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She is the Beer Goddess

BUB — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:30:29 +0000

In ancient Babylon, women brewers also assumed the role of temple priestesses. The goddess Siris was the patron of beer.

Smaller advertising for beer

BUB — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:30:02 +0000

Beer advertising matchbook covers have become sought-after collectibles on Internet auction sites. A 1916 matchbook promoting Brehm’s Brewery in Baltimore brought $43, while a 1930s cover promoting Eastside Beer from Los Angeles went for $36.

Some would call that fitting punishment

BUB — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:30:09 +0000

In their efforts to regulate beer quality, the ancient Babylonians, who were among history’s earliest brewers, decreed that any commercial beermaker who sold unfit beer would be drowned in his/her own libation.

Lard, oil and…. BEER

BUB — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:19:24 +0000

According to a journal entry from 1636, farm workers in the colony of Quebec not only received an allowance of flour, lard, oil, vinegar, and codfish; they were also given “a chopine of cider a day or a quart of beer.”

Of Course Beer was Involved….

BUB — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:31:02 +0000

The familiar Bass symbol, a red triangle, was registered in 1876 and is the world’s oldest trademark.

Beer Trivia

BUB — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:00:13 +0000

How many types of beer are there?

This is a tough question to answer and depends on the technicality. Overall there are two styles of beer: Ale and Lager. BUT… there are many variations of each of those styles. For a good list, check out beeradvocate.com at this link:

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/style

Which style is your favorite? Come in and start tasting them today! Or for a fun way to try more beers, check out our Monday Night Beer Fights.

What kind of “ist” are you???

BUB — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:00:54 +0000

What is a labeorphilist?

Answer: A collector of beer bottles.

What is a tegestologist?

Answer: A collector of beer mats.

I’ll give you two guesses but the first one doesn’t count..

BUB — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:00:35 +0000

What is the best selling brand in the Western Hemisphere outside of the United States? What country is it brewed in?

Answer: Brahma Beer. It is brewed in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

If you have to be afraid, this should be your phobia

BUB — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:34:17 +0000

What is Cenosillicaphobia the fear of?

Answer: Fear of an empty glass