The World’s Most Expensive Beers
If you've ever felt ripped off after being handed your change at the bar then think again as the most expensive beer in the world costs $800 for a bottle! Here we compile a list of some of the world's most expensive beers:
Antarctic Nail Ale
You need to be a keen animal lover to purchase this beer at $800 (£514) a bottle as all the profits go to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, which opposes whaling in the Antarctic region. This beer is made using water from an actual Antarctic iceberg, melted it in Tasmania and flown to Perth for brewing. Only 30 bottles were made and sold at auction, hence the hefty price tag.
Brewdog’s “The End of History”
Scottish brewery Brewdog are quite well known for their expensive range of beers, but they certainly hit the headlines with their "The End of History" beer at $765 (£492) per bottle. At 110 proof, it's also the third strongest beer ever made as well as the current second most expensive with only 12 bottles made. However the real eye-catching aspect of this beer is the fact that each bottle is encased in roadkill and stuffed by a taxidermist. Not one for the fainthearted.
Carlsberg Vintage 3
Usually better known for their exported lager, Carlsberg produced the "vintage trilogy" in 2008, 2009 and 2010 in an attempt the challenge the luxury wine market with each bottle costing $348 (£223). Only 600 bottles were made, however, this vintage beer offers excellent value for money with an expiry date of 2059.
Schorschbräu’s Schorschbock 57
Made in Germany in 2011, only 36 bottles of this $275 (£176) were made and the brewery claims it's the strongest beer in the world at 115 proof. Any higher and this beer would violate Germany's 500-year-old Beer Purity Law.
Samuel Adams’ Utopias
Samuel Adams’ Utopias boasts a $100 (£64) per bottle price tag and at 24-27 proof is banned in 13 American states. This beer is released every 2 years after being uniquely brewed for 18 years with a touch of maple syrup and comes in an ornate copper-plated brew kettle.
Other expensive beers include Brewdog’s Sink the Bismarck at $80 (£51) which has been freeze-distilled four times, Tutankhamun Ale at $75 (£48) which was brewed in a Cambridge laboratory after a recipe was discovered in the Queen Nefertiti’s Temple of the Sun in Egypt, Crown Ambassador Reserve $90 (£57) which an Australian beer packaged in a champagne bottle and Sapporo’s Space Barley $110 (£70) for a 6 pack which has been brewed in space by scientists!
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Host a Tailgate Party Like an American
Tailgating combines the two things Americans do best; food and partying! The practise of filling your boot with booze and BBQ food before heading to a sports stadium parking lot has been popular in America for years. Now you can follow our tips for hosting your own American style tailgate party in the UK!
Source: Ben Vardi, Wikipedia
The perfect tailgate party car is a hatchback or pick up truck with a large boot for carrying all your supplies. Once you've got a car sorted why not pick up your mates and head out to the countryside or use a local stadium or arena car park (with permission of course!).
An important element of tailgating is the food, so stock up on all the BBQ essentials such as burgers, hot dogs and ribs, as well as food such as baked beans and salads. The Son of Hibachi Barbecue is the perfect choice for BBQing on the go as it's quick and easy to set up and comes with a snuff out pouch for packing away again.
Son of Hibachi Barbecue
No tailgate party is complete without some booze, beer being the obvious choice. Stock up on American style beers such as Budweiser and Millers (we'll forgive you if you don't choose the light version) for the ultimate way to start your party. Our brand new Gulp Beer Tower Bar Set has been designed with tailgating and American style parties in mind and includes those iconic Red American Party Cups (as seen on American Pie and lots of other teenage American films) as well as a 3ltr Beer Dispenser.
Gulp Beer Tower Bar Set
If you're hosting a tailgating party you're going to need some entertainment, such as music and drinking games. Popular tailgate games include Beer Pong, Cornhole, Flipcup, Ladder Toss and other lawn games. Another way to liven up your tailgate party is to include drinking gadgets such as a Beer Bong Funnel or a Thirst Aid Beer Helmet.
Beer Pong
Happy tailgating!
