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Articles by Ryan Hudak

Things No One Asked For: The SIXOVERONE, A Multi-Bottle Opener

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
SIXOVERONE is making a six-bottle opener, just in case you don't have time to op...

A Canadian Man is Suing an Airline for a Ridiculous Champagne-Related Reason

by Ryan Hudak in Wine
This Canadian man has sued an airline for a champagne-related reason you won't b...
 

Applebees Employee's Video Shows Crappy $1 Margaritas Even Crappier Than You Thought

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Applebee's is offering a $1 margarita throughout the entirety of October at any ...

You Can Get Drunk on Popcorn Now, If You Really Want To

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
A U.K. based company is making alcohol-infused popcorn at 5% ABV, if you really ...
 

Things No One Asked For: The Guzzle Buddy Beer Bottle Glass

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
One company is making glasses you can screw right into the top of your beer bott...

Things No One Asked For: Prosecco Donuts

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
In case you were tired of drinking Prosecco the regular way, a New York bakery h...
 

Things No One Asked For: The Wine Necklace

by Ryan Hudak in Wine
Drinking wine can be such a hassle. First, you have to hold the glass in your h...

A Bunch of Entitled Kids of Big Beer Opened Up Their Own 'Craft' Brewery

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
If you like your craft beer to lack any kind of authenticity, but make up for th...
 

Things No One Asked For: The Hydrasatch, A Satchel Bag That Holds Mixed Drinks

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
There's more good news out there for all those people who can’t possibly be wi...

A Canadian Company is Crowdfunding 'Interesting' Whiskey Stones

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Morgan Street Company out of Ontario is trying to crowdfund a set of 'unique' wh...
 

Things No One Asked For: Fireball Gummy Candies

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Get ready - both Irish Confectionery Co. and VineGelee are now selling gummy bea...

Taco Bell is Rolling Out More Bars, Eyeing World Domination

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Taco Bell started the trend of international fast food garbage restaurants servi...
 

Rejoice: Burger King is Now Serving Booze

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
A Whopper and fries (along with some cheap chicken nuggets) makes a great post-d...

Things No One Asked For: Prosecco Glitter

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
If your summertime gatherings have lost their sparkle, I've got great news for y...
 

Finally, A 10-Pound Moscow Mule Exists in New York City

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Dream Hotels in New York City is finally appealing to a cross-section of society...

Things No One Asked For: Prosecco-Flavored Nail Polish

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
If you're the kind of alcoholic who needs to have booze on your person at all ti...
 

Zima is Coming Back, and it's Zomething We Didn't Miss

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Miller-Coors announced that Zima - which was originally discontinued in 2008 - w...

Despite a Boycott, TRUMP Wines are Selling Out at Wegmans

by Ryan Hudak in Wine
Despite a recent boycott of TRUMP branded wines, Wegmans is selling out of the 4...
 

A Swedish Brewery is Coming Out With a Shower Beer

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
After an absolutely dismal 2016, the new year is off to a wonderful start with a...

Things No One Asked For: The Chug Card

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Having trouble shotgunning your beer like a normal bro? Maybe you need your very...
 

Things No One Asked For: TV Viewing Beer Mug

Nope
by Ryan Hudak in Culture
The TV Beer Mug is a mug with a slant in it so you never have to look away from ...

Praise Mediocrity! $100 Billion Ab InBev, SABMiller Merger Approved By Shareholders

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
Mimicking my thought process at a Chinese buffet, Anheuser-Busch InBev is making...
 

Things No One Asked For: A Plastic Bat That Doubles as a Beer Bong

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
The Thirstbat, a product you definitely never asked for, is finally here....

A Spanish Winemaker is Producing Blue Wine

by Ryan Hudak in Wine
We've all heard of red wine and white wine. But now, we can get what we've alwa...
 

Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer Made a Terrible Manhattan on National TV

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer appeared on Meredith Viera's talk show and made a seriou...

French Party Company Invents World's First Champagne Machine Gun

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
The Champagne Gun is now a thing, just in case you've always wanted to pack some...
 

A Florida Man Is Suing MillerCoors Because Coors Light Is Not, in Fact, Brewed in the Rocky Mountains

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
One Florida man was not happy to learn that not all Coors Light is brewed in the...

If You Want to Learn How to Make an Old Fashioned, Don't Watch This Video

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
You won't learn how to make an Old Fashioned by watching this video, but you wil...
 

Guinness Open Gate Brewery Personalizes a Brew for NFL Star J.J. Watt

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
Yes, Guinness did something really cool for three-time NFL defensive player of t...

