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• Trappist breweries sick of U.S. brewers using ‘Trappist’ in beer names

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  Adam Nason

  15 May 2012 | 10:55 pm

  The fact that a number of breweries in the USA are using the word Trappist to describe beers that are clearly not produced by Trappist monks has drawn the attention of the International Trappist Association, or I.T.A. The Association considers it a growing problem. For one thing, they don’t like the idea that a consumer might mistake a commercially brewed American beer for an Authentic Trappist brew. There are many guilty parties according to RateBeer (just search ‘trappist’… Full story >> Internationale Vereniging Trappist: Nieuwsbrieven.

• Stone Brewing announces five upcoming beer releases incl. Ruination Tenth Anniversary

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  Adam Nason

  15 May 2012 | 6:41 pm

  (Escondido, CA) – Hot off the wire…Stone Brewing just announced release dates for five upcoming beers. Look for more info on each closer to the release date. —-   Stone Ruination Tenth Anniversary IPA (Mon, 6/6) — Can you believe it’s been 10 years since we unleashed Stone Ruination IPA upon the unsuspecting world? It is an amped up version of Stone Ruination IPA (clocking in at 10% abv rather than 7.7%), with an extra dosing of Columbus & Centennial hops added during the brew, and tons of Citra and Centennial thrown in to the dry hop.   Dogfish…

• How Brazil’s favourite beer arrived from Scotland

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  Martyn Cornell

  11 May 2012 | 12:25 pm

  ‘If the man who invented the censorship bar had drunk Skol, it wouldn’t look like this – it would look like this. Skol goes down round’ It is one of the stranger results of global beer marketing that the biggest-selling beer in Brazil, which is also one of the biggest beers in Africa, from Algeria via Guinea to Rwanda, and is sold across large parts of Asia, from India via Malaysia to Hong Kong, began life more than 50 years ago in a small Scottish town on the north side of the Forth estuary. I doubt too many drinkers of Skol in Rio de Janeiro know that the drink that…

• The City of London Brewery decides to move

  Shut up about Barclay Perkins

  15 May 2012 | 2:05 am

  London used to be stuffed full of breweries. It was the world's brewing capital for more than a century, after all. But it's still a shock to see how long large, industrial breweries remained right in the centre of the city.The City of London Brewery was well named. Their Hour Glass Brewery really was in the City of London, right on the river immediately west of Cannon Street Station. You can make out part of the station here:It wasn't far from another of London's great  Porter brewers, Barclay Perkins, who were just over the other side of the Thames.In the 18th century the brewery was…

• Redefining Local In A New Era Of Craft Beer…

  Andy Crouch's BeerScribe.Com

  Andy

  8 May 2012 | 2:05 pm

  Support Your Local Brewery. Drink Local, Think Global. For more than a decade, brewers have doled out countless bumper stickers, coasters, and stickers with these and similar slogans promoting their community-based beer offerings. And the campaign served them well, helping to build a connection to area consumers. After years of communal camaraderie, things are about [...]

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• Trappist breweries sick of U.S. brewers using ‘Trappist’ in beer names

  Adam Nason

  15 May 2012 | 10:55 pm

  The fact that a number of breweries in the USA are using the word Trappist to describe beers that are clearly not produced by Trappist monks has drawn the attention of the International Trappist Association, or I.T.A. The Association considers it a growing problem. For one thing, they don’t like the idea that a consumer might mistake a commercially brewed American beer for an Authentic Trappist brew. There are many guilty parties according to RateBeer (just search ‘trappist’… Full story >> Internationale Vereniging Trappist: Nieuwsbrieven.

• Stone Brewing announces five upcoming beer releases incl. Ruination Tenth Anniversary

  Adam Nason

  15 May 2012 | 6:41 pm

  (Escondido, CA) – Hot off the wire…Stone Brewing just announced release dates for five upcoming beers. Look for more info on each closer to the release date. —-   Stone Ruination Tenth Anniversary IPA (Mon, 6/6) — Can you believe it’s been 10 years since we unleashed Stone Ruination IPA upon the unsuspecting world? It is an amped up version of Stone Ruination IPA (clocking in at 10% abv rather than 7.7%), with an extra dosing of Columbus & Centennial hops added during the brew, and tons of Citra and Centennial thrown in to the dry hop.   Dogfish…

• Virginia Governor signs two laws supporting in-state craft breweries

  Adam Nason

  15 May 2012 | 6:18 pm

  Press Release: (Richmond, VA) – Governor McDonnell today signed two pieces of legislation to support Virginia craft brewers at the Hardywood Park Craft Brewery. House Bill 359 (McClellan) allows manufacturers to lease space in their brewhouses to smaller-scale brewers and Senate Bill 604 (McWaters) allows retail sales of beer and sampling on the premises of Virginia breweries. The governor was joined by legislators, brewers from around the state, distributors, representatives from the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild, representatives from the Virginia Manufacturers Association, commissioner…

• Introducing Solemn Oath Brewery, the Chicago area’s newest brewery

  Adam Nason

  15 May 2012 | 5:42 pm

  Press Release: (Naperville, IL) – Purveyors of a diverse lineup of small-batch craft beers, Naperville’s Solemn Oath Brewery [a BeerPulse sponsor] will debut across Chicagoland during Chicago Craft Beer Week. With an oft-changing portfolio of beers, the area’s newest, draft-only, production brewery will feature American, Belgo-American, traditional, wood-aged, and experimental styles. Quotes: John Barley – President/CEO of Solemn Oath Brewery “Our time providing another quality, locally-produced beer option is just beginning. We could think of no better time to make…

• Brewers Association reveals upcoming CBC and GABF dates

  Adam Nason

  15 May 2012 | 4:20 pm

  (Boulder, CO) – Some news today out of The Brewers Association on some dates for upcoming major beer events… Previously announced: Great American Beer Festical® – October 10-12, 2013 in Denver, Colorado (America’s greatest beer celebration: 3 days, 500 breweries, 2,000+ beers, 49,000 attendees) Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America® – March 26-29, 2013 in Washington D.C. Revealed today: Great American Beer Festical® – October 10-12, 2013 in Denver, Colorado Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America® (and World Beer Cup) – April…

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• App Tutorials in Bar and Magic Tricks - App Smart

  8 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  A few apps aim to teach bar tricks with a minimum of props and are perfect rainy-day apps for parents and children, as well as barroom regulars.

• An Economic Lifeline of Barley and Hops

  5 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  In Bend, Ore., where there is no Interstate, no university and the closest major city is 160 miles away across steep and snowy mountains, beer has had room to make a difference.

• In Bend, Ore., Craft Brewing is Booming

  21 Apr 2012 | 11:00 pm

  A city of 80,000 people and nine breweries, Bend has one of the highest brewery-to-resident ratios in the country.

• Beer Review: American Porters

  27 Mar 2012 | 11:00 pm

  What could be better than dark beer and a night game? The tasting panel rates 20 American porters.

• Stuffed Trout With Porter Sauce — Recipe

  27 Mar 2012 | 11:00 pm

  Porters can harmonize with a variety of foods.

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• Flying Fish Brewing Updates on Expansion and Local Impact

  Dan

  15 May 2012 | 12:50 pm

  Flying Fish Brewing is in the midst of expansion. Here’s the latest update on that project, as well as how this impacts their local environment. Although the building is still in the ugly ducking phase, we’re starting to do test brews and continue making progress on the automation on the packaging equipment.  Many, many, many more [...]

• New Glarus Thumbprint Series IIPA

  Dan

  15 May 2012 | 12:08 pm

  From New Glarus - A few times a year we cut Dan loose to brew whatever he choose. Always handcrafted, the bottle you hold is brewed for the adventurous soul. This is a very limited edition and we make no promises to ever brew this style again. A provocative 85 IBUs reverberates cleanly through this Double [...]

• 8th Annual North American Organic Brewers Festival June 29 – July 1, 2012

  Dan

  15 May 2012 | 9:28 am

  PORTLAND, ORE  - With a motto to “Drink Organic, Save the Planet, One Beer at a Time,” the North American Organic Brewers Festivalwill host its eighth annual event June 29 through July 1 at Portland’s Overlook Park. More than 18,000 beer lovers are expected to gather at the event, billed as the nation’s most earth-friendly [...]

• Elysian Releases Ruin Rosemary Agave IPA Next Week

  Dan

  14 May 2012 | 7:54 pm

  On May 21st, 2012 come celebrate with us as we release the fifth beer of our 12 BEERS OF THE APOCALYPSE series :: RUIN Rosemary Agave IPA. Ruin will be available on draft and in bottles with labels featuring the artwork of comic artist Charles Burns from his Black Hole series.Monday 21st 6-9pm at ELYSIAN CAPITOL [...]

• Ameri-CAN Canned Craft Beer Fest – Awards Ceremony & Judging Results

  Jonny Fullpint

  14 May 2012 | 6:50 pm

  2012 Ameri-CAN Canned Craft Beer Fest Award Winners Announced What an impressive line-up of canned craft beers we had this weekend. 113 beers were entered from Arizona, Montana, Nevada, Colorado, California, Indiana, Louisiana, New York, Kansas, Utah and after 8 hours of judging this past Saturday May 12 we “CAN” say we are proud to [...]

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  Two Beer Queers: Hawaiian Style Beer Review Podcast

• Mikkeller / Three Floyds Boogoop

  admin

  12 May 2012 | 3:47 am

  Episode 64. Yes folks. This is the drunk episode of the marathon. This week Hawaii’s favorite video beer review podcast hits you with a Mikkeller / Three Floyds collaboration! Boogoop! We also give a shout out to our friends over at hopcast.com and @Beerad on his upcoming wedding! Sorry in advance for the drunk foolishness you are about to view. Drink responsibly folks!

• Paradox Springbank Imperial Stout

  admin

  2 May 2012 | 12:11 pm

  Episode 63. Yes, we are in a different location, but don’t fret, you’re favorite Hawaii video beer review podcast is still here. This week, Russell & Bully take on the Paradox Springbank Imperial stout from BrewDog brewery! Something also NSFW happend, so please don’t be scared when it goes black. Sorry, we couldn’t show it to you all, it was (Leon Phelps voice) just disgusting! Any questions or comments are welcomed. Please subscribe to our channel!

• La Perouse White Witbier

  admin

  13 Apr 2012 | 3:13 am

  Episode 62. So Russel totally screwed up the sound. Screw it! We’ll do it live! Not live, but you know what I mean. This week your favorite Hawaii beer review podcast takes a look at Maui Brewing Company and their newly released beer, La Perouse White Witbier. Did we like it? Press play and find out BTW, make sure you subscribe to our channel for more episodes and videos. Thanks!

• TBQ Cast For Hawaii 5-0 Season 3

  admin

  1 Apr 2012 | 4:50 am

  Honolulu, Hawaii. In a startling turn of events, the hosts of the Two Beer Queers video podcast, have signed on to be apart of the season 3 cast of Hawaii 5-0. A source who goes by the code name, Kaleo Craypani, states that their contracts are for $30,000 per episode and a lunch and 2 dinner dates with actress Grace Park. The source goes onto say that Russel Kealoha will be playing Kamekona’s entrepreneurial cousin and sidekick, Kamehilo. “The Kamehilo character will be introduced in the season premiere. He will help push next season’s storyline in which the 5-0 group try to…

• Rogue Voodoo Bacon Maple Ale

  admin

  21 Mar 2012 | 5:34 am

  Episode 61. Still in SWAM and in this episode your favorite Hawaii beer review podcast takes on the pink bottle. No, not Pepto. Thanks to a SWAM fan, we had the chance to taste the Voodoo Bacon Maple ale by Rogue Ales. This beer was inspired by Voodoo Donuts Bakery and their infamous, and tasty like a mofo, Bacon Maple Bar. Did the beer queers like it? Only one way to find out. Thank you Jill from SWAM and her customer who brought it back with them.

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• It's ACBW. Where are the events in DC?

  15 May 2012 | 7:41 am

  Now, there may be many pubs, restaurants, stores, and breweries in Washington, D.C., that are celebrating American Craft Beer Week this week. And, there may be some posting their calendars to Facebook, Twitter, and their own websites: things such as Happy Hour pricing on draft American craft' beers. But, not one has listed an event for today to the national American Craft Beer Week website. Click on the graphic to expand. Brewpub Gordon-Biersch —maligned by some in the D.C. 'craft' beer scene (not me) as not really a D.C. brewpub— did post a general invitation yesterday to "Bring Your…

• Lost Rhino, Port City, & American Craft Beer Week

  14 May 2012 | 8:32 am

  It was a Hobson's Choice for me on Saturday. Should I celebrate a friend's 30th birthday or a brewery's 1st? I chose the former ... So, to the latter: Congratulations to Matt Hagerman and Favio Garcia, owner/brewers of Lost Rhino Brewing Company, which they opened one year ago in 2011. In their own words, Lost Rhino was born out of the fierce desire to keep the tradition of craft brewing alive in Northern Virginia. We were longtime brewers from Old Dominion and bought back the brewhouse and moved it to its new location in Ashburn, VA. It is here that we're brewing some of the most outstanding…

• Happy Mother's Day ... singular.

  13 May 2012 | 8:35 am

  The modern holiday of Mother's Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in America. She then began a campaign to make "Mother's Day" a recognized holiday in the United States. She was specific about the location of the apostrophe; it was to be a singular possessive, for each family to honour their mother, not a plural possessive commemorating all mothers in the world. This is also the spelling used by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson [in 1914] in the law making official the holiday in the United States.Wikipedia So ... Have a happy Mother's Day, Mom!

• Pic(k) of the Week: Barrett's Bourbon (Stout)

  12 May 2012 | 5:33 am

  Barrett Lauer —brewmaster for Washington D.C.'s District Chophouse since 2002— pulls a pint of his cask-conditioned Bourbon Stout -an Oatmeal Stout, aged first in Woodford Reserve bourbon barrels. The beer goes into the barrels at 6.5% alchol-by-volume (abv). It finishes, Lauer, estimates, at 8%. It's believed that this Bourbon Stout is, indeed, the original bourbon-aged beer in all of Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, brewed at District Chophouse since the late 1990s, predating even Lauer's tenure. He has, however, refined the recipe, including switching to Woodford Reserve…

• Casks at the Maryland Craft Beer Festival!

  11 May 2012 | 5:08 pm

  Saturday, it's the Maryland Craft Beer Festival, at the Frederick Fairgounds. As well, it's the onset of Frederick Beer Week. Then, Monday, nationwide, it's American Craft Beer Week, 14 May through the 20th. But, let's return to the Maryland Craft Beer Festival, which in years past was known as the Maryland Brewers Spring Beer Festival. It's a festival organized by the Brewer's Association of Maryland (BAM) for Maryland brewers ... and the folk who support and enjoy local beer. The key here is that it's not organized by a third party outside organizer (even though a company has been hired to…

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• What’s trending in the craft beer market?

