When it comes to beer everyone and their mother refers to Oktoberfest as the place to be. Granted there’s no question that Oktoberfest is probably the single coolest drinking festival in the world, that doesn’t mean we don’t have our own parties here in the USA.

You’d be surprised at how much this country celebrates beer other than at fraternity parties and tailgating events. We have a strong affinity and respect for beer and some regions like to show it proudly.

Check out these 6 awesome beer festivals….

1. The World Beer Festival

If you happen to be in the Raleigh, North Carolina area you might want to check out the World Beer Festival. Oddly enough it’s a charity event (for which charity I have no idea) that showcases over 300 Southeast specialty beers from 150 national and international breweries. Get your drink on.

2. Belgium Comes to Cooperstown

You had me at Cooperstown. First of all, any excuse to get to Cooperstown is cool enough. Second of all, held on a Saturday in July, the Belgium comes to Cooperstown features over 200 Belgian style beers that visitors can sample. Plus you can dance around a bonfire!

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That’s right, beer and spirits living together in perfect alcoholic bliss in your pint glass. And here are a few cocktails from Russian Standard Vodka, Flor de Caña Rum and Lucid Absinthe that’ll keep you loving the fun in the sun this weekend.

The Spicy Irishman
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1 oz Russian Standard Vodka
1 1/2 oz Lucid Absinthe
1/4 oz Siracha Hot Sauce
Topped with Killian’s Irish Red Beer

Lucky Lime
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1 1/2 oz Russian Standard Vodka
3 pieces of Kumquat 1/2 oz Lime Juice
1/2 oz Simple Syrup
Top with Amstel Light Beer

Burnt Oranges
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1 1/2 oz Flor de Caña Rum
1/2 oz Blood Orange Puree
1/2 oz Lemon Juice
Top with Guinness Beer

Last step: DRINK

In honor of this year’s St. Patrick’s day here is a nice little video of the history of the legendary Saint Patrick. Knowing all about him won’t cure your inevitable hangover you are going to have tomorrow morning but at least you can drop some knowledge over a couple pints of Guiness with your friends tonight. And on that note it is time to start slamming them back.

The best St pattys day video below
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Why get off your butt to fetch a beer when the Shoot A Brew Cooler propels beers from inside its icy confines into your hand with the simple push of a button? This magical cooler is a dream come true for the laziest beer lovers around. Just don’t blame the cooler for the beer belly that will likely start to form shortly after the purchase. This bad boy comes with a bunch of features, and you can check out the website found here for more information. Just a warning this thing ain’t cheap, it will run you $295. Check this awesome video demonstration below to see it in action.

Beer is an amazing drink, enjoyed by millions of people around the world, including me. There are plenty of different types and styles of beer made by a large range of companies. The beer industry is huge and very competitive so I guess it’s no surprise that some of the greatest ads have been beer ads. Here are some creative beer print ads from around the world to get you in the drinking mood.

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What I would ever need to carry 12 beers strapped to my chest like Rambo is beyond me, but I don’t think that far ahead, I want this thing. There are 12 insulated holsters and each one holds a single 12-ounce can. I guess next time you’re tailgating, camping or attending a BYOB party you can avoid those long, thirsty walks back to the cooler or the fridge by keeping a plethora of your favorite canned beers right on your chest. Warning: Wearing this holster may result in your friends using you as a human pack mule that exclusively carries beer. You can buy it here for $29.95

Specs:
* Capacity: (12) 12 oz cans
* Adjustable waist belt fits waist (or belly) 28” to 42”

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If you didn’t know by now, the Dos Equis, Most Interesting Man, ad campaign has been a big hit. I personally am a big fan of it as well, taking a little of the Chuck Norris concept and applying it to this guy who is the coolest, it’s funny. Of course the internet has savagely attacked the ad and turned it into a circus with people making up there own catch phrases for the Interesting Man. Here is a collection of the best ones that are brutally truthful, hilarious. (Note: the shark week tag line ran rampant on the internet before it made it to the actual commercials on t.v., showing that companies actually do listen to idiots on the internet.)

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We have covered the spread of the game Bro’s Icing Bro’s here before. Well if you happened to be harassed with this vicious attack on all that is good with imbibing at your local watering hole, house party, kegger, crawl, social event, etc… our suggestion is to punch the guy in his uterus. I’m kidding. What you should do is take that drink in hand, reply “I don’t like this thing and here’s what I’m doing with it” (but don’t toss it out a window) and then smoothly ARM CRUSH that S.O.B. This incredibly strong maneuver will forever remove you from their silly game. It’s exactly like the “do not call” list. The 550 ARM CRUSH is the new way to post up and crush a beer. This pose is the ultimate bad ass stature and would make a beautiful image with any cool backdrop. For instance I am going to go sky diving this weekend, and when I’m mid flight I’m going to rip out a Guinness and ARM CRUSHHHHHHH, tell me that picture won’t be awesome. There is no real rules, you can use whatever drink you want, thank god, and you can balance the drink on your bicep or forearm, whatever works really. Here is a collection of people arm crushing, and don’t act like your not going to start doing this every time you have a beer in your hand. You can check out the official website for more arm crushes here as well.

Click below to see more awesome arm crushing pics, they rule.
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By now I think we can all agree that drinking beer changes things for better or for worse. Here is a collection of photos of classic moments with beer, from epic fails to down right debauchery to start off your day with a smile. So raise up your beer and do something stupid, make sure you get a picture of it though.

Take this cup of beer to the face girl.

Hopefully the beer doesn’t taste like piss too or that would just be awkward.
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