Learn how to build a remote controlled beer keg. Not only can you deliver beer to friends, but you can control the drinker's access to it. It's sort of like a remote control bartender! We update the classic beer keg with motorized wheels and a remote control tap to build the ...more
Learn how to break off the top of a beer bottle with a butter knife without shattering the bottle. Break off the top of a beer bottle with a butter knife. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com
What does one do with one hundred and one bottles of beer after taking them down and passing them around? Why, one gathers a couple of friends and plays Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee" on them, of course! As one commenter puts it, "The Greek sys ...more
You can put spices in a scramble or fry an egg in bacon fat, so why poach eggs in just plain water? Water doesn't add any flavor whatsoever, so you're wasting a valuable opportunity to give your poached eggs more oomph—an extra important step if you're not frying your poached ...more
Here's a bar trick that is very hard to do unless you know the secret. Place a small coin on a business card and the business card on a bottle. Now, remove the business so that the coin falls into the bottle. Make a bet and you can win with this business card trick. Perform th ...more
When your day sucks, all you want is a tall, ice-cold glass of beer at the end of it all. Nothing complicated about having some booze to temporarily drown your sorrows. But sometimes you get stuck with crappy beer (hey-o, Keystone Ice!), and it feels like the world is out to ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to hack a can of Monster - or any large soda can - to stash a bottle. This is great if you are drinking a beer in public when you aren't allowed or if you'd just rather no one knew what kind of embarrassing beverage you are actually consuming. Follo ...more
John Cornwell is a God among men. Even Letterman thinks so. As well as every beer drinker. John hacked his mini refrigerator into what he calls the "Beer Launching Fridge": "...A fully automated, remote controlled, catapulting, man-pit approved, beer launching mini-fridge. I ...more
This video demonstrates how to use Encapso K to create a lasting faux ice display. Encapso K is a soft, clear silicone rubber that perfectly simulates water. Learn how to sculpt mock ice for a beer bottle sculpture.
This is a bartender's trick from New Orleans. Use a water bottle to remove the cap of a beer bottle. This is perfect if you don't have a bottle opener or another beer.
With all due respect to the fine folks at DrinkTanks, it's a little surprising that no one came up with their idea sooner. After all, last I checked, beer was pretty darned popular. Still, the company has come up with the ultimate toy for beer drinkers. (Santa, I've been good ...more
At one time or another, we've all enjoyed the visualizations that came stock in Windows Media Player. I remember spending hours listening to my favorite album, putting the graphic equalizer on full screen, and getting lost in the flurry of colors that would dance across the sc ...more
Beer bottles are the easiest prop for cool magic tricks. This video reveals all the details on how to perform this beer bottle trick. Do the Turning Beer Bottles bar trick anywhere, not just at a bar. But if you do it at a bar, win money or more beer. Fun Party Tricks provide ...more
The next time you're at a bar, and you find that special someone that you just can't let go, don't let her slip away to another drunkard, propose to her! But wait, you don't have a ring! Well, make a redneck ring to show her you really care. This video tutorial will show you ...more
Create some of your own authentic Caribbean cuisine in your own kitchen! Wilma Browne Yarde shares her secret recipe for baked and grilled chicken with tons of BBG flavor, texture and heat. This is a garlic-rich green seasoning with herbs, habañero pepper, ginger and citrus pr ...more
When it comes to barbecues, vegetarians get the short end of the stick. While you're brushing fire-roasted ribs with your favorite mouthwatering barbecue sauce, we're crossing our fingers that there's some meat-free side dishes hiding away somewhere. Don't get me wrong, we ar ...more
Fish & chips is the most popular fish meal in the country, & you can make it yourself instead of paying a fortune at your local fish eatery. The special ingredient for these fish and chips… beer. A basket of crispy fried fish is a summertime treat. But you can make it yoursel ...more
Want to amaze someone and freeze a bottle of beer instantly? You can with this sweet little trick. Your audience won't believe their eyes as you magically freeze a bottle of beer right in front of their eyes. Watch and learn!
Scam School presents four silly beer gags in this how-to video. The Eye of Hercules: This one actually fools people, but it's so simple that most people write it off. To make it look you're opening a beer with your eye, remove the bottle cap and set it gently on top of the be ...more
The holiday season is here, and most people have already started counting down. Advent calendars are a very traditional way to keep track of how many days are left, but most of the ones you see are either boring, made for little kids, or just plain ugly. Want to make your cou ...more
Coke used as marinade leaves your beef extra tender and succulent. Watch this how to video to learn how use coke or beer to make a delicious marinade for just about any steak you want to grill. Marinate top sirloin steak in coke or beer with one handful of chopped onions for 2 ...more
If you can’t find your bottle opener, just watch this video and you'll learn how to open a beer bottle with a piece of paper. It's certainly safer than using your teeth.
