Friday’s ad is another one for Hamm’s, this time from 1965. This one shows a large bubble forming in the top of the bottle, and in its reflection you can see an outdoor setting by a lake surrounded by a forest. And how about that foam in the glass? Pretty impressive.
Archives for August 2012
Trinidad and Tobago Beer
Today in 1962, Trinidad and Tobago gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago Breweries
- A.S. Bryden & Sons
- Carib Brewery
- Samba Brewing
Trinidad and Tobago Brewery Guides
Other Guides
- CIA World Factbook
- Official Website
- U.S. Embassy
- Wikipedia
Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: None
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08%
- Full Name: Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
- Location: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela
- Government Type: Parliamentary democracy
- Language: English (official), Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), French, Spanish, Chinese
- Religion(s): Roman Catholic 26%, Protestant 25.8% (Anglican 7.8%, Baptist 7.2%, Pentecostal 6.8%, Seventh-Day Adventist 4%), Hindu 22.5%, Muslim 5.8%, other Christian 5.8%, other 10.8%, unspecified 1.4%, none 1.9%
- Capital: Port-of-Spain
- Population: 1,226,383; 157th
- Area: 5,128 sq km, 174th
- Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Delaware
- National Food: Pelau
- National Symbols: Scarlet Ibis (bird of Trinidad), Rufous-vented Chachalaca (bird of Tobago); Chaconia
- Affiliations: UN, Commonwealth, OAS
- Independence: From the UK, August 31, 1962
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 18
- BAC: 0.08%
- Number of Breweries: 2
- How to Say “Beer”: beer
- How to Order a Beer: cheers
- How to Say “Cheers”: One beer, please
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 51%
- Wine: 2%
- Spirits: 46%
- Other: 1%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 5.78
- Unrecorded: 0.50
- Total: 6.28
- Beer: 3.10
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 5.8 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Increase
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: Time, location, specific events, intoxicated persons
- Advertising Restrictions: No
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No
Patterns of Drinking Score: 2
Prohibition: None
NFL Football: Pick The Winners At Brookston Fantasy Games 2012
This is the sixth year for the Brookston Fantasy Football Games. We’ve had a lot of fun over the last five, so if you love football and beer, consider joining us this year, whether you’ve played in past seasons or are a newcomer. The NFL season begins on Wednesday September 5, so you’ve got about five days to sign up.
I’ve again set up two free Yahoo fantasy football games, one a simple pick ’em game and the other a survival pool. Up to 50 people can play each game (that’s Yahoo’s limit, not mine), so if you’re a regular Bulletin reader feel free to sign up for one or even both. It’s free to play, all you need is a Yahoo ID, which is also free. Below is a description of each game and the details on how to join each league and play.
Standings for both leagues will be listed at the bottom of the Bulletin’s right column.
Pro Football Pick’em
In this Pick’em game, just pick the winner for every game each week, with no spread, and let’s see who gets the most correct throughout the season. I’ve added a new wrinkle this year. Since we’re all very busy, and you (or I) might screw up at least one week, you can now throw out your lowest week. All that’s at stake is bragging rights, but it’s still great fun.
Also, like last year, we’ll be able to keep picking all through the playoffs, so the game will continue through to the Super Bowl, which is pretty cool.
In order to join the group, just go to Pro Football Pick’em, click the “Sign Up” button (or “Create or Join Group” if you are a returning user). From there, follow the path to join an existing private group and when prompted, enter the following information…
Group ID#: 11630 (Brookston NFL Pick To Win)
Password: brookston
Survival Football
If picking all sixteen football games every week seems like too much, then Survival Football is for you. In Survival Football, you only have to pick one game each week. The only catch is you can’t pick the same team to win more than once all season. And you better be sure about each game you pick because if you’re wrong, you’re out for the season. Actually last year they added a new feature and I changed the game so to be kicked out you have to be wrong twice. In that way more people stand a better chance of lasting longer into the season. So get one wrong, and you’re still okay, get a second wrong, now you’re gone for the season. Last man standing wins.
Again, like last year, we can keep picking all through the playoffs, assuming our luck holds. So the game could even continue through to the Super Bowl.
In order to join the group, just go to Survival Football, click the “Sign Up” button and choose to “Join an Existing Group”, then “Join a Private Group”. Then, when prompted, enter the following information…
Group ID#: 4804 (Brookston Survival League)
Password: brookston
With 50 players allowed in each game, there’s plenty of room, so don’t be shy. Sign up for one or both games. Beginning after the first weekend of the regular season I’ll post the standings on the home page (at the bottom of the right-hand column) and then each Monday after that through the season. Why not join us?
Malaysia Beer
Today in 1957, Malaysia gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.