European Town Known for Producing Hops Will Soon Have Its Own Public Beer Fountain

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
A Slovenian town that is known for producing hops will soon sport its own massiv...
 

Budweiser Tries to Act Tough and Throws Shade at Craft Beer in #NotBackingDown Super Bowl Ad

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Budweiser was back at their old tricks for the Super Bowl this year....

Man Invents Robot Drinking Buddy So He'll Never Drink Alone

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
A once lonely South Korean inventor is lonely no more now that he's got an alcoh...
 

Motorhead Fans Start a Petition to Have a "Jack and Coke" Renamed a "Lemmy"

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
About 42,000 Motorhead fans have signed the online petition that asks for a Jack...

AB-InBev Receives Buyout Offer From Miami Craft Brewery

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
AB-InBev probably never saw this one coming....
 

Massachusetts Man Sues Guinness for Sometimes Being Brewed in Canada

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
A man is attempting to sue Guinness because a small percentage of Guinness Extra...

Bud Light Unveils New Look but Fails to Acknowledge That It's What's on the Inside That Counts

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
Just because you have nice cans doesn't mean we'll buy your product, Anheuser-Bu...
 

Drink Up: Craft Brewers Petition to Rename Thursday to #ThirstDay

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
A few craft breweries have started a petition on change.org to rename Thursday t...

AB-InBev Finalizes SABMiller Buyout

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
After months of talks, AB-InBev has bought SABMiller for $106 billion, making AB...
 

Norwegian Brewery Turns Money and Frozen Pizza Into Beer

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
Money, pizza, and beer are all great things to have. But throwing them all toget...

Angry Orchard Debuts a Glass Just for Ciders

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Now, thanks to Angry Orchard, even ciders have a specialized glass....
 

The Chambong Makes It Almost Acceptable to Guzzle Your Bubbly

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
If you're tired of drinking your champagne out of a flute like a civilized human...

Get Swole With Protein Beer, Brah

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Now you can have your protein and drink an alcoholic version of it too, brah. ...
 

Matthew McConaughey's Brother Given Year Supply of Miller Lite For Naming Son After the Beer

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Michael McConaughey named his son after his favorite beer, and after nine years,...

Mix up Magical Cocktails With Unicorn Tears

by Ryan Hudak in Liquor
Make your cocktails shimmer and shine by mixing in some Unicorn Tears. ...
 

In Sad but True News, Metallica Partners With Budweiser

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Macro-mental band Metallica has joined forces with macro-brewery Budweiser....

MillerCoors Hopes to Profit From Hard Soda Trend With Hard Orange Soda and Hard Ginger Ale

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
MillerCoors is hopping on the hard soda trend and releasing a hard orange soda a...
 

Breakfast Beer of Champions: Wheaties Announces Beer Release

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
Wheaties is the latest brand to hop on the craft beer train announcing HefeWheat...

The New Hit at This New Zealand Pub Is a Stout Laced with Stag Semen

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
Stag Semen Stout is now a thing at The Green Man Pub in New Zealand. ...
 

MillerCoors Responds to Blue Moon Lawsuit

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
MillerCoors delivers a statement after being sued by a man who thought he was bu...

New London Bar Fills Empty Rooms With Clouds of Breathable Alcohol: What Could Go Wrong?

by Ryan Hudak in Liquor
Are you tired of sipping on your cocktail? Try breathing in your cocktail instea...
 

What Does the Firestone Walker Acquisition Mean for Craft Beer Fans?

Duvel + Firestone Walker = ?
by Ryan Hudak in Beer
Firestone Walker made an announcement late last week that they had been "investe...

Music Festival Attendees' Urine is Getting Transformed into Beer in Denmark

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
Urine from the Danish Roskilde Festival is being used to fertilize barley which ...
 

Bugs Bunny Would Love What's on Tap at This Australian Brewery

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
Craft brewery teams up with local farmer to brew a carrot beer and help raise aw...

This Carlsberg Product Line Brings a New Meaning to the Phrase "Shower Beer"

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
With this men's beauty line, you can literally bathe in beer. ...
 

Inflatable Irish Pub Is the Bouncy Castle of Your Dreams

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
You can now rent an inflatable Irish pub complete with wolfhounds and shepherd's...

Craft Brewery Stands in Budweiser's Way of Trademarking "Brewed the Hard Way"

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
Budweiser is trying to trademark "Brewed the Hard Way", but a craft brewery migh...
 

Making a Case for Craft Beer Trends

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Waxed bottles, adjunct ingredients and session IPAs are too much for some....

