Borat loves beer
Well, who knew? It appears that beer is the chosen beverage of Kazahkstan. “Beer is the most popular alcoholic drink in Kazakhstan, with the domestic market experienced booming growth in recent years. Kazakhstan has attracted considerable attention from international brewers for it is seen as one of the CIS region’s best-performing economies due to a commendable post independence reform effort, coupled with sound fiscal and monetary policies, which has led to enviable levels of economic growth and rising disposable incomes.” [MarketWatch.com]

Cheapflights.com unveils “Beer Lovers’ Airport Guide”
Now this is handy. Not that you would actually change your flight plans around this (or would you?), but Cheapflights.com has just published the 15 best airport bars offering regional brews. “More airports are transforming themselves into places that travelers enjoy,” said Carl Schwartz, chief travel officer for Cheapflights.com. “The addition of specialty brews to their beverage lineups are helping to decrease stress levels while providing unique enjoyment at the same time.” A for effort! [Cheapflights.com]

Northern Ireland is at it again
A 100lb bomb was found in a keg lying in a hedge in Northern Ireland. “Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh Conor Murphy condemned the attack and said whoever was responsible had no support from the community.” What the hell, people? Seriously. [news.bbc.co.uk]

Dumb
If anyone could explain what the point of this is, go for it. “Sham-wow!” [coolestgadgets.com]

Highland hilarity
Apollo Creed got hammered at the Highland Brewery this summer. Man, he’s really let himself go. What would Carl Weathers think? [apollocreedtravels.com]