You’re in for a treat this summer: Star Trek is poised to be a popular success on the level of Iron Man.  It’s exciting, funny, and entertaining in ways that are accessible both to die-hard Trekkies and average movie lovers… except for the parts where it sucks.

I had a chance to see Trek at an advance screening last week, and yes, I liked it a lot.  But the critics have already started over-praising it Dark Knight-style, and I know everybody else is going to join in soon too.  So allow me, just for a moment, to counterbalance the raves with some sanity and present to you the reasons Star Trek might not be the best thing ever.  (Be warned that there are spoilers in this article.) (more…)

Throughout the history of the world, factions have rivaled against one another – Trotsky vs Stalin, Ali vs Fraiser, Tupac vs Biggie. But today we have taken the age-old art of rivalry one stop further with Budweiser beer girls vs Miller beer girls. It’s the sexiest head-to-head since the invention of beer. And the best part is, these chicks are so hot, it’ll have you thirsty in no time.

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Everyone knows sex sells, especially when you’re selling stuff to dudes. And if you ask us, that’s freakin’ awesome. But the best part isn’t the television commercials and magazine advertisements – it’s all the smokin’ hot babes companies hire to put a face (and hot body) to their brand name. Pushing everything from booze to car mufflers, these ‘Promo Girls’ are like a sexy slice of corporate heaven for you to feast your eyes upon. Enjoy.

Is there anything better then an ice cold Budweiser? Heck yeah! A free ice cold Budweiser!

Only one problem, bars live and die on charging outrageous prices for beer to as many people as possible–and giving away free beer doesn’t fit a successful business plan.

What to do?

Hustle your friends, co-workers, that crazy uncle, the overly talkative guy across the bar or even that babe you are trying to pick up with these 5 bar pranks on WiseBread.com and you’ll score yourself some free drinks.

Just remember, play it cool and in the event you are too much of a pu**y you can always stay home and chug 6 beers in 10 seconds like this guy or do the smart thing and visit MyOpenBar.com, your guide to free booze!

Anheuser-Busch has a penchant for running absurd ads during the Super Bowl, and this year they’re trotting out seven commercials – six for Bud Light, one for Budweiser.

WTOP has posted the breakdowns for five of the Anheuser-Busch TV spots; read about the suds (and ever-so-slight spoilers) after the jump. (more…)

Americanized versions of Cheladas (Mexican specialty beers that use lime and salt for a distinctive flavor) have yet to impress beer drinkers nationwide – just ask Miller Chill.

So when Budweiser decided to go Chelada, I knew I had to try it…and I faced the ugly consequences. What were they thinking?

What was I thinking?

Do you like carbonated tomato soup? If so, you will love Bud’s rendition of the Chelada, which tastes like a college prank.

Talk about appearance: upon pouring out this thick, pulpy, reddish disaster the smell was almost unbearable; it reeked of salty old clams and spicy tomatoes – great for dinner, not as a beverage.

And then comes Bud’s infamous carbonation: why Budweiser prides itself on having the harshest bubbles in the business (they must be proud, since all their beers are ultra harsh) is beyond my comprehension. (more…)

Blech. Even writing about Old Milwaukee conjures up visions of pit-fires down at “The Quarry” back in high-school.

(Oh, Iris – come back to me, my darling…)

It’s funny: I’m a big-fan of cheapo beer when the mood hits, but Old Milwaukee just turns my stomach. Maybe it’s that I’ve been weaned on the skunked taste of Natty Ice, but I find absolutely no reason to throw back one of these bogus brews.

Ah, the taste: Old Milwaukee tastes like month-old Budweiser and year-old corn flakes. Nice, right? Yeah…it’s not so nice when you attempt to down one while stone-cold sober. As a pre-game beer it’s just plain bad – after a few forced swigs I wanted to go home, curl up with a good book and quit drinking altogether.

“The Beast?” Give me a break. (more…)

I enjoy Budweiser as much as the other guy, but Natural Ice should wipe it out of existence. Why go for the best when you can go for the…rest?

Natural Ice (Nasty Ice; Natty Ice for the enlightened) is Bud without the working-man’s price (read: tailor-made for college). A 12-pack costs as much as most sixers and gets you off-the-rocker drunk.

If you drink to get wasted, wasted you will get.

With some beers it’s necessary to break down the distinct taste, aroma and head – not with Natty. This budget brew contains more alcohol than regular beers (5.9), not to mention packing a taste reminiscent of skunked Bud and whorish sweat. Funny enough, hangovers are almost non-existent.

Head? Don’t offend Natty that way. This ain’t no precious micro-brew; this is distilled party piss with hops.

The greatest asset Natural Ice has going for it is the miraculous flavor-change that happens when you’re over 6-beers deep. Not only does it then taste exactly like Bud, but it goes down as easy as spring water. (more…)