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Drinkstuff Hosts Football Dress Down for Charity
Here at drinkstuff we always like to do our bit for charity. So in light of England's final group match against Ukraine (and hopefully not their last match of the tournament), what better than a football themed dress down day? We had football shirts, England flags, painted faces and painted nails! The big bosses put company money forward to sponsor any staff member that dressed up in a football theme and we have raised £150 for the charity Unicef!
Raising money for Unicef!
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Euro 2012: Plan Your Party Now!
Now the Jubilee celebrations have been and gone, everyone English can focus on what’s important: the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship in Poland and Ukraine! We’re looking forward to seeing our boys on the pitch again with the France v England game on 11th June. With less than a week to go, it’s time to get organising your Euro party with drinkstuff’s range of Euro 2012 party accessories. Whether you’re planning on hosting a football themed party at home or need to get your bar geared up for Euro matches drinkstuff has the ultimate range of Euro party equipment.
England Paper Cups 9.4oz / 266ml
What better way to show your support for England than with our range of England football accessories decorated with the St George’s Flag or the Three Lions England emblem!? Why not decorate your living room with an England Flag or Soccer Banner? If you’re planning on serving up some beverages for friends, we’ve got a great selection of England themed glasses, including England Paper Cups, Official England Pint Glasses Set and England Subbuteo Pint Glasses.
England Subbuteo Pint Glasses CE 20oz / 568ml
Don’t forget your disposables and reusables, especially if you’re planning on serving food or a BBQ! We’ve got it covered with our range of napkins, disposable cutlery and plastic glassware! Our selection of plastic reusable glasses and plastic disposable glasses are suitable for both parties at home and use in bars and beer gardens.
No match is complete without a chilled drink in your hand, so ensure your beer is nice and cool with our range of beverages tubs, drinks pails and bottle coolers! The appropriately themed England Inflatable Beer Bucket or Football Fan Inflatable Cooler is perfect for chilling beer bottles and cans. If you’ve got plenty of football fans around, why not invest in a Gulp Beer Tower Drink Dispenser or the Booze Tube Drink Dispenser which is CE marked for use in licensed establishments?
England Inflatable Beer Bucket
If your bar is planning on showing the Euro matches this June you’re going to need plenty of glassware and plastic glassware to cater for the demand! Good thing we’re on hand with a range of beer glasses and CE marked glasses! From the classic Nonic Pint Glasses to the new and safer Ultimate Pint Glasses, we’ve got it covered! Why not order today for next day UK delivery straight to your door?
Premiere Home Cinema Chair Red
Everyone needs somewhere comfortable to relax while watching the 90 minute game, so why not treat yourself (or the one you love) to one of our Premiere Home Cinema Chairs? The perfect way to sit back (with the incliner) and relax (with massage vibration options) while watching the Euro 2012 games, our themed Premiere Home Cinema Chair Red and Premiere Home Cinema Chair Cream are currently available with a free Frostbite Mini Fridge!
Come on England!
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Get Grilling for National BBQ Week!
It's not often we're blessed with fine weather in the British Isles so we always love an excuse to bring out the BBQ! This week so far has been a scorcher, good thing too as it's National BBQ Week! Running from 26th May till 3rd June, it's time to don that novelty apron, fire up the BBQ and get grilling those steak burgers! This week is the perfect practice for hosting a barbecue for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, which is set to beat last year's Royal Wedding's 7.5million BBQs as Britain's biggest BBQ day of all time. To help you host the perfect barbeque, we've got a great range of barbeque's and BBQ accessories for a sizzling summer.
National BBQ Week
There's always been a big debate about using charcoal or gas for barbecues, with charcoal being a cheaper option, while gas is often considered an easier option. Whichever option you prefer, drinkstuff has you covered for a range of gas BBQs and charcoal BBQs. Our consistently popular Son of Hibachi Barbecue is an ideal option for families, camping, festivals and holidays as it lights quickly and comes with a snuff out pouch so you can pack up and go. If you're catering for a family or event, we've got a great range of charcoal and gas Landmann BBQs.
