Columbus, Cortez and Coronado all showed up in Mexico looking for gold. What gold they did find, they traded for smallpox, syphilis and mercury poisoning. Thanks, guys. It wasn’t until the 20th century that a friendlier gold was discovered in Mexico, a lustrous liquid gold–cerveza!

Mexican beer in the United States costs a couple of bucks more than the stuff from Milwaukee or Golden. You’ll usually find it only in a bottle or can. But those things don’t matter when you drink it and are transported to a palm-lined beach on the very edge of civilization. Last year, 90 million cases of the number one brand, Corona, were sold here. Guess that beach was pretty crowded. Read the rest of this entry »

Beer is good, its extremely good! below is a set of funny pics related to beer

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Some of those giant bottles of beer to feed all who want to be drunk

This is not the first USB bottle opener available, last year this 1GB model from Popdrive was released. But the advantage with the new stylish combo from TrekStor is that it’s available in sizes ranging from 1GB up to 16GB.

The German TrekStor USB drive bottle opener features a brushed aluminum finish and data transfer speeds of 25 MB/s (read) and 12 MB/s (write). It’s compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS X and Linux from Kernel 2.6.x.

The price will range from 6.99 EUR for the 1GB model, up to 49.99 EUR for the 16GB version, when it’s released next month.

I’d like to add since its for bottle openings its must be as strong as rock!

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here is some nice beer stickers

i think its enough for today. Go and enjoy your beer!

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A series of beers reviewed by Michael follows for the next couple of days. This will give us the chance to try and drink some more for you.

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Beers from the Czech Republic are some of the best beers in the world, and are produced with real love and care. Any country that can pass a law regarding the purity of its brewing must really love their beers. In fact, the Czechs consume more beer per person than any other nation in the world – 159 litres each. The most famous Czech beers are lager beers, although there is also a huge range of darker beers as well. Known as ‘Pivo’, there are few countries that can boast as impressive a range of beer as Czech lager beer.

History of Czech Beer

Czech beer has one of the longest histories of any beer in the world, with beer being produced over 1,000 years ago. Czech Republic is widely regarded as the premier beer-brewing nation in the world. Not only do they consume more beer than anyone else, but also they have the first beer museum in the world, the first beer-brewing textbook, and the first ever golden beer. Czech lager beer is what all other lager beers are based on, with the first being brewed in Pilsen back in 1842. The country is full of famous beer brewing towns such as Pilsen, Budweis and Bohemia. If it weren’t for Czech Republic, we perhaps wouldn’t have many of the brands and lager beers that we are familiar with today.

The Story of Budweiser

One of the best-known beers in the world is the American beer Budweiser, which is made by the world’s largest brewer Anheuser Busch. However, perhaps the real source of Budweiser is from the Czech town of Budweis. Although American Budweiser was brewed first, there is clearly no comparison in taste. Budweiser Budvar, the Czech lager beer, is slightly spicy, dry, hoppy lager beer with a citrus aftertaste. Just like many Czech beers, it is made with quality Saaz aroma hops, and beats the American version every time. Both companies have been involved in legal wrangling for decades, with the Czech firm wanting Budweiser to only be made in Budweis, and Anheuser Busch wanting the Czech beer to change its name. Whatever name Budvar goes under, it is definitely one of the finest lager beers in the world.

Pilsner Urquell

Perhaps the most famous Czech beer is Pilsner Urquell – the original lager beer that all others are based upon. With a sweet, malty taste, this is lager beer at its finest. Produced in originally in Prague, the brewery is now owned by beer giant SABMiller. Despite concerns over dropping quality, the original Czech lager beer is still one of the best in the world, especially when sampled in its homeland.

Dark Czech Beers

Although Pilsner and Budvar along with beers like Staropramen are the best-known Czech beers internationally, there are some amazing Czech beers that are less known. In particular, the bottom-fermented dark beers from Bohemia are some of the most interesting and satisfying beers in the world. Although this process is becoming increasingly rare, there are still many excellent beers and breweries to be found. One of the best is called Pernstejn Porter, a strong 8% bottom-fermented porter. The beer tastes of toffee, and liquorice, and has a bitter, hoppy finish. It is the perfect combination of sweetness and bitterness and its final bitter finish has a real lasting quality. Although extremely hard to find outside of Czech Republic, if you are visiting then you should definitely track it down.

If you don’t come across this beer then one of the more common dark Czech beers is U Fleku. It is a brewpub beer and has been around since the 15th century. Other great beers available include Kelt, which is a good beer for Guinness lovers, and Kozel Premium, which is a smooth, dark lager.

The Czech people are truly proud of their beer, and it is more than just a drink; it is part of their history, culture and society. This is what makes Czech beer so special, and why it is one of the greatest beer-producing nations in the world.