  Sean-o

  14 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  As we are almost at the half-year point and some of the 2012 craft beer trends are starting to settle out. 2011 brought us many surprises, included an explosion in the craft canning movement, an onslaught of collaborations and an influx of new breweries requesting licenses. This year brings us a new story, with new brewery openings (like Riverwalk, Night Shift and more), additional brewery expansions (on site and new locations), more players in the craft cider market, marriage, babies, Brewdog ruling the world and bottle sharing — yes, I said bottle sharing. With the popularity of craft…

• American Craft Beer Week Starts Today! Check out the New England Events

  Sean-o

  14 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  @beerweek1 #acbw From Portland, ME to Portland, OR Cheers Across the Country for American Craft Beer Week! May 14-20 Marks the “Mother of All Beer Weeks” with Celebrations in All 50 States With craft beer delighting the palates of Americans nationwide, beer enthusiasts and beginners alike will come together to toast the seventh annual American Craft Beer Week (ACBW). From May 14-20, celebrations are expected to be held across all 50 states as communities come together to show appreciation on a local level for the more than 1,900 small and independent craft brewers responsible for the…

• Beer Event – Massachusetts Brewers Weekend @ Walpole British Beer Co 5/11 & 5/12 (MA)

  Sean-o

  9 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Massachusetts Brewers Weekend @ Walpole British Beer Company When: Friday and Saturday May 11-12th Who: Fourteen Mass. Based Brewers Why: Support Your Local Brewer It’s really easy to support your local brewer – buy their beer! The British Beer Company will make it even easier on May 11th and 12th at their Walpole pub as they celebrate this State’s proud brewing heritage at the first Mass Brewers Weekend. It’s no secret that the brewing industry in Massachusetts is growing in leaps and bounds. This state has gone from a handful of breweries just a dozen years ago to over sixty…

• Beer Event: Cambridge Brewing Co celebrates another year and world beer cup gold 5/12 (MA)

  Sean-o

  8 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  Cambridge Brewing Company to Celebrate 23 Years in Business Cambridge, MA – May 2012On Saturday, May 12 from 12pm – 1am Cambridge Brewing Company (CBC), located at One Kendall Square in Cambridge, will celebrate its 23rd Anniversary and a gold medal at the World Beer Cup (for Sgt. Pepper).  The event will feature 23 hand crafted beers from CBC, an outdoor beer garden and grill, and live music by the Matt Berlin Jug Band from 7 – 10pm.  There is no cover and tickets are not required. CBC Brewmaster Will Meyers will be putting at least 23 hand crafted and inspired beers on…

• 2012 World Beer Cup – New England Breweries bring home 3 golds and 6 silver medals

  Sean-o

  8 May 2012 | 12:02 pm

  Congratulations to New England Breweries for bring home 9 World Beer Cup Medals! During the 2012 Craft Brewers Conference, held in San Diego last week, 99 breweries entered 3,921 beers in the 2012 World Beer Cup Competition.  The competition is held every other year and the 2012 event included breweries from 54 countries competed for a gold medals in 95 beer style categories.  Out of the 285 medals awarded, New England Breweries brought home 9 medals, which include 3 golds and 6 silver medals. Tip of the hat to all who entered and especially to the breweries that were awarded medals:…

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• Redefining Local In A New Era Of Craft Beer…

  Andy

  8 May 2012 | 2:05 pm

  Support Your Local Brewery. Drink Local, Think Global. For more than a decade, brewers have doled out countless bumper stickers, coasters, and stickers with these and similar slogans promoting their community-based beer offerings. And the campaign served them well, helping to build a connection to area consumers. After years of communal camaraderie, things are about [...]

• Friends Establish Memorial Fund For Redhook Employee Killed In Accident

  Andy

  26 Apr 2012 | 2:55 pm

  At the request of a Redhook employee and friend of Ben Harris, the all too young 26 year old employee of the Redhook Brewery who died as a result of an accident at the Portsmouth brewery, I am passing along information for a fund established to help support his family. A fund has been created [...]

• Death to Beer Cocktails and Collaboration Beers: the Latest Rant…

  Andy

  22 Mar 2012 | 11:24 am

  It’s been a wild ride in the world of craft beer over the past few years. The craft beer market has experienced serious flux and now appears at a crossroads, one from which it’s difficult to forecast what will happen next. We’ve gone through the highs and lows of the twin extremes of hop bombs [...]

• Beer Blogging, Ethics, Journalists, Payola, and Maybe a Beer or Two…

  Andy

  15 Mar 2012 | 8:42 am

  A few weeks back, a handful of beer writers and bloggers kicked around the issue of writing, ethics, and coziness with the brewers we all cover in one form or another. As the discussion occurred on Twitter, it was necessarily limited to 140 characters, which, frankly, got pretty ridiculous when I added @Beervana @agoodbeerblog @BoakandBailey [...]

• Fighting Beer Fatigue

  Andy

  8 Feb 2012 | 8:38 am

  Fatigue is a dangerous thing for a beer lover. It plays with your mind, causing you to question what you know to be true and second guess your old friends. The symptoms of such worrisome weariness are familiar and difficult to avoid, even for the most optimistic craft beer enthusiast. The longer I am part [...]

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  Appellation Beer: Beer From a Good Home

• If a beer can have soul, does that mean others are soulless? (eom)

  Stan Hieronymus

  10 May 2012 | 9:20 am

   

• Session #63 (The Beer Moment) wrapped up

  Stan Hieronymus

  7 May 2012 | 2:53 pm

  Pete Brown didn’t waste any time rounding up The Session #63: The Beer Moment. You might waste a little of your own once you start in on the lot; in total, pretty dang thoughtful. And as this exchange indicates, a topic that begged to be discussed over a beer. Alan McLeod: “There is no beer moment. There are moments. In life. In your life. Beer does not change the moment even when it is present within it. Don’t let the ad men fool you.” Pete Brown: “If advertising were as powerful as Alan thinks it is, every last one of you would now be drinking Budweiser and…

• An Alt by any other name . . . is an Irish Red

  Stan Hieronymus

  7 May 2012 | 7:27 am

  In 1987, 1988 and 1990 Alaskan Brewing won gold medals at the Great American Beer Festival for Alaskan Amber (known as Chinook Alaskan Amber the first two times). Michael Jackson featured Alaskan Amber in his 1993 Beer Companion in the Altbier chapter. On Saturday it captured a silver medal at the 2012 World Beer Cup in the Irish-Style Red Ale category. In the event this result poked your curiosity button, here are the guidelines for the styles in question used by the 2012 judges: Irish-Style Red Ale Irish-style red ale ranges from light red-amber-copper to light brown in color. These ales…

• Session #63: The beer moment

  Stan Hieronymus

  4 May 2012 | 9:46 am

  Pete Brown charged us to write about The Beer Moment for Session #63. The announcement provoked a few questions about what the heck he expected, and this week he added a little more direction. But I’d already decided that since I’d be surrounded by brewers and others involved in the beer industry during the Craft Brewers Conference I’d let attendees contribute. I asked them to play a word association game. To warm up, we started with “soul of beer,” then moved on to “extreme beer,” and finished with “The beer moment.” Chances are the…

• Nobody else gets to say ‘um’ this week

  Stan Hieronymus

  30 Apr 2012 | 12:49 pm

  Brad Smith has posted an interview I did with him a little while back for the BeerSmith Podcast. I’ve only listened to a bit of it — I was there, I’ve heard enough of my stories — but I was struck immediately by how many times I uttered the “um” sound. Perhaps I was trying to sound thoughtful. Mostly I come across as a person who should stick to the written word. But if you want to hear how variations of “um” I can come up with or see what one of the walls in my office looks like, here’s the link.

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• BBQ Beer Dinner at CarterQue May 23

  Erin

  3 May 2012 | 11:31 am

  As summer is rolling in, nothing sounds better to us than craft beer and barbecue. Join us for a BBQ beer dinner at CarterQue BBQ on Wednesday, May 23. Here’s a look at the menu:   Appetizer: Smoked chicken wings with the new, limited-edition Collabrador BBQ Sauce made and paired with our Old Scratch Amber Lager Dinner: Trio of BBQ Pork with Ol Red BBQ Sauce and paired with UnderDog Atlantic Lager  Beef with Black Raspberry BBQ Sauce and paired with Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA  Sausage slider with Hot ‘n’ Spicy BBQ sauce and paired with Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale …

• Beer vs. Wine Dinner: Round Two!

  Erin

  30 Apr 2012 | 2:29 pm

  In one corner: yours truly. In the other: European wine importer Siema Wine. And you get to reap the benefits of our battle at Pizzeria Da Marco in Bethesda, Maryland.  On Tuesday, May 8, we’re hosting a unique pairing event where one beer and one wine goes head-to-head with the same dish. Here’s a look at the menu:  Reception Prosciutto and melon skewers Beer pairing: Woody Creek Belgian White Beer-mosa Wine pairing: Da Marco Bellini Appetizers Mini sweet peppers stuffed with sausage, breadcrumbs, and cheese Panzerotti (fried mini calzone filled with ricotta, prosciutto, and…

• Local Beer Dinner at Local Chop and Grill House April 19

  Erin

  12 Apr 2012 | 12:32 pm

  Eat and drink local! Our brewer Jamie Long is hosting a 5-course local beer dinner at Local Chop and Grill House in Harrisonburg, VA on Thursday, April 19. And the menu looks incredible. Here’s a glimpse to tempt and tease:  1st Course Local rosemary-brined baby octopus salad with orange coriander-whipped mango, local cabbage, and local radish kim chee  Paired with Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale 2nd Course 
Amber butter-grilled razor clams, house grown spicy micro greens, and bbq’d local oyster mushrooms Paired with Old Scratch Amber
 3rd Course (an IPA Duo!) 
 Snake Dog…

• Titanic Beer Dinner at The Rockfish Annapolis April 14

  Erin

  27 Mar 2012 | 9:26 am

  2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. To commemorate that fateful night, we’re hosting a Ghosts of the Titanic beer dinner at The Rockfish and recreating the 10-course last supper for the 1,517 souls who met their demise at sea.  This epic event, on Saturday, April 14, begins with a cocktail hour at 6 pm and seated dinner at 7 pm. Without further pomp, circumstance, and ado, here’s a look at the menu: First Course: Paired with Garde Dog Biere de Garde  Prosciutto and Melon Oysters Second Course: Paired with In-Heat Wheat Hefeweizen Comsomme Olga Cream…

• DC Food Truck Beer Dinner March 23-24

  Erin

  14 Mar 2012 | 11:07 am

  We’re partnering with UncurbedDC to bring you the District’s first food truck beer dinner! This epic two-night event will take place at a pop-up restaurant space at 1134 18th Street NW. Both nights will be from 7 pm to 9:30 pm. Here’s a look at the menu: First Course: DC Empanadas Truck Poached pear and Brie empanadas Paired with Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA Second Course: DC Slices Truck  Proscuitto and caramelized onion pizza with ricotta and mozzarella Vegetarian option: Spinach instead of proscuitto  Paired with Wildeman Farmhouse IPA  Third Course: TaKorean Truck …

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  New Beers on BeerMenus

• Heavy Seas Sea Nymph

  15 May 2012 | 10:36 pm

  Light gold in color, yet crisp and refreshing.

• Glacier Brewhouse Hefeweizen

  15 May 2012 | 10:13 pm

  Our Bavarian style unfiltered wheat beer boasts huge fruity aromas of bananas ans clove. Refreshing ans smooth.

• Sleeping Lady Portage Porter

  15 May 2012 | 10:11 pm

  A dark chocolate colored ale with a blend of toasty malt flavors and a dark caramel, this is a malt lovers paradise. Portage Porter's rich flavor can allow you a glimpse into the history of how beer used to taste back in the 1800s.

• Boulevard Smokestack Series Rye-on-Rye

  15 May 2012 | 10:10 pm

  Why Rye? This assertively flavorful grain is more often associated with whiskey than with ales. Even in that arena, it has largely been eclipsed by corn and barley, the sources of bourbon and scotch. But when we procured some seasoned barrels from our friends at Templeton Rye, we asked ourselves, “Why not?” Why not brew a rich, tawny rye ale, then mellow it in the warmth of charred oak rye whiskey casks? Two kinds of malted rye provide spicy sweetness, giving way to notes of caramelized wood and the citrusy tang of Perle, Magnum, and Saphir hops before easing into a dry, lingering finish.

• Due South Category 3 IPA

  15 May 2012 | 10:05 pm

  Brewed with loads of malts and loads of hops, this golden India Pale Ale is true to the style while maintaining a balance between malty and bitter. A special blend of American hops give this beer its unique flavor. Although fruity and citrusy, this beer has only four ingredients: malt, hops, yeast and water.

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• Gluten-Free Beer That Doesn’t Suck

  Logan Thompson

  10 May 2012 | 6:06 pm

  I have to admit I’ve had this fear someday I might have to switch to a gluten-free diet. While for the most part I try to cut out a lot of gluten with my food choices, I couldn’t imagine living in a world where I couldn’t partake in my favorite drink. I’ve talked to many people that for one reason or another have had to cut out gluten from their diets. If they were fans of beer they had 3 options. The first is to stop drinking beer altogether. Next they could continue drinking good beer, yet they’d suffer the consequences of there actions which could take shape…

• Beer Cocktail: A Better Sunrise

  Ryan Van Brunt

  4 May 2012 | 11:20 am

  Tequila. Obviously 3 letters too long to be considered a four letter word, but I’m sure many of you will swear in consternation as images of frat parties or spring break are conjured up from the depths of long blocked out memories of this south of the border beverage. Now there are those who believe the seemingly prevailing opinion that there are no truly good beers that come from the country that gave us Tequila, but that in no way means that beer and tequila cannot enjoy a relationship! Now, with Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, many of you will be flocking to your local Mexican…

• Swag Brewery Delivers Craft Beer Gifts

  Logan Thompson

  3 May 2012 | 1:35 pm

  From time to time I get sent products in the mail from companies starting out with beer related products. Some make little sense while others I’d actually buy. Recently I was sent a gift pack from Swag Brewery, a company that makes no beer, but instead makes some pretty cool beer related gifts, apparel and swag. I’ll admit that a lot of beer related t-shirts are plain cheesy and poorly created, or they focus on large breweries which leaves us craft beer fans dressed in crappy beer festival t-shirts, or we just say screw it and forget the beer clothes (which is how I roll). Swag…

• New Belgium Dig Review

  Logan Thompson

  16 Apr 2012 | 5:50 pm

  New Belgium Dig Oh the joys of mid-April. The stress of taxes have left many people reaching for a beer (ok, maybe something a little harder depending on your situation) to help take the edge off. Luckily for my wife and I we didn’t have to pay as much as we were expecting which is definitely a reason to celebrate with none other than beer. Since she is pregnant with our second daughter, it ended up being just me celebrating with the good stuff. One beer I grabbed as I was doing my “taxes are in” dance was a New Belgium Dig, which is New Belgium Brewing’s new spring…

• Beer, Bath, and Beyond

  Ryan Van Brunt

  11 Apr 2012 | 11:26 am

  If you were to follow the timeline of beer, one would at the same time see the progress of humanity. Beer has quenched the thirst of countless individuals since antiquity, lubricating society as it has pushed forward to leave their mark in the annals of history. Within the earliest accounts of civilizations around the globe, beer or beer like libations can be found in most early cultures. A gift from the gods in some cultures, a healing potion in others, the brew has been wetting the whistles of just about everyone from the pharaohs all the way down to the peasants for many millennia.

