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Valentine's Day Gifts That Are "Guy Approved"

Staci — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:47:40 +0000

Today I was trying to figure out what makes guys feel loved and appreciated on Valentine’s Day. As I pondered all the things I have done in the past, nothing that was “stellar” jumped from my memory banks. Yes, my memory is still decent, so it must be the lack of creative and truly touching [...]

What A Building!

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:13:20 +0000

Several of us from Townsquare Media had a chance to take a tour of the soon to be opened Northern Hotel today….wow! Billings and all of Montana are in for a treat. Owners Chris and Mike Nelson are putting together quite a building, keeping much of the charm and historical feel of the original building. That’s not to say they have not added some modern amenities to the 160 room building. How about 31 degree beer on tap. Two restaurants that will serve up very tasty dishes from state of the art kitchens. And a very eco-friendly operating system.

Help Your Pooch Unwind With 'Dawg Grog,' Beer Made for Dogs

Donald Deane — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:12:52 +0000

Do you find that your dog is frequently stressed after a hard day of guarding the home? Then you may want to help your pooch unwind with 'Dawg Grog,' which is being marketed as beer for man's best friend.

Americans Choose Beer As Their Favorite Alcoholic Beverage

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:00:18 +0000

Next time you’re out with friends, look around the table. Chances are good you’ll see more beer bottles than wine glasses or martinis, and that’s not a coincidence — a new survey discovered beer is America’s favorite alcoholic beverage.

Montana Brewer Creates Triple Layer Cake Beer

Jami Bond — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:00:15 +0000
Yum! Here’s a new brew with a twist! Bozeman Brewing Company took the “Black and Tan” to new heights this week by creating the ”Triple Layer Cake,” a blend of Nitro Dry Irish Stout, Hopzone IPA, and a very rich Baltic Porter. “The concept behind the Triple Layer Cake is the same as that of a [...]

German Chancellor Gets Beer Shower Courtesy of Clumsy Waiter

Kathy Landin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:00:52 +0000

On any given day, there is a lot of pressure on a waiter or waitress not to spill trays of food and drink as they hurry around a crowded restaurant. When you’re serving at an event filled with dignitaries, that pressure is even greater. Just ask Martin, a waiter in Germany who spilled beer on the Chancellor.

"Tebrew" – Tim Tebow Inspires a New Brew

Jami Bond — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:00:08 +0000

First there was Tebow...Now there's "Tebrew"!

A small Colorado brewery is attracting attention with a new brew inspired by Denver broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. Bonfire Brewing's "Tebrew" is a barley wine, a high alcohol type of beer. The logo features a crouching man "Tebowing," as if in prayer, except he's holding up a mug of beer with the tagline "The Sunday Sipper."

Coffee, Beer Among the Bad Things That Are Suddenly Good for You in 2011

Kathy Landin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:00:17 +0000

For years society has told us that drinking coffee, drinking beer and swearing are bad, but thanks to the results of new research released in 2011, some things we thought were bad are actually good for us. Turns out being a caffeine-addled, Guinness-soaked potty mouth actually improves your health — in moderation, of course.

Hanson Boys Getting Into the Beer Business With "MMMHop"

Jami Bond — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:00:54 +0000
It wasn’t that long ago that Hanson was a bunch of kids. Now they are of age and celebrating by marketing their own beer! Isaac, Taylor and Zac are are cashing in on their 1997 hit “MMMBop” with a beer called MMMHop. I love that! It’s an India Pale Ale and they hope to have [...]

Man Steals Beer to Pick Up Women

K Bear — Mon, 23 May 2011 15:07:48 +0000

A man in Jensen Beach, Florida got picked up by police before he picked up any chicks.

Twenty-year-old Anthony Hernandez admitted to police he stole an 18-pack of Bud Light from a 7-Eleven on Monday in the hopes he could use the beer to "score some women."

17th Annual Billings Brewfest This Saturday

Matt Brubaker — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:30:19 +0000
Raise a glass to summer! The 17th Annual Billings Brewfest is this Saturday at the Shrine Auditorium from 1PM to 11PM. Sample beverages from local and regional brewers, micro-brews from the Northwest, imported beers from around the world, rootbeers, ciders, and malternatives. Enjoy live music by Ron Horton. Listen to K-Bear for a chance to [...]

Celebrate the Royal Wedding With Viagra-Laced Beer

K Bear — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:05:08 +0000

It's no big secret that most Americans aren't all that fascinated by the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, which will take place this Friday at Westminster Abby.

But here's something about it that might get a rise out of you: Scottish brewing company Brew Dog is celebrating the occasion by releasing a "Royal Virility Performance" ale, which, according to its website, is laced with herbal Viagra, chocolate, goat weed and "a healthy dose of sarcasm."