Month: December 2010

The United Steaks of America

Even vegans cannot deny that nothing says ‘America’ quite like red meat. The United Steaks of America, brought to us by artist Brad Wicklund, drives the point home with a mix of beef and cartography.

Each one of the fifty states is represented*, and is screen-printed on freezer paper. Although the print will set you back the cost of a few real steaks, you can hopefully still grab a copy of your native land. Unless you live in Rhode Island, because that just seems like a waste of money.

*at least all states were represented, as they appear to be selling out.

[Etsy store, via Cool Material]

Compartes Black Collection: The Chuck Norris of Boxed Chocolates

Looking to masculinize the chocolate industry this year, Compartes has released the Black Collection — the Chuck Norris of boxed chocolates.

The Black Collection is a single-origin truffle collection with flavors including; Black Truffle mushroom, Japanese Black Sesame and Wasabi, and Black Guinness Stout.

The limited edition is now available at Compartes online store, and the chocolates have already counted to infinity… twice.

[product page, via The Awesomer]

The Case of The IPA: Detective Series Printed on Beer Bottles

Brought to us by Massachusetts-based brewery Just Beer, The Case of The IPA is a beer with a story. Each 22oz bottle in a case has one chapter of a 12-part detective series printed on the label. The ongoing story is a 1920’s-inspired detective melodrama about a wealthy brewer and his intrigues.

This will certainly be a welcome upgrade from the stories usually shared over a 12-pack, which mostly involve tales of opportunities not taken and self-loathing.

[via Lost At E Minor]