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  Boak and Bailey's Beer Blog

• The Beer Bubble is Leaking

  Bailey

  15 May 2012 | 2:01 pm

  Boak and Bailey's Beer Blog That urban beer bubble seems to be leaking somewhat. In the last couple of weeks, we’ve seen the following: A spat between two breweries make national television news, newspapers and hugely popular non-specialist blogs, thanks to the Brewdog publicity machine and a compelling tale of skullduggery. Marverine ‘Beer Beauty’ Cole on This Morning — a popular and very mainstream TV show — talking as seriously about beer as that format will allow. Much better than the One Show‘s attempt with Jay Rayner from last year which,…

• Top Ten Cornish Pubs (So Far)

  Bailey

  14 May 2012 | 2:18 am

  Boak and Bailey's Beer Blog As more beer geeks start to plan summer trips to Cornwall, we’ve been getting odd one-off queries about breweries, beer and pubs and so thought we’d put together a couple of posts with advice for visitors, of which this is Part the First. The following list is of pubs we like and can recommend a visit to, if you’re in the area. Those we’ve starred are worth going out of your way to get to. Note: we’re based way out west, so our choice is influenced by that. The Driftwood Spars, St Agnes* You often have to choose between great beer…

• Points of View

  Bailey

  13 May 2012 | 5:54 am

  Boak and Bailey's Beer BlogOur post about sink-pour gift shop beer prompted a few responses from other bloggers which we thought we’d round up here. First, Jenni Nicholls of the recently closed Northcote Brewery wrote a helfpul and positive piece highlighting some beers from Norfolk that she thinks are worth drinking. Nate rightly identified that our post wasn’t really about Norfolk and then got angry at people who chose to take it that way. (Much anger in this one, there is.) Tandleman found himself thinking about his own approach to naming and shaming and (like us) decided…

• How Can Belgian Beer be so Cheap?

  Bailey

  12 May 2012 | 3:05 am

  Boak and Bailey's Beer BlogThe price of Belgian beer gets tossed into arguments on pricing like a Trappist-made hand grenade: how can newer craft breweries charge so much for their product when a classic, ‘world class’ beer like Saison Dupont can be bought for £1.80 a bottle? Even in bars with leatherbound beer lists, Trappist beers like Westmalle Triple can be bought for several pounds less than beers of equivalent strength from hipper breweries. We have, in fact, found ourselves choosing Belgian beer in British bars to save a couple of quid. Are monks less ruthlessly…

• A Household Name

  Bailey

  10 May 2012 | 6:09 am

  Boak and Bailey's Beer BlogA lot of what The Scottish Brewery does only makes sense when it occurs to you that they have one aim: to become a household name. They simply don’t care if they’re loved or loathed, as long as they can break out of the beer geek ghetto and become the kind of brand that ‘normals’ have heard of. Their eyes are fixed firmly on the goal. It explains their partnership with Tesco, which otherwise compromises their ‘punk’ brand, but gets their products and logo seen alongside Carlsberg et al; it explains their attention-at-any-cost…

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  Hop Talk

• NPR tells us how sap beer is making a comeback

  Al

  15 May 2012 | 6:28 pm

  I heard a story this evening about how beer made from the last “runnings” of maple sap, which were no good for making syrup, used to be used to make a strong beer. It fell out of fashion as farms modernized but, like so many other beer-related traditions, is making a comeback. Check it out and give a listen. Vermont Beer Makers Bring Back Old-Time Maple Sap Brews Related Posts:Dogfish Head Immort AleBeer: doing well in a bad economyYuengling on NPRNPR: Pairing beer and jazzLearn about homemade beer, wine, and mead in Frederick, Maryland on Saturday, May 16Powered by Contextual…

• Emergency bottle opener: iPad power adapter

  Al

  15 May 2012 | 8:14 am

  It’s always good to have a back-up way to get your beer bottle open. Well, if you’re an iPad (or, apparently, Mac) user you’ve got one that you keep everywhere. Your power adapter. You’ll want to be careful of course. You wouldn’t want to damage your ability to recharge your device. Ms. Eva Giselle wins the Hop Talk Genius Award. Thank you @EvaZebra! (via Lifehacker) Related Posts:Beer survival: open a beer bottle with a ringOpen a beer bottle with a disposable lighterWin a Headcase iPhone case with bottle openerThumb drive bottle openerIdeal Bite: Drink organic…

• It’s American Craft Beer Week!

  Al

  14 May 2012 | 7:09 pm

  Not only is Frederick Beer Week going great gangbusters, but it’s also American Craft Beer Week starting today and running through to Sunday, the 20th. CraftBeer.com has the lowdown. There are hundreds of events; surely you can find one near you. Get out there and celebrate craft beer. (Oh, it’s also my birthday this week, so…celebrate that too, if you like.) Related Posts:American Craft Beer Week 2009Flying Dog American Craft Beer Week eventsAmerican Craft Beer Week – May 14-20American Craft Beer Week, May 12-18, 2008Maryland Craft Beer Festival – May 12Powered…

• Beer judging classes

  Al

  10 May 2012 | 9:15 pm

  Are you interested in being a beer judge? Are you considering getting your BJCP certification? Maybe you’re just interested in having a finer appreciation of beer. The Beer Judging 101 class held during last year’s Frederick Beer Week turned out to be so popular, they have expanded to three classes, including a new Beer Judging 201 class for more advanced palates. Beer Judging 101 will be held at the Mount Airy Inn (in Mount Airy, Maryland, natch) on Monday, May 14, followed by a Beer Judging 201 class that same evening. Then there will be a second Beer Judging 101 class on…

• Beer Makes Men Smarter…or does it?

  Al

  8 May 2012 | 8:50 pm

  Ron posted a bit of good news recently found in the mainstream media: that beer seems to make you smarter. Joe Sixpack (aka Don Russell) punctures that balloon a little bit. The “revelation” stemmed from a paper called “Uncorking the Muse: Alcohol intoxication facilitates creative problem solving,” by scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago. It concluded that test subjects solved certain problems more quickly after reaching a blood-alcohol level of .075 percent. Alcohol, the researchers proved, helps the brain access remote areas and develop ideas beyond…

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  Jack Curtin's LIQUID DIET

• Of course this would happen today.

  Jack Curtin

  14 May 2012 | 9:20 am

  It’s the perfect dagger in the heart when I am stuck on a 30-plus hour no food / clear liquid only diet… Storm King Monday American Craft Beer Week at Victory Brewing Company Monday, May 14 – All Day We’re celebrating the first day of American Craft Beer Week with a 2003 vintage keg of Storm King Stout! Explore the flavor transformation that Storm King has when paired with three distinct tapas. Enjoy three taster glasses of the 2003 Storm King Stout. One for each dish. $20 1. buttery housemade angel hair pasta with carrot, zucchini and yellow squash threads 2. smoky…

• A visit to Tired Hands.

  Jack Curtin

  13 May 2012 | 12:22 pm

  I had planned to do a long item in the “Eastern Pennsylvania” column in the last Mid-Atlantic Brewing News (see previous post) about the opening of Forest & Main in Ambler and imminent opening of Tired Hands in Ardmore, but ran out of time and space so it will be in the next issue. I did get to stop by at Tired Hands on April 27, though, and brought my camera along. This is the that nice Jean Broillet drawing me a sample of his 4.8% FarmHands Saison from the tanks in the Saison Dungen (Swedish word meaning “the grove”)… Tired Hands has organized  things…

• Dead Tree Press alert (better late than never).

  Jack Curtin

  13 May 2012 | 11:32 am

  Back when you and I were young, I spent considerable time bitching and moaning that my corporate masters at the various brewspapers in which my deathless prose appears did not have the publications available on line. Thus it behooves me, now that we are older and, if not noticeably wiser, at least more seasoned, to always provide links to each issue as I have done for a while now. This should really have been posted in April when the issues came out, but that was the stretch when The Great Silence descended upon Liquid Diet, two weeks and a day when nary a sound was heard from these quarters.

• Occupy the HOG (a Scoats production).

  Jack Curtin

  10 May 2012 | 3:35 pm

  Allow me to go on the record early here than I will not be attempting to deal with the myriad events (and a few psuedo ones) that comprise Philly Beer Week. Same is true over at the Beer Yard calendar. That way lies madness and after couple of years of that, I am going to embrace sanity. The PBW people have a fine site set up where you can find out everything you want to know, including a daily calendar (which I plan to link to from the Beer Yard site every day). Plus you got your Twitter-y tweets, your Yelp-y yelps and, if you have the time and the inclination to plow through all the…

• Help Wanted (with an attitude).

  Jack Curtin

  10 May 2012 | 3:16 pm

  I’ve written many a time, here and in other venues, about how I damned near dropped the phone one day when Jack Joyce of Rogue Ales responded to my cliché-d “How are ya?” opening to an interview. His response: “Opinions differ.” I have stolen that and used it myself, shamelessly. That same sort of wit is evidenced in this Craigslist ad for a manager for the Oregon brewery’s Astoria pub: We have jobs — some existing, some new, for hard core unemployables who understand: We believe “Job Security” is a myth, seniority is not fair. God gave…

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  Lyke2Drink

• Tuesday Tasting: Wittekerke Wit Bier

  1 May 2012 | 1:06 pm

  Tuesday Tasting is a regular feature of Lyke2Drink that explores some of the best beers, wines and spirits on the market. This week we sample "the white church." Belgium has brought the world many beer styles. Hefty abbey ales, dubbels and triples, fruity lambics, and sour geueze usually grab most of the attention. But Wit or white beer is the delicate flower of the Belgian beer scene that fits perfectly when the weather starts to turn warm. Brouwerij Bavik brews Wittekerke Wit Bier in Bavikhove, Belgium. The name means "white church" and it is also a village in Flanders.

• Tuesday Tasting: Champagne Lanson Brut Rose

  24 Apr 2012 | 4:45 am

  Tuesday Tasting is a regular feature of Lyke2Drink that explores some of the best beers, wines and spirits on the market. This week we sample a sparkling rose from the Champagne region. Champagne Lanson is a 252-year-old house that is relatively unknown in U.S. markets. Based in Reims, the brand has long been one of the top sellers in the United Kingdom. In addition to the Rose, Lanson Black Label Brut, Ivory Label Demi Sec and Gold Label Brut 2002 are being imported in the U.S. Lanson Brut Rose is a pale pink color that has a flowery aroma. The flavor of this non-vintage Champagne has a…

• Tuesday Tasting: Deschutes Chainbreaker White IPA

  3 Apr 2012 | 6:58 am

  Tuesday Tasting is a regular feature of Lyke2Drink that explores some of the best beers, wines and spirits on the market. This week we sample a white IPA from Bend, Ore. Deschutes Brewery was founded in 1988 and has built a reputation for making some of the best assertive beers around. Hop Henge, The Abyss and The Diisident leap to mind. So a beer like Chainbreaker White IPA, with its subtle touches and bright flavors is refreshing twist. Deschutes Chainbreaker White IPA pours a cloudy light yellow color, with a whispy head of white foam. There is plenty of citrus aroma in this beer. The…

• Tuesday Tasting: Redbreast 12 Cask Strength

  20 Mar 2012 | 10:11 am

  Tuesday Tasting is a regular feature of Lyke2Drink that explores some of the best beers, wines and spirits on the market. This week we sample a cask strength Irish whiskey. Midleton Distillery in Cork is part of the Irish Distillers Group, which makes a number of famous Irish whiskeys, including Jameson, Powers and Midleton. They make Redbreast, a brand that was re-introduced in the 1990s. The traditional Redbreast 12 is a single pot still whiskey that has racked up a truckload of awards in recent years, including the Whiskey Adovcate Award as Irish Whiskey of the Year in 2012 and…

• Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve Sells for Record $94,000 at Benefit for SHFT Initiatives

  19 Mar 2012 | 5:09 am

  Janet Sheed Roberts, at 110 years old, is the oldest person in Scotland. She is also the granddaughter of William Grant, who founded the Glenfiddich Distillery 125 years ago. To celebrate Roberts' longevity the distillery created a special 11 bottle set of a 1955 single malt Scotch, marking each decade of her life. The company is auctioning off the whisky at special fundraisers and breaking records along the way. They have become the most expensive bottles ever sold at auction, according to Glenfiddich. The first sold at Bonhams in Edinburgh in December for a record-breaking…

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  Pete Brown's Beer Blog

• Beer? Books? Classic Albums? Perfect Pubs? GIN?! It can only be Stokeylitfest

  Pete Brown

  14 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  If you're in North London, or fancy making the journey, you should wear your clever drinking boots on Jubilee Weekend.The Stoke Newington Literary Festival is organised every year by my wife, and it takes place this year on 1st to 3rd June, and between stocking bars, introducing acts on stage, running to CostCo and directing volunteers, I'll be doing a couple of events you might be interested in.On Saturday 2nd June I'm teaming up with Robin Turner to talk perfect London pubs.  Robin is one of the co-authors of this excellent book, which you should definitely read, and not just…

• Why I've finally joined CAMRA

  Pete Brown

  11 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  Well there we are.  I've set up the direct debit and got my membership number.This is in some ways a 'hell freezes over' moment for me, and there are traces of discomfort around the edges of my decision.  But it was the right thing to do.What's the big deal?  Many of my readers (and friends) simply assume I'm a CAMRA member already, given what I do.A few words of explanation for people who may have started following me more recently:Back in the day, when I wrote my first book, Man Walks into a Pub, I earned a bit of notoriety by attacking CAMRA in its pages.  I have…

• Someone (formerly?) at Diageo is probably having trouble sitting down at the moment...

  Pete Brown

  9 May 2012 | 10:31 am

  It's the drinks PR omnishambles that makes George Osborne look like a competent chancellor.Brew Dog have long been known for their spectacular PR stunts, but the storm that broke on Twitter today seemed breathtaking even by their standards.In this sensational statement, Brew Dog claimed that at the Scottish BII Awards last weekend, Brew Dog were voted clear winners of the Bar Operator of the Year Award.  They knew this because the judges were sitting at their table and told them so.  So everyone was surprised when another company's name was read out, with judges saying, 'That's not…

• The Session #63: (The) Beer Moment(s)

  Pete Brown

  7 May 2012 | 12:12 pm

  My whole writing career has been based on the notion that there’s something about beer that is greater than the sum of the parts.  There are other ways of relaxing, other alcoholic drinks, other special moments to share with friends.  But my belief, after going across the world talking to beer drinkers and sharing a glass with them, is that there’s more to it.That’s what I wanted to use my turn to host the session to explore.  It’s been a fascinating experience.  I deliberately wanted to set a topic that was as open and inclusive as possible…

• The Session no.63: May the fourth be with you!

