This recent news featured in Inhabitat.com by Ali Kriscenski is sure make every beer fanatic who always have a beer glass in hand happy. Heineken recently discovered a very good use for empty beer bottles.

Upcycling is a 21st century term, coined by Cradle to Cradle authors William McDonough and Michael Braungart, but the idea of turning waste into useful products came to life brilliantly in 1963 with the Heineken WOBO (world bottle). Envisioned by beer brewer Alfred Heineken and designed by Dutch architect John Habraken, the “brick that holds beer” was ahead of its ecodesign time, letting beer lovers and builders alike drink and design all in one sitting.

Put on your Mexican hats, throw in some Dos Equis and Coronas and get ready to dance to the beat of the Mariachi bands as we commemorate the famous Battle of Puebla. Oh yes, Cinco de Mayo, the merriment of the month is finally here - yet another perfect reason to drink and party. And what better way to celebrate this very important holiday than to gobble up some tacos and salsa, burritos, or any spicy Mexican food and pour your favorite pilsner, lager, ale and amber on your beer glasses.

So, to give tribute to this festivity, we have listed the top 5 Mexican beers that are perfect for this occasion. Drink and enjoy!

5. SOL

This fine golden lager beer has been brewed in Mexico since 1899 by Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma brewery. “Sol” which means sun has 4.5% alcohol volume and goes well with stir-fried food like spicy Mexican chicken.

4. BOHEMIA

Distributed by Heineken USA, this Mexican beer named after a Czech region is especially made to suit those with distinctive taste. Bohemia is available by 6 and 12 packs and has 4.7% alcohol by volume. This Pilsner is perfect with Mexican seafood.

3. NEGRA MODELO

This very dark almost opaque black beer is another remarkable product from Mexico brewed by Grupo Modelo. With its caramel and chocolate flavors plus slight roasted notes and light bitterness, Negra Modelo proves to be very tasty without being exaggerated, pricey and difficult to find.

2. DOS EQUIS

This less carbonated lager was developed by Wilhelm Haase and has been brewed in Mexico since 1900. Dos Equis was originally named “Siglo XX” and its toasted malt flavor makes it one of the top
selling imported dark beer in the US.

1. CORONA

Corona is the flagship beer of Grupo Modelo This brand of pale lager is the No. 1 selling beer in Mexico, 5th largest selling beer brand in the world, No. 1 imported beer in the US and is being sold in over 170 countries.

Once again, Happy Cinco de Mayo, Salud and let’s all have our fill of these delicioso Mexican cerveza.

source: Jockular.com

Bored of being alone at home or at a bar? Feeling alone with no one to enjoy with? Most of the time you drink beer, you are all by yourself. Don’t you wish somebody was there beside you to talk to and to toast with beer glasses? Wishing somebody to be there? This article is all about your beer buddy and how they are important to you.

A beer buddy is a very special and important friend that you regularly drink beer with, whether in a bar glassware or in a large beer boot. Whenever there are times you lack money, your beer buddy is there for you to buy you a glass of beer and sometimes, you will also do the same for your beer buddy.

This beer buddy relationship of yours is stronger than love. Why? Your beer buddy would help you in the moments when you become drunk. Here are some of the things a beer buddy can do:

• Take you home when you’re drunk
• A beer buddy never lies. He or she talks about everything out of the blue and both of you still manage to laugh about it.
• Introduces you to a bunch of girls or boys
• Pays the bill for you (Not all the time)
• Helps you in times of chaos, like fighting scenes
• Remembers every moment you being drunk
• Opens a bottle of beer for you
• Loves the worst part of you – being drunk
• Comforts of you in times of vomiting

A beer buddy does not necessarily limit to humans but it could also refer to animals as well. Is it harmful for animals to drink beer? It won't really harm your pet but just like anyone, it can also get alcohol poisoning from excessive consumption of beer.

Did you know that dogs can turn into an alcoholic faster than humans? Yes, they will get drunk, and they may even love it, but without any hope of getting laid. Alcohol can affect an animal a lot faster because of its faster metabolism. Dogs can be harshly affected by alcohol.

So the next time you drink beer with your beer buddy, don’t forget to thank him or her for everything your beer buddy has done to you despite all the sufferings your beer buddy encountered when you’re drunk. Enjoy a beer with your best beer buddy and remember to drink moderately.

