American Ale debuted this week in six packs. The company has been developing the beer since 2007. The A-B ad machine is expected to give a strong push to American Ale sales in the coming months.

I’ve resisted the urge to label it Budweiser AA.

By spinning a new product off of a staple brand (Budweiser), A-B [...]

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When I began to sample my first bottle of Budweiser American Ale, I was surprised immediately by the fact that I couldn’t twist off the cap. Whoa, Budweiser, you’re serious about this.
I cracked it open and poured, and again I was surprised. The ale had a subdued but pleasant aroma and was a nice dark [...]

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Have you ever been out at the bars and felt like your drinks were half-strength? Or do you ever just wonder how drunk you really are? These seemed like important questions that needed answers. And that’s why I took the leap and purchased a breathalyzer.
When you start a sentence with the phrase “my breathalyzer,” many [...]

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Drinks Americas Holdings Limited has teamed up with Kid Rock to create a new beer inspired by the Detroit rocker. The company has already produced spirits for Donald Trump and Willie Nelson. Sources expect a “premium” domestic beer that reflects Kid Rock’s “American spirit.”
The beer will probably be available some time next year. Kid Rock [...]

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I recently stumbled upon this recipe for a “shot” dedicated to one of history’s pretty good singers and outstanding drinkers.
THE JIM MORRISON
1 part blended whiskey
1 part Jim Beam
1 part Wild Turkey
1 part Seagram’s 7 whiskey
Pour ingredients into a glass neat.
Obviously, this isn’t a particularly good-looking or good tasting shot. But it will immediately cause your [...]

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According to an article in The Economic Times, a new study has shown that red wine will prevent cellular damage after a nuclear attack. A natural anti-oxidant called resveratol, found in red wines, protects against radiation exposure.
While this discovery has potential to lead to important drugs for nuclear fallout, it almost certainly strengthens the current [...]

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The U.S. is out of the running, according to CNBC. But we’ll continue on into the top ten:
#10: Luxembourg, where just a few people take down a whole lot of beer.
#9: Finland, which comes in at 85 liters per capita.
#8: Denmark, where the people have also been ranked #1 in happiness. Coincidence? I [...]

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CNBC has compiled an online slideshow of the top 20 beer drinking countries in the world. Here’s the beginning of the list:
#20: Portugal, with the highest annual consumption per person according to a Kirin Brewery Study.
#19: Canada, where Molson is North America’s oldest brewery.
#18: Poland, home of the unique grodziskie brew.
#17: Hungary, though Hungarians are [...]

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If Bob’s 47 Oktoberfest was a drinking buddy, he’d be the kind you can count on. This brew from Boulevard Brewing in Kansas City was a really solid beer.
There’s not much aroma and very little head on the initial pour, but the red-copper color of the beer shows that it means business.
There’s a discernible fruity [...]

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The AP reported earlier this week that Bill Leinenkugel, former president of Leinenkugel Brewing, has died. Leinenkugel is credited with expanding the family-founded brand to distribution in 38 states.
Leinenkugel was a World War II vet who believed in his brand, which now offers seven year-round and four seasonal beers. The company is part of MillerCoors [...]

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