The Boozie: The Latest and Greatest in Unnecessary Drinkwear

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Kickstarter has brought us many great inventions we might not otherwise have bee...
 

America's Newest Odd Couple: Our National Parks and Budweiser

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
The National Park Foundation has signed a deal with Budweiser for $2.5 million....

Man Sues MillerCoors Because He Mistakes Blue Moon for Craft Beer

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
A San Diego man is attempting to sue MillerCoors because he can't tell Blue Moon...
 

New Kickstarter Makes It Easier to Lose Your Bottle Opener

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
This bottle opener might be the easiest one to lose yet. ...

Hendrick's Gin To Debut Flying Cucumber Airship

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Want to take a ride in a giant flying cucumber? This could be your chance!...
 

The Best Places to Drink in Disney World

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
It's easy to imagine, if you've never been, that Disney World is just for kids, ...

You Can Now Buy Whisky Scented Clothing

Johnnie Walker: Dry Clean Label
by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Johnnie Walker partners with Harris Tweed Hebrides to make whisky scented fabric...
 

Bud Light Drinkers Must Really Be 'Up for Whatever' to Grab One of These Bottles

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
Bud Light is adding hilarious phrases to bottles in attempts to connect with mil...

Powdered Alcohol Could Be Enabling Poor Decisions as Early as This Summer

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Powdered alcohol, or Palcohol, has once again been approved by the feds for huma...
 

Nobody Wants to Drink Michelob Ultra, Not Even the People in a Michelob Ultra Ad

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
None of the beers are open in a recent Michelob Ultra ad, proving nobody really ...

311 Releasing an Amber Ale with Rock Brothers and Nebraska Brewing

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
311 is diving into the craft beer world and releasing an amber ale with the help...
 

Creep Out All Your Friends with a Fake Baby Filled with Booze

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Stay hydrated with this creepy Kickstarter....

Diageo to Add Craft Beer to Repertoire

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
Diageo, the company behind Guinness, Red Stripe and almost all of the spirit bra...
 

Backlash from Super Bowl Ad Continues for A-B InBev

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
Blatantly attacking craft beer might not have been the best choice for macro bre...

Study Shows Beer is Good for Your Brain (Kinda)

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Science is coming through for beer drinkers once again. ...
 

The Craft Beer Billionaire Club Adds A Member

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
Sierra Nevada Brewing's Ken Grossman joins the minimal ranks of craft beer billi...

Local Beer Turns Deadly in Mozambique

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Upwards of 70 people have died after drinking tainted beer at a funeral in Mozam...
 

Narragansett Resurrects the Great Old Ones with HP Lovecraft Series of Beers

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
Narragansett Brewing Company announced they will release an HP Lovecraft series ...

The Drinking Jacket Available for Pre-Order After Successful Kickstarter

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
You'll never be far from your booze with the Drinking Jacket....
 

Return Your Unwanted Gifts...For Booze

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
If there's one thing that rings true every Christmas, it's that you're going to ...

The Five Difficult Drinkers on Your Christmas List and How to Shop for Them

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Sometimes it's not as easy as picking up a random six pack and jamming it in you...
 

Countdown to Christmas Like an Adult with a DIY Beer Advent Calendar

by Ryan Hudak in Beer
The only chocolate you'll find in this advent calendar is in a Double Chocolate ...

Kentucky Bar Mocks Pappy Seekers with Pappy Van Winkle Jell-O Shots

by Ryan Hudak in Liquor
Pappy Jell-O shots. Just what the doctor ordered....
 

Guy Orders Bottle of Wine for 'Thirty-Seven Fifty'. Turns Out to be $3,750.

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Make sure you know what you're ordering, especially if you're out of your elemen...

Disney's Death Star Aims at Empire's Strikes Bock

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Where one brewery sees a playful pun, Disney sees a threat to the brand. ...
 

"Mad Men" Creator Admits to Actors Drinking on the Job

But is anyone surprised?
by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Mad Men may be able to drink on set, but could you get away with drinking at wor...

BARTRENDr App Causes Quite a Stir with Marketing Campaign

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
There's a new app making waves in the booze world, and not necessarily for its f...
 

Going to Nevada? Check Out the Budweiser of Brothels

by Ryan Hudak in Culture
Of course Anheuser-Busch sponsors a room at a legal brothel....

Rollout to Your Next Tailgate in Style with Philadelphia Eagles Wine

by Ryan Hudak in Wine
Philadelphia Eagles release a wine to honor the team's 80th anniversary. ...
 

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