“I will never drink ever again!” That’s what I told my husband after a long night of partying and drinking. Actually, it was just the hangover talking. I did drink again and, yes, I had a hangover again the next day. The experience of having a hangover is just awful. Waking up searching for the coldest water in the fridge and drinking it like you haven’t drank water for forever is torture. On top of that there’s the excruciating headache, red eyes, puking, nausea, and the list goes on.

There are a lot of hangover remedies but mostly they only ease a few of the symptoms. Remember that unless the alcohol is out of your system, the hangover won’t stop. Here are few things that will help you with your hangover problems:

1. Bananas
The large part that causes hangover is due to lack of potassium in your bloodstream. Every time we drink any alcoholic beverages, potassium begins to deplete. Bananas are a good source for potassium so they help in replenishing whatever potassium that you lose. Also, bananas can you help you ease being nauseous because they are also a natural antacid. Plus, bananas can also help you ease your headache since they are high in magnesium. They help in relaxing those throbbing blood vessels that causes that hangover headache.

2. Sex
Shocked? Yes, hangover sex is a great hangover remedy, that is, if you can get some. If you can’t then we still have a lot of other effective remedies that you can choose from. So how does sex help? Of course, you’ll sweat like crazy! Sweating is good because it will help all of the alcohol that you have taken to come out of your body.

3. Pedialyte or Gatorade
Pedialyte is designed to replace fluids and minerals that are lost in our body and same goes with Gatorade. They will help you rehydrate and get back on track.

4. Hot Bath or Shower
Taking a hot bath will certainly help you sweat out the alcohol in your body. You may feel a little hazy at first but don’t worry you will feel much better afterwards.

5. Bloody Mary
A lot have sworn that Bloody Mary can really cure hangover. What’s in a Bloody Mary anyways? Well, one of the main ingredients is tomato juice. Tomato juice contains fructose that helps your body metabolize alcohol faster. But, don’t drink too much BM or else you’ll end up getting drunk again.

6. Fruit juice
Orange or pineapple juice or any fruit juice will do since it will help breakdown the alcohol content in your body. Make sure to avoid drinking fruit juices with empty stomach as they may be acidic.

7. Black coffee
It is not advisable to drink coffee and any other caffeinated beverages when you have a hangover since they can cause further dehydration, however, they can still help ease the nausea. Instead of adding sugar to your coffee try it with honey. The fructose in the honey is absorbed quicker than the sucrose in sugar.

8. Food
Eating also relieves us from a hangover. Try eating starchy foods such as rice, grains and cereals but do avoid eating greasy or oily food, you might upset your stomach.
I know that there are times when we have a severe hangover we don’t really feel like eating, but food is good because it speeds up your metabolism which in turn, metabolizes the alcohol faster. So the faster the alcohol will be expelled from your body the faster you will recover.

9. Pain Relievers
Pain killers or relievers such as Aspirin and Ibuprofen may help you with your headache and some muscle pain but it does nothing with the alcohol level that is in your system.

10. Miso Soup with Eggs
If your stomach can’t handle eating solid food, you can try Miso soup. It’s known as the best hangover soup. Miso soup replenishes some of the nutrients that you lost while you were drinking. It is also loaded with probiotics, so if you’re experiencing tummy problems it may even help you feel better.

If any of these hangover remedies doesn’t make you feel better, stick with the basic! Just drink tons of H2O before you go to sleep and in the morning. So, if you filled that huge beer boot up with tons of beer the night before, you should do the same before hitting the sack (but not with beer in it of course but with water!).

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Who says you cant teach a dog beer tricks?

Those desperate for a pint won’t have to wait as long at the bar, if a company from Washington has its way.

GrinOn Industries claims their latest gadget can fill beer glasses with your favourite brew at world-record speed, serving 56 pints in one minute by filling them from the bottom up.

The Bottoms Up Draft Beer Dispensing System works by filling your pint through a hole at the bottom of the glass. Once poured, a magnet slips over the base of the beer glass, protecting your pants from your brew.

Though the product is available only for commercial use, a home version will hit the market in 2013, the company’s website promises.

The system debuted at Monday’s Flyers vs. Canadiens home game. While the Habs lost 5-2, at least their fans didn’t have to wait as long to drown their sorrows.

Source: TheStar.com