http://briansbelly.com Eat, Drink and Be Heavy. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:51:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/if-you-dont-like-budweiser-select-55-you-wont-like-select-35-or-select-32/ http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/if-you-dont-like-budweiser-select-55-you-wont-like-select-35-or-select-32/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:36:05 +0000 David Lauterbach http://briansbelly.com/?p=2500
In its pursuit of pure banality, Anheuser-Busch InBev hit a new low today as it decides that 55 calories is too many to have in a "beer" and presents "Little Lights," which is Select 55 in lower-calorie portions.]]> http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/if-you-dont-like-budweiser-select-55-you-wont-like-select-35-or-select-32/feed/ 0 http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/crazy-headline-i-read-alcohol-doubles-lifespan/ http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/crazy-headline-i-read-alcohol-doubles-lifespan/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:16:57 +0000 David Lauterbach http://briansbelly.com/?p=2489
I love posting about articles I find that boast the benefits of alcohol. Examples include how alcohol can help with Alzheimer's disease, how drinking is good for your bones, and how women who drink are thinner than their teetotaling counterparts. So imagine how happy I was to discover the news that "Alcohol Doubles Lifespan, Helps Resist Stress."]]> http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/crazy-headline-i-read-alcohol-doubles-lifespan/feed/ 0 http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/sam-adams-asks-the-facebook-crowd-to-build-its-next-beer/ http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/sam-adams-asks-the-facebook-crowd-to-build-its-next-beer/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:59:31 +0000 David Lauterbach http://briansbelly.com/?p=2481
Samuel Adams is going social. Boston Beer is giving Facebook members (I think that's 99% of you now--hi Grandma!) a say in the brewing process by crowd-sourcing a beer. Using the "Crowd Craft Project" app, Facebook fans can determine the color, clarity, body and character of the malt, hops and yeast for the collaborative beer.]]> http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/sam-adams-asks-the-facebook-crowd-to-build-its-next-beer/feed/ 0 http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/budweiser-pushed-aside-for-coors-light-in-top-beer-sales/ http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/budweiser-pushed-aside-for-coors-light-in-top-beer-sales/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:12:08 +0000 David Lauterbach http://briansbelly.com/?p=2466
After nearly 20 years of producing America's two best-selling beers, Anheuser-Busch InBev will have to cede second place as Budweiser is pushed aside by Coors Light.]]> http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/budweiser-pushed-aside-for-coors-light-in-top-beer-sales/feed/ 1 http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/5-free-ios-apps-for-your-thanksgiving-festivities/ http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/5-free-ios-apps-for-your-thanksgiving-festivities/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:24:38 +0000 David Lauterbach http://briansbelly.com/?p=2398
Little recipe index cards and a printout of your favorite Deep Fried Turkey Guide are only part of a successful analog holiday. Here are 5 free Thanksgiving-based apps for your iPhone or iPad to download (or avoid).]]> http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/5-free-ios-apps-for-your-thanksgiving-festivities/feed/ 0 http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/sam-adams-holiday-brews-2011/ http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/sam-adams-holiday-brews-2011/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:28:39 +0000 David Lauterbach http://briansbelly.com/?p=2369
Boston Beer is set to roll out four limited-edition brews this holiday season that include flavors such as fruits, chocolates and chilies, oh my. In addition, the brewer has 2011 editions of Infinium and Utopias, as well as a new beer in their Winter Classics Sampler pack.]]> http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/sam-adams-holiday-brews-2011/feed/ 1 http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/deep-fried-thanksgiving-help-from-brians-belly/ http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/deep-fried-thanksgiving-help-from-brians-belly/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:10:01 +0000 David Lauterbach http://briansbelly.com/?p=2308
With Thanksgiving only about a week away, we'd like to make our annual appeal to you and your taste buds to consider deep frying your turkey. This year, we'll live tweet (gobble?) our own turkey fry and offer last minute help with yours.]]> http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/deep-fried-thanksgiving-help-from-brians-belly/feed/ 3 http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/new-bud-light-platinum-not-so-light-but-its-blue/ http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/new-bud-light-platinum-not-so-light-but-its-blue/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:27:06 +0000 David Lauterbach http://briansbelly.com/?p=2297
Belgian-owned Anheuser-Busch InBev is adding some bling to one of its most popular beers. Bud Light Platinum will be the newest addition to the brewer's beer fridge as they aim to appeal to "upscale light beer" drinkers.]]> http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/new-bud-light-platinum-not-so-light-but-its-blue/feed/ 2 http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/say-hello-to-beeri-the-siri-controlled-beer-server/ http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/say-hello-to-beeri-the-siri-controlled-beer-server/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:08:10 +0000 David Lauterbach http://briansbelly.com/?p=2274
The first time I tried Siri on my iPhone I wondered who would be the first beer nerds that would be able to turn the voice-recognition assistant into a beer-fetching wench. The guys at RedPepper have created Beeri to serve this frosty purpose.]]> http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/say-hello-to-beeri-the-siri-controlled-beer-server/feed/ 0 http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/the-elusive-mcrib-makes-a-comeback/ http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/the-elusive-mcrib-makes-a-comeback/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:07:15 +0000 David Lauterbach http://briansbelly.com/?p=2268
The McRib, the elusive sandwich that has inspired a cult-like following, is back. McDonald's announced Monday that the boneless barbecue pork sandwich, usually available in only a few stores at a time, will be sold at all U.S. locations through Nov. 14. Get one now before the animal it's made from becomes extinct!]]> http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/the-elusive-mcrib-makes-a-comeback/feed/ 0 http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/ken-burns-on-prohibition/ http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/ken-burns-on-prohibition/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:30:03 +0000 David Lauterbach http://briansbelly.com/?p=2263
Documentation and iMovie special effect Ken Burns has turned his insightful eye to alcohol. PBS will begin airing his new three-part, five-and-a-half-hour documentary film Prohibition on Sunday, October 2nd.]]> http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/ken-burns-on-prohibition/feed/ 0 http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/brewing-beer-with-a-cigar-flavored-twist/ http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/brewing-beer-with-a-cigar-flavored-twist/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:55:09 +0000 David Lauterbach http://briansbelly.com/?p=2256
A brewer in Florida is harnessing the flavor of the hand-rolled cigars Tampa is famous for in his craft beer. Cigar City Brewing is using ingredients such as Spanish cedar, guava, Cuban espresso and citrus woods to craft beers that taste of Tampa's heritage.]]> http://briansbelly.com/news-blog/brewing-beer-with-a-cigar-flavored-twist/feed/ 0