Be prepared next time you go out by having a great new bar trick to entertain your friends. The bar is a perfect place to perform this trick because you'll have everything your need which is simply bottles and money. Also known as the “Trapped Bill Bar Trick,” this simple, no ...more
A bar trick in which you balance a beer glass on a coin. Balance a beer glass on a coin. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com
Corned beef and cabbage is rarely eaten in Ireland (or at least America's version of the dish), but on St. Patrick's Day, many Irish Americans and wannabe Irish Americans will head to the bar to eat sloshy, poorly cooked versions of corned beef and cabbage while downing some j ...more
In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a Kentucky favorite, Hall's Snappy Beer Cheese! This spread is the perfect side to any Southern dish and is best serves with Saltines and veggies for dipping. You are sure to enjoy this messy, gooey snack. You Will Need: *2 cups fi ...more
You can't make traditional English fish and chips without beer batter. This delicious method of frying fish helps retain the moisture and flaky texture of the filets. So, if you are looking to make this yummy British meal, have a look at this tutorial and learn how to beer bat ...more
If you've ever been on your way to a party and felt that your outfit just wasn't flashy enough, engineering student 'Rambo' has got just the thing for you. His homemade LED suit lights up and dances to the beat of the music, and can even be controlled via Bluetooth. Video: . T ...more
This is a fantastic and great bar trick, or bet. Using just a couple glasses and a piece of string, you can trick your friends into buying you beer or giving you money. What's better than that? Fun Party Tricks provides tons of great howto videos for cool party tricks. These ...more
This is another great way to win some free beer. You just need some simple bar supplies and you can trick people by suspending this beer above all the shot glasses. The challenge is to build a structure using four knives capable of suspending a beer bottle between four shot g ...more
Harry Potter fans got a treat last week when Pottermore, a site created by Harry Potter author, J. K. Rowling, released a test that let users learn what form their Patronus protective charm would take. Does it need to be said? The internet almost exploded. Riding this new wa ...more
Remember those horrible, soul-crushing studies from a few years back linking grilled meats with cancer? Unfortunately, they're still true, but scientists have recently found that an unexpected ingredient can curb some of the harmful effects of high-temperature cooking. If you ...more
Watch as this guy uses his chainsaw to open a beer bottle. This is a classic bartender's trick on how to crack open a beer with a heavy duty power tool- the chain saw! Get the crowd going with the brute force of a chainsaw bottle opener! Video: .
If you struggle with deciding which wine you should buy for an intimate dinner, or the type of beer with the highest alcohol content that doesn't taste like tree bark, then check out some of these great alcohol-friendly apps to make better booze decisions. There are a lot of ...more
It's easy to take the food we eat for granted, but the truth is, there are a lot of bizarre, wonderful, and just plain weird things about what we eat and drink, the effects it has on our bodies, and vice-versa. Read on to learn how bugs provide food dye, the Japanese grow squa ...more
If you're a beer lover, you can enjoy your passion even more by incorporating your favorite beer flavors into your next cooking experiment. Beer can be included in recipes for meat marinades, frying batter, chili, soups, bread and even dessert. And if you're concerned about ge ...more
Beer, glorious beer! It can stop grilled meats from producing carcinogens, can make fried foods super crunchy, and it even saved civilization from total annihilation. Is there anything it can't do? Sadly, yes. While most of you know that a perfect pour makes all the differenc ...more
Being in a cool pool on a hot day—it doesn't get much better than that, right? Well, unless you also have some ice-cold drinks to go along. But getting in and out of the pool to grab a drink form the soda cooler or beer chest can be extremely annoying, especially if you have ...more
Dave and Pat break down the basics of RFID technology and show you how to put it to use by building an RFID beer safe! RFID, or Radio Frequency ID, is everywhere: key cards in office buildings, electronic tollbooths and even passports. But how do you take that technology and ...more
Hands down, the ULTIMATE bar trick. This dude has some seriously steady hands. It's gotta be all in the steering... right? Via Orange News: "A Chinese man has made a stunning Guinness world record of driving across two rows of bottled beers for over 60 metres in Wenzhou. Li ...more
