The Brewery Collectibles Club of America just had its annual CANvention in Kansas City. Beer Can collectors from all over the work converged on the Midwestern town for Blues, BBQ and of course checking out each other’s beer can collections. This is a serious hobby for some, with a recent can fetching $23,000 on eBay. Over 800 people attended this year’s festivities.
Read the article on Newsvine.
Brewery Collectibles Club of America, http://www.bcca.com
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Dethroner writes of the possible demise of the internet’s love affair with bacon. They counter this notion with, what else, bacon-infused vodka! It’s what’s for breakfast. Ingredients 1 large sterile mason jar 5-6 strips of cooked bacon, drained 1 bottle…
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