Extending Your Dry January? Try KittiePIG Beer
“All head bang, no hang over!” Whether you’re extending your Dry January into February or you’ve been on the sober train for a while, there’s another heavy metal non-alcoholic beer to add to your cooler.
KittiePIG Beer is the joint venture of Canadian metallers Kittie, who recently reunited, and We Are Pigs, the project of the “Charlize Theron of Rock” Esjay Jones. The beer was “born out of a passion for heavy music and a desire to provide alternative beverage options at shows and music festivals.” Bonus: the brand is women-and-LGBTQ+ owned and operated.
As for
the beverage itself, it’s vegan, sans alcohol and “deafeningly delicious.” The initial offering is a SaskaBerry blonde brew, which contains a flavor profile of Saskatoon berries, hops and barley: “brash and legendary, with a hint of sass.”
This isn’t the first collaboration between the two bands. The song “Moot” was unleashed in 2021 by We Are Pigs and featured Morgan Lander from Kittie on vocals.
Last year, Kittie debuted a track called “Vultures” live at Sick New World Fest in Las Vegas. It’s their first new song in twelve years, and they plan to release a full album before the end of 2024. They’ve also assured fans that they’ll be back on the road this year, so be on the lookout for KittiePIG drinks at their shows.
If you’re looking for other non-alcoholic options with a heavy metal vibe, you could also check out Ghost Walker, which is Lamb of God’s collaboration with BrewDog.
21 Best Rock Songs About Drinking/Booze
Pull up a stool and start running a tab, because we’re diving into one of rock’s most popular topics: Alcohol. Frankly, it’s practically a worldwide pastime.
After all, Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Frank Sinatra once said, “Alcohol may be man’s worst enemy, but the Bible says love your enemy.” And then, there’s the greatest quote about alcohol in the world: “I love scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch. Here it goes down, down into my belly.”
Whether it’s beer or wine or spirits, there are countless songs in rock history about drinking. Some of these songs are upbeat, while others are dark. Some are joyous, while others are sorrowful. Regardless, many have resonated with fans spanning multiple generations.
(Before moving forward, let’s make one thing very clear: This list isn’t meant to glorify drinking. We all know that the bottle has taken away some of the greats that we still miss today. Didn’t mean to be a downer, but it’s a sentiment worth mentioning because it’s very important. So please, drink responsibly. Now, back to the list.)
When it comes to songs about booze, which ones are the best? Surely, that’s a great debate to be had sitting at any bar. (And we strongly encourage that conversation the next time you’re at a bar. Who doesn’t love a tipsy debate?) Whether you find this list while at your favorite watering hole or come across it at a raucous party, our list will give you the perfect soundtrack for either occasion.
From hard rock to soft rock and everywhere in between, here is our ranking of the 21 best rock songs about drinking or booze. Cheers!
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