The Official Beer Glove Blog

I'd still go in...

2012-02-09T10:11:00.000-06:00

just for the chance that one of them isn't true.

Best Superbowl Appetizer Award Goes to...

2012-02-06T15:33:00.000-06:00

Buffalo Chicken Wing Cup Cakes!

The perfect combination of pre- and post- meal delicatessen. First, you dip the drummie in the cupcake's blue cheese buttermilk whipped frosting, and then you devour the spicy goodness of the cupcake cakeness. Truly amazing... my compliments to Chef Cromie! Next year - some type of bacon cupcake.

Dear Supermarket, Really?

2012-01-17T22:53:00.000-06:00

I love beer and meats as much as the next guy, but really? I'm not sure this is appetizing. And why only one beer? SUPERMARKET FAIL.

Now this guy has a head for building beer pyramids

2012-01-17T19:30:00.000-06:00

I asked & I received... Beer-nog Whiskey Recipe

2011-12-12T11:22:00.000-06:00

Thanks to our friends who make the Big O (their website), I now have a holiday drink concoction that's sure to blow the doors off your taste bud hot rod.

It's called Egg Flip, it's served hot, and it should be consumed immediately (so, the longer you're separated from it, the more time it has to separate - so don't expect there to be any leftovers)!

I stole the fancy drink image from drinksecrets.com. And they present a completely different Egg Flip recipe. So if you follow the following, it may not look just like the picture... unless you have a set of this glassware.

To the recipe! ... And to getting your holiday drinking off to a great start!

Egg Flip Recipe

Makes enough for about 4 small glasses to the 1863 recipe and suggested ratios, a small glass or goblet per person is perfect. H. Porter in 1863 also recommends Gin (as well as Rum) for his Egg Flip, but most recipes use a Dark Rum. Rum and ale go well together, gin and ale goes less successfully. Use a good quality ‘real-ale’ for this recipe, also known as a cask conditioned ale or beer.

Note: Unlike the chilled Egg Nog, Egg Flip does not keep well – because it is heated it should be drunk soon after making, the egg will start to separate in the drink if left to go cold.

Ingredients For Egg Flip:

900ml of real-ale

100ml of Dark Rum

85g brown sugar (Demerara)

Grated Nutmeg (10 shavings)

1/4 tsp Ground Ginger

3 eggs (beaten)

Recipe Method:

In a larger, heavy based saucepan put onto a medium heat 300ml of the real ale. In a mixing bowl beat the eggs and sugar into a creamy paste – when the ale is simmering just under the boil, turn down the heat and whisk in the beaten eggs and sugar.

Making The Egg Flip - Heating The Ale And Whisking In The Beaten Eggs And Sugar

Whisk thoroughly and continuously as the eggs might scramble in the ale. When the ale has thickened and the beaten eggs and sugar have mixed and dissolved thoroughly add in the Rum and whisk. Grate in the nutmeg and add the ground ginger. Whisk thoroughly then add in the remaining 600ml of ale.

Mulling The Completed Egg Flip Over A Gentle Heat

Leave on a very gentle heat for 10 minutes until the Egg Flip is heated right through.

Frothing Up The Egg Flip By Pouring It Between Two Serving Jugs

Turn off the heat and either pour the Egg Flip between two saucepans or jugs to excite the drink, and make it frothy, or whisk it continuously for two minutes. Pour the Egg Flip into heat proof mugs or tankards and drink while still warm.

Recommended Ales For Egg Flip

If outside of the UK and getting the following ales proves difficult, then get a good local ‘real ale’ brewed in the traditional way from your country, (referred to as ‘cask conditioned ale/beer’). Do not use a lager, even those brewed in the UK, lager and ale are two different beverages – in Britain beer and ale are interchangeable names for roughly the same thing (although it is slightly more complicated than that).

1) ‘Bishops Finger’ from Shepherd Neame Brewery. 2) ‘London Pride’ from Fuller’s Brewery. 3) ‘Old Peculiar’ from Theakston’s Brewery. There are many other good makes, but these three are some of the best. If bottled beer is not widely available then cans of ‘Old Speckled Hen’ from Greene King brewery are also recommended.

Time to hit the liquor store...

2011-10-05T10:17:00.000-05:00

Yum... Ice Cream Makes Me Hoppy

2011-09-26T14:09:00.000-05:00

Well, I don't think they've figured out how to create a 6.6% bowl of ice cream, but they seem to have wrangled some of our favorite mini keg flavors to be served with a spoon. Frozen Pints is taking the best of beer and serving it in a bowl. Yum.

I, for one, can't wait to explore the flavor infusion of a beers-cream float. One part Guinness, two scoops of Malted Milk Chocolate Stout... three cheers for deliciousness.

But this isn't the first exploration of beer on the freezer frontier. The Beer Bistro in Toronto has been experimenting with beer-flavored ice cream for a while. Maybe Frozen Pints will put this micro-category on the map... actually, forget the map, put that stuff in my deep freeze.

