It's hot and muggy outside, and you know how good it feels to throw back a beer or two with friends. Well, Man's Best Friend wants to get in on the action, too. Say hello to Bowser beer, a non-alcoholic, non-carbonated "beer" for dogs!
Unlike regular beer, Bowser Beer doesn't have any hops in it, which are toxic to dogs; rather, it's made of meat-broth, malt barley, and glucosamine, which is added for joint health. The creator of Bowser Beer, Jenny Brown, started the company in 2007, but she now ships the canine brew in two flavors—Beefy Brown Ale and Cock-a-Doodle-Brew—to pet stores in 42 states. She even has a special edition selling in the pet section of London's Harrods department store!
Brown's serving suggestions:
• Have your dog drink it straight from the bottle.
• Pour it over dry kibble.
• Flavor the water bowl.
• Pour over crushed ice for a cold, crunchy treat.
Have you tried Bowser Beer? Is your dog a fan?
Buy It! Bowser Beer 6-Pack, $19.99 or see here for store locations in your area.
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My sister included some of this in a Christmas gift basket a couple of years ago.
It got the SpoiledRottenweiler seal of approval. (Of course they'll eat dead things they find on the lawn, too, so I'm not sure that's much of an endorsement).
Also, dogs really like water.
It would be an Airedale enjoying beer.
... Really?
Like, for-real, not-an-April-Fool's-joke, actual-product for real?
*headdesk*
I just thought 'hey, my dog would drink that.' But then, like Twowheeler's dogs, she eats dead things.
I'm surprised this wasn't started in pdx...people here would go crazy for it. Love the guy in the background! He looks like he's wondering if he should intervene. :)
$20 for a 6 pack?! Sorry, but that's more than I would be willing to spend on a gimmick beverage for a dog. My dog will be sticking to water, and the occasional spill he decides to mop up with his tongue.
Never.
Weird items for your dog have officially jumped the shark. Jumped the dog?
How about giving that money to a food pantry? This is the dumbest thing I have ever seen.
My dog is such a hipster... He's totally into tap water!
My dog can't afford this beer.
Or you could just brew your own beer and not ferment it. Perfectly dog safe.
Just a friendly reminder, hops are fatally toxic to dogs, even in small amounts.
Oh, God.
There are fun gimmick products, then there's 'get a life'. This is the latter.
Looks like another product to make more already-overweight dogs even more overweight. :-/
This is when I start worrying about my country......
I saw these in Harrods. Their pet section is amazing, and absurd. A dog bakery, thousand pound pet beds, designer clothes, jewelled collars...it's one of my favourite places on Earth!
my dog likes normal beer. make that.....loves.
If people are wondering what to spend an extra $20 on, they can just send it to me for grocery money instead.
Good grief. I'm with @CPAI. I'll donate that money to a food pantry.
My vet recommended a drop of whiskey (not brandy - grapes are toxic) in milk now and then when my very VERY nervy rescue dog had had a tough day, eg visitors, meter readers, whatever - since we control the amount, there's no risk of abuse, and we're talking thimblefuls / 10lbs of dog.
Hops CAN be toxic, but not automatically - it's not a risk worth taking, but don't freak out if your dog laps up a few mouthfuls, watch for excess panting and symptoms of hyperthermia (excess body heat). The amount of complete disinfo online regarding dogs, alcohol, and things like aspirin & tylenol (aka paracetamol, which is in approved veteriary medication Pardale - do the research) is shocking, and I have no doubt results in more rather than less animal suffering.
$20 a go is stupid, you'd be better sending it to a shelter or a fund that helps the unemployed care for their pets.
So much disdain. I think this is cute, I like to give my dog treats, and I'll spend whatever I want on my her. Sheesh.
Yup, after I posted I realised I agree with EJBRAMMER - do we get this level of sniping when someone blows $20 on a throw pillow, that won't even give joy to an innocent animal?
Or $20 on paints and varnishes that are deeply toxic from manufacture to decomposition, just because they're the "in" look right now?
If "food pantries" are the only legit place to put disposable income, this whole site, its ethos, and a million retailers would be closed down overnight.
Dogs (all pets) prolong human life, improve human health, and are living beings who surely deserve the occasional bit of fuss?
I would be so ashamed to buy something like this
Mainly because the dog has no idea what it is, you're buying it for yourself, really, to make you feel good (when your dog would be far more happy with a bone from the butcher shop).
Anyone who'd actually spend money on this would look like an enormous, vulgar, selfish, ridiculous fool.
I think this is kind of fun! I knew a dog who would lick out the inside of beer bottles, and it's nice to pamper a pooch. If they like tap water just as much, then maybe not, but I'd give it a try.
I bought this once for my dogs, but its basically like giving them chicken/beef broth.
We made the mistake of giving our dog one lick of a super hoppy beer once to show him that he wouldn't like it. Well, he did....
So I bought him one of these for Christmas and tried to use it instead of beer in a glass for him. He refused to drink it. He knew it wasn't "real" beer.