  Pete Brown

  17 Apr 2012 | 3:37 am

  The Session is a monthly event for the beer blogging community which was started by Stan Hieronymus at Appellation Beer. On the first Friday of each month, all participating bloggers write about a predetermined topic. Each month a different blog is chosen to host The Session, choose the topic, and post a roundup of all the responses received. For more info on The Session, check out the Brookston Beer Bulletin’s nice archive page.At long last, I've got round to hosting a session.  It's my turn to come up with a topic that will inspire beer bloggers around the world to write on…

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  Realbeer.com Beer Therapy

• BA selects American Craft Beer Ambassador

  Real Beer

  14 May 2012 | 12:25 pm

  The Brewers Association (BA) and its Export Development Subcommittee have selected Andreas Fält to cover Europe as an American Craft Beer Ambassador within the BA’s Export Development Program (EDP). Fält responsibilities include educating the beer community and media in Europe about the availability and quality of American craft beer. As an independent contractor, he will continue to serve as a consultant at Blue Yellow Media in the UK. He has previously held sales manager positions at Vertical Drinks, also in the UK, and Invicta Import and More Import in Sweden. “Andreas’…

• Keg explodes, kills Redhook brewery worker

  Real Beer

  24 Apr 2012 | 9:41 pm

  A brewery worker died from injuries received during an explosion of a beer keg Tuesday at Redhook Ale Brewery in Portsmouth, N.H. The employee was identified as Newington resident Ben Harris. Assistant Fire Chief Steve Achilles said the brewery employee had been pressurizing a keg by filling it with air as part of a cleaning process to remove residual beer. “The keg failed and exploded, and he was injured by parts of the keg,” Achilles said. Andy Thomas, vice president of Redhook’s commercial operations, said the Redhook organization is “saddened by the tragic event…

• Samuel Adams expands its ‘American Dream’

  Real Beer

  24 Apr 2012 | 5:47 pm

  The Boston Beer Company has announced the national expansion of the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream program. With a focus on helping small businesses related to food, beverage, craft brewing and hospitality, Brewing the American Dream provides loans and industry-specific coaching, mentoring, and educational resources to business owners who find it difficult to access the capital and guidance needed to sustain and grow their businesses. While in the past only a handful of regions had access to the program, today’s national expansion of Brewing the American Dream will target at least…

• White Labs opens tasting room

  Real Beer

  22 Apr 2012 | 12:08 pm

  White Labs, a yeast and fermentation supplies company, has opened of a tasting room at its San Diego headquarters. White Labs Brewing Co. held a “quiet opening” of its tasting room on March 22. A full grand opening, with expanded hours, is scheduled in June. The White Labs Tasting Room, located at 9495 Candida St., offers a continuously-rotating menu of 35 taps pouring experimental beers brewed on site. White Labs may feature ten different pale ales simultaneously, brewed to the exact same recipe except for the yeast. The following week, beers on tap might include a similar number…

• Craft brewery exports grow 86%

  Real Beer

  10 Apr 2012 | 12:33 pm

  The Brewers Association reports record exports of American craft beer in 2011. American craft breweries exported more than 110,000 barrels of beer in 2011, valued at an estimated $23.4 million — an increase of 86% by volume and 97% by dollars over 2010 exports. Canada remained the industry’s largest export market, with shipments increasing 127% by volume (up to 27,976 barrels) in 2011, largely as a result of increased demand in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Additionally, the United Kingdom and Sweden remained the next two largest markets. Exports to both countries totaled…

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  Seen Through a Glass

• 14 May 2012 | 9:13 am

  14 May 2012 | 9:13 am

  Urgent notice from everyone's favorite Victory regular, Richard Ruch -- this is TODAY! Storm King Monday American Craft Beer Week at Victory Brewing CompanyMonday, May 14 – All DayWe're celebrating the first day of American Craft Beer Week with a 2003 vintage keg of Storm King Stout!Explore the flavor transformation that Storm King has when paired with three distinct tapas.Enjoy three taster glasses of the 2003 Storm King Stout. One for each dish. $201. buttery housemade angel hair pasta with carrot, zucchini and yellow squash threads2. smoky bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin with garlic…

• Forest and Main quickie

  14 May 2012 | 8:14 am

  I have an extensive post on my recent trip to Iceland coming up, but meanwhile...Thursday, the day after I got back from the Land of Fire and Ice, I tucked in a quick first visit to Forest and Main, the new brewpub in Ambler. I was headed to a private bourbon dinner I was hired for, and realized I had time to stop in on the way. Stop in I did, and found a very pleasant suburban Philly version of North Country Brewing's setup: a little house, set back from the street just enough to have a small lawn. A brewpub with a lawn: how nice!I walked in the front door, and ran into partner/brewer Gerard…

• Beer in the cemetery...again

  3 May 2012 | 9:10 pm

  I wanted to help out my friend, the Reverend Kirk Berlenbach (at St. Timothy's Episcopal in Roxborough), because the guy runs one of the most lively, active, and dedicated beer clubs in Philadelphia, and I've had some real fun afternoons hanging out talking beer with them in the church basement. Really! They help run a homebrew competition and reception that doubles as a tour of the brewer mausoleums of the Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries, led by Rich Wagner, the newly-published author of Philadelphia Beer: a heady history of brewing in the cradle of liberty (with a foreword by…

• Have New York craft brewers (and drinkers) been 'shelted'?

  2 May 2012 | 4:27 pm

  "Shelted" is a word Canadian blogger Alan "A Good Beer Blog" McLeod made up three years ago, and from the context, I'm guessing it means "being asked to pay a premium price for a beer imported by Shelton Brothers." (Alan's a bit obsessive on price/value in beer, and the Shelton line is not noted for being underpriced. Update: turns out it's quite a bit more than that, if you'd like to have a look, and thanks to Alan for explaining. ) Or maybe something similar, but vaguely more crude; you can do the interpretation. Anyway, Alan tweeted this today:"Once or twice I have used the word "shelted."…

• MLB Beer one-upmanship?

  16 Apr 2012 | 11:46 am

  I've been proud of the selection of local craft beer readily available at Citizens Bank Park for quite a while. (It's not just me: check out #5 here.) But it looks like the O's are one-upping us: Friday night home games will now have cask ale from Flying Dog in Camden Yards, beginning April 27. Excerpts from the press release:Flying Dog is available at 20 locations in the park, including the Roof Deck bar and a Flying Dog storefront location that will offer beer pairings with locally-inspired foods, like Old Bay corn dogs. The chefs at Camden Yards will also use Flying Dog beer as an…

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  Shut up about Barclay Perkins

• Let's Brew Wednesday - 1987 Boddington's Mild

  16 May 2012 | 2:05 am

  Mild Month. It's the perfect time for me to stagger down reminiscence row. Mild being the drink the fueled my youth.I can remember exactly the first time I drank Boddie's Mild. It was while I lived in Leeds. Me and Matt made a day trip to Manchester. It was my first ever visit to the city.We were totally unprepared. We got off the train at Manchester Victoria and just wandered randomly. I now realise that we managed to miss the city centre completely, sticking to the east of it. Ancoats, I guess. Having dreamt of all the little local breweries, it was a disappointment to find nothing but…

• The City of London Brewery decides to move

  15 May 2012 | 2:05 am

  London used to be stuffed full of breweries. It was the world's brewing capital for more than a century, after all. But it's still a shock to see how long large, industrial breweries remained right in the centre of the city.The City of London Brewery was well named. Their Hour Glass Brewery really was in the City of London, right on the river immediately west of Cannon Street Station. You can make out part of the station here:It wasn't far from another of London's great  Porter brewers, Barclay Perkins, who were just over the other side of the Thames.In the 18th century the brewery was…

• Average OG of British beer exports 1934 -1949

  14 May 2012 | 2:05 am

  I'm still on my number jag. Must be something to do with spring. Old man's fancy turning and all that. I've some lovely big fat ones for you. Numbers, I mean.Standard barrels can be a real pain in the arse. Especially when average gravity moved far away from 1055º. Which meant the difference between standard and bulk barrel numbers becomes greater and less predictable. Most of the export figures I have are in standard barrels. So they relate poorly to the actual amount of beer shipped.But there is an upside. At least when you get figures in both standard and bulk barrels. Because then you…

• Scottish beer exports 1916 - 1933

  13 May 2012 | 2:05 am

  I warned you there would be more numbers. I have these episodes where I go statistic crazy for a week or two. The family have learnt to ignore when an attack strikes. Feel free to do the same if numbers aren't your suitcase.Below are the sort-of figures for Scottish exports that I thromised. Why sort-of? Because, while exports clearly make up the bulk of the figure, there are other categories of duty-free beer included. They're the best I can do, basically. In the last column I've included the actual amount of beer exported.Well, almost, because it's in standard barrels. As are all the other…

• Irish brewing in the 1920's

  12 May 2012 | 2:05 am

  Can you remember the time - it seems like generations ago now - when I wrote about Irish beer? We'll be returning to that theme, at least for today. For a simple but good reason: I bumped into this when looking for stuff about Scotland. And, oddly, it fits right in with a piece I've just written for BeerAdvocate magazine about Irish Porter brewing.Brewers' Journal is my type of magazine, covering a broad spectrum of beery topics. From the fascinating intricacies of licensing legislation, through mid-numbingly technical articles to discussions of foreign brewing practices. I almost forgot…

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  The Barley Blog

• Port City Brewing Announces Downright Pilsner

  BarleyBlog

  15 May 2012 | 6:50 am

  Press Release Alexandria, Virginia (May 14, 2012) — Bill Butcher, founder of Port City Brewing Company located at 3950 Wheeler Avenue in Alexandria, VA, is pleased to announce the release of their summer seasonal beer, Downright Pilsner, available this June. Crafted by Head Brewer Jonathan Reeves, this hand-crafted lager will be produced in the traditional Pilsner style, using authentic Pilsner malt and noble Saaz hops. The limited production Downright Pilsner is the fourth seasonal beer produced by Port City Brewing Company. Downright Pilsner will be sold at select retail, restaurants…

• Karl Strauss Wreck Alley Imperial Stout

  BarleyBlog

  14 May 2012 | 6:50 am

  Of the several Karl Strauss beers that I’ve received over the years, my least favorite (oddly enough, given my love of them) was a stout. The brewery’s 22nd Anniversary brew was an Imperial Stout that was formed from a blend that included barrel aging nonetheless. How could this not be my favorite of the bunch!? Regardless of my opinion of that celebratory brew, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this latest beer from the company’s Imperial Collection. Wreck Alley, named for a stretch of sea off the coast of California littered with sunken vessels, is a 9.5% ABV…

• Karl Strauss Tower 20 IIPA

  BarleyBlog

  11 May 2012 | 9:21 am

  No beer is perfect. No matter how enthusiastically, fanboy-like it’s devotees may become, it’s just not possible. That said, Karl Strauss’ Tower 20 IIPA — a double IPA weighing in at 9.5% ABV and 100 IBU — just about got a perfect score from the Russian judges, and me. This prototypical West Coast brew (part of the brewery’s Imperial Collection) is big and loaded with mountainous piles of hoppy goodness. I don’t often gush about a beer, but I will say that Tower 20 is right up there with some of the best double/imperial IPAs that I’ve had.

• Karl Strauss Off The Rails 2012

  BarleyBlog

  10 May 2012 | 6:23 am

  I had originally reviewed Karl Strauss Brewing’s Red Trolley Off The Rails back in July of 2011 and enjoyed it quite a bit — it was nice to find a red ale that I actually liked. Usually, when I get samples like that from a brewery, that’s it. I rarely get the chance to revisit a product, especially if the company in question doesn’t distribute to Virginia. Well, with the announcement of their new Imperial Collection, the California company saw fit to send me another bottle (along with a the others mentioned in that press release). The specs for the 2012 release of Off…

• Brooklyn Summer Ale In A Can

  BarleyBlog

  9 May 2012 | 6:09 am

  This beer from Brooklyn Brewery was part of a sample package that arrived last week. Having already reviewed Summer Ale last year, I hadn’t planned on revisiting it this time around. But, with this particular sample arriving in a can, it only seemed right to compare the two delivery mechanisms to see how the canned version stood up against the bottled. Aside from the packaging material and appropriate tweaks to the label artwork the only noticeable changes that I picked up were an increase in alcohol percentage and a slightly more assertive hop character. The beer I reviewed last April…

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  beermen.tv

• Episode 77 – Enchilada. Michelada. Whatever.

  TheBeerMen

  4 May 2012 | 7:02 am

  Words cannot describe the crimes against beerkind we experienced making this episode, so we won't even try. Watch in horror as we tell the tale of Clamato.

• Episode 76 – In bed with the beer men

  TheBeerMen

  31 Mar 2012 | 12:47 am

  The episode you hoped you'd never have to watch. The beer men, in bed. Together. Drinking craft beer. Maybe this is one to watch with eyes closed and mouth open (Warning: features awesome Epic Brewing beer from NZ).

• Episode 75 – Shower beers

  TheBeerMen

  15 Mar 2012 | 7:39 am

  It's a dirty little secret. A good secret. Craft beer in a can tastes great. There's only one thing better than craft beer in a can and that's drinking it in the shower (or so Mark & Steve think).

• Episode 74 – The tide is turning

  TheBeerMen

  29 Feb 2012 | 5:03 am

  Whether you think beer imports are a good thing or not, here in Australia the tide continues to turn against commercial beers and some great craft beers are coming in en-masse. Take a look at some Scottish Brewdog brews and a Danish beer so big that it breaks the scale.

• Episode 73 – Worst beers in the world

  TheBeerMen

  7 Feb 2012 | 1:01 pm

  We're all about promoting better beer, except on the rare occasion that we decide to talk about beers that really fire us up. To our defense, one of these beers is now discontinued, another should be and the third is drunk by more people than the entire population of Australia (so clearly it requires a certain palate).

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  The Beer Nut

• Seasonal adjustment

  14 May 2012 | 2:09 am

  Few tears were shed, I'm sure, when Sierra Nevada's execrable Wheat Ale went out of production, to be replaced by the superior Kellerweis. And I was not overly distraught when I read the news that the spring bock Glissade was being retired after only a couple of years to be replaced by the new Ruthless Rye IPA. Yes, another hop-forward beer from Sierra Nevada might seem a little boring, but it's a medium in which they work pretty consistently well. Rye, on the other hand, isn't usually my bag, beerwise. I'm slightly dismayed by the current fashion for it. Still, hop-confident I bought four…

• Your dog is where?

