Not too much of a shock that a beer and cigarette-holding Jesus didn't go over so well in a Christian-majority region of India. A book teaching children how to write in cursive (people still do that?) featured a picture of Jesus under the letter 'I' for idol. But this wasn't your run of the mill depiction of the Son of God. instead this Full Article

Beer guzzlers rejoice! Scientists have unearthed yet another reason why downing some beer can actually be good for you. Researchers from the Department of Food Science & Technology at the University of California have discovered that beer contains silicon, a key factor in promoting bone health. While earlier research had hinted at beer’s Full Article

Well, not really, but this is probably as close as we'll get. Chuck Fallon, the president of Burger King North America, recently announced that the home of the Whopper would be opening up it's first real restaurant. And it's going to serve beer! More info on when you can get your booze on while chowing down on dollar menu delights after the jump. Full Article

Well this is certainly a creative way to get people to donate blood. A Washington state blood center is offering up coupons for free beer to selfless citizens who donate a pint of their blood. While all donors must be 21 years old to participate in the promotion (sorry junior), the "give blood, get beer" is cooperating with local businesses to Full Article

A Chattanooga toddler was found roaming around his neighborhood Tuesday night, all while sipping on a Bud Light in a little girl's dress. What?!? More about the incident and video after the jump. Full Article

Straight out of Japan, comes “Space Barley.” And it’s exactly what it sounds like. Japanese brewery Sapporo used barley that had been sent up into space as an experiment in crop growing to create its latest brew. The barley had been on its space odyssey for five months before Sapporo got a hold of it. Currently the beer is only available Full Article

Fascinating study here from Ad Age that more or less confirms your predilections and prejudices about different beer brands.  A company called Mindset Media polled over 2,000 beer drinkers about their lifestyles.  Some of the data is not surprising (Bud Light is favored by "frat boys"!), but some of it validates more elusive stereotypes you sort Full Article