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Sunday, the holiest of days. But unlike most Sunday's, this one trumps all. Superbowl Sunday. Notwithstanding all the other big sporting events, this one captures our attention the best. The lead up, commercials, commentating, halftime show and of course the game itself. This one time, winner take all game, showcases the "Bar Industry". Hot women, beer and sports. The perfect day for "most" men and "some" women. In all my years of doing this, nothing gets the crowd going like this game. If I was to guess, I would think this day alone outsells all the rest in single day sales, or...

From our "Don't Cry in Your Beer" advice segment... Dear Right Answer... From "Is the Right Answer Wrong?" February 5, 2010 at 2:27 pm Is the right answer wrong? "Is it possible to find yourself in a situation where, doing the right thing for someone else is doing the wrong thing for yourself…does the right thing then become the wrong thing? I find myself having been asked to testify against someone who caused me grievous wrongs many years ago, on behalf of children who are now in a position to be harmed by this person. Drudging up my past, facing this person after over a decade,...

Doesn't it stand too reason that after a nice relaxing day off my next shift back was a day in HELL!! We all know what this is like; not enough staff, busier than normal, running out of food and another "person" hooking Rickards White up to a Coors Lite keg. Not sure how it tasted, but it couldn't have been good. We have special, or rather, choice sayings for times like this. Some a little more extreme, all depending on how bad the night went. And some I won't get into but you will get the drift.  Getting "hooped" is a very mild way of saying we were busy but nothing we can't handle....

It happens all the time.  It may even happen to you.  By some sort of freaky chance of the universe or some crap like that, you suddenly get a whiff of your favorite beer.  You are at work and all you want to do is go home, go to your fridge and pour a tall pilsner glass of lovely liquid gold with a creamy white head. I am wondering if that makes you somewhat of a lunatic.  Maybe a fanatic.  Some sort of tic anyway.  This happens to me.  Not only with beer, but with some sweet bourbon or a nice wine. But what do you do when you are at work and you feel that way.  Maybe I am the...

Wow, an unexpected day off. My friend, Scotty the Bartender, needed some extra spending money for his trip to Vegas. The ultimate road trip, watching the Superbowl in Vegas. What could be better? I had no problem with this. You scratch my back I'll scratch yours. How can you not spend money in Vegas? I hear the food is cheap, but the gambling might cost you. Actually, I think I should ask Rob, "The Brew Master". He was recently there drinking "Newkie Brown" till four in the morning. Hmmm....lol. Just kidding Rob. I honestly thought I would have more to say. A day off has left my mind...

The 1st kind of sex is called ... Smurf Sex. This kind of sex happens when you first meet someone and you both have sex until you are blue in the face. The 2nd kind of sex is called ... Kitchen Sex.  This is when you have been with your partner for a short time and you are so needy you will have sex anywhere, even in the kitchen. The 3rd kind of sex is called ... Bedroom Sex. This is when you have been with your partner for a long time. Your sex has gotten routine and you usually have sex only in your bedroom. The 4th kind of sex is called ... Hallway Sex. This is when...

Our first question for "Don't Cry In Your Beer" !! From Frustrated February 2, 2010 at 3:27 am "On a lighter side. If women are so good at multi-tasking, why can’t they have sex and a headache at the same time?" Lynn’s Two Cents… Dear Frustrated… Well, an interesting and fun first question for “Don’t Cry in Your Beer”...thanks for asking. And although the question is obviously in fun, I still of course have an answer for you…which I’m sure will totally amuse our Drink Guy Glenn! So first, despite the fact that there are many scientific studies that do seem to...

Now being a bartender has allowed me the opportunity to take excessive amounts of time off to do some much needed traveling. Simply ask and you shall receive, management can always find someone to cover shifts. That's the beauty of the industry, plenty of bodies to fill in. Just make sure you bring something back as a thank you for not giving your shifts away permanently. The Caribbean is definitely my favorite place with it's "overproof" rum, this stuff is great in any cocktail or alone on the rocks. And, since being in the nite life we like to spend our vacations out in the sun on...

Ahh Sunday, the day for resting. A day to sit back relax, and reflect on the madness that transpired this last week at the bar. Sunday's are generally the slowest of days in the "service" industry. I use the term "service" as an attempt to be politically correct. However, we all know what I am, and that is and always will be a bartender. To lump bartenders, waitresses and waiters into one catagory just seems wrong. Now where was I. That's right, Sunday's. Being a slower day gives us a little more time to converse with the masses that come out to enjoy some solitude. Actually it's usually...

Since we are experiencing a record low temperature as we kick off The Drink Guy, it seemed appropriate to begin our recipe segment with some winter warm ups! Winter Warmer Whiskey Apple Cider To a saucepan add: 5 cups apple cider ½ cup fresh orange juice ¼ cup lemon juice ½ cup cranberry juice ½ cup brown sugar Heat slowly then add: ½ teaspoon nutmeg 4 cloves 1 cup Canadian Whiskey ½ cup cinnamon liqueur ½ cup Grand Marnier Stir then pour into heat proof mugs, garnish with apple and orange slices Makes 15 servings *This recipe can also be served chilled over...

What say we start this off right by doing what we've all done to get past a line up, not pay a cover charge or were a little under-age; and that's sneak in the back door. My editor, the lovely Lynn, who also happens to be our sites advice columnist and life coach will definitely have something to say about this! However, as  “mixologists”; we bartenders have been known to bend the rules a little, and I ain't about to stop now. I can hear her now, and believe me I've been called a few choice names in the past, and picked up a few nicknames along the way. I will explain at a...

Recently I attended an conference in Las Vegas, yah I know conference in Las Vegas is an oxymoron, but I had a great time. So you are asking what this has to do with the drink guy concept. The point is I spent an evening with a successful internet marketer that turned out to be a person who likes beer. I like beer. So we had fun. If you are interested in her review of the affiliate summit conference in Las Vegas you can read it here. I told her I was a beer connoisseur and alas I was pounding back Miller Genuine Draft.  She called me on it.  So I switched to Newcastle Brown Ale, or as my...

“Welcome to “Don’t Cry in Your Beer”…your forum for sharing questions with our expert advisers! If you would sit at your neighborhood bar and ask the question, then you can ask us here! Enjoy the wisdom of Glenn the Bartender, our resident “Drink Guy”…20 years of experience behind the bar, he has seen and heard it all! As well, you will enjoy the wisdom of Lynn the Life Coach…20 years of training and coaching within the personal and professional development industry, speaking and teaching around the world to audiences from 10 to 10 000, and currently authoring a book on...

Welcome to The Drink Guy! Our humble beginnings will include stories and experiences from Glenn, The Drink Guy himself! Glenn is a 20+ year veteran of the restaurant and bartending industry. He will also share favourite drink recipes, jokes and interesting trivia, beverage recommendations and suggestions for entertaining at home! Of course, that's not all you will get from The Drink Guy! You will be enjoying tips and tricks from our master home brewer, Rob! Be warned, this is not your Dad’s home brew! From around the world men and women alike have fallen in love with Robs homebrew,...