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Just like last year, The Brew Site is doing the Advent Beer Calendar. I'm a bit late on reporting this since they are on day fourteen now but that's the great thing about blogs: you can catch up.

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The KegWorks blog points out a few holiday gift items they have in their store. I really like these slate cheese platters, but the Urinals of Ireland poster is cool too.

Also, be sure to check our our Beer Gifts. 

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On NPR, Jeanne Martinet author of The Art of Mingling: Proven Techniques for Mastering Any Room walks the host through a mock party to show how to talk with people at parties even if you don't know them or anything about them. Check out the audio for the full story.

Like most things in life, this is mostly common sense but it always helps for someone to put that sense into practice and show how it is done. I've been at parties where people have used the "honest approach" and it definitely works–and if it doesn't then get out as soon as you can. 

Link via: The Old New Thing 

To celebrate their 100th anniversary in February 2007, Kirin is bringing back a couple beers from their early history and a new anniversary beer:

The old-style Kirin Lager of the Meiji Era (1868-1912) is made as it was at the Japan Brewing Company when it started brewing Kirin Beer in 1888. The Kirin Pilsener is a Taisho Era (1912-1926) beer made as it was when the first Kirin beer factory was built in Yokohama in 1907.

On January 17th, Kirin will be releasing a limited 100th Anniversary bottled beer, and they have even more beer/campaign surprises for 2007.

Check out the article for more details. Thanks, Michael, for the link.

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Twenty-something days left until Xmas. Even less to the beginning of Chanukah. So, get shopping. Here's more gift ideas for beer lovers:

Stocking Stuffers and Gifts Under $10

• German Drinking and Beer Garden Songs: 14 All-time Favorites - Everyone likes beer songs, right?
• Budweiser License Plate – Perfect for that relative in the trailer park.
• Professional Bottle Opener w/ Vinyl Grip – I have a cheap one like this and it is one of my favorite openers. The vinyl on the handle is a nice touch.
• Magnetic Coozies – I don't know if these are a good idea or not, but they are different.

Suitable for Wrapping

• Got Beer Tailgater Hitch Cover – Much better than the standard hitch cover since it opens beer.
• Mr. Root Beer Kit – Sometimes you need a soft drink so why not make your own?
• Bodum So Long Beer/Drinking Glasses, Set of 2 – I have the wine version of these and they are my favorite wine glasses and find dual use as beer glasses. These would be nice for larger beers.

Be sure to check out our Beer Holiday Gift Guide for more beer gifts. 

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