Put the “Key” Back in KEYSTONE! Stone Brewing Company Files Suit Against MillerCoors

On February 12th, Stone Brewing Company filed a lawsuit against MillerCoors for the rebranding of their Rocky Mountain themed Keystone beer.  On their newly branded cans and cases, MillerCoors has dropped the “Key” in Keystone and simply write out “Stone.”  Even on social media, MillerCoors has dropped the “Key” when referring to this beer.  Well, Stone is not happy about it and thinks that MillerCoors should be “ashamed of themselves.”

7-Eleven’s Lab Store

Featuring a Taqueria and Craft Beer Station

7-Eleven unveiled a “Lab Store” in Dallas, Texas this month that features a Taqueria, craft beer refilling station, indoor and outdoor seating, and streamlined their checkout process by allowing customers to pay on their iPhone.  7-Eleven officials claim that this store is “experimental testing ground” but we all hope for success and more “Lab Stores” to open up country-wide.

The Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival

This weekend, the Atlantic City Convention Center will house one of the top three beer festivals in the country, voted by USA today!  Beer enthusiasts from all over can come and sample over 600 different brews from around 150 different breweries, listen to live music, purchase some grub from fantastic food vendors, and play games!  This year the music headliners are The Used, SOJA and the Wonder Years so make sure you book your tickets accordingly!

A NYC Speakeasy Creating Personalized Cocktails

The 18th Room

The 18th Room is a speakeasy in Chelsea, NYC that welcomes each guest with a personalized cocktail experience. Owner of Bathtub Gin, Dave Oz opened 18th Room on 134 Ninth Avenue.  The name of the speakeasy comes from the 18th Amendment which actually initiated the Prohibition.  So, the feel when you enter this establishment is very much reminiscent of the 1920’s Art Deco vibe with smooth jazz and swing playing throughout the bar.