Check out some of their flavors. And don't forget to pick up a pint for that next 21st Birthday celebration.

Cheers!

Finally! An iPhone Accessory That Makes Sense ... for beer drinkers.

2011-07-11T10:59:00.000-05:00

They've done it with paint can openers and sandals, necklaces and belt buckles. But now, a couple of Aussies have taken bottle opening to new, technological heights. Introducing, the Opena (pre-order now for only $39.99) for your iPhone 4!

I'm pretty sure this has happened to all of us at some point: You've grabbed a beer out of the cooler, and you go to twist off the cap only to discover it needs a bottle opener. You frantically search your jean pockets, only to find a crinkled dollar bill, $.26 in change, a paperclip, some lint and your iPhone. How embarrassing?!!

Don't ever let this happen to you again. Own one of the world's most expensive church keys, and put your iPhone to some really good use. Practicality has never tasted so good...

In Honor of My Future Baby

2011-06-24T13:03:00.000-05:00

In Honor of My Wife

2011-06-24T11:39:00.001-05:00

Ladies, I feel for you. Being pregnant, abstaining from beer and wine, growing a baby inside of you... it doesn't look easy.

And even though this image is promoting a non-acoholic brewski, it does look strange to me. Last week at a pool party, I had my prego-wife hold my beer while I ran to the bathroom. She said it was a strange feeling for her, holding the beer being pregnant, catching glances from others there, silently being judged. She felt like she had to explain, "I'm just holding it" to those around her.

Of course, I just laughed and said, "if you want a beer, have one." Lucky for me (and my future baby-to-be), she's doing this pregnancy thing "by the book." Everything in moderation; that's my stance. One taste, one beer, one glass of wine... or whatever, it can't be that bad. Women have been drinking, smoking, doing crack (well, I've read about it anyway) and their babies have been adding to our population since the invention of alcohol, tobacco and crack.

So I'm not advocating or denouncing a woman's choice one way or the other. Who am I to say you can't have a taste of the golden nectar we call beer? This is America. Worse decisions have been made in the past, and I think we're just fine.

So, cheers to the ladies out there growing the next generation inside their bellies. Whether or not you imbibe, you deserve our appreciation and thanks. Salud!

It's a lifestyle, right?

2011-06-24T11:14:00.000-05:00

Beer is Culture

2011-05-31T18:01:00.000-05:00

Two things to say before I crack open a cold one...

First, kudos to Sixpoint Brewing (a Brooklyn, NY craft brewer who is embracing the art and culture their neighbors are creating) for establishing the annual "Beer is Culture" art & design exhibition. It's a fun way to have fun on facebook and in real life too, I would imagine. Check out their exhibition tab, here. No. Wait. First, see where you can buy a case of Sixpoint's finest, then check out their exhibition. It's always more fun to enjoy something a brewery is creating by enjoying something a brewery has created. Anyone following?

Second, I love the infographic design that Melissa Schmechel put together. And if I'm reading this correctly, which I think I am. It must be time for me to enjoy a beer now..

Beer Tastes Tasty

2011-05-26T13:24:00.000-05:00

Damn right, it does! Cheers to Alex Perez for brewing this sweet art print. Buy it for $35.

If you can put beer in a can, why not put a sandwich in a can?

2011-05-26T11:47:00.000-05:00

When I saw this new product, I immediately thought, "7-Pack Lunch."

What complements your six-pack, Natty Light lunch better than a PB&J? Well... a PB&J that comes in a can. The Candwich is absolutely brilliant. These prefabricated sandwich-kits-in-a-can are made to be dispensed from soda machines (or beer machines if you're lucky enough to come across one).

Perfect for the guy who's got better things to do than go to the store, buy peanut butter, jelly and bread, then find a knife to deploy that PB&J on said bread, and enjoy a homemade sandwich - the Candwich does all the heavy lifting for you. So, now all you have to do is drop by your local c-store and pick up your favorite sixer for a lunch special that would make any beer-collar brute jealous.

Add a mini can of... check that... a full-sized can of Jalapeno Pringles into the mix, and I might not be going back to work in the afternoon.

The only drawback is that a pack of four is $12 (but shipping is included!). So... maybe the price isn't a draw back. Spending $12 on peanut butter, jelly and bread at the store would get you like 17 PB&Js. And if you eat that many, you're not going to be able to finish off your brewskies.

So, check out the Candwich now... before this company goes out of business!

The Health Benefits (of moderate consumption) of BEER

2011-05-04T09:50:00.000-05:00

Thanks to the Southern Californian creative agency Belancio, we can all now rest assured that our late night (or early afternoon) beer consumption is actually benefitting our health. I, for one, will be raising a toast to this wonderfully designed health chart later today... around lunch time. Cheers!

