Staggering around, unconscious, and “reeking of beer,” British seagulls are doing a fine impersonation of thirsty holidaymakers on England’s Southwest coast. Yet, the case of these drunken seagulls has left animal rescue workers mystified.
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This Margarita Sipping Bear Loves Jacuzzis & Naps
It should have been a relaxing Friday afternoon for Mark Hough, of Altadena, California. With the hot tub fired up, and a freshly-poured margarita, Hough was set to kick off the weekend in tranquil fashion. Before long, however, and having enjoyed little more than a sip of his margarita, Hough was interrupted by the unnerving […]
Penfolds to Release Fiery Baijiu-Infused Shiraz in ‘Special Bottlings’ Range
In a world that seems obsessed with terroir-driven wines, Penfolds can be considered a bit of an outsider. Instead of focusing on single vineyards, or even sticking to one region, the prestigious Australian wine brand embraces multi-region grape sourcing, particularly for the production of its iconic ‘Grange’ label wines. Now, it intends to take this […]
Jack Daniel’s Severs Sponsorship of Alaska’s Iditarod Dog Race
Jack Daniel’s parent company, Brown-Forman announced the Tennessee whiskey brand will no longer sponsor Alaska’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, a relationship it has had for 15 years. The whiskey company has decided to go in a different direction, instead focusing on efforts to partner with the National Basketball Association, according to a spokesperson.
Free Bud Light for All of California if Mexico Beats Brazil
While the U.S. soccer team failed to qualify for this year’s World Cup, there’s been plenty of action to keep us entertained (like fun drinking games). But for California-based soccer fans, there’s now an extra incentive to take interest in the tournament: Bud Light announced it will help pay for “celebratory” beers if Mexico wins […]
Carlsberg Invented Caviar Made of Beer for the World Cup
While the World Cup has caused beer shortages in Russia and the U.K., prompting the latter to implement beer rationing due to limited supply, Danish brewer Carlsberg has a different solution: beer caviar. Carlsberg, which is the official sponsor of the Danish national team, worked with CP+B Copenhagen and Danish chef Umut Sakarya to create […]
Beer Rationing Hits UK Amidst European Carbon Dioxide Crisis
Times are tough for thirsty Brits: First came news of a possible Brexit-induced Gin drought, and then there were the beer shortages that struck during the height of World Cup fever. Sadly for beer drinkers, the shortage shows no signs of ending anytime soon, with some U.K. retailers beginning to ration the amount of beer […]
Bar Bans MAGA Hats to ‘Keep It Classy’
Another bar banned Trump’s famous “Make America Great Again” hats last week, a move that has many patrons pleased, and others pissed, Fox News reports. Replay Lincoln Park, an arcade bar in Chicago, announced via social media on Saturday that it “has implemented a new and strictly enforced dress code.
Ultra Rare Penfolds Wine Sets Australian Auction Record
An extremely rare bottle of 1951 Penfolds Grange sold at a Langton’s Fine Wine auction Sunday night, for a record AU$67,000 reports Business Insider. With the 16.5 percent buyer’s premium, the AU$78,000 paid by the winning anonymous online bidder smashed the country’s previous AU$51,750 record, set less than a year ago.