Malaysia
Malaysia Breweries
- Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad
- Guinness: Anchor Berhad
- Napex Brewery (Jaz Beer)
Malaysia Brewery Guides
Other Guides
- CIA World Factbook
- Official Website
- U.S. Embassy
- Wikipedia
Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: None
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.05%
- Full Name: Malaysia
- Location: Southeastern Asia, peninsula bordering Thailand and northern one-third of the island of Borneo, bordering Indonesia, Brunei, and the South China Sea, south of Vietnam
- Government Type: Constitutional monarchy
- Language: Bahasa Malaysia (official), English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainan, Foochow), Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai
- Religion(s): Muslim (or Islam – official) 60.4%, Buddhist 19.2%, Christian 9.1%, Hindu 6.3%, Confucianism, Taoism, other traditional Chinese religions 2.6%, other or unknown 1.5%, none 0.8%
- Capital: Kuala Lumpur
- Population: 29,179,952; 43rd
- Area: 329,847 sq km, 67th
- Comparative Area: Slightly larger than New Mexico
- National Food: Nasi Lemak
- National Symbols: Malayan Tiger; Hibiscus; Durian; Petronas Tower; Bintang Persekutuan (Federal Stars)
- Affiliations: UN, ASEAN, Commonwealth
- Independence: From the UK, August 31, 1957 / Malaysia Day, celebrating the formation of Malaysia, September 16, 1963
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: None (to drink); 18 (to buy)
- BAC: 0.08%
- Number of Breweries: 3
- How to Say “Beer”: bir
- How to Order a Beer: N/A
- How to Say “Cheers”: Slamat minum / Ceria
- Toasting Etiquette: The only times toasts might be given is when you are with Chinese or Indian hosts. The term “Yam Sing” is often used when everyone drinks at the same time.
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 79%
- Wine: 4%
- Spirits: 17%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 0.50
- Unrecorded: 0.32
- Total: 0.82
- Beer: 0.38
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 0.5 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: Hours, location
- Advertising Restrictions: Yes
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: Yes
Patterns of Drinking Score: 3
Prohibition: None
Beer In Ads #683: Yours, At The Bewitching Hour
Tatarstan Beer
Today in 1990, Tatarstan announced their Independence from the USSR, though it didn’t stick and they became part of the Russian Federation, though it’s stil celebrated as a holiday.
Tatarstan
Tatarstan Breweries
- Bulgarpivo
- Joker Bar
- Pivzavod AO Krasniy Vostok
Tatarstan Brewery Guides
Other Guides
- CIA World Factbook
- Official Website
- U.S. Embassy
- Wikipedia
Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: None
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.00%
- Full Name: Republic of Tatarstan
- Location: Center of the East European Plain, approximately 500 miles east of Moscow, between the Volga and the Kama Rivers, and east to the Ural mountains.
- Government Type: Democratic constitutional state associated with the Russian Federation by the Constitution of the Russian Federation
- Language: Tatar (a.k.a. Tatarian)
- Religion(s): Muslim 55%, Russian Orthodox 45%
- Capital: Kazan
- Population: 3,772,800
- Area: 68,000 sq km
- National Food: Ndolé
- National Symbols: Winged Leopard; Tatar Tulip
- Affiliations: None
- Independence: August 30, 1990, Tatarstan announced its sovereignty with Declaration on the State Sovereignty of the Tatar Soviet Socialist Republic. In 1992, the Tatarstan Constitution defined Tatarstan as a Sovereign State, but their constitution, as of 2002, defined Tatarstan as a part of Russian Federation.
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: None (to drink); 18 (to buy)
- BAC: 0.03%
- Number of Breweries: 13
- How to Say “Beer”: bira / sira / сыра
- How to Order a Beer: ber bira, zínhar öçen
- How to Say “Cheers”: сёлёмётлек
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 33%
- Wine: 1%
- Spirits: 63%
- Other: 3%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 11.03
- Unrecorded: 4.73
- Total: 15.76
- Beer: 3.65
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 11.2 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: Time, location, specific events, intoxicated persons, petrol stations
- Advertising Restrictions: N/A
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: N/A
Patterns of Drinking Score: 5
Prohibition: None
California Craft Brewers Video
I saw an early version of this video last year, but today noticed it’s up at the CCBA (California Craft Brewers Association) website. It’s in the style of Greg Koch’s original I Am A Craft Brewer video, but features all California brewers. It’s apparently on behalf of both the CCBA and Support Your Local Brewery. I’m sure somebody wil complain — somebody ALWAYS does — but it’s fun to see. Having visited almost all of the 180 breweries in Northern California researching my forthcoming book California Breweries: North, it’s great to see so many familiar faces. Enjoy.
Beer In Ads #682: He Goes Native … At The Drop Of A Moonbeam
Wednesday’s ad is for Goebel Beer, from 1947. According to the ad, Goebel Beer fans are so enamored of their beer that even when they dream about tropical destinations, like Bali, they still find the Detroit brand sitting on the beach, waiting for them. “He goes native … at the drop of a moonbeam.” I think I’d rather have the trip to Bali.
Three Decades Of Beer Containers
Here’s an interesting little snapshot of the various containers beer comes in over the last thirty years from the Container Recycling Institute. In Container Types Used For Beer in the U.S., 1981-2010 , they detail how beer in bottles have increased steadily 15% over that time and now make up almost 40% of how beer is sold. At the same time, draft beer has receded. Cans are still on top, but dipped significantly beginning in the 1990s, but in recent years have started to rebound.
Beer In Ads #682: He Made The Frontier A Good Place To Eat
Tuesday’s ad is for Budweiser, from 1948, another in their “Great Contributions to Good Taste” series. The image of this as I have is fairly small so it’s hard to make out the story. It appears to have something to do with a man named Fred Harvey and how he made food on the train a better experience for people. I’m not sure what the frontier has to do with that, because it seems to me if the train went there it was no longer the frontier exactly. My understanding of “frontier” is that it’s meant to describe the edge or just beyond a settled area. Once there was a train station and regular rail service that seems to me that it would now be a settled area.