And did you know?!!!... drinking beer can reduce the risk of senile dementia. I'm not sure where they sourced that fact from. But I know that when I'm drinking beer, I can lose a grip on reality and find myself wondering where I am. So, maybe the practice in my younger age will help me deal with it better in my older age, thereby reducing the risk? Who knows?

(for a larger view, click here)

Russell Brew Co. Gets Bitter... Really Bitter.

2011-04-27T13:53:00.000-05:00

There's been a lot of chatter about the design of the new Blood Alley Bitter by Russell Brewing. And I couldn't agree more. The bottle has a butcher's diagram of my favorite animal on it. That alone makes it worth seeking out.

But if you enjoy a good bitterness in your beer, this could definitely be worth the trip to Vancouver... or wherever they're distributing this pork-adorned gem.

The Vancouver Beer Blog describes an ESB's comparison to your traditional IPA as such:

Time after time, when beer companies release an ESB after they’ve had success with an IPA, the ESB always seems to get looked at as the little brother. I mean with such resemblance in the styles, it’s hard not to compare the two, and end up treating the ESB like the little brother sometimes. With more hops and bitterness and higher IBUs, the IPA always ends up above, while the ESB doesn’t get the respect that it deserves, or recognized for its own individual style. With the bolder, more pronounced flavor of an IPA in your mind while soaking your palette with an ESB, it will make the drink seem a little weak.

So, what did Russell Brewing do? They kicked the IBUs through the roof (IBU = International Bittering Units, which is a scale providing a measure of the bitterness of beer, which is provided by the hops used during brewing.) Apparently the Blood Alley Bitter scores a 50, making it more bitter than your average ESB. But as with all things beer, the true test is on the tongue (gross).

In checking out Russell Brewing, I also discovered the rest of their Brewmaster Series. It looks like they're putting together a commendable fridge assault. I know if I can find any of these in a liquor store near me, I'll be making room for at least a sixer or two in my basement, beer treasure chest.

Check 'em out: I think I like the IP'eh! the best. Those Canadians play into their own stereotypes beautifully. For that, I salute you.

If there was a college course in beer bottle domino theory, these guys would all get A's.

2011-03-29T17:18:00.000-05:00

I want to go to Beer Camp!

2011-03-28T18:13:00.000-05:00

I'm not sure what it takes to win. But when Sierra Nevada opens up the contest for their 2011 Beer Camp, you can bet your suds sucker that I'm going to enter.

Here's some entry info... (and my opinion - cool poster & imagery, fun flash site, terrible wordsmithing)

Ray Takes Recreational Drunk Driving to New Heights ... Evil Knievel gots nothin' on you, Ray, nothing.

2011-03-25T18:06:00.000-05:00

Ray is gettin' gibbled, boys! And he's taking on the new ramp.

This is absolutely amazing. It takes Ray a couple tries before he can really keep it out of the cabbage, but when he hits the jump right - WOW! Only in Canada! Aye!

The Blue Ribbon of Throw Pillows

2011-03-23T09:51:00.000-05:00

I stumbled across this gem this morning. My hat is off to Nate for kicking out some pretty badass, custom upholstery designs. It looks like he does everything from handbags to car seats to wall art. But the pillow... the Blue Ribbon pillow... well, that just makes me thirsty.

You can check out more from this Minneapolis, hot rod interior specialist, here.

St. Patrick's Day, Here I Come!

2011-03-09T16:38:00.000-06:00

With the greatest of all drinking holidays right around the corner, I've been looking for a few wonderful accessories that will complement my Shamrock Official Beer Gloves (buy them here).

And I'm so, so very excited to be getting one of these...

This knit sensation is a drinker's essential. Made by Tara Duff (check it out here), who must be some kind of a crafts genius, this hat-beard will be my ticket to many a pot of gold. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, for making my celebration more authentic than it's ever been before.

Cheers!

A Long Time Ago... R2-D2 would have made a great designated driver

2011-03-01T10:53:00.002-06:00

If you're just joyriding in your X-Wing fighter, I can see bringing a six pack along for the ride. Outer space would probably be pretty cool with a buzz. And I'd have to imagine that your R2 unit would be doing most of the driving anyway. Those little droids are so amazing.

Cheers, Luke! You've saved the galaxy from Imperial darkness. You deserve a frosty cold one.

Walgreens Takes Cheap Beer to a Whole New Level.

2011-02-04T10:31:00.001-06:00

$.50/can. That's about as good as it gets. These are better than Sunday afternoon turkey shoot prices. $6.00 for a 12-pack... that likely packs a hangover you won't want to wake up from. I can't wait to give this swill a whirl. Look for it at your next frat party. It's called Big Flats, and they call it a "premium brew." But I guess you can put the word "premium" on anything.

It kindof reminds me of Icehouse.

