U.S. Beer Consumption Increases; Rising Demand for Higher-Priced Offerings

U.S. Beer Consumption Increases; Rising Demand for Higher-Priced Offerings

The beer industry saw gains in both dollar and volume in 2012 after a three-year downturn. Well-marketed new products and slight improvements in the unemployment rate contributed to the beer industry’s overall growth. Although the second half of the year didn’t fare as well from an economic standpoint, the industry was still able to see […]

Castle Lite Beer Unveils Mind Reading Beer Machine

Imagine being able to pour beer with your mind. Well, stop imagining! Castle Lite has made it possible by introducing the world-first Extra Cold Mind Reader. Conceived and developed by digital agency Hellocomputer, this awesome machine is designed to reward you for focusing on ‘extra cold’. The machine utilises an EEG headset, which is calibrated […]

Toasting 110 Years Of Freedom And Livin’ The High Life

Toasting 110 Years Of Freedom And Livin’ The High Life

Born across the street from each other in Milwaukee, Miller High Life and Harley-Davidson have been making timeless American products for 110 years. Now they’re making something together. Bill Davidson, vice-president of the Harley-Davidson Museum and great-grandson of Harley-Davidson co-founder William A. Davidson officially kicked-off a multi-year partnership with Miller High Life by helping brewmasters […]

Rickard’s Shandy Makes a Splash with Canadians Looking to Beat the Heat

Rickard’s Shandy Makes a Splash with Canadians Looking to Beat the Heat

Every spring Canadians emerge from winter to embark upon a time-honoured tradition – the search for a sun-filled patio and a classic summer beverage. This year, we’re taking the guess work out with the launch of Rickard’s Shandy. Whether you’re entertaining friends on the patio or relaxing on the dock, Rickard’s Shandy is the perfect […]

Stella Artois Uncorks ‘Stella Artois Cidre’ in the United States on May 13

Stella Artois Uncorks ‘Stella Artois Cidre’ in the United States on May 13

Stella Artois, the best-selling Belgian beer in the world, is introducing Stella Artois Cidre to the surging U.S. cider market. Stella Artois Cidre is a crisp, distinctive European-style cider made with apples hand-picked from wine growing regions. Initially it will be available in 26 U.S. states, with further expansion possible in 2014. Sales to retailers […]

Budweiser Launches ‘Buddy Cup’ Campaign

Budweiser has launched a campaign called ‘Buddy Cup’, which centres on a beer glass with a built-in chip that integrates with Facebook. Created by Agência Africa, each time two people toast using the new beer glass – the ‘Buddy Cup’ – they instantly become friends online via Facebook. The technology was developed in partnership with […]

Heineken Ignite: Interactive LED Beer Bottles

The beer drinking experience is already fairly interactive. You open bottles, clink them against your friends’ bottles, and dress them up in little cozies to keep them cold. Apparently, all that wasn’t enough for Heineken, which unveiled a prototype of its new Heineken Ignite bottle last week at Milan Design Week. The bottles incorporate LEDs, […]

World’s First Vodka Made From Cow Milk

World’s First Vodka Made From Cow Milk

For those who love milk and alcohol—not necessarily together—a UK-based farmer has created a poison that combines the beverages of your choice. The world’s first fresh whole milk-based vodka—called ‘Black Cow’—is the brainchild of Beaminster, Dorset, England-based Jason Barber, and is said to be an exceptionally smooth drink with a distinct “creamy texture”. The concoction […]