Tag Archives: caffeine

Shiner’s caffeinated beer

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

We return to an old favorite topic, caffeination of things that are normally not caffeinated. One of Texas’ favorite beer brands has released a new product to celebrate 108 years in business. Shiner Beer’s caffeine-laden Shiner Cold Brew Coffee Ale … Continue reading →

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There are limits to caffeination after all

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

No caffeinated gum for you. Wrigley’s new caffeinated gum, Alert Energy Gum, only lasted a couple of weeks on the shelves of supermarkets, grocery stores and convenient stores after the FDA became concerned about the amount of caffeine each piece … Continue reading →

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Cracker Jack’d

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Buy me some peanuts and caffeinated Cracker Jacks… Coming soon to a store near you: Cracker Jack’D, a new twist on the popcorn candy that offers Power Bites with as much caffeine in every serving as a cup of coffee. … Continue reading →

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Snorting caffeine

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The next frontier in caffeination: Caffeinated air. U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials plan to investigate whether inhalable caffeine sold in lipstick-sized canisters is safe for consumers and if its manufacturer was right to brand it as a dietary supplement. … Continue reading →

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Mixing alcohol and caffeine

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t drink “energy drinks” or the new “caffeinated alcohol” drinks because they look hideous and I’m way too old for that crap, but apparently they have drawn the attention of the regulatory agencies for being potentially dangerous. The Texas … Continue reading →

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