Here's what the Chicago Tribune says about it:

Walgreen Co. isn't just selling alcohol again. They're also making it.

The Deerfield-based drugstore chain has quietly rolled out a private-label brew called Big Flats 1901, which is in more than 4,600 of the chain's 7,655 U.S. locations. Walgreens has been stocking Chicago-area stores as alcohol licenses are approved.

If the name isn't enough to tempt you, the price might be: about 50 cents per can. Prices will vary by market, and the beer will be available in states where private-label alcohol is legal.

"In this tough economy, consumers are looking for value and ways to make their money go (further)," a Walgreens spokesman said in an e-mail. "Big Flats 1901 offers our customers a premium lager at a great price."

Big Flats is made by Novato, Calif.-based Winery Exchange, which also provides private-label alcohol for chains like Costco Wholesale and Trader Joe's.

I say: This is the perfect beer for the refrigerator switch out. Bring a 12-Pack of Big Flats to the party. Then enjoy whatever your host has in his cooler. But please, don't pull this stunt on me. I hate finding a fridge full of leftover Schlitz after a card game.

You're going to put WHAT in that beer?

2011-02-03T17:51:00.000-06:00

So... there are people out there who consider beer to be a mixer for more compelling cocktails. Personally, the only beer-mixing I like doing is dropping a shot in for an Irish Car Bomb or Flaming Dr. Pepper. And those are on occasions few and far between. But, when I look at this well-designed recipe card, I get the feeling that maybe... just maybe... a beer cocktail can be a beautiful thing (as long as I'm not the one drinking it).

My hat is off to artist Fabio Rex who designed this series of infographics. Bringing an interesting style and perspective to the typical recipe card is more refreshing than most of the drinks depicted... for my taste. So, who wants to go have a Bananaweizen!?

How Beer Saved the World!

2011-01-22T16:19:00.000-06:00

The guy in the promo says that "if it wasn't for beer, we wouldn't have the pyramids." Yeah right. I think the ancient aliens would tend to disagree.

I'm guessing the Discovery Channel has officially run out of content.

What Beer Do I Feel Like Drinking Today?

2011-01-13T18:09:00.000-06:00

This easy-to-follow infographic (from topcultured.com) takes you through just a few simple questions for that moment you go deer-in-the-headlights at the bar. They also have a gallery of 22 Hot Girls with Candy. But that's not why I was there.

Seattle Shocks the Football World... with same size beer scam

2011-01-11T15:26:00.000-06:00

Large beer = $8.50
Medium beer = $7.25

They both hold 20 oz.

Hahahahahhahahahhahahhahahahhahahahahahahahhahahahhaha!

As if beer at football games and other sporting events wasn't expensive enough ... here's a very scientific demonstration (done on site in Seattle's Qwest Field) further proving that beer drinkers are a group in-tune with their consumption, always looking for the best buzz.

Congratulations to all of you medium-beer drinkers. You really know how to get more brew for the buck.

Beer Samurai vs. Storm Trooper Samurai

2011-01-04T13:43:00.000-06:00

It's hard to tell which of these samurai costumes is more impressive. For me, they both rate off the charts for badassness. And I wouldn't mind wearing either suit of armor to my next fight-to-the-death just because my opponent would likely flee in fear or become incapacitated by laughter.

I'd say it's pretty easy to figure out which would make for a better drinking buddy, but which one makes for a better character? The Beer Samurai took a whole team of beer drinkers to complete (or at least to make the materials ready), most likely slowing the costume making time in the process and increasing the fun factor. And when all was said and done, I have to imagine that team had a wicked hangover from all that Mil Best. I would think this would make them very angry and ready for battle. However, I don't think a drunk Samurai would be very good with a sword, which is why he could easily be the centerpiece for at least one movie. This movie would ultimately be a tragedy, because most likely, our hero would die in the end... possibly by a self-inflicted wound or a car crash.

The Storm Trooper Samurai is complete from head-to-toe. If you could cross the passion and understanding of The Last Samurai with the obedience and born-for-battle nature of the Storm Trooper, you'd have yourself the basis for one hell of a mass-up movie. I'm hoping George Lucas will begin writing this shortly. So, until I see a comic where a team of Storm Trooper Samurai set forth across the galaxy to avenge the death of their father, Jango Fett, I'm going to have to side with Beer Samurai as being a more entertaining central character.

But when that comic does come out, I will have to edit this entry... and request intellectual property royalties.

If Beer Samurai was facing off against Storm Trooper Samurai in a battle to the death, I hate to say it, but I don't think Beer Samurai would last very long. Aside from being drunk or hungover, Beer Samurai's armor is made of cardboard. And we all know, cardboard is no match for the protective properties of Imperial Blaster Armor. In this scenario, Storm Trooper Samurai is hands down the winner.

I will begin writing this short comic strip immediately. When I'm finished, I'll need an illustrator. Then I'll need a publisher and a toy manufacturer. It's time for the Official Beer Glove crew to branch. Anyone interested?