People always associate the quality of a Wine with it’s price. The more expensive the better it must be, is the attitude. But that’s not true. In these economic times there are really good wines out there without the big price tags. If you love wine but don’t want to spend a big chunk of your budget on the expensive stuff…here are 10 cheap but well received wines from some wine experts themselves. These Wine’s also make great inexpensive Gifts!

1) Cape Indaba Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ($6)

This South African white is crisp and refreshing, perfect to “drink on a patio,” says wine connoisseur Andrea Clurfeld, food critic at New Jersey’s Asbury Park Press. She says its citrus and mineral undertones make it suited for shellfish.

2) Bodegas Borsao Campo de Borja Borsao Red 2005 ($7)

Clurfeld, calls this Spanish combination of Grenache and Tempranillo grapes “the single best cheap red wine in the world.” Fruity, but with depth, she says it goes with a wide range of foods and is “good on the tongue.” “I would put this against anything out there,” she says.

3) Real Companhia Velha Porca de Murca 2005 ($7)

This red blend from Portugal consistently sells out at Bottle Shoppe, Cesar Ruiz’s Brooklyn, N.Y. store. “It has a dry cherry taste,” says Ruiz. “It goes great with spicy food and even pizza.”

4) Adega Condes de Albarel Albarino Salneval 2006 ($9)

A warm day? A late lunch? Try this light Spanish white. Mouzouras calls Salneval “perfect for summer.” “It’s clean and crisp with a citrus flavor and nice acidity,” he says.

5) Jadot Beaujolais Villages 2006 ($9)

Even with the euro, this French wine from the Gamay grape remains affordable. Best served slightly chilled, this Beaujolais works well with hors d’oeuvres. “It’s a nice to serve before dinner. It’s fruity and light, but it has a dry finish,” says Ruiz.

6) Monarchia Pinot Gris 2006 ($9)

This Hungarian wine sounds like a punch line, until you try a glass of the full-bodied, dry white. Expect a vibrant finish. “It’s clean and full on the mouth,” says Costas Mouzouras, buyer at Manhattan’s Gotham Wines. He suggests a Caprese salad as the perfect accompaniment.

7) Conde de Jauregui Rioja Crianza 2004 ($10)

This strong Spanish red has “a good fruit front”, says Ruiz. He says customers love its “long finish on the palate” and “vanilla notes.” It is ideal served with beef.

Gascon Don Miguel Malbec 2006 ($10)

Few countries can feel our economic pain better than Argentina, so it makes sense to turn to their wine, especially Malbec, which tastes much richer than the price tag. Mouzouras likes Gascon for its “really rich, velvety and plumy taste.”

9) Miolo Reserva Pinot Noir 2006 ($10)

Bring this Brazilian pinot noir to a party and you’ll feel like Indiana Jones – introducing the masses to an off-the-beaten-path treasure. “This wine took everybody by surprise. It’s really unbelievable,” says Mouzouras. It’s even tastier considering that decent American pinots rarely come in below $15. “And this is way better than decent.”

10) Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2006 ($10)

Australia’s oldest family-owned vineyard produces plenty of acclaimed $100 bottles, but its bargain-basement “Y Series” line, which includes merlot, shiraz, rielsing, chardonnay, and rose, merits attention too. Clurfeld says the best deal is the “gently fruity” Viognier which pairs well with mildly spicy Asian food. “This allows you to become familiar with a great grape without spending a fortune,” she says.

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California’s North Coast brewery has been producing an astonishing array of excellent beers since its start in 1988, including Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout, Old No. 38 Stout, Red Seal Ale and Pranqster Belgian-Style Golden Ale.

Scrimshaw can also be added to that list — a beer that not only tastes delicious, but looks delicious.

Pilsner, like most light lagers, are difficult beers to make correctly, as their light bodies and lower alcohol content make imperfections stand out more. The style is a true test of the brewer’s art and North Coast has mastered it.

Poured into a tall V-shaped pilsner glass, Scrimshaw has a stream of fine bubbles that continuously cascade from the bottom to the top through the crystal-clear straw liquid, ending with a snow-white head. I held it up to the light for several minutes, admiring its looks and contemplating the craft involved in achieving such perfection.

Subtle hops and strong grain aromas wafted from the glass, hinting at what was to come. Light malt and fresh grain flavors came through in a clean, crisp body. Hop flavor was more noticeable in the aftertaste, along with a slight bitterness and dry finish, which is appropriate for the style.

The main difference author could tell between Scrimshaw and the best European pilsners, such as Pilsner Urquell or Veltins, was a fresher grain presence and less pronounced bitterness. It’s a highly drinkable beer for the hot summer months.

Most of the people really enjoy light lagers, but rarely have them because it is notoriously hard to find good ones in a bottle. A couple of factors are to blame: the lower alcohol content is not conducive to longevity and the beer can start chemically breaking down in a short time due to temperature variations and light. Another is that hops don’t do well after bottling — their aroma and flavor tend to dissipate.

But Scrimshaw’s quality comes through in the bottle and is as good as it gets.

North Coast beers are available in Wisconsin, distributed through Specialty of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.

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