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  • Fun cocktail list somehow manages to inspire hatred

    A bar in Houston has a list of 100 cocktails to try before you die. An interesting list that has some unusual choices, but unfortunately doesn’t tell you the measures of the ingredients to make it yourself. However, even better than this article, or the list itself, is the battle that brews in the comments section below the piece. Example: “…you assholes whine like little girls with skinned knees…F*&! off.” Yikes.

    From the Houston Press blogs. Read the full story here.

    The only confusing thing is why so many people like this beer

    Labatt’s is suing Brick Brewing, claiming that Brick’s Red Baron Lime looks too similar to their Bud Light Lime. Apparently this is confusing to consumers. We’re confused too. How did light lime beer get so popular?

    From the Financial Post. Read the full story here.

    Does a glass of wine a day help keep the doctor away?

    A liver doctor and wine writer examines the common belief that drinking wine in moderation is good for you. His verdict in one word – inconclusive. But there is a lot of good insight in his article and he separates scientific fact from fiction.

    From the San Fransisco Chronicle. Read the full story here.

    A Canadian hops revival

    More Canadian microbreweries are using homegrown hops. It’s good news for farmers and fans of the 100-mile diet.

    From the Globe and Mail. Read the full story here.

    A bad economy still sees Latvians quenching their thirst

    Prices have gone down in this Baltic state and despite being heavily hit by the recession, people have kept on drinking. Maybe it’s not despite the recession, maybe it’s because of it.

    From the AFP. Read the full story here.