Xmas The Way It Oughta Be... Getting Blitzened

2010-12-23T10:57:00.000-06:00

Now this is the Santa I want to party with. (Ripped off the internet from Kristian Haukland.)

You May've Missed Hanukkah, But Don't Miss Out on Jewbelation 14

2010-12-14T14:20:00.000-06:00

So, even though Hanukkah is over and I'm not Jewish, it doesn't mean that I'm not trying to get my hands on the latest seasonal brew from Shmaltz Brewing. I've been all around the different tap houses in St. Louis in search of Jewbelation 14. It's the lastest from the craft brewers who've come up with He'Brew, and Jewbelation contains 14 malts, 14 hops and 14 extra-special taste additions. The only problem is that I can't seem to locate any...

The style is described as a barleywine, which is a very strong ale. They refer to it as barleywine because it's as strong as a wine, but it's made from grains (so, there's your beer lesson for the afternoon). In any case, it means this "chosen beer" really packs a punch, especially since it comes in 22-oz. bottles.

Here's the kicker: Jewbelation 14 actually boasts an amazing 14% abv. The concept is pretty sweet. Each year, for the past 14 years the brewery has been in existence, their seasonal offering has increased in alcohol content. Last year, their Jewbelation had 13% abv. This year, they've reach 14, which is considered a numerical synchronicity by the maker for reasons well beyond what I'm willing to go into detail about. But if you want to read more about it, check it out here.

The boys over at Beer Advocate rate it very high as well. So, please, someone ... if you find it, let me know. I've hit the bars, and no one is stocking it. Tonight, I'm hitting the specialty liquor stores. Maybe I'll find Jewbelation at the 14th place I visit? Wouldn't that just be ironic?

Who Says Posting When You're Drunk is Bad?

2010-12-01T17:04:00.000-06:00

People make fools of themselves all the time. It's part of the shtick of being a fun-loving drunk. Now, by the power of social media, people's drunken words of wisdom and blurred truths can be forever chiseled in cyberspace. And for this, I am thankful.

So, the thought of pre-censoring yourself from posting any inebriated slurs goes way too far beyond the acceptable self-censoring that may happen when something makes its way from your brain to your mouth. For this, I am not thankful.

But you've got to love (what I'm guessing is) the new viral campaign to get people to check out Webroot. Their anti-virus software protects you and your computer. Now, this Social Media Sobriety Test protects you from yourself in the social media arena. Bravo, Webroot! Bravo!

I just hope you don't take the keyboard out of too many beer drinkers' hands. Shit drunk people say is funny. So, please people ... for the love of all things good ... grab yourself a case of beer, power 'em down, take a leak, and get online as fast as you can.

Cheers!

Let's Get Hoppy Together!

2010-10-20T16:25:00.000-05:00

I've never heard of anything like this before... two brewers, getting together to create one super beer. It's a pretty interesting concept. Mikkeller, whose story is pretty amazing, is teaming up with BrewDog, who I've already become a fan of for brewing the world's most alcohol-rich beer, for a collaborative effort that blows the hop tops off the brew scale.

The result is I Hardcore You, a 9.5% Imperial India Pale Ale.

Apparently this new brew is a recipe combo of Mikkeller's I Beat You and BrewDog's Hardcore IPA. Makes you wonder how they came up with the name for this hops love child?

In any case, you'll probably never see it or taste it or get to enjoy it. But if you do, let me know how it was.

Cheers!

God Bless Oktoberfest

2010-09-23T13:55:00.000-05:00

I don't think this is a problem.

2010-09-22T11:42:00.000-05:00

These are probably the ladies who benefitted most from men being drunk. If they really wanted to motivate sobriety by refusing sex, they should've enrolled some women that men would actually want to have sex with. I'm just saying...

Muy COOL!

2010-09-08T15:15:00.000-05:00

Mexican brewery Cerveceria Hacienda (facebook) has released three new bodacious libations: Hidalgo Stout, Catrina Red Ale and Jaguar Pale Ale. Australian artist Andrew Rose pimped out the label design. !Muy Caliente, Andrew!

I hope the brew drinks as smooth as it looks...

This is why you're not supposed to operate heavy machinery while drinking.

2010-07-30T16:20:00.000-05:00

I can't say that I wouldn't try this ... or at least try to get someone I know to try this.

The Strongest and Most Expensive Beer in the World ... maybe even the Galaxy

2010-07-23T10:22:00.001-05:00

This is brilliant. Established in April 2007, the Scottish Brew Dog brewery has set out to completely redefine the craft beer industry in the UK. Well, now they've done it.

Gizmag.com reports: Scottish brewery BrewDog has reclaimed the world record for the strongest beer in history with a 55% alcohol beer which it has named “The End of History.” Only 11 bottles will be available, and each bottle will come inside a stuffed animal – seven Stoats will be available at GBP500 and four grey squirrels at GBP700, making it also the most expensive beer in history.

