If there’s a world recession in progress, then someone forgot to tell Carlsberg about it. While many companies are slashing prices, the Danish brewer has unveiled the world’s most expensive beer. Priced at 2008DKK (approx USD$350), the Jacobsen Vintage No. 1 is a limited edition brew for any beer drinkers who still feel like splashing [...]
Archive for January, 2009
Probably the most expensive beer in the world
Posted in Beer Fun, tagged carlsberg, danish, most expensive beer, recession on January 31, 2009 | 7 Comments »
Beer Review: Celis White
Posted in Beer Reviews, tagged beer review, celis white, Michigan Brewing Company, wheat beer on January 26, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Brewery: Michigan Brewing Company
ABV: 8.00%
Review: Wow! This is truly a great wheat beer. Bold, rounded aroma, with a full, sweet, complex taste. The Celis White pours well, with a strong head and lush, cloudy body. A kick of citrus flavor adds to the overall intensity without tipping the balance to become yet another novelty-flavor [...]
Light beer soars in popularity
Posted in Beer News, tagged bud light, coors light, light beer, miller lite, popular beer on January 13, 2009 | 9 Comments »
In the competitive beer industry, light beer is big business. According to the Convenience Store Decisions website, light beer is the fastest growing segment of beer and the trend is set to continue during 2009.
The article, Light Beers Poised for a Big Year, is an interesting read, although may be depressing news for fans [...]
Beer Review: Laughing Dog Brewing India Pale Ale
Posted in Beer Reviews, tagged beer review, india pale ale, laughing dog brewing on January 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Brewery: Laughing Dog Brewing
ABV: unknown (please add a comment if you know!)
Review: This is a curious beer. I found it in the bargain basket in my local supermarket, priced at $1.00. With no pre-conceptions or notions, I was firstly struck by the dense, cloudy body, topped by a substantial head. At first taste, it’s clear [...]
10 Most shameless movie product placements for beer
Posted in Beer Fun, tagged beer, budweiser, carlsberg, coors light, heineken, lone star, miller, movies, product placement, rolling rock on January 5, 2009 | 12 Comments »
A beer and a movie go very well together. However, unlike the amusement derived from spotting fictional beers in movies, the opposite can be said for the appearance of real beer brands on the big screen. Product placement is a lucrative business in films and beer companies are eagerly waiting to throw cash at [...]
Start 2009 with a splash: make some New Beer Resolutions
Posted in Beer Fun on January 2, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Why do New Year resolutions have to be a chore? Instead of over-reaching, boring promises to lose weight, exercise more or cut up credit cards, why not take on some resolutions that will give you added enjoyment and will have some chance of success?
To help you get started, we’ve put together our list of [...]