  10 May 2012 | 2:14 am

  How many pairs of words are there in Dutch anyway? Surely he's going to run out soon? Mooi & Meedogenloos is the latest De Molen binomial to come my way. No style designation so I had to stare at the malt, hop and yeast listings to figure out what sort of a beast it was. That's proper geek-friendly labelling that is. I feel like I've achieved something before even bringing it to the till.Home. Bottle open. Beer everywhere. Gush central. Lots of rich silky chocolate aroma from the pools of beer I mopped up with the kitchen paper. It has been a week for highly carbonated beer from the low…

• Hanging out with the Dream King

  7 May 2012 | 2:26 am

  Ladies and gentlemen, meet Morpheus. Morpheus is the house yeast of the Alvinne brewery in Heule, West Flanders. According to their website it's a semi-tame blend of wild yeast and lactobacillus, and they seem inordinately proud of the bugger since lots of their bottles bear the "Morpheus yeast inside" badge. I have a few of them knocking around the collection, and decided on Columbus as the first to open. Hop freshness and all that.Morpheus did not endear itself to me from the outset: bucketloads of foam gushed from the bottle and pouring became a two-glass job with beer refusing to stay in…

• Irredeemable

  4 May 2012 | 2:50 am

  Oh no! Pete Brown wants us to write something for normal people, a piece on Beer Moment expressing the joy of beer in a way that ordinary, social, humans will understand. The trivial minutiae which concern the obsessive beer geek or ticker are not for this Session.Well tough titty, Mr Brown, 'cos you know what my Beer Moment is? My "moment to savour, a moment of mateship, potential, fulfilment, anticipation, satisfaction, and sheer bliss"? Spotting a beer tap I don't recognise. Ha! Get it up ye! Score this one for the anoraks!So recently I dropped in to Dublin's newest beer…

• Indus crispy Dancakes

  2 May 2012 | 2:29 am

  We're Lancashire-bound today, with two beers from Thwaite's.I started with Indus, an IPA. It looked to be pouring a bit flat and it took a bit of coaxing to get a loose-bubbled head to form on the top. It didn't last long. However the beer really benefits from the low carbonation as it creates a wonderful cask-like effect, with just enough sparkle to push the flavours out. Naturally enough, it's hops out front: good honest English varieties by the taste of them, with lots of floral orange blossom laid on quite intensely, creating almost a resinous burn while staying clean and crisp, avoding…

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  The Brew Lounge

• Sun King- a fast story to success

  15 May 2012 | 5:00 pm

  But, you'd be forgiven if you haven't heard of Sun King. They're barely a few years old. And, from Indianapolis. First, I'd learned of them from an email introducing them to me somewhere about last summer or so. Then, in the fall, they cleaned up at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver and put themselves on the map by claiming Small Brewer and Brewing Company of the Year. Now, while

• Weekly Brew Bits Update: 5/14/12

  14 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  Spanning the world of beer news, from Philadelphia to India PHILADELPHIA ~ Really, it took us a whole month to become surprised by this turn of events? ~ On a brighter note, it may be Delaware Avenue, but I have higher hopes for this newly announced venue. Partially because Fergie Carey is involved in it. Here's one link to the venue's website and one to Collin Flatt, over at Eater.com ~ The "

• American Craft Beer Week

  13 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  For the 100+ "beer weeks" across the country, beginning tomorrow is the annual American Craft Beer Week brought to you/us by the Brewers Association. This would be the national effort to bring an ever-increasing attention to the fine beverage we all know and love. Check out the website and find what's happening near you.

• My so-called life of beer, running, and working

  11 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  This has been posted around a bit by friends and family. I've been encouraged to share it myself with a wider audience, so I finally acquiesce here today. I'm not usually one to draw a ton of attention to myself. But, here today, you'll discover a bit more about me, for anyone who might care to know that little bit more about me. And, no, I did not receive a Subaru as compensation. I was

• Weekly Beer Calendar Update: May 10 - May 16

  10 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Guess what? You can register for one of Philly Beer Week's most diverse events tonight at Philadelphia Runner and get free Dock Street Beer! As you know, this is the event I'm co-organizing with Dock Street and I'd be might pleased, and honored, if you'd join us that afternoon & whether or not you run. Plenty more great-looking beer events from free to not-so-free to keep you hydrated as the

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  Wort's Going On Here?

• A Sadly Misplaced Boycott

  Jeff Holt

  14 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Ever since the white man interacted with the Native Americans, one of the first things we did was give them alcohol. And smallpox contaminated blankets, but mostly alcohol. Recently, the Oglala Sioux have sued AB-InBev, and other brewers and distributors because the small town of Whiteclay, Nebraska (Pop. 10, and sells more than four million cans of beer and malt liquor annually) is the closest place to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to buy alcohol. Out of 45,000 people, there have been 20,000 alcohol related arrests. Note: The story does not give a time frame for this statistic. It could…

• San Antonio Beer Week News

  Jeff Holt

  12 May 2012 | 12:29 pm

  Blue Star Brewery, The Faust, Freetail Brewing Company, and Ranger Creek got together with brewers from the upcoming brew pubs The Granary and Old Boxcar Brewing Co. to produce a collaborative beer for San Antonio Beer Week: San Antonio IPA. San Antonio IPA is an American IPA which uses corn as part of the grain bill. Each restaurant will serve their own version of the beer. (I wonder if I have enough growlers to do a side by side?) The second San Antonio Beer Week runs May 12 to 20, and the official beer of the event, San Antonio IPA will only be available during that week. Visit their…

• Can Beer Save America?

  Jeff Holt

  10 May 2012 | 10:11 am

  David Sirota wrote an interesting article at Salon about how buying craft beer is saving America from America's "low price fetish". He argues that buying things like craft beer, hybrid cars and high end light bulbs will end the corporate low price over everything else mentality, and lead to an America creating "high-quality, high-performance, innovative products for which the world will pay extra." One interesting idea presented in the article is that AB-InBev and MillerCoors don't really market their beers, they market the can or bottle: Coors Light has mountains that turn blue so you know…

• Texas Winners at World beer Cup

  Jeff Holt

  8 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Category 5: Field Beer or Pumpkin Beer Silver: Saint Arnold Pumpkinator, Saint Arnold Brewing Co., Houston, TX Category 46: American-Style Dark Lager Silver: Shiner Bock, The Spoetzl Brewery, San Antonio, TX Bronze: Santo, Saint Arnold Brewing Co., Houston, TX Category 49: German-Style Brown Ale/Düsseldorf-Style Altbier Gold: Alt-eration, Hops & Grain Brewing, Austin, TX Category 54: South German-Style Weizenbock/Weissbock Silver: Live Oak Primus, Live Oak Brewing Co., Austin, TX Category 89: Imperial India Pale Ale Silver: Saint Arnold Endeavour, Saint Arnold Brewing Co., Houston, TX

• Mad Meg Farmhouse Provision Ale

  Jeff Holt

  6 May 2012 | 8:37 am

  Appearance (0-3):  Pours up a hazy gold/orange with a thick head that fades quickly.  2 points Aroma/Bouquet (0-4):  Some pear notes, a hint of spice and faint hop aroma. Smells good! 4 points Taste (0-10): Nice hop/malt balance. Fruity esters: Pears, apples and banana. A hint of some spice in the finish. Strong carbonation and full bodied mouthfeel. 9 points Overall Impression (0-3): I can buy it here! I really like this beer. I keep a few bottles on hand all the time. 3 points Total: 18 points. Endeavour could have had this score. Have I mentioned that Jester King rocks?

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  Zythophile

• Real Camra versus the revisionals

  Martyn Cornell

  15 May 2012 | 7:55 am

  Is this newspaper report about ructions on Tyneside the start of civil war in the Campaign for Real Ale between “Real Camra”, those who hold to the original verities, that all keg beer is bad, and “Revisional Camra”, a younger set who argue that the campaign needs to accept “craft” keg? I very sincerely hope not: Britain needs a “beer drinkers’ union”, and whatever criticisms anyone might have, Camra is and is likely to remain the best organisation to represent the concerned beer consumer that we have. But the division in the Tyneside and…

• How Brazil’s favourite beer arrived from Scotland

  Martyn Cornell

  11 May 2012 | 12:25 pm

  ‘If the man who invented the censorship bar had drunk Skol, it wouldn’t look like this – it would look like this. Skol goes down round’ It is one of the stranger results of global beer marketing that the biggest-selling beer in Brazil, which is also one of the biggest beers in Africa, from Algeria via Guinea to Rwanda, and is sold across large parts of Asia, from India via Malaysia to Hong Kong, began life more than 50 years ago in a small Scottish town on the north side of the Forth estuary. I doubt too many drinkers of Skol in Rio de Janeiro know that the drink that…

• Hong Kong’s first ever beer festival

  Martyn Cornell

  30 Apr 2012 | 3:00 pm

  The Beertopia crowd around 3pm: already pretty full … Until last weekend, Hong Kong had never seen a beer festival: not a proper one, with a choice of beers from a range of different brewers. Odd, perhaps, for the home of Asia’s oldest microbrewer, the Hong Kong brewery, still running after 16 years in Aberdeen, on the south side of Hong Kong island. But most Hongkongers don’t seen enthusiastic about beer except as a thirst quencher or a relaxer. And yet … since 2009, Singapore has been running a hugely successful beer festival, Beerfest Asia, which attracted 30,000 people…

• Cooking with Stella – no, no, come back …

  Martyn Cornell

  6 Apr 2012 | 5:48 am

  George Reisch: hugely enthusiastic Where I come from, if you suggested cooking with Stella Artois, you’d be comprehensively jeered, by both the many fans of what is probably the fourth or fifth best-selling beer in Britain, for being a pretentious twat, and by Stella’s many haters, for promoting a mega-lager seen as, at best, bland and pointless. But where I am right now is Hong Kong. Here, the entire concept of cooking with beer is still so novel, so unheard-of, so likely to send Cantonese eyebrows rocketing up Cantonese foreheads, that any attempt to promote beer cuisine has to…

• In praise of brown beer

  Martyn Cornell

  13 Mar 2012 | 3:25 pm

  If you have a “favourite beer”, you don’t really like beer. Similarly, you don’t really like beer if you have a “favourite beer style”, any more than you can really like music if all you listen to is folk, or rock, or only classical, or only jazz. That said, I would cope for quite a time if all I could listen to was Bach (there’s a Polish internet radio station, Radio B.A.C.H., that plays nothing but the works of “Jana Sebastiana”) or the sort of “modern” jazz played in New York clubs between 1954 and 1964. And I would be very…

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  Brookston Beer Bulletin

• Beer In Ads #607: Heineken Tastes Tremendous

  Jay Brooks

  16 May 2012 | 12:19 am

  Tuesday’s ad is for Heineken. It looks like it’s from the 1960s or so, but it was definitely before 1991, when Heineken bought their importer, Van Munching & Co. One interesting thing I’m pretty sure isn’t on their neck label any more is the suggestion to “Serve at 45°-50° F.” Not sure about their claim [...]

• The Lagunitas Beer Circus Is Coming To Town Again

  Jay Brooks

  15 May 2012 | 7:14 pm

  This weekend — Sunday May 20 to be exact — the circus is once again coming to the town of Petaluma as the fourth annual Lagunitas Beer Circus will be held on the grounds of the Lagunitas Brewery. If you haven’t been to the beer circus before, it’s one of the most amazing events of [...]

• Beer In Ads #606: The Neighbors

  Jay Brooks

  15 May 2012 | 12:03 am

  Monday’s ad is for Budweiser and I suspect it’s from the late 1960s or 70s, when the big breweries seemed to finally discover that not everybody was white. They’re still using the “Where There’s Bud … There’s Life” campaign. Also, check out the clasp on the back of the jeans worn by the man on [...]

• Paraguay Beer

  Jay Brooks

  14 May 2012 | 1:16 pm

  Today in 1811, Paraguay gained their Independence from Spain. Paraguay Paraguay Breweries Cervecería Asunción Paraguay Brewery Guides Beer Advocate Beer Me Rate Beer Other Guides CIA World Factbook Official Website U.S. Embassy Wikipedia Guild: None Known National Regulatory Agency: None Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08% Full Name: Republic of [...]

• Beer Birthday: Dan Carey

  Jay Brooks

  14 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  Today is the 52nd birthday of Dan Carey, the mad alchemist brewer of New Glarus Brewing. I first met Dan at Hop School in Yakima, Washington several years ago, but I’ve been enjoying his beers far longer than that. He’s a fellow lover of brewing history and a terrific person, as well as one of [...]

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  Hoosier Beer Geek: #2 For Beer News

• Random Beer Roundup - The American Craft Beer Week Edition

  Gina

  11 May 2012 | 9:12 am

  Happy American Craft Beer Week next week!  There are a ton of great events coming up, enjoy yourselves!  GO BEER. Hoosier Beer Calendar Events are subject to change From the Brewers From Crown Brewing in Crown Point: Illiana Mayfest is Coming!! From Bob at Flat12 Bierwerks in Indianapolis: Friday, May 11th: Carmel-Clay Public Library with Ted Allen  Saturday, May 12th: Pre-Race Party with IndyCar #27 James Hinchcliffe Special tapping. Saturday, May 12th: Arts & Crafts #4 at Elbow Room Wednesday, May 16th: Indianapolis…

• The Louisville Beer Trail

  Jim

  8 May 2012 | 9:33 pm

  In my experience, vacationers usually fall into one of three classes. The first class consists of folks who are looking mostly for leisure. These are the people who travel to resorts in places like Mexico or the Caribbean to lie on the beach, hit the resort's buffet, play golf or tennis, and just generally escape the demands of workaday life. I call this vacationer the "comfort-seeker." The second class of vacationer looks primarily for culture at his destination. This person yearns for the museums, the restaurants, the shops, the pubs, the art galleries. He wants to do what the locals do and…

• Scenes from Tailgate for Nothing 6

  Jim

  7 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Good food, good beer, friendly people, perfect weather -- we couldn't have asked for a better combination for the most recent edition of Tailgate for Nothing. As has been the case at past TFN's, folks were in the spirit of sharing and socializing. You couldn't walk five steps before someone offered you a taste of something you'd never had before. Full coolers of beer soon became empty. Casserole dishes, crock pots, and cake pans were hauled away after hungry attendees had their fill of breakfast-style dishes. The theme of TFN6 was "International Breakfast" after all. We thank those who came…

• World Beer Cup - Indiana Winners

  Gina

  6 May 2012 | 9:50 am

  Congratulations to the Indiana breweries taking home WBC awards yesterday. Category 41: German-Style Doppelbock or Eisbock, 44 Entries - Bronze: Dominator Dopplebock, Sun King Brewing Co., Indianapolis, IN Category 61: Belgian-Style Dubbel, 39 Entries - Silver: Belgian Dubbel, Bier Brewery, Indianapolis, IN Category 64: Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale, 41 Entries - Gold: Batch 333: The Velvet Fog, Sun King Brewing Co., Indianapolis, IN Category 71: Scottish-Style Ale, 26 Entries - Bronze: Beltaine Scottish Ale, Shoreline Brewery, Michigan City, IN Category 72: English-Style…

• Random Beer Roundup - The Big Hat at TFN6 Edition

  Gina

  4 May 2012 | 8:38 am

  Join us:  TFN6 on May 5!  Hoosier Beer Calendar Events are subject to change From the Brewers From Crown Brewing in Crown Point: Illiana Mayfest is Coming!! From Bob at Flat12 Bierwerks in Indianapolis: Saturday, May 5th: Cinco de Mayo, Taproom Releases: Dante's IPA, Chipotle Amber, Barrel aged Blanco el Diablo and Plana Doce Cerveza (a Mexican lager) Friday, May 11th: Carmel-Clay Public Library with Ted Allen Saturday, May 12th: Pre-Race Party with IndyCar #27 James Hinchcliffe Special tapping. Saturday, May 12th: Arts & Crafts…

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  Madison Beer Review

• Five Gallons At A Time: Yeast Pitching Rates

  Joe Walts

  30 Apr 2012 | 5:30 am

  When I give brewery tours at Ale Asylum, a homebrewer or two can usually be counted among the attendees. Aside from the occasional knob who shows off by asking dozens of questions to which they already know the answers, I very much enjoy talking with other brewers. I feel the same way about people with biology and chemistry backgrounds who may not know the breadth of the brewing process, but understand certain aspects of it very deeply. On a recent tour, a homebrewer asked me a number of questions that demonstrated both a strong grasp of brewing science and a desire to learn more. Given his…

• Hipsters and Craft Beer

  Jeff

  19 Apr 2012 | 5:30 am

  A friend sent along this article about America's Best Cities for Hipsters. From its own introduction, one of the strongest factors was the presence of craft beer in the city: "To zero in on the biggest hipster crowds, we also factored in the results for the best microbrews and the most offbeat and tech-savvy locals."You can go read the article to find out the best cities for Hipsters. Madison, somewhat surprisingly, didn't make the list, but quasi-Madison locales like Denver (though the real hipsters are in Boulder), Austin, and Portland, not surprisingly, are on the list.I'm more fascinated…

• I'll Bet You're Wrong. I was.