The beer bottle is literally inside a stuffed animal. I'm hoping they're all animals that were captured on the Brew Dog brewery campus and forced to sacrifice their bodies to the science of better beer making (and drinking) practices.

But, if you're wondering why the Brew Dog clan is so dedicated to creating the highest quality, highest alcohol beer on the market, you can simply blame the Germans.

The End of History from BrewDog on Vimeo.

Their brewing process to get higher ABV is quite logical, yet time consuming and meticulous. Everyone knows that water freezes faster than alcohol. So, here's what these guys do: They freeze their beer. When the water turns to ice, they extract the alcohol and use that for the rest of the brewing process. Oh, and they also dress up like penguins. At least they did when they were creating their Tactical Nuclear Penguin brew, which is 32% ABV.

Tactical Nuclear Penguin from BrewDog on Vimeo.

I can't wait to get my grip on a bottle of one of their brews.

Beer Truck Accident

2010-07-09T15:54:00.000-05:00

Normally you see this with chickens in movies. Then there are chickens all over the road. But this beer truck accident is both a tragedy and a comedy. Hopefully no one was hurt.

The aftermath looks like a Sunday morning clean-up in the basement ... only our beer bottles are emptied.

Unbelievable Dedication to Drinking ... maybe too dedicated

2010-06-24T09:38:00.000-05:00

story pulled from fosters.com

Trapped drunk driver cracks another beer

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Trapped after flipping his car while drunk driving, a New Zealand man opened another beer as he waited to be rescued.

Paul Nigel Sneddon, 47, pleaded guilty to careless driving and drunken driving in a district court in the North Island city of Palmerston North, the Dominion Post newspaper reported Wednesday.

Sneddon failed to take a corner on June 1, crashed through a wooden barrier, and flipped his car onto its roof.

The newspaper quoted defense lawyer Peter Young as telling the court when Sneddon found he could not open the doors, "he had nothing else to do at that point, so he had another beer."

When police found him trapped in the vehicle his breath-alcohol level was 1,191 micrograms — nearly three times the legal limit of 400 micrograms.

Prosecutor police Sgt. Ollie Outtrim told the court Sneddon went on a drinking bender after losing his job at a bakery.

Asked by an officer how much alcohol he had consumed, Sneddon replied: "'Plenty. I've been drinking for four days straight,' adding he had just lost his job in a local bakery," Outtrim was quoted as saying.

Judge Gregory Ross fined Sneddon 1,100 New Zealand dollars ($776) and disqualified him from driving for 10 months.

Relief for Soccer Fans

2010-06-23T13:17:00.000-05:00

Yes. World Cup mania is even hitting the john ... because the game doesn't stop just because you have to drain the lizard.

(There's gotta be a "play with my balls" joke here, but I'm going to show restraint.)

Skinny Blonde Beer Bares All

2010-06-22T11:04:00.000-05:00

It was only a matter of time before some beer genius took the classic "nudie-pen" technology and applied it to a beer bottle. Introducing, Skinny Blonde beer. Three dudes from down under banded together to create a low-carb, all-natural brew that they say is great for "session" drinking. I'm going to assume that means you can drink these things all day long with little side effect? The alcohol content is likely as low as the taste, but this buxom brew does have one thing going for it - the label bares all as you sip away your inhibitions. Sounds great for summer. I'll be stocking my fridge as soon as I find these beauties at my local liquor store.

Don't Wear Orange to the World Cup!

2010-06-16T11:36:00.003-05:00

It's a stunt. They happen all the time. But can you really arrest the people hired
to carry out the guerilla marketing effort?

More than 30 women were ejected from the Johannesburg stadium on Monday during the match between Denmark and the Netherlands.

They were accused by Fifa of breaking strict rules on World Cup marketing.

They had all been wearing identical mini-dresses in Dutch orange, sold as part of a gift pack by a Dutch brewery. (full story from BBC News)

Way to go Bavaria. You got what you wanted. Hopefully none of your gals get locked up for too long...

But next time, if you hand out a bunch of orange Official Beer Gloves, you can get everyone in the stadium in on the action. And you know they're not going to jail an entire crowd!! But if they did, WOW, just think of the PR you'd get then.

It Tastes Like Beer. But It Eats Like Ice Cream.

2010-05-28T10:55:00.002-05:00

It's Beer Scream! It looks as though the Beer Bistro in Toronto is experimenting with beer-flavored ice cream. I'm not sure how I feel about this. I love the idea of beer-flavored anything. We were introduced to Beer Chips at the Great American Beer Festival a few years ago, and those turned out to be one of the greatest salty snacks ever invented. But Beer Scream? Maybe covered in a chocolate Stout sauce? I guess I'll have to make the trip to Toronto to check it out. If I come back with an extra 30 lbs. on me, you'll know it passed the taste test.