Son of Hibachi Barbecue
Obviously no BBQ is complete without some tasty food, and the National BBQ Week website features recipes with some gourmet twists on the classic burger, sausages, chicken and kebabs! We're loving the look of Gorgeous Gastro-grilled Chilli & Pineapple Spare Ribs!
Nostalgia Mustard Squeeze Dispenser
Ensure you're well prepared for al-fresco dining with our range of barbeque accessories. Don't forget all the essentials; disposable plates, disposable cutlery, foil platters, napkins and plastic glasses. Also new to drinkstuff, we've got a range of squeezy sauce bottles for ketchup and mustard, ideal for family BBQs as well as larger events. We've also got a whole range of British themed Queen's Jubilee party accessories if you're planning a Diamond Jubilee street party.
Happy Grilling!
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Your Guide to hosting a Jubilee Street Party
It's 2012 and there's never been a better time to be British; we've got the London Olympic Games, Euro 2012 and of course the Queen's Diamond Jubilee! With celebrations happening up and down the country from 2nd to 5th June, you'd better don your party hat and get ready for a good old fashioned British street party. We've got the ultimate guide to making your Jubilee street party one to remember and a great range of Jubilee street party accessories.
Royal wedding street party in Percy Road, Horsham. Photo by Derek Martin. Sourced from wscountytimes.co.uk.
Step One - Location, Location, Location
This might be quite an obvious one, but ensure you have the appropriate permission to close or part close your road if you're planning a street party. Alternatively, hosting a Jubilee party in your home or garden is also a great option.
Step Two - What to Eat?
Of course no Jubilee street party is complete without plenty of food, and what's more British than sausage rolls, cucumber sandwiches and Victoria Sponge cake? If you're stuck for inspiration then the BBC Good Food website is packed full of ideas.
Jubilee Party Cakes. Sourced from bbcgoodfood.com
British Street Party Cup Set
Step Three - What to Drink?
In the Great British climate you have to be prepared for all weather, from rain or shine. Hopefully the sun will be shining on the Jubilee weekend, and you'll be able to serve up a selection of refreshing drinks. Our British Street Party Cups Set is ideal for serving up lemonade and squash for the kids, and beer and cocktails for the adults. Pimm's and lemonade is also a great choice for the adults and we've got a great selection of Pimm's Jugs and Pimm's Glasses. If you're serving afternoon tea, our Union Jack Party Cups are ideal for both hot and cold drinks.
Step Four - Stock Up on Party Essentials
Our great range of Jubilee party decorations will ensure your Jubilee party is appropriately themed with a selection of red, blue and white colours and Union Jack flags. Keep drinks cold with our Inflatable Union Jack Beer Mug Cooler or Husky Union Jack Refrigerator! Add some Union Jack decoration to your food and drinks with our Union Jack Cascade Picks and Cello Frill Cocktail Picks. Ensure all mess is cleared away with our Union Jack Luncheon Napkins or British Street Party Napkin Set.
Step Five - Invitations
Invite your friends and neighbours of course! You can always invite the Queen and Prince Phillip if you wish, but we can't guarantee they'll turn up.
Queen unable to make it? Simply use our Mask-arade Personalised Masks!
Don't forget to visit us for all your Jubilee party equipment! We hope your 2012 Queen's Diamond Jubilee Street Party is a roaring success!
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The Great British Tea Party
Bring out the buttercream! The Great British Bake Off has all inspired us to start baking again, and now it's the year of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, making it official: tea parties are fashionable again! Whether it's sponge cakes, cupcakes, fairy cakes or celebration cakes, nothing beats a slice of cake with a cup of Afternoon Tea. It doesn't matter whether your a domestic goddess or prefer to rely on Mr Kipling, we've got a great selection of different cupcake stands and cupcake decorations for your tea party display!
Indoor Sparkler with Cupcake
If you're looking for a unique cupcake stand to display your elegantly iced cupcakes, the revolving Ferris Wheel Cupcake Holder might just about be the most cute and unusual cupcake stand we've seen. With UK exclusive, drinkstuff.com is the place to buy! Holding 8 medium to large cupcakes, we think it's perfect for tea parties, baby showers, weddings, fates and fairs!