  Jeff

  30 Mar 2012 | 5:30 am

  My latest issue of the Modern Brewery Age newsletter arrived via email last Friday. It's a ridiculous subscription, but as I have been getting more into the business of breweries, it has become a surprisingly invaluable and useful resource.In any event, one of the useful features is the statistics that Pete drops into each issue. For example, in this past newsletter he looked at the Top 50 Craft Packages, Year to Date Ending 2/19/2012.Not surprisingly, the top of the list is dominated by three breweries: Sam Adams, Sierra Nevada, and New Belgium; these three occupy all 12 of the Top 12…

• Bet You're Wondering There's Been So Little Posting

  Jeff

  28 Mar 2012 | 5:30 am

  Well, much of the MBR staff is gearing up, in one way or another, for the Second Annual Madison Craft Beer Week. To date there are over 150 events registered for the week and we still have over a month before the thing even starts.So, check it out. Get excited - there are lots of cool things going on this year. And, if you're particularly interested in things like cask ale (and, really, who isn't?) - come on out to the Kick-Off Celebration and Cask Ale Festival.

• Press Release Wednesday - Sixpoint Brewing

  Jeff

  14 Mar 2012 | 5:30 am

  Read below, but lots of connections between Brooklyn NY's Sixpoint Brewing and Wisconsin.------------START PRESS RELEASE---------------------FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:SIXPOINT COMES HOME TO WISCONSINBrooklyn-Based Sixpoint Brewery Makes its Launch in the Home State of its FounderMarch 12th, 2012, BROOKLYN, NY — Sixpoint Brewery, whose motto is “Beer Is Culture,”will begin distribution in Wisconsin this month. The brewery was founded seven years agoin Brooklyn, New York by Shane Welch, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madisonand native of the Milwaukee area. With an increasing…

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  MNBeer - Beer from the Twin Cities, Minnesota, Minneapolis, St. Paul and beyond

• Taste of River Lakes Craft Beer and Wine Expo Saturday in Richmond, MN

  ryan

  15 May 2012 | 11:09 pm

  May 19, 20122:00 pmto6:00 pmOn Saturday, May 19th from 2-6 “Taste of River Lakes Craft Beer and Wine Expo” will take place River Lakes Civic Center in Richmond MN. The event advertises over 100 different varieties of craft beers and 30 varieties of wine to sample throughout the afternoon. From what I gather, if you don’t get your fill, the event will continue offsite with special bar tapping at local pubs. Advanced tickets are $25.00 (Cash Wise Liquor) or $30.00 at the door. All proceeds to benefit River Lakes Hockey. Music by The Hell Country Truckers. Food available from…

• Maredsous Beer Dinner at Kip’s

  ryan

  15 May 2012 | 10:42 pm

  May 21, 20125:30 pmKip’s Irish Pub in St. Louis Park is holding their first beer dinner on May 21st, featuring beers from Maredsous. $40/person gets you three courses, each paired with a different Maredsous offering. Call or email for reservations, 952.367.5070 and kip@kipspub.com respectively. Menu/pairings below the fold… First Course Waldorf Salad Served with Maredsous Blonde, A delectable blonde ale with sprightly fruitiness, soft malting and a slightly dry, gently-hopped finish. Second Course Guinness Braised Beef Short Ribs Served with Maredsous Brune, originally brewed as a…

• Granite City Blueberry Ale Release Wednesday

  ryan

  15 May 2012 | 10:30 pm

  May 16, 2012A couple of updates from Granite City for American Craft Beer Week… First, they’ll be tapping their Blueberry Ale tomorrow (Wednesday). If I remember correctly, their version reminds me a bit of a very lightly-hopped blonde ale with a very generous addition of blueberry. Secondly, they’re advertising brewery tours – see manager for details. As you might know, their process is a little different than most brewpubs, with a brewhouse (worthouse, perhaps) in Iowa the produces wort that is then shipped to locations in something not unlike a dairy truck (broken…

• Session Fest at Pig and Fiddle

  Heather

  15 May 2012 | 12:44 pm

  May 15, 2012toMay 20, 2012That’s right! This B-Side festival has made it across the river! The Pig & Fiddle (sister restaurant to the Muddy Pig) is also holding a Session Beer Festival this week. They are offering 12 sessionable beers, all under 5% ABV in flights. Get 3 5oz pours for $8. So, if you’re on the Minneapolis side & don’t want to make the trek all the way to Saint Paul, come check it out!

• Summit Sága IPA Release Parties

  ryan

  14 May 2012 | 1:24 pm

  Here’s a ton of upcoming events to celebrate Summit’s newest beer, Sága IPA. I think it’s a pretty tasty beer! Details below from the Summit crew: May 15 at 6pm Uptown Cafeteria, Minneapolis Sága IPA Release Party & Beer Dinner: Join us for the release of our newest beer, Sága IPA! There will be 6 different taps available, including Summer Ale and Sága IPA. Want to taste the difference from a cask-conditioned ale? We’ll also have 2 firkins available of the Summer Ale and Sága IPA! Come for the beer, stay for the beer dinner! Each delicious course will be…

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  Premium Pixels

• 41 Social Media Icons (PNG)

  Orman

  8 May 2012 | 6:55 am

  Today's freebie is an uber handsome set of 41 social networking icons in both 16px and 32px by Prekesh Chavda. Admit it, you love social media icons, especially when they're this pretty.RSS Readers: Check out the full post for more info and access to your free download!

• Volumes WordPress Agency Theme

  Orman

  8 May 2012 | 4:53 am

  Bold, beautiful, full of character and fully responsive - Volumes is a great asset to any creative freelancer or agency. An attractive showcase for your work.RSS & Email Subscribers: Check out the full list of features for more info!

• Launch WordPress Tumblog Theme

  Orman

  8 May 2012 | 4:40 am

  Boom! Good looking micro blogging which doesn't cost a penny. Launch is a sweet little theme for the personal blogger who likes to blog in style. RSS & Email Subscribers: Check out the full list of features for more info!

• Code Editor App (PSD)

  Orman

  3 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Today's freebie is a sweet and simple code editor design inspired by the in-built code editor at Beanstalk. Check out the full view to see it in full glory. Enjoy!RSS Readers: Check out the full post for more info and access to your free download!

• Premium Pixels Icon Set (PNG/CSH/PSD)

  Orman

  20 Apr 2012 | 10:16 am

  Today's fantastic freebie is a contribution from New York based designer Matt Gentile. Matt has cooked up an exclusive icon set just for Premium Pixels readers - what a gent!RSS Readers: Check out the full post for more info and access to your free download!

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  Search Results - Sioux City Journal

• Sioux Brew: RASCALS meeting TONIGHT!

  14 May 2012 | 11:30 am

  RASCALS, Siouxland's home brewing and beer appreciation club, will meet at 7 PM Monday, May. 14 at El Fredo Pizza, 523 W. 19th St., in Sioux City. The beer style for the meeting will be bocks.

• Sioux Brew: Summit announces two new beers

  10 May 2012 | 10:08 am

  ST. PAUL, MN – Summit Brewing Company today announces the release of two new beers: Summer Ale, a new summer seasonal, and Sága IPA, offered year-round. Both beers will be released in draught …

• Sioux Brew: Great River wins "Canny" award

  9 May 2012 | 8:41 am

  Great River Brewery in Davenport has been named a winner in the first Canny Awards competition for beer can graphic design.

• Sioux Brew: New beers for Siouxland

  4 May 2012 | 11:46 am

  Several new ones this go-around.

• Sioux Brew: 2012 Iowa Craft Brew Festival set for June 16

  1 May 2012 | 11:14 am

  The second annual Iowa Craft Brew Festival will be held 1-5 pm June 16, on the Locust Street bridge in downtown Des Moines.

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  STL Hops - A St. Louis Beer Blog

• Dear Cubby?: Fly in my glass

  Brett

  15 May 2012 | 4:03 pm

  Welcome STL Hops’ advice column: “Dear Cubby.” For those of you that may not frequent the forums, cubby_swans is one of the first and most vocal curmudgeons on STL Hops. He’s now here to give you a little advice and possibly a swift kick in the teeth. If you have a question for Cubby, you can reach him at cubby@stlhops.com. Dear Cubby I was enjoying a super whale lambic and a fly had the nerve to land in my glass and go for a swim.  Flies love to land on poop.  Do I dump this glass?  I am scared. Dear Scared, There is probably nothing more better in the beer geek…

• Flying Saucer Coming to St. Louis

  Mike

  15 May 2012 | 2:08 pm

  As reported by the Riverfront Times’ Gut Check (and I guess also the St. Louis Business Journal, but it can’t be seen online) it looks like St. Louis is getting our own Flying Saucer Draught Emporium. If you’re not aware of the Flying Saucer, it’s a chain of restaurants mainly located in the south that have a heavy emphasis on craft beer. When I last visited the Kansas City Flying Saucer, they looked to have about 200 bottles and 100 draught lines. If the St. Louis location, which looks to be going in at 1120 Spruce Street downtown, has that many taps, it’ll…

• New Belgium’s 2012 “Clips of Faith” Tour

  Ryan

  15 May 2012 | 11:08 am

  On Friday May 18th at 7:30PM, New Belgium Brewing Company will kick off their 3rd Annual “Clips of Faith” Tour in St. Louis at Forest Park’s World Fair Pavilion. The “Clips of Faith” Tour features selected amateur films with the proceeds from the event benefiting Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation (http://mobikefed.org/) This is a free event and outside food is welcome.  New Belgium will be providing the beer including some of their harder to find Lips of Faith Series beers along with popular classics.  3 oz samples will go for $1.25 and a 12 oz beer…

• Contest: Two Passes to the Wine and Cheese Place/Perennial Release

  Mike

  14 May 2012 | 2:04 pm

  In honor of their thirtieth anniversary, The Wine and Cheese Place is working with local brewers to create very special collaborations featuring beers being aged in a number of different barrels. Well, the third one featuring the Perennial Artisan Ale‘s Heart of Gold, which was aged in Knob Creek 9-year Bourbon barrels for 7 months, is ready for release. Only a very, very limited number of these bottles have been created, which means they’re going to be very difficult to get. But here’s your chance to not only have first crack a purchasing one of these limited bottles but to…

• 2012 iTAP Chesterfield Maifest

  Mike

  14 May 2012 | 9:58 am

  It’s been 7 long months since we all got our schnitzel on during the Oktoberfest celebrations around the area. But the International Tap House in Chesterfield is wondering why “October gets all of the fun?” On May 18 & 19th, iTAP Chesterfield will throw their 4th annual Maifest to celebrate all things (well, maybe not all things) German. There will be plenty of brats, bands, and most importantly: beer. Plenty of German beer will be available including Hofbrau Original, Hefeweizen, Maibock, and also the Doppelbock Delicator. You’ll also get some locally made German…

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  Monday Night Brewing | Bringing great craft beer to Atlanta, Georgia

• Win tickets to the East Atlanta Beer Fest

  Jonathan

  8 May 2012 | 12:46 pm

  I know what you’re thinking. “WHAT?! But the East Atlanta Beer Fest is the coolest fest around! How could I ever be cool enough to attend?” Fortunately, they only check your ID at the entrance for age, not coolness. Next Monday, May 14, we’ll be hiding our MondayNightMobile at one of our favorite spots around town. The first person to find it and send us a picture of themselves in front of the car (either on our Facebook or Twitter) will win 2 free tickets to the East Atlanta Beer Fest on May 19. We’ll be tweeting clues periodically, starting at 4pm. Who’s…

• High praise from a true Scotsman

  Jonathan

  30 Apr 2012 | 8:25 am

  We like it when people go out of their way to tell us how awesome we are. Dave O. sent us this email on Friday: Guys, I bought a growler of Drafty Kilt at The Best of Brews on Thursday evening and I am going to have to get back tomorrow and get another. That is a great beer, and as a Scotsman who has only been over here for a few years, I feel particularly qualified to judge a scotch ale! And as a Scotsman who has worn a kilt many times, a drafty kilt is not normally a great experience. Keep up the good work guys, that’s an awesome ale. Thanks Dave. You have quite the way with words.

• Johnny’s Pizza Grayson Pint Night

  Jonathan

  10 Apr 2012 | 12:14 pm

  This Thursday, April 12, we’ll be hanging out at Johnny’s Pizza Grayson. Buy a pint of Monday Night (only $4, by the way) and we’ll throw in a pint glass. And a high five*. Johnny’s Pizza Grayson 2023 Grayson Highway Grayson, GA  30017 We’ll be there at 7pm, but show up whenever suits you. Who’s coming?! *Must have recently washed your hands to receive a high five.

