm beer. Earlier this month a study was released on how the condensation on a bottle or can actually causes the contents to heat up quicker. So the basic idea is to keep the outside of your drink dry.

Thanks to Orlando-based Corkcicle, there's a new product on the market that will keep your drink colder, longer while making sure it doesn't go flat.

Lousy Hipsters Are Making Your "Cheap" Beer Expensive!

Dalton Castle — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:20:31 +0000

I can handle the thick framed glasses and the ironic suspenders, but when you make it harder for me to get drunk, that’s where I draw the line! Restaurant Sciences did a recent study that showed that because hipsters ironically drink one beer other beers are now being priced much higher than before. Generally cheap [...]

Drive Sober App – Coming Soon To Your Smart Phone

Wes Styles — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:45:41 +0000

With the news yesterday of The National Transportation Safety Board voted to lower the legal limit for drunk driving to .05 from .08, now comes a story from Wisconsin of a new app that might be able to help you not drive drunk. It’s called the “Drive Sober” app and the Wisconsin DOT shelled out [...]

Creative Beer Opening 101

Nick Lee — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:49 +0000

This will be a short class in a form of a video. It’s import that you pay attention with Saratoga Brewfest right around the corner. It could be the difference between a buzz or sobriety. In this two minute video you will see a compilation of beer opening techniques. From flying helicopters to shotgun. It is [...]

Drunk-Driving Level Could Be Dropped to .05

Wes Styles — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:45:11 +0000

How much it “too much” to drive. We know the current legal limit is .08. What if it was lower and you could get popped for having 2 drinks in an hour, then driving? Now I’m not condoning drinking and driving but The National Transportation Safety Board has voted to lower the drunk-driving limit from .08 to .05. [...]

Greatest Beer Trick Ever! Girl Drinks Through Her Ear [Video]

Wes Styles — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:47 +0000

To be honest, before watching this video I didn’t think it was possible. I read the title and thought “na, no way this is real.” You be the judge. Not much is known about the video other than it takes place in the Czech Rebpulic and this girl has some mad skills. Some don’t believe it [...]

Beer Drone To Deliver Beers To Concertgoers This Summer [Video]

Wes Styles — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:09 +0000

Q-Ruption is right around the corner on August 13 at SPAC. At that point, the summer heat will be in full effect and you will want refreshment during the show. But that means you have to leave your seat and stand in, what seems like an endless, line to a cold one for your and maybe your friends.

Not anymore!

How To Properly Keep Your Beer Cold During The Summer

Wes Styles — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:00:47 +0000

This past weekend it was beautiful and if you are like me, you had a cookout in your backyard or on the patio to enjoy it. There's always one issue though. It's not the bugs or making sure the meat is properly cooked; rather it's making sure the beer stays cold after being taken out of the cooler or fridge/

Thankfully a University of Washington climate scientist figured out how to keep liquids colder, longer in their containers.

Facebook Users Prone to Anxiety and Alcohol Abuse

Wes Styles — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:00:26 +0000

Here’s something that shouldn’t come as a shock to you – According to a new study, Facebook users are prone to anxiety and alcohol abuse (you don’t say?). Russell Clayton, the author of the study for the University of Missouri School of Journalism, found the students were more “emotionally engaged” with the social media site if [...]

Draft Fest 2013 – Dates & Locations

Wes Styles — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:21:10 +0000

DRAFT FEST 2013 kicks off Thursday, April 25th and culminates with a huge party at Upstate Concert Hall on Saturday, April 27th. There will be loads of giveaways throughout each day's event along with Free Beer & Hot Wings being apart of the festivities starting April 26th.

Check out who, what,

Sober Bars – Where The Strongest Drink You Can Get Is An Energy One

Wes Styles — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:00:27 +0000

When you hear the name "Sober Bar" you might wonder what would be the point of a "bar" that doesn't serve alcohol. Would you even visit such a place?

Well, a new bar in the Chicago suburb of Crystal Lake doesn't mind those looking for drinks not visiting them. The Other Side bar is completely sober and appeals to those recovering from addiction.

'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' Transforming Judy Greer Into Our New Cornelia!

Nick Romano — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:09:29 +0000

'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' just got a bit more funny. 'Arrested Development' fans are getting amped to see Judy Greer reprise her hysterical role as the boob-flashing Kitty Sanchez in the show's Netflix comeback, but now fans of the funnygirl have another upcoming gig of hers to look forward to.

Bootleggers In Troy Introduces Self Serving Draft Tables

Nick Lee — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:00:07 +0000

What is our favorite features at a bar? Pool tables are nice, got to have dart boards, good bartenders, great music and affordable drinks. Well now we can add taps built in to your table. Soon you will no longer do you have to fight for a spot at the bar in bootleggers. You can [...]

Eli the Guinness Artist at Conor O'Neills — Go Here

Chris Illuminati — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:00:30 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is a few days away. On Sunday, you’ll be downing pints before you even get a chance to admire the head. If you happen to be in the Boulder, Colorado area, check out Eli the Guinness artist over at Conor O’Neill’s. Just don’t chug too fast because you might miss some of [...]

Irish People Feel Pressured To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Wes Styles — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:15:21 +0000

Here in America, we pretty much bastardize any foreign holiday and make it our own by turning it into a drunken fest. Think about it: Cinco De Mayo? It's a Mexican holiday and we get drunk while wearing sombreros. St. Patrick's Day? Even if you aren't Irish, you drink like you are on that day.

Well because of this, folks that are of Irish decent feel pressured to celebrate the holiday even if they don't want to.

Drink Up – Heavy Drinking Means More Brain Fuel

Wes Styles — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:00:05 +0000

Over and over again it seems someone is warning you against drinking more then the "standard maximum" when it comes to alcohol, which is 2 per day for men and 1 for women. Seems simple right? Maybe even a buzzkill? Get ready for new research to tear away at the "maximum". The Journal of Clinical Investigation released a new study on March 8th that says heavy drinking can boost your "brain's fuel."