Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'beer'

Anheuser-Busch Stops Free Beer Samples

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:28:00 EST

The brewer has stopped giving free samples in hospitality centers at its SeaWorld theme parks in Orlando, Fla., San Antonio and San Diego and its Busch Gardens parks in Tampa, Fla., and Williamsburg, Va. The company says the samples had a narrow appeal. The brewer plans to build more restaurants and other family-friendly venues.

Christmas Beer Yields Christmas Cheer

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:33:00 EST

For millennia, farmers around the globe have marked the winter solstice by brewing particularly potent beer. This holiday season, brew expert Don Russell (better known as "Joe Sixpack") recommends some of his favorite Christmas ales.

Caffeinated Beer To Get Less Sparky

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

MillerCoors said Thursday it will remove caffeine and three other ingredients from its Sparks alcoholic energy drink in a deal with 13 states and the city of San Francisco. A coalition of state attorneys general had complained the stimulants reduced drinkers' sense of intoxication.

Legal Problems Chase Naked Pumpkin Runners

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:57:00 EST

A woman was caught running around wearing a pumpkin on her head and nothing else. She's one of a dozen people cited for the Naked Pumpkin Run in Boulder, Colo. Participants drink beer, carve pumpkins and set off. The first person cited has taken a plea deal for charges of disorderly conduct. Natalie Ziemba will have to do community service, six months' probation and pay $27 in court costs.

Brewmasters Share Tips Of The Beer-Making Trade

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST

In May, Science Friday visited Wisconsin and rounded up the region's best brewmasters. They shared their beer-making secrets and explained why Wisconsin's resources and heritage make it a brewing hotspot. Show originally broadcast May 16, 2008.

Turning Beer Into Wine, One Gene At A Time

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:22:00 EST

A group of Rice University students is taking a chemical found in red wine and genetically engineering it into beer. They hope their new Biobeer will bring the health benefits of wine to a broader range of people.

Michigan Alcohol Ballot Issue Could Be Confusing

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Supporters of a ballot measure in Michigan may be hoping their supporters show up sober enough to vote properly. Ottawa County has a ban on beer and wine sales on Sundays. Voters are being asked to allow sales, by the Say Yes to Sunday Committee. The trouble is, people are being formally asked if they want to continue the ban. So you vote no, if you want to say yes to Sunday. Officials say the convoluted language is required by the state liquor code.

In Search Of An 'Honest' Pint Of Beer

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

A lager lover catches some Portland establishments serving pints that actually measure a few ounces under. Does a real 16-ounce beer exist in Portland, Ore.?

Inside 'The Evangelical Ivy League'

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:54:00 EDT

Photographer Jona Frank's portraits of the Patrick Henry College student body reveal a group of kids for whom the Abercrombie & Fitch catalog is the work of sinners and a game of sloppy beer pong immoral.

Air Bag Fraud: How To Protect Yourself

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:21:00 EDT

Victims of air bag fraud have found beer cans, packing peanuts and paper where their air bag should have been. Who's watching out for consumers, and how can you avoid such scams?

Beer Yeast Separates The Ales From The Lagers

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Different types of beers — ales, stouts, etc — are distinguished primarily by their yeast, but now these groupings might get even more complicated. Scientists have examined the genetic sequences of 17 unique lager yeast strains from breweries in Europe and North America, tracing variations in their genetic code back through time.

Fungi: The Good, The Bad And The Edible

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Though fungi is essential in the production of bread, beer and some cheeses, it can also be a threat to human life in the form of deadly disease and infection. Fungus experts discuss the diverse and complex nature of the underappreciated "fifth kingdom" of organisms.

Sidewalk Padded With Rubber For Keg Deliveries

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

An Iowa college town is protecting itself from the effects of drinking. People in Ames — home of Iowa State University — noticed a concrete sidewalk cracking in the area where beer distributors unload hundreds of beer kegs for local bars. Some of the kegs get dropped. The city installed a sidewalk made of recycled rubber. Now the kegs will bounce — and with any luck, so will students stumbling back to the dorm.

Beer-Drinking Tree Shrews: Sober As Judges

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:01:00 EDT

Compared with humans, tree shrews that drink a beerlike palm nectar should have a 36 percent chance of being drunk on any given night. But that's not the case, researchers say — somehow, the animals have developed a built-in tolerance.

Budweiser Sale Leaves A Thirst For Bygone Days

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:10:00 EDT

Budweiser is perhaps the best-known American beer. Now that Belgian brewer InBev has snatched up the iconic brand's St. Louis-based maker, Anheuser-Busch, some people in the company's hometown are wondering what's next.

Anheuser-Busch OKs InBev's $52 Billion Buyout Bid

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:16:00 EDT

Belgian brewer InBev announced Monday that it will buy American rival Anheuser-Busch for $52 billion. The merger would form the world's largest brewer and put the iconic American beer maker in the hands of the company that produces Stella Artois and Beck's beers.

Anheuser-Busch Agrees To InBev's Buyout Offer

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:16:00 EDT

Anheuser-Busch, the maker of Budweiser, has agreed to accept a $52 billion buyout offer from the Belgian brewer InBev in a deal that would create the world's largest beer maker.

All That And A Bag Of Beer Chips

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Co-host Renee Montagne has today's Last Word in business.

Young Indians Fight Restrictions on Alcohol

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:58:00 EDT

Attitudes are dramatically shifting in India where young beer- and wine drinkers are taking on what they call the "morality police" who impose strict restrictions on the consumption of alcohol. Among them is Suketu Talekar, who is setting up his own microbrewery.

Barkeeps Shrink Servings as Beer Prices Rise

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Host Renee Montagne has today's Last Word in business.

Nashville Hotel Offers 'Redneck Package'

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The Country Music Association's annual festival officially begins Thursday in Nashville, and one boutique hotel is inviting fans to "live local." The Hotel Preston is offering what they call the "Redneck Package." It includes complimentary pork rinds and a six-pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer.

U.K. Brewer Plugs Earth-Friendly Beer

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The U.K.'s Adnam's Brewing company says its new brew, called "East Green," is made in a way that reduces potential damage to the environment.

Hunt for World's Fair Artifacts Turns Up Junk

Mon, 19 May 2008 09:41:00 EDT

Archaeologists are digging in a Chicago park that was the scene of the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. Experts want to find traces of that grand exposition, attended by millions. So far they've mainly found beer cans.

Marketplace Report: Serving Economic Blues

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Cash-strapped drinkers are starting to switch to lower-priced beers. Since January, Miller Brewing Company has seen a shift from higher-priced, premium beers to less expensive brands such as Miller High Life and Milwaukee's Best. Hear Nancy Marshall- Genzer of Marketplace.

The Science of Making Great Beer

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT

How do yeast, water, hops and grain combine to form a lager, pilsner or ale? The process requires careful supervision and tightly controlled conditions. Expert brewmasters explain how temperature, timing and ingredients all factor in to making an excellent brew.