• A special night of popsicles, coffee and beer

  Jonathan

  3 Apr 2012 | 9:11 am

  Popsicles are so hot right now. And there’s no one hotter than King of Pops. Or colder, I guess… We’re partnering with Scoutmob, Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters, King of Pops, and Cacao Atlanta Chocolate Co. to bring you a night like no other. Seriously. We have no idea what this event is going to be like. All we know is that it will be awesome. For $20 you get: Launch party admission 2 King of Pops coffee: POPS An exclusive, limited edition collaboration shirt with one-of-kind artwork Chocolate bark from Cacao Complimentary beer from Monday Night Brewing Food…

• Our next beer will be called…

  Jonathan

  29 Mar 2012 | 12:46 pm

  Fu Manbrew! Congratulations to Philip M for submitting the winning name! Fu Manbrew won with 42% of the total vote. Handlebar was a close second with 37% of the vote. And apparently only a minority of you guys wanted to order a Walrus at the bar. Thanks to everyone who voted, contributed, and shared. This was a lot of fun. But it’s not quite over! One of the challenges of the Fu Man Brew name is making the graphic look good on our labels. We’ve got three potential options, and we’d love it if you voted on your favorite. Vote in the poll below. Note: There is a poll embedded…

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  Musings Over a Pint

• A Bottle Opener At The Ready

  David

  15 May 2012 | 5:14 pm

  I've kept a bottle opener on my keychain for years. There was one time many years ago when I was stuck in a hotel room with no opener, and vowed that would never happen again. And have you ever noticed there always seems to be a line at the party beer cooler waiting to use the lone opener? (In all honesty, I've never figured out the belt buckle trick.) There are options to keep an opener handy of course. We've previously looked at this iPhone case with the built-in bottle opener. Now a creative iPod owner has realized that Apple actually provides a bottle opener with its portable…

• Aggressive Denizen of the Range

  David

  15 May 2012 | 4:13 pm

  We met this gal (?) guarding the berm at the range today. Her shell was about 12" end to end. Unhappy with our arrival, she had no hesitation in advancing aggressively as we approached. Wikipedia accurately notes "Common snappers are noted for their belligerent disposition when out of the water." She was eventually moved. I won't be surprised to see young ones exiting the berm later this year. [ Original content posted at http://www.musingsoverapint.com ]

• They Can't Have a Rational Discourse

  David

  14 May 2012 | 9:09 pm

  Even when you want to have a conversation with these people it seems they are incapable of rational reasoning. Our county is considering a change to the law regarding where gun owners can shoot. They are discussing allowing shooting on lots larger than 1 acre. They will be having a public hearing on the proposal in the future. Our local paper ran a story this week on the discussions. As expected the accusations and hyperbole started in earnest. Here's one example from local resident Bob Sergeant: What kind of cousin-loving, gap-toothed trailer-dwelling, Elvis-worshipping (remember Elvis…

• Mother's Day

  David

  13 May 2012 | 6:54 am

  Dedicated to my wonderful wife, who's also a great mom. And to my mom, I love you and miss you. ♥ Happy Mother's Day  [ Original content posted at http://www.musingsoverapint.com ]

• Practice Deck For Shooting Drills

  David

  12 May 2012 | 8:46 am

  Going to the range and just shooting is fun, but going to the range and shooting skill-improvement drills is both fun and beneficial. I admit sometimes I show up at the range and don't have a specific plan in mind, and then draw a blank on what to set up. That's where Practice Deck for the iPhone comes in handy. Practice Deck is based on a training tool from DR Performance Shooting. Using a deck of cards theme, the iPhone app provides 52 different shooting drills from which to choose. The drills are categorized by specific skill sets, such as Draw, Reload, Barricades, Strong Hand Only,…

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  BeerUtopia

• American Craft Beer Week

  BU Staff

  14 May 2012 | 5:27 pm

  American Craft Beer Week kicks off today with events in all 50 states. From simple tastings to beer dinners to beer festivals, America is celebrating its continuing love and support for Craft Beer this week.  The official website has a list of events in your area, but also check with your local beer bars and breweries as all events may not have been added. And don’t forget to sign and proudly display your copy of the Declaration of Beer Independence.  If you’re an active user on Untappd, be sure to check in this week while enjoying an American Craft Beer to receive the…

• Camp Beer XI – Ciders

  BU Staff

  6 May 2012 | 7:28 pm

  For the first time, beer will not be the center of attention at Camp Beer. With the hot summer days quickly approaching, ciders will instead be in the spot light. The craft cider market has also been on the rise lately and can be a refreshing alternative to a cold beer on a hot day. Tickets are $ 55 each and are available for purchase online starting at 9:00am Thursday, May 3rd. A list of the ciders being sampled and more information about the event is available on the Camp Beer webpage. Copyright © 2012 AllGoodBeer.com – All rights reserved All Good Beer

• Buffalo Bayou Previewing Summer Ale at Cinco Drinko Party

  BU Staff

  5 May 2012 | 7:58 am

  If you didn’t get a chance to try their beer at the recent Texas Beer Festival (or if you did and want more) Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. will be previewing their summer ale this Saturday during Berryhill’s Cinco Drinko event at their Post Oak location. The festivities begin at 2:00pm with live music and discounted food from Berryhill. Buffalo Bayou Brewing is one of the newest craft breweries to open in Houston. Having only been open since December last year, they’re already making a name for themselves by producing unique beers such as their Gingerbread Stout and Chai Porter…

• Local Craft Beer and Burger Pairing at The Counter

  BU Staff

  3 May 2012 | 3:28 pm

  Earlier this year, I posted about the The Counter featuring a special Beer and Burger Pairing Menu. At that time, I also indicated that I would have liked to see more local craft beers used in the pairing. I received a pretty quick response on Twitter from them after my post indicating they would use more local beers in their next pairing. It looks like they held true to their word as I just received notice that their Beer and Burger Pairing Menu for May and June features four beers from No Label Brewing of Katy, TX: Pairing 1 Burger: Beef mini, shaved cucumber, kalamata olives, feta,…

• Girls’ Pint Out at Saint Arnold

  BU Staff

  27 Apr 2012 | 7:30 am

  On Wednesday, April 25th, from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm, Saint Arnold Brewery will be host to Girls’ Pint Out benefitting Bel Inzio, an organization that helps disadvantaged women develop self-confidence and life skills through fitness and nutrition. Tickets can be purchased online for $ 17 per lady (with $ 5 of that going to Bel Inizio) and includes a commemorative pint glass and a fresh-baked Slow Dough Bakery pretzel. They will also be accepting donations of new and gently used running shoes and sportswear. Raffle tickets will also be sold for the chance to win hand-crafted, limited-edition…

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  The Brew Club

• Longboard Lager Wrapped in Aluminum

  Scott-TheBrewClub

  15 May 2012 | 5:29 am

  I still suffer from the illogical idea that only fizzy yellow beers come in cans, but that's slowly changing with help of beers like Longboard Lager.

• Interesting Summer Beer from Magic Hat

  Scott-TheBrewClub

  11 May 2012 | 5:53 am

  Interesting Summer Beer from Magic Hat

• The Chemistry of Beer – Video

  Scott-TheBrewClub

  9 May 2012 | 5:27 am

  The Chemistry of Beer - A short, not-too-technical video that will make your brain grow!

• The Brewbicle – A Solution for the Frustrated Beer Cellarer

  Scott-TheBrewClub

  7 May 2012 | 5:53 am

  The Brewbicle - A Innovative Solution for the Frustrated Beer Cellarer

• Otter Creek Copper Ale

  Scott-TheBrewClub

  4 May 2012 | 5:33 am

  Otter Creek's Copper Ale is the brewery's first beer, brewed originally in 1997. Since then, this 'Altbier' has become the Otter Creek 'flagship beer', and is available year-round.

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  Drink With The Wench

• Special Interview: Mama “Beer Wench” Routson

  Wenchie

  13 May 2012 | 3:28 pm

  In honor of Mother’s Day, I would like to take a moment to introduce all of my friends and fans to the most important woman in my life — my mother. Most mothers might freak out if their daughters decided to “throw away” two perfectly good degrees to blog about beer and pursue a career in the industry — but not my mom. Although at times my crazy path and adventures has made her nervous and scared for me at times, my mother has always been and will always be my biggest fan and greatest supporter. In order to provide for my sister and I growing up, my mother worked…

• Behind the Scenes of Moustache Brewing: Long Island’s Newest “Brewery in Planning”

  Wenchie

  9 May 2012 | 12:46 pm

  As of November 2011, there are 855 breweries in planning — a number which has only gone up since. One such brewery on the list is Moustache Brewing, Long Island’s newest “brewery in planning”. As you can imagine, starting a brewery is not easy or cheap. Basic fees include licensing, rent, purchasing and installing equipment etc. And then you get to the actual building of the brewery, the research and development of beers, the purchasing of ingredients, hiring of staff and so on and so forth. Starting from the ground up takes a lot of courage and optimism, and Matt and…

• Inside the Mash Tun: Alex Ganum of Upright Brewing

  Wenchie

  7 May 2012 | 1:11 pm

  Curious about the brilliant minds behind some of the world’s best craft beers? So is The Wench, which is why I’ve started the “Inside the Mash Tun” brewer spotlight series featuring some of the most talented men and women in the craft beer industry. Today I would like to introduce to Alex Ganum, the owner and head brewer of one of Portland’s most beloved craft breweries, Upright Brewing. Alex recently took home a bronze at the World Beer Cup 2012 for its Oyster Stout at the World Beer Cup 2012 in the category for “Indigenous Beers”. (Headline Photo Credit:…

• Introducing Independence Brewing Company: Bringing Craft Beer to India

  Wenchie

  29 Apr 2012 | 12:21 pm

  Big news in the beer industry just hit the stands today: Independence Brewing Company, the only craft brewery in India owned and operated by a craft brewer, has partnered with Stone Brewing Co.’s CEO and Cofounder, Greg Koch, to bring independence from boring, yellow fizzy beers to the emerging beer connoisseurs in India. This is big news in the world of craft beer. It is encouraging and exciting to see more and more countries outside of the “Western World“embrace and celebrate craft beer. Hopefully, IBC’s presence in the Indian craft beer market will help to ignite a…

• Putting the India Back in IPA: Exclusive Interview with Avanish Vellanki and Shailendra Bist of Independence Brewing Company

  The Beer Wench

  29 Apr 2012 | 10:00 am

  At any given moment, I could walk into a local grocery store, corner store, or even a gas station and find at least one craft beer option on the shelf. The amazing growth that the U.S. craft beer industry has experienced over the past few years has, sadly, made many of us American craft beer lovers take it for granted. Especially where I live in Northern California, a region of the country that boasts some of the greatest brewers in the world. Most of my neighborhood bars and restaurants have at least one craft beer, if not only craft beer, on the menu. But, this is not necessarily the…

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  Molson in the Community

• 605 Cheers and $60,000 for Lewisporte’s new oval running track in support of healthy active living

  Melisa

  15 May 2012 | 12:28 pm

  The Kinsmen Club of Notre Dame and the Lewisporte Lions Club in collaboration with the 2012 Come Home Year Committee were among one of the 21 recipients who shared in the $1-million community grant through the Molson Coors Community Cheer program this year. The Lewisporte community helped gather 605 cheers in support of a project that sought funding to develop a walking and running track around an existing soccer pitch to commemorative the town’s Come Home Year. The track will also serve as a venue for a host of active living activities such as Special Olympics training, school track…

• Salue la communauté célèbre son 1er don au Québec à Trois-Rivières!

  Monique

  14 May 2012 | 9:02 am

  Samedi 12 mai 2012 - En présence des médias, du conseiller municipal (Guy Daigle), du président de la Fondation les Amis des estacades (Laurent Bellemare), du directeur général de ladite Fondation (Jean-François Picard), de la responsable des investissements communautaires chez Molson Coors (Monique Dépatie) et de son représentant local (Jonathan Gravel), du directeur général de la Commission scolaire du Chemin-du-Roy (Yvon Lemire), des députés locaux (Danielle St-Amand et Noëlla Champagne), Molson Coors par le biais de  son tout nouveau programme “Salue la…

• Courage to Come Back

  Ferg Devins

  7 May 2012 | 11:50 am

  I received a note from former employee Michael Coss this morning pointing me to a link in Vancouver’s paper “The Province”. I really felt compelled to post a little story to give Michael a huge “shout” for his courage to come back from a tragic incident just a few years ago. Michael’s family was basically told that he would be confined to a bed and likely never to be on his feet again. Just look at this story in the local paper in Vancouver that tells this triumphant achievement for a young man that had the courage to fight to come back. Cheers to you…

• Summer Reps Hit the Road…Responsibly

  Ferg Devins

  2 May 2012 | 12:29 pm

  I had the wonderful experience of greeting our summer representatives and brand ambassadors this morning. It was my role to talk a bit about Molson Coors and how we want them to represent us as they travel in every part of the country in Canada this summer. I was thrown back to 1981 when I sat in the exact same seat ! My gosh…31 years ago…ten years more than most of this team’s age…yikes !  What hasn’t changed is the focus on common sense, courtesy to our public and responsible promotion of our great beers while in these summer jobs. Be sure to give a wave to…

• Not Myself Today…Take the Pledge

  Ferg Devins

  26 Apr 2012 | 4:32 pm

  Did I catch you with the title of this post…good ! I’m hoping that you will “take the pledge” today to help make a difference for those who face challenges with mental health. Sometimes it might just be as easy as truly facing up to the fact that you, a friend, a loved one or an acquaintance, just isn’t their self today. Confronting this state of mind may just be the first step in truly making a difference for those in need. When former Senator Michael Kirby asked me if we could share this message and help create awareness for the movement to make a difference in…

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  Bevlog | beer, wine, spirits trends | beverage blog

• The Triple Sec Lobby

  admin

  8 May 2012 | 8:45 am

  The highly secretive and powerful Triple Sec lobby has struck again — this time to require at least one drop of triple sec in certain alcohol beverages. Google it as much as you wish, and you will find little about this uber-secret institution, rumored to have strong ties leading all the way back to France. That’s because it’s secret. Some even say that Sen. John Kerry, with his thinly disguised sympathies for many things French, is Triple Sec’s man in Washington. On a more serious note, for many years, TTB has required at least some triple sec in products that purport…

• Dogs + Fishes, Beer + Wine

  admin

  24 Apr 2012 | 8:35 am

  Shanken News Daily recently alerted us to Dogfish Noble Rot. It is: a wine/beer hybrid that combines traditional barley, hops, water and yeast with winegrapes. Named for the grape fungus botrytis, which is associated with Sauternes and Tokaji dessert wines, Noble Rot uses Viognier and Pinot Gris grapes sourced from Washington’s Alexandria Nicole Cellars. The 9%-abv offering will be available in about 27 states this week, priced at $13 a 750-ml. The statement of composition on this product looks a bit redundant, with two references to grape must — but upon closer review it nicely…

• Label Flexibility

  admin

  2 Apr 2012 | 7:55 am

  TTB has been working on a new COLA form, with new and more flexible rules about what may change without seeking a new label approval. TTB announced this in the January 13, 2012 Newsletter and the Federal Register two weeks prior. The new rules, if/when implemented, could allow a huge variety of big and small changes — without the need to submit, wait, haggle. Here is the draft form. For example, the new rules (at page 3) would allow you to: Move mandatory around. This is at category 2. This would allow you to move VODKA from the bottom of the front label to the top of the front label,…

• The Five Year Rule

  admin

  20 Mar 2012 | 7:55 am

  Be careful about the five year rule as above and here. The rule says TTB formulas expire five years after approval. Not all formulas. Just the ones for imported products such as vodka, sake, and liqueur for example. This is in substantial contrast with TTB label approvals, permits, and domestic formulas. Generally speaking, they don’t expire unless the applicant changes something. In our experience, TTB tends to explain the expiration date on the relevant formula approvals, but not in the regulations or widely elsewhere. An example is here. It can come as an unpleasant surprise, if you…

• Streamlining at TTB

  admin

  13 Mar 2012 | 7:55 am

  In recent months TTB has been busy tinkering with the label approval process. TTB announced the culmination of its streamlining efforts here. This is important for all regulated entities because, despite all these streamlining initiatives (plus the advent of computers and online filing), the average processing time for spirits has moved from a few hours to well over a month, during the past 20 years. Most spirits labels are currently taking well over 30 days, and TTB often says you should allow up to about 90 days. Since last summer, things seem a lot better with wine labels (moving from over…

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  Examiner Pittsburgh Edition craft beer Channel Articles

• Pittsburghers ready for second Craft Beer Week in less than a month

  Douglas Derda, Pittsburgh Craft Beer Examiner

  14 May 2012 | 2:21 pm

  Since the last American Craft Beer Week took place in 2011 there have been considerable changes to the Pittsburgh market. New breweries are starting to take shape; bottle shops such as 99 Bottles and McNeilly Beer have expanded the...

