Mardi Gras is a huge deal in Buffalo. It helps break up the bitter cold winter and gives an excuse to see friends and loved ones that have finally dug a path out of their doors wide enough to get to the car. There is a parade, a couple of drag shows, and a ton of people wandering bar to bar pretending that it’s not somewhere just above 20° outside.

Getting the right attitude is always what the party is about. The parade has some of the craziest floats you’ve ever seen. Everyone joins in with wild paper maché floats mounted precariously to their car of the themes of wine, women or song. Then Southern Comfort steps in and provides the Hurricane, the drink of choice to keep your sugar levels up and your body temperature at a balmy 51°. Plus all the bar covers go to Hospice Buffalo, a great organization that helps people and families in need at a difficult time.

So celebrate the cold on Fat Tuesday, or if you’re lucky enough to be in a balmier climate, like the original French Quarter area, get out there and break up the dark winter days with some fun!

TAGS [ MARDI GRAS | HURRICANE COCKTAIL | COCKTAIL MIX ]

Our 6-bottle tonic water pack has been so popular, we decided it was high time to offer up an all-natural, premium ginger beer pack too. Ginger beer is one of those amazingly versatile beverages that tastes just as great alone as it does mixed in a cocktail.. and these 3 ginger beers can’t be beat!

Included in your premium ginger beer sample pack are two bottles each of Fever-Tree, Regatta and Fentimans Ginger Beers. Each is an invigoratingly all-natural soda with its own unique, special kick - try them all and decide which is your favorite, or keep a stock of them on hand to switch it up.

TAGS [ GINGER BEER | GINGER BEER COCKTAIL | COCKTAIL RECIPES | GINGER BEER DRINKS ]

I rarely get excited about cleaning. I really enjoy fresh sheets just out of the dryer, I try to keep my car clean, (it just feels better, but with a baby, it’s tough), and I try to keep my projects from getting too messy in the house (sorry, Mary). So when I decided to clean up the bar rails in our conference room for photos, I wasn’t incredibly thrilled with the prospect, but thought the result would be ok enough to warrant it. I was actually surprised.

Before Bar Rail Polish

Now it’s going to sound like a ridiculous info-mercial here, but I was really impressed with the job that the Cape Cod metal polishing cloths did on the brass bar rails! I think it took me about ten minutes to do the entire rail, and voila! Nice new shiny bar rail! I actually used the kit version of the product, with the buffing cloths and reusable gloves, but it was completely worth it. Rock on Cape Cod metal polishing kit and your insanely easy to get a great shine self!

After Bar Rail Polish

TAGS [ BAR RAIL POLISH | FOOT RAIL POLISH | METAL POLISH | BRASS POLISH ]

Of all things you’ve come to expect from us, hangers are probably one of the last things you’d expect a company with a name like KegWorks to sell. In fact, the idea seemed downright strange when we first heard about them from the guys in Purchasing.

Turns out, there is a method to our madness.

Whether you’re still using wire hangers because you don’t think they’re ugly (btw, it’s time to make that eye appointment), or you think they’re strong enough for your guests’ heavy winter coats, or you’ve just never seen the movie Mommie Dearest (SHUDDER!) - Whatever the reason, STOP using wire hangers. NOW. It’s time for you to get a little class in your bar, restaurant coat check, or home—and these sleek, elegant, hardwood hangers are a step in the right direction.

Pair these hangers with our Portable Coat Rack (with hat shelf) and our 3-Part Coat Check Tickets and BAM! Instant coat check. Since you’ll have such an elegant area for people to leave their coats, you’ll probably need one of these tip jars, too.

TAGS [ WOODEN HANGERS | PORTABLE COAT RACK | COAT CHECK ]

I know that keeping beer cold in this weather probably isn’t on the top of your list for winter, but where do you live, in an outdoor cave? You can always use some beer koozie goodness!

Koozies have come a long way since the days of big, hard, clunky foam… to a sleek, neoprene zippered jacket. Keeping your beer cold for consumption while watching the Big Game, a huge race, or even a college bowl game is important, plus you know which one is yours and which one is your weird relative’s beer, (you know, the one you’re not really sure what part of the family tree he’s from).

Anyways, if you’re one of those naysayers that thinks they would drink a can before it gets warm, get a Hops Holster. This beer can belt will keep you in business until the 4th quarter, or until the ambulance comes to pick you up after you reload it a couple of times.

Happy cold beer to you!

TAGS [ BEER KOOZIES | BEER CAN KOOZIE | BEER BOTTLE KOOZIE | BEER COOLIE ]

Back in October, I wrote about a brand new draft beer faucet that, no matter how experienced you are, gives you the perfect, creamy head every time. I can say with full knowledge, since I used it myself, that it works like a charm.

Just in is our Perlick Perl Creamer Beer Faucet. The Perlick name has long been known as a top brand for home and commercial draft systems alike, and this new creamer faucet is no exception. Just look at how sexy and sleek this baby is…

Perlick’s new Perl faucets (also available in a non-creamer version) come to us with a revolutionary design, featuring the "Perl Ball" and floating O-ring, which eliminate the need for a valve shift. These innovations make the Perl faucets the most sanitary beer faucets in Perlick’s already stellar repertoire; when in use your beer has no exposure to air, which means there is no room for mold or bacteria growth. What does that mean to the beer drinker? Your best tasting beer yet.

Plus, like I spoke about with our other creamer faucet, the Perlick Perl Creamer Faucet allows you to top of your pint with the perfect amount of creamy head, just by pushing back on the lever after filling up with beer.

All Perlick draft beer faucets are constructed with top quality stainless steel, and available in either a polished stainless steel or tarnish-free brass finish, so you can match your existing system accordingly. Plus, they’re made with a forward seat design, which prevents the lever from sticking, giving you a better pour, every time.

Check out the Perlick Perl Creamer Beer Faucet, starting at just $35.45.

TAGS [ BEER FAUCETS | PERLICK | PERLICK PERL | PERLICK BEER FAUCETS | DRAFT BEER TIPS | BEER CREAMER FAUCETS | PERLICK CREAMER FAUCET ]

Every so often I’m asked to write about a new product that I can’t wait to buy for myself. This KegWorks Beer Pouch Hoodie is one of those things. With an insulated pouch made especially for holding beer bottles, it’s the ideal wardrobe piece for hanging out around the campfire or tailgating at the game.

Don’t limit yourself though; it’s awesome enough to wear anywhere really. Playing darts at the bar? Don’t risk being roofied - keep your beer close to you as you play!

It’s soft inside, it’s comfortable to wear and it makes drinking your beer easier. What more could you want from a piece of clothing? As an added bonus, your friends will be envious.

I’m joking a lot here but in all seriousness, it’s a pretty sweet sweatshirt. Plus, it says KegWorks on it—and you know you love KegWorks.

TAGS [ BEER POUCH HOODIE | BEER CLOTHES | BEER SHIRT ]