The Perfect Addition to Any Upscale Dorm

2010-05-14T10:26:00.001-05:00

I guess this is a form of recycling. It kindof makes me wish I didn't throw out all those bottles from last weekend. I now have a project ... and a new focus for my beer drinking.

2nd Place finish in 1st bags league.

2010-03-04T22:05:00.000-06:00

Not Even Spiderman Can Hold in a 12 Pack

2010-02-16T17:28:00.003-06:00

Now, I can't say that Spiderman was wearing Official Beer Gloves at the time this picture was taken or that he had been drinking copious amounts of beer leading up to this event, but ...

Spiderman definitely has gloves on in this picture, and he definitely looks like he's had a few.

Fun in the Sun and Snow with Suds

2010-02-01T17:54:00.002-06:00

Loving a big breakfast after a long weekend. Love the Loveless Cafe.

2009-11-08T12:24:00.001-06:00

There's just something fun about Nashville. I'm not certain what it is, but I like it.

2009-11-07T18:37:00.001-06:00

Beer, Bourbon, BBQ and one other "B" word...

2009-10-27T17:20:00.002-05:00

So if this is the kind of tough-ridin' action going down at the North Carolina Beer, Bourbon & BBQ festival, I can't wait to see what happens in Nashville in two weeks.

We came. We sold. We drunkard.

2009-09-29T17:51:00.008-05:00

The Great American Beer Fest gave us a lot of firsts this year.

1. We met Norm.

George Wendt stopped by the booth to get a couple snap shots with the ladies. Pics from the entire event will be posted here soon: GABF Tour Pics

2. Brandon got a black eye.

Here's the moral of the story: When a customer bends down to tie his shoe, don't stick your head over the side of the booth to see what's happening. Once you do, POW! Right in the eye socket. And the next day you have a black eye.

3. We blew over the limit.

This one isn't really a surprise considering where we were and what we were doing. But it was interesting to have a gal with a breathalizer stop by. See if you can guess who blew what...

4. I got a birthday hat.

Lisa made a wonderful crown that somehow kept me from puking ... or maybe it was the late night burrito at Illegal Pete's. Either way, the crown was bitch. Even the dude in the restroom line loved it (and he was wearing Beer Gloves). That's pretty bitch too.

5. Nothing got stolen (well... at least nothing of value)

I can honestly say that this was one of the most relaxed Beer Fests even though there was more ground to cover, more breweries and more people than ever before. In years past, we've had to chase down multiple glove thieves, and two years ago someone actually walked off with the mannequin. Right before our very eyes, she was gone in a flash. Brando recovered her shirtless corpse outside the festival from an unsuspecting passerby. The shirt was gone, but at least our booth display would live to see another day.

6. We introduced the "Beat It" list.

The idea that there are actually Official Beer Glove haters out there is as surprising to me as it is to you, but for some reason they show up at the GABF just to let us know how stupid our idea is. We used to just eschew them away. But now they've got a new name. They're the MJs, and their presence on the "Beat It" list is a testament to the fact that there are people in this world who will go out of their way to share an opinion that you have absolutely no care to hear. (More on the "Beat It" list to come...)

The 2009 Great American Beer Fest is GREAT!

2009-09-24T17:45:00.000-05:00

The Great American Beer Festival is NEAR!

2009-09-22T19:47:00.002-05:00

Tonight we pack. Tomorrow we fly. Thursday, Friday and Saturday we drink.

This Is Not Our Trophy

2009-08-07T07:22:00.000-05:00

We're Race Ready

2009-08-05T17:17:00.003-05:00

The Official Beer Glove Black Mariah is at weight and ready for tomorrow night's festivities.

There was a moment of panic this afternoon when I got super glue in the wheel well and glued one of the wheels to its axle. Luckily, I had last year's car on hand to pull parts from. Now we have one white wheel on the car. But at least there are four.

Pre-Weigh-In Weight: 5.3 oz.

2009-08-04T14:06:00.003-05:00

We're close, but there's going to need to be some weight shaving tonight.

We stopped by Coolfire this afternoon to weigh-in on the official scale. My worst nightmare is coming true. It's too heavy.

Back to the speed shop.

This Year, We're Winning a Trophy

2009-08-03T13:45:00.006-05:00

The competition is on. Coolfire Media is hosting its second annual Pinewood Derby race as a fundraiser for the St. Louis Ad Club scholarship program.

Last year we placed well with a car that we thought would be fast. Well, we were wrong. There are faster designs out there. In the speed pool, we placed about 9th. But this year, we're going for a trophy and a spot on the platform.

Below you can see the speedshop. It has all the essentials: pinewood derby kit, plans, a drill, some sandpaper, a scale, wood putty and, last but not least, cold beer.

