Bud’s New All-American Bow Tie

Apparently it’s old news now, but Budweiser has changed its label. Or rather, they’ve updated their classic bow tie. Can someone tell me how the bow tie is still appropriate? Bud may have been the king of beers once (probably not), but I can’t think of a single modern scenario in which Budweiser and bow […]

Beer Myths Busted Part 1

Sometimes, it’s fun to bust myths. I mean, there’s a whole TV show dedicated to it. So this weekend, Ryan and I are going to kick the crap out of some common misconceptions about beer. The following discussion is the product of weeks of texting and e-mailing back and forth. I hope this will become […]

The American Bevolution

Beers have nationalities, just like people. British styles taste distinctly British; Belgian beers have flavors unlike anything else on Earth. But American beers, like American people, are a mixed bag. Some of us take comfort in tradition; others relish experimentation. It makes sense that our breweries produce everything from pilsners to imperial stouts. But, with […]