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What's the History of the Irish Car Bomb?

Cole Stryker — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:30:08 +0000

The Irish car bomb (a shot of Irish whiskey and Irish cream dropped into a pint of Guinness) is a standard St. Patrick’s Day cocktail, though its origins aren’t commonly known. First of all, it didn’t originate in Ireland. In 1979, Charles B. Oat created the drink at Wilson’s Saloon in Norwich, Connecticut, according to [...]

5 Post-St. Patrick's Day Hangover Remedies

dianavilibert — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:45:55 +0000

Step away from the Bloody Mary. The hair of the dog may go down easy, but it won’t cure that hangover. Instead, try these remedies that we swear by—and some (sour pickle juice?!) we’ll pass on.

Maker's Mark Stops Watering Down Their Bourbon, Vacation Day Requests Skyrocket

Mike Adams — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:32:18 +0000

In an attempt to not be tortured and burned at the stake by their customer base, executives at Maker’s Mark have announced that the distillery no longer plans to cut their world famous bourbon with water. Over the weekend, Maker’s Mark chief operating officer Rob Samuels said that the company does not intend to follow [...]

Dream Come True/We're About to Become Obese — Introducing Alcoholic Root Beer

Donald Deane — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:00:39 +0000

Since high-quality, legit Root Beer is made through a fermentation process almost identical to the one used to brew regular beer, we've always been a little miffed that it doesn't actually contain any alcohol. Our booze motto is: "if it could, it should," even though we've found exceptions -- "Gin Milk" turned out to be pretty disgusting, who knew? Thanks to Sprecher Brew though, all of that is about to change.

Jack FM's Super-Duper Football Drinking Game

Jack FM Staff — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:00:45 +0000

The biggest football game in the world is coming up on Sunday, February 3, and what better way to have a few drinks while watching the Super Bowl than with a drinking game? While nachos, beer and a few friends watching the game is always fun, we decided to spice things up and make this [...]

MIT Student Invents Ice That Tattles on Binge Drinkers

Donald Deane — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:00:45 +0000

When it comes to ice, we only want it to do one thing -- make our drinks cold. We certainly don't want it to snitch to our friends after we've had one too many. But a MIT student has invented exactly that -- digital ice that monitors how quickly someone is drinking and sends out an alert when they've hit their limit.

Top Hungover Cities in America — Yes, Buffalo's One of Them!

Rob Banks — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:49:02 +0000

There always seems to be lists of the top cities in America for one thing or another. The list of the top 25 hungover cities in the U.S. has come out…and Buffalo is on it. Shocking (said with sarcasm). What number do we rank at? Buffalo ranks in at #5 and I don’t think this [...]

No Bottle Opener? You're Not Screwed

Jackie Mancini — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:53:42 +0000

Ever tried to be all romantic while wooing a babe by bringing a bottle of wine somewhere, only to realize you didn’t bring an opener? How embarrassing for you. Watch this video, and you won’t end up in the ER next time. How are those cuts healing, by the way? There’s nothing more frustrating than a stubborn [...]

Scientists Discover Gene Responsible for Binge Drinking

Donald Deane — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 21:30:46 +0000

We’ve always thought that binge drinking was just part of being a dumb teenager, but scientists say they’ve recently discovered a gene which could account for the risky behavior. Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry at King’s College London say a mutant version of the RASGRF2 gene (whatever that is) makes the brain more sensitive [...]

Tell Your Girlfriend You Were Right, Whiskey Helps You See Things Clearly

Mike Adams — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:00:23 +0000

Aside from waking up next to some wild beast with chronic halitosis and a wooden leg, one of the most horrifying experiences a man can possibly have after a blackout rendezvous with a bottle of grain alcohol is blindness. We’re not speaking in metaphor, here — we’re talking about real, holy-crap-i-can’t-see-anything blindness. That’s some scary [...]

Shocker! People Like Drinking and Having Sex More Than Facebook and Getting Sick

Mike Adams — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:20:42 +0000

Sex and drinking alcohol are the most beloved of all pastimes, according to a new survey from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. Stunning, we know. The researchers found that the act of carnal knowledge finished first in all three of the survey’s categories: pleasure, meaning and engagement. Still, there is hope for our [...]

Being Drunk Can Save Your Life if You Get Injured (Sort Of)

Mike Adams — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:55:28 +0000

The bare-knuckle spirit of the American boozehound can now hold its head up a little higher: a new study has discovered that being under the influence of alcohol may increase a person’s chances for survival in the event of an accident.

Is Beer Drinking on the Decline?

Donald Deane — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:02:53 +0000

As far as we’re concerned, beer is a staple like water or bread. But the recession has hit everyone hard and even beer drinkers are now cutting back on their favorite beverage. Say it ain’t so! According to industry analysts, the recession caused a steep decline in jobs, particularly in the manufacturing sector, and that [...]

Beer Muscles Are a Real Thing Now, Says Science

Mike Adams — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:18:57 +0000

There have been countless naysayers throughout the years guilty of spewing out health-nut, anti-beer propaganda in hopes of convincing a society of two-fisted boozehounds that a drinker’s lifestyle is detrimental to his health.

However, an ambitious and heroic team of Japanese scientists has recently concluded that all of that “beer is bad for you” business is for feeble-bodied weaklings, as their research indicates that a steady regimen of good old-fashioned beer drinking can actually keep muscles strong.

Disney World to Start Serving Booze

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:50:22 +0000

Despite the tradition of Walt Disney's refusal to allow his beloved theme park to serve spirits, as Disney World's Fantasyland expands this fall, the Magic Kingdom's menu will also see an expansion: wine and beer will be available for adult patrons to drink.

Is the Buffalo Drinking Game the Most Brilliant Drinking Game Ever?

Meagan Walker — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:01:34 +0000

In Buffalo, we’re not strangers to the drink: Tailgating starts as early as The Powers That Be at the Ralph will allow, and we have one of the latest last calls in the country. Which is why I was surprised to come upon a Buffalo drinking game I had never heard of, even if it didn’t originate in the Queen City.

Shake Up the 2012 Olympics With a Drinking Game

Jack FM Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:29:09 +0000

Watching the 2012 Summer Olympics for 16 days in a row will most likely end up becoming a little dry. That’s why we want to show you a way to moisten up the Olympic experience and quench the need for a little extra fun. With so many countries, sports, athletes and rules to try and [...]

Worst Thief Ever Gets Arrested After Passing Out Drunk On the Job

Mike Adams — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:00:46 +0000

Drinking on the job is never a good idea, and that goes double when your chosen profession includes illegal activities that can send you to prison. We’re referring, of course, to this Russian dude who was caught having a little post-drinking nap in a woman’s house when he was supposed to be robbing the place. Seriously, it’s just unprofessional.

Science May Have Finally Found a Cure for the Hangover

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:00:59 +0000

Thanks to some of the best minds of our time, we’re finally being given concrete tips that will help us get over those horrid headaches we experience after a night of partying. Hangover cures have been thrown around for decades. But now, thanks to good old-fashioned science, we finally have one we can trust. It’s [...]

Just What We Need at a Buffalo Bills Tailgate Party — Earlier Access to Beer

Joe Russo — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:03:10 +0000

Under a new proposal, the Buffalo Bills will be able to serve beer an hour earlier, and its sponsors believe it will cut back on irresponsible drinking. Good luck with that. First off, it’s a Bills game. As much as I love the team and the passion of the fans, it still attracts a bunch of [...]