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Take Advantage Of The Tipsy Trolley Tonight

Andy West — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:36:54 +0000

Wasn’t that alliterative of me?! Seriously though, if you, like me, are one of the thousands of people that does not want to have to deal with driving with the holiday traffic tonight then enjoy yourself a cold brewski or two and one of Montana’s finest craft breweries here in downtown Billings. Also remember to [...]

Getting Geared Up For Alive After 5!

Andy West — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:35:06 +0000

In Billings summer officially begins with “Alive After 5″ which is the Downtown Billings Association weekly mixer which brings people from all over the Magic City together every Thursday evening at… let me think about this… oh yeah, 5pm! We’re excited here at Cat Country 102.9 because we (and our Townsquare sister stations) are the [...]

Free Beer Tonight At Carter's Brewing!

Andy West — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:32:52 +0000

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As part of Bike, Walk, Bus week here in Billings you'll receive ONE FREE BEER if you bike or walk to work and over to Carter’s Brewing 2526 Montana Ave. If you are not a consumer of adult libations other restaurants are offering great deals if you ride your bike this week:

At THE SOUP PLACE at 106 N 28th if you bike to work and over for lunch you'll receive a 10% discount on your purchase

Remember It's Bike, Walk, Bus Week

Andy West — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:58:16 +0000

Tonight, among other things, that means FREE BEER! One free beer to be specific if you bike or walk to work and then over to the Yellowstone Valley Brewing Company at 2123 1st. Ave. N. Tomorrow that means ONE FREE BEER if you bike or walk to work and over to Carter’s Brewing 2526 Montana [...]

Night 1 Of The Beer Bus

Andy West — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:41:10 +0000

Moments after I took this picture the line built up for the new trolley that connects Downtown’s craft breweries. While a friend and I were enjoying some “Dog Slobber” at Angry Hank’s on Friday night we observed a full trolley each time it passed by. Everyone seemed respectful and like they were enjoying themselves. The [...]

Some Random Facts You May Not Know About Beer [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:16:08 +0000

Some folks drink a microbrew or two, and the next thing you know they think they are experts on Beer. Sorry, but they aren’t. Here are a some beer facts we recently learned… The study of beer and the making of beer is officially called “Zythology”. We all know a few that may have majored [...]

Beer Battle

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:32:47 +0000

Montana Tavern owners faced off against craft brewers at the Capitol Tuesday, arguing the upstart competition has been allowed to unfairly flourish with too few restrictions. Both sides packed a state House Business and Labor Committee hearing looking at the two Bills; One brought by the tavern owners, House Bill 616, would put new licensing [...]

One Beer A Day Is Supposed To Be Good For You

Andy West — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:48:58 +0000

...and if you can only have one beer per day then might I suggest the beer in the photo above!

This Must Be A National Embarrassment In Ireland

Andy West — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 06:20:16 +0000

According to the World Health Organization Luxembourg and not Ireland is #1 in the world in terms of per capita alcohol consumption. Here in America we finished a lowly 40th. We’re world leaders. But here we go again, leading from behind. If you think President Obama doesn’t care you’re right. He’s happy to sit idle [...]

Coolest Cookie Jar Ever!

Andy West — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:11:30 +0000

I saw this in an antique shop on Montana Ave. Sadly my wife wouldn’t let me buy it. She called it a “Waste Of Money”. Pfffft! Some guy somewhere is going to get the best Valentines Day gift in the history of Valentines Day gifts!

What Do You Want To Hear On Beer 30 today at 5:37?

Andy West — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:10:23 +0000

Beer 30 is coming up at 5:37 so if you want to hear your favorite drinking song call me at 248-5665 and say “Andy West, beer me” then tell me what you’d like to see on tap!

Today's Drinking Songs On Beer 30

Andy West — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:57:07 +0000

Alan Jackson - Tequila Sunrise
Toby Keith/Willie Nelson - Beer For My Horses

Valentine's Day Gifts That Are "Guy Approved"

Staci — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:47:40 +0000

Today I was trying to figure out what makes guys feel loved and appreciated on Valentine’s Day. As I pondered all the things I have done in the past, nothing that was “stellar” jumped from my memory banks. Yes, my memory is still decent, so it must be the lack of creative and truly touching [...]

Drinking Songs Coming Up At Beer 30 (About 5:38)

Andy West — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:23:16 +0000

Kentucky Headhunters – Dumas Walker Freddy Fender – Wasted Days Andy Wasted Nights I’m on the air every weekday from 3-7 so feel free to call me anytime at 248-5665 with your favorite drinking songs. If I have it I’ll play it at Beer 30.

Request Your Favorite Drinking Songs Beer 30 With Andy West

Andy West — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:48:13 +0000

Every day at Beer 30 (approximately 5:37) Andy West plays your favorite drinking songs. Call him at 5pm each day at 248-5665 and say “Beer Me”. He’ll ask you what you’d like to have “on tap”. If your favorite drinking song by your favorite country artist is in Andy’s kegerator he’ll hook you up!

Coolest Beer Accessory Ever!

Andy West — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:19:10 +0000

This is the GoPlate. Now you can mingle at a party and not have to set your beer or your sandwich/snacks down. It's the best thing since the bacon alarm clock which, if you never heard of it, starts cooking bacon about 5 minutes before you have to get up so you wake up to the smell of bacon

The Peril Of Letting Other People Buy Your Drinks

Andy West — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:13:14 +0000

No one likes a free drink more than yours truly. As much as I love a free drink though I actually prefer to buy my own drinks. The reason is that when I’m paying I’m able to keep count by how much it’s costing me. When others put a drink in my hand I tend [...]

Help Your Pooch Unwind With 'Dawg Grog,' Beer Made for Dogs

Donald Deane — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:12:52 +0000

Do you find that your dog is frequently stressed after a hard day of guarding the home? Then you may want to help your pooch unwind with 'Dawg Grog,' which is being marketed as beer for man's best friend.

Americans Choose Beer As Their Favorite Alcoholic Beverage

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:00:18 +0000

Next time you’re out with friends, look around the table. Chances are good you’ll see more beer bottles than wine glasses or martinis, and that’s not a coincidence — a new survey discovered beer is America’s favorite alcoholic beverage.

Montana Brewer Creates Triple Layer Cake Beer

Jami Bond — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:00:15 +0000

Yum! Here’s a new brew with a twist! Bozeman Brewing Company took the “Black and Tan” to new heights this week by creating the ”Triple Layer Cake,” a blend of Nitro Dry Irish Stout, Hopzone IPA, and a very rich Baltic Porter. “The concept behind the Triple Layer Cake is the same as that of a [...]