The car started like all Pinewood Derby cars do. It started as a wood block and a dream.

The first cut is the most difficult. I'm thinking this is the case because we don't have the right tools. It's flippin' hard cutting a small wood block with a circular saw. Lucky for me, I've still got all my digits. So yes, I'm still filling out the Beer Glove with maximum occupancy.

Weighting is key. 5.0 ounces is the limit. We weight from the rear to the middle, using nuts in a hallowed out belly.

Without wood putty, our nuts would fall out. And that would be embarrassing.

Last year's Official Beer Glove car is in the shop as inspiration. In 2008 we thought an arched, batmobile-like body would equal speed. We were wrong. Too many curves just kill your aerodynamics. We've learned our lesson. In 2009, the wedge will lead us to victory.

You can see this year's speed demon taking shape. The lines are subtle. I just hope we can compete with last year's champion. Or maybe he just won't show up.

We've got our first coat of black on the body. She's sleek and beautiful. Tonight, we finish the paint and make sure we're weighing in at 5.0 ounces on the nose.

Official weigh-in is Wednesday night. The event is Thursday night, which is also the kickoff to Ricky's weekend-long bachelor party. I'm likely calling in sick on Friday.

Old T-Shirt Ideas

2009-07-31T09:13:00.003-05:00

I like my liver like I like my alcohol ... Hard.

(Pure genius, Brando. Pure, true, genius.)

Now when this shows up in some busted tees design, we can split profits. We're the original, official dumb t-shirt making mutha-fuckas. Beat that.

I like Beer. I like Bourbon. I like BBQ.

2009-07-21T17:20:00.003-05:00

What happens when you discover a festival that combines three of your favorite things in the world? You go on a road trip.

This year the Official Beer Glove Crew will be heading to Nashville to buy cowboys hats, get loaded and sell Official Beer Gloves and OBG t-shirts.

Should be interesting...

A bottle of whisky bigger than my foot

2009-07-18T01:40:00.001-05:00

Big whisky ... and I'm determined to drink it all. Sorry, Tony. I promise to replace the booze and clean up anything that may occur because of it.

I call ... with my putter

2009-07-18T01:05:00.001-05:00

Golf club poker. Sophisticated.

I believe the joke went something like this: You want to hold my putter? (NO) Then how about washing my balls?

Still funny.

Out Cold

2009-07-15T17:29:00.007-05:00

This past weekend was the annual Help Fight Cancer charity softball tournament (http://www.helpfightcancer.com/). 20+ teams involved. We pulled together a ragtag bunch of ballers who, upon further review, were probably more suited to represent the Official Beer Glove in some sort of Bar Olympics rather than a game of softball.

I'm sure you're thinking, "But Larry, softball is a drinking man's sport!" And to that I would say, "Yes it is." But if you would've witnessed the brutality of the beating we took in the first of our double-elimination outing, you'd think we were all playing piss drunk at 10:00 am. The reality is that only one of us was drunk (Tony hadn't been to sleep yet from a bachelor party the night before. I think you could still smell a mixture of whisky and baby powder from his trip to the East Side.). But if you would've seen the draw we got ... These guys had matching uniforms and matching bat bags ... on wheels ... with all kinds of softball stuff in 'em. We didn't stand a chance.

The final score of our first game: 25-5. One of their guys hit three home runs that probably went a total distance of 1,600 feet. In comparison, you take Prince Fielder's top three, farthest home run jacks from this year's home run derby, and they probably equal about 1,445 feet. Needless to say, this dude was launching bombs.

In between games we got to recover from our morning beating. Finally, a chance to throw down a couple cold ones without the pressure of running onto and off the field. A nice game of washers was in order.

Game 2 was a much better outing. We hit the ball a couple times. We made some plays in the field, and we even scored some runs. When it all came down to it, we actually tied: 8-8. Unfortunately, because of the tie-breaker rules in place for this tournament, we lost. Apparently we were behind after the first inning, so that means we lost if we're tied when the game is called for time. Oh well!

It was a fun afternoon. We ate, we drinked, we played some ball. Should we do it again next year? Of course! Any excuse to get people together and enjoy a few frosty cold ones is a good excuse in my book ... even if that book is a scorebook ... and the score isn't exactly in our favor.

Cheers!

All-Stars Getting Loaded

2009-07-14T14:27:00.001-05:00

The festivities begin. The All-Stars are being shuffled around downtown St. Louis in the backs of pick-up trucks. They wave. They throw stuff to the fans. They go back to their hotels and rest before the All-Star game tonight. It's a beautiful thing........

Big Mole. Little Dog.

2009-07-12T03:18:00.001-05:00

Dog nipple on side. Angry.

Cats May Cause Cancer

2009-07-12T03:13:00.001-05:00

Best theft ever.

This person will buy our stuff ... she promises

2009-07-10T18:31:00.002-05:00

Our first follower!