Ferris Wheel Cupcake Holder
No tea party is complete without a classic Victoria Sponge cake and our Stainless Steel Cake Stand and Metal Handle Cake Dome offers an elegant cake stand for displaying your baking creations. The classic design means it can be used for all types of cakes and sweet treats for any occasion.
Stainless Steel Cake Stand and Metal Handle Cake Dome
Jubilee Cupcakes
If you're hosting a Jubilee tea party or Jubilee street party we've sourced a cute Jubilee Cupcake Recipe for inspiration:
Ingredients:
150g caster sugar
150g butter
130g self-raising flour
20g cornflour
3 medium eggs
30ml milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the buttercream:
250g butter, room temperature
500g icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
30ml milk
To make the cakes:
1. Preheat your oven to 160°C/320°F/Gas Mark 3. Place 12 cases in your muffin tin.
2. Beat the sugar and butter with the vanilla essence until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
3. Combine the flour and cornflour.
4. Add 1 egg, 1 third of the flour mix and a splash of milk and beat until just combined and repeat until all the ingredients are added.
5. Divide the batter between the 12 cases and bake for 20-25 minutes depending on your oven.
6. Cool in the tins for 10 minutes before moving to a wire cooling rack.
To make the buttercream
1. Add butter, icing sugar and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl, then beat for about 5 minutes with an electric whisk until smooth.
2. Pour the milk gradually if you need to loosen the mixture.
Piping a swirl
1. Attach the nozzle to the piping bag and place in a tall glass, pulling the bag down around the glass. Fill the bag 2/3 full with the buttercream and twist at the top of the bag to close.
2. To pipe a swirl, apply pressure to the top of the bag and pipe a star shape in the middle of the cake. Release the pressure and pull up quickly.
3. Then, start at the outside edge of the cake and pipe around the star and build up into a swirl. When you reach the end of the swirl press down slightly, release the pressure and pull up quickly.
4. Add the sprinkles and Union Jack decoration.
Jubilee Cupcake Recipe and image sourced from goodtoknow.co.uk.
If you've used any of our stylish cake stand or decorations for your party feel free to leave a photo review at drinkstuff.com.
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Geek your beer with the Android Kegerator
Beer and technology don't often mix well...think inappropriate Facebook pictures and your phone drowned in a pint of beer. However, geeks can now rejoice with the invention of the Android Kegerator (not suitable for Apple users)! This Android tablet operated kegerator, known as the KegDroid has been designed by Google employee Paul Carff. The KegDroid uses a Motorola Xoom tablet running ICS for primary processing and an Ardunio board which links the mechancial pumping processes and an NFC reader to the tablet. Users then swipe their NFC badge over the reader, which pulls information from their Google+ profile to ensure you're old enough to be served by the KegDroid. The user can choose their glass size and beer type, then open the tap while the Android mascot dispenses the beverage straight into a glass. Now that's what technology was made for!
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Whiskey in Space: It’s Out Of This World!
Whiskey, Scotland's most famous export is being exported out of this world. Ardbury Distillery, located on the island of Islay has been producing whiskey since 1798, and have teamed up with US space research company called NanoRacks. The aim isn't to get astronauts drunk, but to see how sending whiskey up into space for two years affects the distilling process, hoping to determine how the large, complex molecules react without gravity. It made it's way up October last year, but was only recently announced at the Edinburgh International Science Festival. It's claimed it could lead to even better flavoured whiskey, here's hoping it doesn't get lost in space!
Ardberg Distillery
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DIY: Make your own beer kegerator
Question: What's better than beer? Answer: An chilled beer on tap! But there's no need to head down to the pub, because you can make your own draft beer system at home! Robert Hess has made a video giving you step-by-step instructions on how to turn your fridge into a beer kegerator! However, we recommend you ask permission from your partner/parents/flatmate/boss first!
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