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5 Facts About Beer You Probably Didn't Know

Laura Daniels — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:00:24 +0000

Today, Buffalo’s biggest beer extravaganza graces the Buffalo Convention Center. No matter if you’re the casual connoisseur or the bonafide beer aficionado, there’s going to be over 100 micro brews to sample and LOTS to learn. Here are five very random facts you may not have known about our country’s most popular libation. #1.) The term [...]

Buying Advance Tickets To Buffalo Uncorked Saves You Money!

Brian Russel — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:56:41 +0000

Buffalo On Tap is tomorrow (April 20)! Advance tickets are available at all Consumer’s Beverages locations, and V.I.P. tickets are available until noon on Saturday. Tickets will be available at the door but will cost you $10 more, so make sure you buy them in advance. Either way, it’s such a great value — tasting [...]

Should Downtown Buffalo Bars Allow Underage Patrons?

Rob Banks — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:01:10 +0000

It’s been a debate for a long time now. People under the age of 21 should not be allowed on Chippewa. Usually, 18-20-year-olds were allowed in most bars, but they have been banned due to safety reasons and bar owners’ disapproval. What do you think? Should they let them down on Chippewa? As a temporary [...]

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

Donald Deane — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 20:12:52 +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.

Is It OK to Let Teenagers Drink Alcohol?

Rob Banks — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:20:52 +0000

There’s always a dispute between whether or not it’s a good idea for parents to let their teenagers drink alcohol. Does it discourage use later? Does it prepare them for when theyre in college? Iis it a good or bad idea to let them drink early and is it OK if theyre not out of control? I have way to much of an opinion on this. A new study came out with a verdict on the situation so we don't have to duke it out ourselves.

Women: Drink Alcohol, Prevent Arthritis

Rob Banks — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:23:00 +0000

Well, does this sure sound like a good deal or what?! A new study has come out that show that woman who drink alcohol in moderation are more likely to be protected against rheumatoid arthritis and that’s not all! It also will help prevent… Osteoporosis! The first of a handful of studies, from the [...]

Official White House Beer Recipe Revealed

Tom Blunt — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:10:12 +0000

People worked themselves up into such a fizz over news that the President brews his own beer that the White House decided to share its recipe. You may not be able to debate like Obama, but now you can drink like him! According to this special report, last year Obama bought a home brewing kit, [...]

A Few Unusual Uses For Beer

Cheryl Hagen — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:30:26 +0000

Beer is not just for drinking anymore! We wanted to pass this story on to you about household uses for beer that you may never have thought of! Feel free to add your ideas too! Chris Barnes, a blogger for The Huffington Post, says that growing up with German relatives he realized early on that [...]

Who Gives Beer to a 2-Year-Old?

Brian Russel — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 20:01:58 +0000

Maybe the end of the world is coming. As if the story that Alexis wrote earlier today about the woman from Batavia who gave her babysitter Bath Salts wasn’t bad enough, now people are giving babies beer?! Valerie Topete of Phoenix was rested after authorities say she put beer in her 2-year-old son’s sippy cup. Phoenix police [...]

Beer May Be Good For Your Heart?

Cheryl Hagen — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:10:13 +0000

There’s word that drinking beer may be good for your heart. I’m serious! A review of 18 studies on booze finds that, in moderation, beer can actually be good for you! Beer drinks everywhere are toasting a new report that finds a pint of brew a day could reduce your chances of suffering from stroke, heart [...]

Should Beer Taps Be Flowing Earlier At The Ralph? [POLL]

Cheryl Hagen — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:31:35 +0000

There’s a new plan in Albany that would allow large sports stadiums in New York State to begin selling beer earlier. The plan’s sponsors think the move would cut down on tailgating and underage drinking. What do you think? The proposal is sponsored by State Senators Mark Grisanti and George Maziarz with the idea of providing a [...]