Quick Hits: Montana Driver Crashes While Urinating Into Beer Can / New Samuel Adams Winter Beer

American Craft Beer|November 17th, 2025|

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The beer biz never sleeps at American Craft Beer. And here’s just some of what’s been happening in the beer world while you were enjoying the weekend.

Montana Driver Crashes While Urinating Into Beer Can

A Montana man with multiple prior impaired-driving convictions, identified as James Howard, rear-ended another vehicle on November 8, 2025, in Missoula, Montana, after losing control while attempting to urinate into a beer can. The crash occurred on an Interstate 90 exit ramp in Missoula.

According to the New York Post, Howard told a Montana Highway Patrol trooper that he was attempting to relieve himself into an empty Budweiser can while driving, which caused him to rear-end a Volkswagen that was stopped at a light.

And the investigating trooper observed a strong smell of alcohol, slurred speech, and wet pants on Howard. A preliminary breath test later showed his blood alcohol concentration was more than three times the legal limit which is not ideal. A check of Howard’s criminal history revealed four prior impaired-driving convictions which was also not good.

Howard was arrested and faces charges of felony aggravated DUI, driving with a suspended license, and careless driving. He had previously admitted to the trooper that he had “more than a couple of DUIs” and was not supposed to be driving. Fortunately, the crash did not result in any injuries. Howard’s bond was set at $10,000.

A word of advice to our readers: “Don’t even think about doing this.”

Words to Drink By

“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” Steve Jobs, American businessman, investor, and inventor

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Samuel Adams Debuts First New Winter Seasonal in 30 Years

Talk about waiting until you’re absolutely sure about something, Boston Beer, home to Samuel Adams beer, just announced that it has just released its first winter seasonal in 30 years.

Crafted for cozy nights, holiday feasts and everything in between, Samuel Adams Winter White Ale is a festive 5.7% ABV Wheat Ale brewed with orange peel, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove and clove for a balanced sweet and spiced flavor.

“The holidays are all about celebrating special moments with family and friends,” said Tory Bratt, senior brand manager of Samuel Adams. “We brewed Winter White Ale to truly embrace the warmth of those moments through spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and bring together a festive, easy – drinking beer that’s perfect for every seasonal moment.”

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