Beer Wisdom from Henry Lawson
"Beer makes you feel the way you ought to feel without beer."
-Henry Lawson
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New World Record for Fastest Beer Mile!
That's right folks, the previous fastest time for completing a mile run while chugging four beers has been SMASHED! According to Beermile.com, James "The Beast" Nielsen has broken the 5 minute beer mile barrier.
In just 4 minutes and 57 seconds, Nielsen successfully ran 4 laps while simultaneously consuming 4 beers over 5% ABV.
Have you ever attempted such a feat? Would you? We here at Swag Brewery are would like to offer the next record-breaker a Beer Soap 6-Pack - yep, that's an official challenge to beer drinkers worldwide!
Suds in the tub? Yep, beer is good for your skin.
Want some good news? We're giving you another reason to add beer to your daily routine. Since beer is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids, it is an excellent treatment for your skin.
Beer has four completely natural main ingredients, and each of these ingredients has specific skin-healing properties. Here are the benefits of each:
Water: Warm water allows your pores to open, drawing out toxins and stimulating the circulatory system. Also, hydrated skin equals healthy skin.
Malted barley: The alkylpyrazines present in malted barley increase circulation, which can in turn decrease your risk of heart, kidney, and brain ailments later in life. Malted barley is also a good source of minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus, which are essential for maintaining the metabolic processes.
Hops: A natural exfoliant, hops help you keep your skin healthy by sloughing off the dead upper layer. They’ve also been known to help slow the aging process by affecting the body’s production of neopterin and tryptophan.
Yeast: For years, brewer’s yeast has been considered a healing ingredient because it contains loads of B vitamins and saccharides, purify and renew your skin while locking in moisture. Brewer’s yeast is also known to help with skin elasticity and acne by slowing the production of sebum (skin oil) and by killing pimple-causing bacteria.
So what’s the best way to get all of this in one place?
While the easiest method would resemble pouring a pint of beer on yourself in the shower, the most “normal” and probably best-smelling option is using our beer-infused glycerin soaps.
In addition to the ingredients listed above, our beer soaps also contain all-natural ingredients like orange peel, crushed oats, and real hops which impart spicy, fruity, and roasty notes.
Sources: EWG’s Cosmetics Database, Truth In Aging, Livestrong
11 Cheeky Beer Memes
We love the internet and we love beer, so we made some memes.
Please enjoy them with caution.
Buzz and Woody: "Beer, Beer Everywhere"
Rent is Too Damn High Guy: "The Taste Of Hops Is Too Damn Bitter!"
Success Kid: "Went To Random Bar With Friends - Good Beer On Tap"
Most Interesting Man in the World: "I Don't Always Use Soap In My Bathing Regimen, But When I Do, I Prefer Beer Soap"
Bad Luck Brian: "Checks His Watch - Miller Time"
Scumbag Steve: "Brings A Six Pack To Your Party, Drinks A Case"
Boromir: "One Does Not Simply Combine Great Taste With Less Filling"
Condescending Wonka: "You Like Blue Moon, Huh? You Should Start A Craft Brewery"
10 Guy: "Less Great - Tastes Filling"
Angry Walter: "Am I The Only One Around Here Who Doesn't Want His Beer As Cold As The Rockies?"
Skeptical Fry: "Not Sure If Dog Had An Accident - Or Miller Lite"
Number of U.S. Breweries Hits 125-Year High
According to a report published by the Brewers Association, the brewing craze is still booming. Some highlights from the report include:
- An estimated 6 million barrels of beer were sold in the first six months of 2012.
- The U.S. now has 2,126 breweries—an increase of 350 additional breweries since June 2011, and there are 1,252 breweries in planning.
- There are 2,075 craft breweries, which means that 97 percent of U.S. breweries are craft breweries.
- The industry currently provides an estimated 104,000 full-time and part-time jobs.
Paul Gatza, Director of the Brewers Association, also notes that, "Beer drinkers are responding to the quality and diversity created by small American brewing companies. India pale ales, seasonal beers, Belgian-inspired ales and a range of specialty beers are just a few of the beer styles that are growing rapidly.”
Think about all of those brewers and beer drinkers that will need craft beer shirts and beer soap! Oh, and, check out this nifty graphic:
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