Category Archives: Beer

National Brewing Company’s “James Bond’s 007 Special Blend” (1968)

“A subtle blend of premium beer and malt liquor.” Bond Lifestyle: “The James Bond’s 007 Special Blend cans featured attractive women posing in front of famous London backdrops. The brand was pulled when National Brewing learned that it might have … Continue reading

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At 91, Irv Koch keeps Maryland’s last basement bar going

By Zoë Read (Baltimore Sun, 11/19/2014) If someone wants to grab a drink at Club Sunset Knoll for the first time, they better find someone who knows Irv. For 51 years, the little establishment tucked into the basement of a … Continue reading

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Natty Boh/Utz Girl Billboard Removed

The billboard where the character from a beer brewed in NC & Ga proposes to the Pennsylvania chip character is gone http://t.co/yBq18ofOQK — Justin Fenton (@justin_fenton) May 19, 2014 (This was also my biggest gripe with the billboard — Scott) … Continue reading

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J. M. Giordano’s Preakness 2014 Photo Gallery

Straight from the horses’ mouth at Citypaper.com: “We got down and dirty at the Preakness Stakes’ Infield Party. It was a glorious mess and we loved it. Check out our gallery of bros, horseheads, and wasted bridesmaids. Oh yeah, there’s … Continue reading

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