Pretty Pretty Promo Girls

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.

Brew Review: Blue Moon Belgian Wheat Ale

Blue Moon Belgian White AleFun fact: Blue Moon is a Coors product. Some may know this, but it’s important enough to bring up when reviewing this very un-Coors like brew.

Blue Moon, a white beer, has a carbonated-pulp look not unlike Orangina. And funny enough, it also has a citrus-infused taste that’s usually complimented by a slice of orange when served at certain bars. While a slice of orange may be overkill to most it does effectively intensify the fruity aroma Blue Moon wears ever-so-proudly.

The brew’s closest relative (and competition) would unfortunately be Hoegaarden, high-shaman of the sweet beer stable. To compare the two is quite unfair, seeing that Hoegaarden is far more expensive – and far more tasty, admittingly.

Calling Blue Moon a low-rent Hoegaarden may seem a bit harsh; but considering the quality of the beer it’s being compared to you could do far, far worse in terms of taste. Sure it’s more “watery,” but not as watered-down as Natty Ice and beers of that ilk.

My preferred time to drink Blue Moon would have to be in the late, autumnal hours of October…like right now! (more…)

Brew Review: Yuengling Traditional Lager

Yuengling Traditional LagerYuengling, the yeast from the east. Not many west-coasters have experienced the cheap-yet-digestible taste that America’s Oldest Brewery provides.

Similar to Coors in its smoothness Yuengling is a staple of Northeastern frat-parties and post-college keggers. Its neutral taste hardly offends, with decent head and a nice honey-grain finish. Guys and gals alike love Yuengling.

Comparable to Corona in value, Yuengling is cheap enough to buy in bulk yet quality enough to pass off as “good beer.” (You know what I mean: “Hey, I don’t feel like drinking canned sh*t – can you pick up some good beer?”)

Experts in the beer-drinking field (read: alcoholics) tend to call Yuengling a “lawnmower beer,” perfect for outdoor drinking while doing heavy-duty yard work. While I can’t say that I’ve knocked back a case while operating heavy machinery, I have sipped one while taking out the trash – does that count?

Still, I must admit: Yuengling’s low alcohol content takes it down a half-notch in overall…drinkability? Yes, drinkability. (more…)