Beer Beard

   Hey hipsters. Tired of being shunned to the outer circle of that group that you didn't want to be a part of anyway, because you're way too awesome and you just don't care?  Is that patchy, haggard excuse for a face sweater leaving you cold and lonely with only your skinny jeans to keep you warm at night?  Not to worry. Thanks to this handmade Beard Coozie, now your PBR tallboy will be able to step up and fill in even more of the blanks left by your missing social skills. You're welcome.

What America spends on booze - 1982 v. 2011

         Prices at bars restaurants have gone up 79% since, my birth year, 1982.  This explains why my dad thought the vendor at the Roger Waters concert was f*n with him when he asked for $8.50 for an Old Style.

 Full NPR article here.

Bearded Beers

If you have not tried this beer yet, do yourself a favor and pick one up today.  While I'm not usually the biggest fan of New Belgium's lineup, I've really been digging their Belgo India Pale Ale. This addition to the Explore series is perfect for summer drinking with a nice balance between bitter and sweet. Nicely carbonated to keep the drinking smooth, and with a 7%ABV it packs a punch that tends to sneak up on you.

I picked up my sixer at West Lakeview Liquors ,aka The Rooster, on Addison and Leavitt.  This place has an amazing selection of craft brew.  Stop in next time you're looking for some killer beer.