Beer for dogs seems like one of those ideas that sounds brilliant if you’re alone with your dog and a can of Miller Lite, because who would make a better—and more nonjudgmental—drinking buddy than man’s best friend? (And, maybe some of you actually have poured some beer into the dog’s bowl, just to see what would happen.) It’s also one of those ideas that quickly fades in the cold, harsh light of sobriety because even cheap beer is more expensive than tap water, and there’s no sense in wasting it on a creature that will, in a pinch, nibble on kitty litter between meals.
Aimee Levitt
Bowser Brew also comes in Beefy Brown Ale, but the bartender claimed that the dogs seemed to prefer chicken. “I haven’t actually tried it myself, though,” he said. “I love this bar, but not that much.” Bowser Beer is available at a few pet stores in the Chicago area, including Dogaholics in Lakeview and Paw Naturals just west of Greektown, and on its website. You can also order six packs with custom labels featuring your dog’s picture. We will not be doing that, by the way. (Yes, I did just buy beer for my dog, but for the contents, not the label. Also, Abby never recognizes her own picture.) But if you would like to put Abby’s picture on a bottle, we would not deny you.