Chicken wings, pizza, beer, and chips are among the top five most popular Super Bowl foods, and we eat them in staggering quantities. According to the stats, Domino's and Pizza Hut sell over 25 million slices of pizza during the Super Bowl, and Americans snack on over 1 billio ...more
If you’re planning to hold a party this October, what better event to model your event after than Oktoberfest? The German beer festival began in Bavaria, Germany in 1810 to celebrate a royal marriage. Since then, it has been celebrated annually by millions of attendees these p ...more
Purdue mechanical engineering undergrad Ross Wehner built a gadget Homer Simpson would envy- a working, arduino-powered beer catapult fridge. Details on his build process here; see it in action below. Previously, Beer Launcher Wows Letterman (+ Any Self Respecting Male). Remo ...more
One of my favorite things about cocktails is that they're so diverse. They can be sweet or savory, filling or refreshing. And they can take advantage of nearly any ingredient imaginable, including egg whites, smoked ice, flavor cubes, and even beer. As a card-carrying member ...more
The setting of this video is at a restaurant that was once a Czechoslovakian social club that was turned into an award winning barbecue restaurant called Honky Tonk Barbecue. They show many testimonials of customers claiming tender, fall apart meat including pork, beef and ch ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to shotgun a beer using only the tip of your thumb - and of course your mouth! This cool party trick will get everyone cheering, so give it a try. It is a lot easier than you would think. This trick is good for anything in a can - soda, beer, juice ...more
Learn how to play "If I Were A Boy" by Beyoncé Knowles, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Tuning: Eb Intro/Verse: Em7 C G D Chorus: Em7 C9 G D Bridge: Am C Em G If I were a boy Even just for a day I’d roll outta bed i ...more
Here's something you can do with an empty beer bottle. Learn how to take the bottom out in quite the dramatic form. Perfect for entertaining your fellow frat buddies during the morning after clean up.
Build a machine that will cool beer in as fast as 6 seconds using an Airduster can of compressed air.
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." We've all seen the quote, attributed to Benjamin Franklin, on numerous shirts, glasses, and bar signs. It's a good, if overused slogan. It makes one clear, indisputable point: beer is great, and life is better with it ...more
Bringing lunch to work or school is a win-win situation. You save money, you eat better, and you create less waste. But while the virtues of brown-bagging it are undeniable, it also gets kind of boring after a while. How many times can you shove a container of salad or noodles ...more
Beer patter is perfect for deep frying just about anything. It is very simple to mix, all you need is two ingredients. Watch this how to video to find out how to make perfect batter for frying fish with beer and flour.
In this clip, learn the simple trick behind opening a full beer bottle with a spinning bike wheel. This is a pretty cool bar trick, that can be done at picnics, cook outs and anywhere else you might have a bike handy. Try it but be careful - the cap will shoot off pretty fast ...more
While honey is one of the most popular ingredients on kitchen shelves the world over, honeybee pollen is still a relatively rare find in most households. It's not hard to guess why: eating pollen just sounds weird... it would probably sell a lot better if it had a more appetiz ...more
My years in the restaurant business have taught me many things. Some of those things are best left unsaid and other things require a PhD in vulgarity, but the one thing I learned that I keep coming back to night after night is that you do not have to spend a lot of money to dr ...more
Flashback Max ties the Brown Beadhead Marabou Leech. Watch and learn from the leechmaster. In no time, you'll be sipping a beer, cradling your pole, and catching some awesome fish.
My Jell-O Americans, this is the future. Amazing collection of totally sick (re: awesome) Jell-O shots. Full recipes not disclosed, but ingredient lists are available. The Chocolate cake. The Mint Julep. Buttered Popcorn. Rosie the ROOTveter. Horchata. The City Wide (Pabs ...more
Emojis, for better or for worse, have essentially taken over online forms of communication. And now, thanks to a recently discovered feature in iOS, they are going to change the way you search for nearby places. The process is actually very simple. Let's say you're looking fo ...more
When Chan Mei Zhi Alcine chose her senior project, she thought outside the box by thinking inside the bottle. Along with a research team at her university, she found a way to combine health and enjoyment, while meeting a challenge not so definitively met before in alcoholic be ...more
I'll freely admit that I'm a SwiftKey diehard. I've used the keyboard since its inception in 2010, and it was one of the first apps I ever paid for back in the days of my beloved Sprint Evo 4G. Since then, I've kept up with all its beta iterations, and have unabashedly install ...more