Fighting Like Cats and Dogs: The latest battle for the coveted pet owner dollar is coming to a head between Apollo Peak and Pet Winery. Both brands produce non-alcoholic wine for pets so their owners can Instagram the living bajeezus out of them, we suppose. There is no word on if the companies will expand into pet-friendly glassware or just giving out friendly hugs to people that feel a need to pretend their pet is a drinking buddy.
Finland Chimes In: While we’re discussing coping mechanisms, it’s worth noting that the Finnish people have blessed the drinking world with a new term: kalsarikännit, referring to the practice of drinking in your underpants. The helpful folks have even released an emoji to let your friends know you’ve stepped away from existential dread. First soul-defiling, howling mad black metal, now kalsarikännit? Thanks, Finland!
BrewDog Lives Up To Their Name: As part of an extended maternal and paternal leave policy, BrewDog included a stipulation allowing employees to take a weeklong leave if they were settling a new puppy or rescue dog. We still believe that a dog’s place is at the brewery, but applaud the idea of extending family and pet care, and motion for a ten minute dog gif break.
Threes Pup Up In Greenpoint: That was an excuse for another dog joke, but Threes Brewing is really running a pop-up bar in Greenpoint this month. The team has take up residence in the former Cassette space to offer plenty of beers, food from their longtime partners The Meat Hook, and an excellent reason for adding thirty minutes to your commute home.
Guinness Comes Stateside: Guinness recently announced plans to open a brewery in Relay, Maryland, focused on brewing Guinness Golden Lager and experimental beers similar to those found at their Open Gate Brewery in Dublin. We know what you’re thinking: where’s the thematic dog tie in? It’s this dog from our Instagram, who happens to be named Guinness. Nailed it.
Stone Cold Tries Drinks: Buzzfeed describes these mixers and shooters as “fancy cocktails,” but that’s only true in the sort of tourist bars that give you a skin rash. Nonetheless, the pro gets through the barrage of sweet drinks, barking out criticisms until he’s placated with a beer. Be like Stone Cold: try new things, but know what you like and stick to that when you’re down.