Thirsty Swagman News

Germans are without a doubt the pioneers of organized beer recreation, wouldn’t you say? They’ve thought of so many ways to consume the brew you could organize an entire Olympic committee to oversee these activities. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any more badass than...

6 Reasons You Need to Visit Australia in 2017

19 Dec 2016

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Ashley Smith

I’m officially dubbing 2017 the Year of the Koala since now is the perfect time to finally visit Australia. Apparently this large, virtually untouched land has been here all along – did y’all know about this? They’ve got these cute bears that have not one, but TWO thumbs and...

Drinking Beer is the Secret to Long Life

12 Dec 2016

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Ashley Smith

I know what you’re thinking and no, I’m not drunk right now. But the ladies I’m about to tell you about might be. These three Golden Girls (who are so golden they’re actually platinum now) have discovered the fountain of youth and it’s not a fountain at all. It’s a 12-oz....

Red Wine Equals Gym Time? I’ll drink to that!

11 Nov 2016

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Ashley Smith

Drop and give me twenty… ounces of merlot, that is! I believe I’m legally obligated to preface this article with something along the lines of I’m not a health professional and to take any medical advice from me at your own risk (which you should’ve already figured out from this...

Man’s beer-only diet is the only health plan we need!

14 Oct 2016

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Ashley Smith

So who here wants to go on a diet? Yeah, exactly. None of ya! INTRODUCING THE BEER-ONLY DIET Well, what if I said it was a beer only diet? Would you try it or deny it? Attempt it on the quiet? Although I feel like this is the kind of health plan you’d tell all your friends about....

Bavarian beer at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany thanks to the Reinheitsgebot

A New Masskrug King is Crowned!

13 Sep 2016

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Ashley Smith

Just when I finally accomplish lifting a litre of beer with just one hand, this guy comes out of nowhere carrying 27 full beer steins to break the world record. The nerve of some people… I’m talking about the thunder-stealing, 26-year-old Deggendorfer Matthias Volkl and his...

André the Giant — The Thirstiest of All Legends

15 Aug 2016

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Ashley Smith

We all know who André the Giant is—some know him as one of the world’s greatest professional wrestlers, others as the character Fezzik from The Princess Bride, and others as that huge guy that drank all those bottles of wine then passed out on the floor of the hotel lobby that...

Medieval Rothenburg, Germany will charm your socks off

Medieval Rothenburg Will Charm Your Socks Off

22 Jul 2016

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Ashley Smith

…and when I say ‘socks’ I’m referring to those cut-off, ½ calf knee socks you’re wearing with your lederhosen. Two days of our upcoming Beer or Bust tour take place in Rothenburg, Germany, a small town probably less familiar to you than Munich but not at all lacking in charm or...

Australia’s Good Ol’ Days (of Rum)

28 Jun 2016

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Ashley Smith

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You know how people always talk about “the good ol’ days”? Well, I’m pretty sure they’re referring to 18th century Australia. Maybe they have a thing for Captain Cook and his powder-white wigs but I’d be willing to bet they’re referring to the fact that RUM was once legal tender....