Brian's Belly

Budweiser Introduces Slim Bowtie Cans

David Lauterbach — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:42:13 +0000

Every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp dressed can. At least that's what Anheuser-Busch hopes with it's latest gimmick to sell Budweiser... a bowtie-shaped aluminum can.

24 Things You Didn’t Know About Beer

David Lauterbach — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:06:20 +0000

Zythology is the study of beer and beermaking, Cenosillicaphobia is the fear of an empty beer glass, and 22 other interesting tidbits.

Star Trek Spock Oven Mitt

David Lauterbach — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:19:37 +0000

Your search for a Spock oven mitt is over... if you have been looking for one.

Food Network on Hand for Thanksgiving Live

David Lauterbach — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:49:45 +0000

For the second year in a row, Food Network will air Thanksgiving Live, an interactive two-hour holiday special hosted by turkey master Alton Brown on Sunday, November 18 from 12PM to 2PM ET.

Butterfly Knife Bottle Opener

David Lauterbach — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:39:53 +0000

This Butterfly Knife Style Bottle opener from ThinkGeek looks just like a butterfly (or Balisong) knife and it can do all the same tricks you can do with a butterfly knife with the added benefit of opening bottles.

Brewsees: Fashionable Eyewear That Opens Your Beer

David Lauterbach — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:51:22 +0000

You've heard of beer goggles, right? How about goggles that open your beer? A company with a forward-drinking attitude has created Brewsees, a stylish pair of sunglasses with a built in bottle opener.

Pong Beer is the Beer for Beer Pong

David Lauterbach — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:02:57 +0000

Some crafty entrepreneurs are taking beer pong seriously. Pong Beer Lite was created to be the go-to beer for beer pong players & drinkers everywhere.

If You Don’t Like Budweiser Select 55, You Won’t Like Select 35. Or Select 32.

David Lauterbach — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:36:05 +0000

In its pursuit of pure banality, Anheuser-Busch InBev hit a new low today as it decides that 55 calories is too many to have in a "beer" and presents "Little Lights," which is Select 55 in lower-calorie portions.

Crazy Headline I Read: Alcohol Doubles Lifespan

David Lauterbach — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:16:57 +0000

I love posting about articles I find that boast the benefits of alcohol. Examples include how alcohol can help with Alzheimer's disease, how drinking is good for your bones, and how women who drink are thinner than their teetotaling counterparts. So imagine how happy I was to discover the news that "Alcohol Doubles Lifespan, Helps Resist Stress."

Sam Adams Asks The Facebook Crowd to Build It’s Next Beer

David Lauterbach — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:59:31 +0000

Samuel Adams is going social. Boston Beer is giving Facebook members (I think that's 99% of you now--hi Grandma!) a say in the brewing process by crowd-sourcing a beer. Using the "Crowd Craft Project" app, Facebook fans can determine the color, clarity, body and character of the malt, hops and yeast for the collaborative beer.

Budweiser Pushed Aside for Coors Light in Top Beer Sales

David Lauterbach — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:12:08 +0000

After nearly 20 years of producing America's two best-selling beers, Anheuser-Busch InBev will have to cede second place as Budweiser is pushed aside by Coors Light.

Cast Iron Grates for your Kettle Grill

David Lauterbach — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:00:25 +0000

Pimp your Weber grill with a Cast Iron Grate. This long-lasting replacement for your standard steel or aluminum grate heats up faster, gives off more even heat and can withstand higher heat. And don't forget the perfect grill marks.