The reason why some beer bottles are green dates back to World War II
In the early days of mass produced, bottled beer, a good rule of thumb was that any beer in a clear glass bottle was probably not worth drinking. Back then,…
This Finnish brewery launched a NATO-themed beer to support NATO membership
You can tell a lot about a country by taking a look at its drink selection. In the case of Finland, the country’s latest brew is a clear indicator of…
How German beer kept Afghanistan out of World War I
The First World War brought a level of destruction that the world had never seen before. At the start of the war, only the French, Russians, English, and Italians stood against the Germans, Austro-Hungarians, and the Ottomans with their respective t…
That time scientists analyzed beer from an 1800s shipwreck
In 2010, a shipwreck was discovered in the Baltic Sea. The 170 year-old schooner (M1 Fö 403.3) contained, among other treasures, bottles of champagne and beer. Obviously, scientists had to…
This is why the South Korean troops make the best drinking buddies while deployed
To Koreans, alcoholic beverages are a crucial part of their daily life, and their main drink of choice is soju, a spirit made from rice. Alcohol in South Korea is…
Buy a vet a beer and help build a community
Former Army Intelligence Officer Dale King is no stranger to working to make his community better. Since returning home from service in 2007, Dale has consistently sought ways to make…
This Marine, country music legend made an epic beer run on a riding lawn mower
Before George Jones made it big in country music with his 1959 hit, “White Lightning,” the Hank Williams-obsessed twentysomething was a United States Marine. Six years later, he was recording a song written by the Big Bopper and writing songs that…
The Navy SEAL who shot Osama Bin Laden wants you to invest in a new beer company
Robert O’Neill, the former SEAL Team Six operator who is credited for firing the shots that killed Osama bin Laden, has a new venture. This time the only “pop-pop” coming…
Sea Story: My run-in with NCIS
One hundred and fifty days ago was the last time we saw land. At ninety consecutive days at sea, the CO can authorize beer call onboard a U.S. Naval vessel. Ours didn’t.
One hundred and fifty consecutive days is the reason why sailors drink …
These are the best at-home beer brewing kits
While it’s true that there is a nearly endless choice of craft beers these days — along with the ol’ standbys on the supermarket shelf — it’s a fact th…