• Pittsburgh kicks off first Craft Beer Week

  Douglas Derda, Pittsburgh Craft Beer Examiner

  19 Apr 2012 | 2:31 pm

  When the planning for Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week started in late 2011 it was difficult to set expectations. The craft beer week movement is still relatively young with only a few cities hosting more than 2.Meeting together at Bocktown...

• When you can't make up your mind, Fathead's is there

  Krystle Makola, Pittsburgh Nightlife Examiner

  10 Apr 2012 | 10:05 pm

  Sometimes you are in the mood for a variety of beers. Not just the plain domestic beers but a true beer list that can impress even the most knowledgeable beer snob. Located in the heart of the Southside, Fathead&#39...

• Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week coming this April

  Douglas Derda, Pittsburgh Craft Beer Examiner

  25 Jan 2012 | 9:27 pm

  Coming this April you can expect a celebration never seen before in Western PA. Starting with Fat Head’s Brewer’s Ball on April 20th, Pittsburgh will give birth to the first ever Craft Beer Week in the...

• Winter seasonal ales are comfort food in a glass

  Paul Sinderson, Pittsburgh Drinks Examiner

  22 Jan 2012 | 3:39 pm

  Can there be anything more enjoyable on a cold winter day than a juicy slice of meatloaf or a hearty ladle full of chili? Don't tell the cook, but if you are a craft beer enthusiast, you know...

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  Should I Drink That? Craft Beer Podcast

• Support local, support Shu-Brew!

  webmaster@shouldidrinkthat.com (Father Spoon & sickpuppy)

  9 May 2012 | 7:51 pm

  We wanted to take this opportunity to proudly share with all of our craft beer friends, a little project called “Shu-Brew.” Shu-Brew is a concept for a craft brewery based in the Northern Pittsburgh area. The dream belongs to our good friends Zach and Erika Shumaker. They have a strong passion for craft beer and [...]

• Episode 81 – Darn tootin it’s gluten

  webmaster@shouldidrinkthat.com (Father Spoon & sickpuppy)

  12 Apr 2012 | 12:42 pm

  Beers: New Planet Tread Lightly Ale, New Planet Off Grid Pale Ale, New Planet 3R Raspberry Ale, Dogfish Head Tweason’ Ale Listen Now! or Download audio (26.9MB – mp3 format – run time 58:47) Show Notes Gluten-free beer | New Planet Beer | What is celiac disease? | Emily Levenson - Holistic Health Coach | Standards for gluten-free | Tread Lightly Ale | Off [...]

• Episode 80 – Voodoo that you do so well

  webmaster@shouldidrinkthat.com (Father Spoon & sickpuppy)

  22 Mar 2012 | 11:21 am

  Beers: Voodoo Brewery White Magick of the Sun, Voodoo Brewery Wynona’s Big Brown Ale, Voodoo Brewery Voodoo Love Child Listen Now! or Download audio (34.7MB – mp3 format – run time 75:47) Show Notes Matt Allyn from Voodoo Brewery | Voodoo Brewery White Magick of the Sun | Keeping it local | Explaining the ridiculous PA brewing licensing | No matter what you do, you’re purchasing beer [...]

• Episode 79 – The Blessed After Death

  webmaster@shouldidrinkthat.com (Father Spoon & sickpuppy)

  9 Mar 2012 | 1:10 pm

  Beers: Elysian Avatar Jasmine IPA, Elysian Dragonstooth Stout, Elysian Rapture Heather Ale Listen Now! or Download audio (46.6MB – mp3 format – run time 67:53) Show Notes Elysian Brewing | Elysian Avatar Jasmine IPA | Spoon is a grape thief | Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week | Sickpuppy’s SUPERMEGAKICKASS beer week event at Dive Bar & Grille | Elysian [...]

• Episode 78 – Flying Dogs and Other Things

  webmaster@shouldidrinkthat.com (Father Spoon & sickpuppy)

  15 Feb 2012 | 12:27 am

  Beers: Flying Dog Doggie Style | Flying Dog Old Scratch Amber Ale | Flying Dog Raging Bitch | Flying Dog In Heat Wheat  | Flying Dog Kujo | Flying Dog Horn Dog Listen Now! or Download audio (33.4 MB – mp3 format – run time 73:06) Show Notes flyingdogales.com | Flying Dog Doggie Style | The Big Tap In |   Making [...]

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  TheBeerSpot.com

• Press Release: Wynkoop Brewing Makes Custom Brews For Elitch Gardens

  admin@thebeerspot.com

  14 May 2012 | 11:26 pm

    (Denver, Colorado) – Wynkoop Brewing Company is releasing a pair of brand new beers brewed especially for Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park in Denver. The beers – Elitch Gardens Orchard Wheat and Elitch Gardens Fire Roasted Amber — will go on tap at Wynkoop at 7 PM on May 15 as part of Wynkoop’s American Craft Beer Week festivities. The beers will go on tap at Elitch Gardens at 11 AM on May 19. They will be served in the Blue Moon Beer Garden, J.M. Mulvihill’s Bar &…

• Press Release: Karl Strauss Wins Gold and Silver at the Olympics of Beer

  admin@thebeerspot.com

  14 May 2012 | 11:05 pm

    San Diego, CA – May 11, 2012– San Diego hosted the ninth bi-annual World Beer Cup® this past weekend in conjunction with the Craft Brewer’s Conference. The conference brings together brewers from around the world with 4,500 attendees.  The competition is highly regarded and considered the largest international gathering of beers with more than 3,921 entries from 799 breweries across 54 countries and 45 U.S. states. Karl Strauss took home a Gold medal for its Red Trolley Ale and a Silver medal for its Two Tortugas Belgian Quad. “We are very…

• Press Release: Declaration of Beer Independence

  admin@thebeerspot.com

  14 May 2012 | 11:03 pm

    Akin to the ideals of American Craft Beer Week (May 14-20), the Declaration of Beer Independence is a rally cry for any beer drinker that favors choice and flavor, and who recognizes the tremendous impact that the country's small and independent brewers have on their local communities, and America as a whole. Make your mark on this Declaration by sharing it with others, and toast to the small businesses and craft beers that have changed the course of American history. Here are a few ideas on how to share the Declaration during American Craft Beer Week: Bring a copy of the Declaration…

• Press Release: St-Ambroise Framboise launch is on Wednesday!

  admin@thebeerspot.com

  14 May 2012 | 11:01 pm

  Montreal, May 14, 2012 – McAuslan Brewing launches this week in stores their limited edition St-Ambroise Framboise. St-Ambroise Framboise is ruby red in colour and brewed with real raspberries and choice hops. This 5% alcohol by volume beer won Silver at the 2011 Canadian Brewing Awards. “This is a refreshing summertime beer – emphasis on the word “beer”. We brew Raspberry Ale only once a year and when it’s gone, it’s gone” says Peter McAuslan, Founder and President of McAuslan Brewing. “Brewing specialty ales for our…

• Press Release: Idaho Collaboration Beer

  admin@thebeerspot.com

  14 May 2012 | 10:58 pm

  In celebration of American Craft Beer Week, brewers from across Idaho gathered in Boise at Payette Brewing to collaborate on Idaho Sage Pale Ale, a special brew to be released May 14th.  As in many states, Idaho brewers are separated by great distances and don’t have the many opportunities to get together beyond festivals and regular business. The collaboration was more than just a reason to get together and brew a great beer - a portion of the proceeds will be used to help establish the Idaho Brewers guild. The guild, in its planning stages, wants to unify all brewers in the…

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  Fermentedly Challenged

• Colorado Beer News 051512

  15 May 2012 | 2:42 pm

  Today is Peace Officer's Memorial Day. It's a day to remember those who have fallen who served to protect us all. Raise a glass to our to our men in blue, past and present. Do them another honor today and don't drink and drive. Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosphere today Tuesday, May 15th, 2012.Colorado Beer News is continually updated during the day (10am to 3pm) with new stories as they break, so stop back here often for all the latest. If you'd like to subscribe to this daily by email, sign-up here.Yak and Yeti (Arvada) - All week long for American Craft Beer Week, the…

• Dry Dock makes plans to expand

  15 May 2012 | 12:27 pm

  Aurora, CO - May 14, 2012 - Dry Dock Brewing Company, winner of the 2009 Small Brewing Company of the Year award at the Great American Beer Festival, has found a location for its production facility. Owners Michelle and Kevin DeLange are under contract to purchase a 30,000 sq ft building in Aurora, Colorado. This second location will house a 4-vessel, 40 barrel brewhouse that will eventually be capable of producing more than 60,000 barrels of beer per year (one barrel is 31 U.S. gallons). Located just south of I-70 on Tower Road, the new facility should be producing beer by the end of the…

• Colorado Beer News 051412

  14 May 2012 | 12:10 pm

  Today begins American Craft Beer Week across the entire country (May 14-20, 2012). You'll find several planned activities at your local breweries, beer bars and selected restaurants. It's a celebration of one of America's best made products - craft beer! Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosphere today Monday, May 14th, 2012.Colorado Beer News is continually updated during the day (10am to 3pm) with new stories as they break, so stop back here often for all the latest. If you'd like to subscribe to this daily by email, sign-up here.New Belgium (Fort Collins) - The Asheville (NC)…

• Governor Hickenlooper to sign bill at Elevation Beer Co Grand Opening

  12 May 2012 | 1:54 pm

  May 10th, 2012 Poncha Springs, Colorado - Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper is scheduled to appear at Elevation Beer Company for their tasting room and brewery grand opening May 19th, 2012 on the final day of American Craft Beer Week.“We are so happy to welcome Governor Hickenlooper and honored to have a him sign a bill at our Grand Opening,’ says General Manager Carlin Walsh, ‘After all the Governor is a fellow brewer himself.’Elevation is a new Colorado microbrewery co-founded by four friends; Carlin, Christian, Sheila and Xandy, on a cool Colorado summer night over a few craft…

• Colorado Beer News 051112

  11 May 2012 | 2:01 pm

  Today is Eat What You Want Day. Most of us have to watch what we eat to stay health, but every once in a while, like today, it's a time to celebrate and eat whatever fits your fancy today. Just remember, everything in moderation. You can also pair what you eat with a nice craft beer. Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosphere today Friday, May 11th, 2012.Colorado Beer News is continually updated during the day (10am to 3pm) with new stories as they break, so stop back here often for all the latest. If you'd like to subscribe to this daily by email, sign-up here.Colorado Chocolate…

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  About.com Beer

• Force carbonation defined...

  30 Apr 2012 | 6:56 pm

  Here's a little semantic bonus for the home brewers/keggers amonst us: force carbonation.

• A few thoughts about brewing a chili pepper beer...

  30 Apr 2012 | 6:48 pm

  Homebrewers, ever consider brewing a chili pepper beer?  Here are a few thoughts about doing just that...

• New beer articles for March

  31 Mar 2012 | 12:27 pm

  I've been busy churning out some more beery goodness. Check out my latest articles: Beer just can't get no respect! Is German beer superior to all other beer? Beer ads Beer brand loyalty ...and ...Read Full Post

• Happy St. Patrick's Day!

  16 Mar 2012 | 4:13 am

  So, tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day and this year it happens to fall on a Saturday so it should prove to be a big one! A while back I put out a poll asking "Which holiday do you most closely associate with beer?" St. Patrick's Day remains the clear champion. Do you have any strong feelings on this one? Cast your vote. Trust me, it will be the most important vote of 2012! And, when you're done sharing your feelings on this issue, check out all the other beery issues that need to be resolved on my beer polls page. You want my advice for St. Paddy's this year?  Avoid the green beer; it's…

• New beery articles for February, 2012

  29 Feb 2012 | 12:59 pm

  I just published a handful of articles for February. Check 'em out: What is extreme beer? Extreme beer defined Beer and sugar for the homebrewer Lactose defined Fructose defined Maltose defined What is malted barley? The many faces of pale beer...Read Full Post

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  Hop Cast

• Hop Cast – Episode 174: Guide To 2012 Chicago Craft Beer Week

  beerad@mac.com (Ken Hunnemeder and Brad Chmielewski)

  11 May 2012 | 8:02 pm

  The kick off of Chicago Craft Beer Week is just days away and there are a few things to know about the week. Brad Chmielewski and Ken Hunnemeder share a beer with one of the volunteer organizers Jonathan Surratt to go over a few details of the 11 day festivities. One of the important items to note are the special lanyards with maps you’re able to pick up at participating neighborhood venues that can be used to track all the locations you visit. Even if you don’t bother with the maps and stickers you’re still going to find a ton of great beers featured around the city. With…

• Hop Cast – White Labs

  beerad@mac.com (Ken Hunnemeder and Brad Chmielewski)

  10 May 2012 | 2:37 pm

  During the 2012 Craft Brewers Conference in San Diego, Ken Hunnemeder and Brad Chmielewski had the opportunity to visit White Labs for a private event they were hosting. White Labs makes and sells yeast for homebrewers as well as breweries offering a ton of different yeast strains for you to brew with. At the laboratory they have beers on tap highlighting different yeast strains available so you can see how each one effects the beer differently. Click here to view the embedded video. Having issues watching this video? Try the Quicktime (56.7 MB).

• Hop Cast – Episode 173: Vicaris Generaal & Sly Fox Ichor

  beerad@mac.com (Ken Hunnemeder and Brad Chmielewski)

  27 Apr 2012 | 12:01 pm

  In episode 173 of the Hop Cast, Brad Chmielewski and Ken Hunnemeder crack open one belgian beer and one belgian style beer. First up is the Vicaris Generaal from a newer belgian brewery Dilewyns. The brewery officially opened in May of 2011 and currently are brewing six staple beers. The Vicaris Generaal is Brad and Ken’s first encounter with this brewery and this 8.8% ABV Abbey Dubbel was excellent. This might be a tricky beer to find at your liquor store but be sure to keep an eye out. Next Brad and Ken open a beer from a brewery they are pretty familiar with Sly Fox. Sadly we…

• Hop Cast – Episode 172: Half Acre Double Daisy Cutter & Pipeworks End Of Days

  beerad@mac.com (Ken Hunnemeder and Brad Chmielewski)

  21 Apr 2012 | 12:03 pm

  In episode 172 of the Hop Cast, Ken Hunnemeder and Brad Chmielewski are joined by Steve Wyatt as they reach for a couple beers from two local Chicago breweries. The first beer up is Double Daisy Cutter, an Imperial IPA from Half Acre Beer Co. This is the third release of Double Daisy Cutter and it’s always a treat when it shows up. If you’re a fan of the normal Daisy Cutter then the 8.0% ABV Double Daisy Cutter is going to be right up your alley. After that tasty beer from Half Acre Beer Co. Ken and Brad grab the End Of Days from the newest Chicago Brewery, Pipeworks Brewing…

• Cellarz – Ken Hunnemeder

  beerad@mac.com (Ken Hunnemeder and Brad Chmielewski)

  18 Apr 2012 | 10:57 am

  Cellarz takes a look inside the beer cellar of a Chicago beer heavy hitter and former Male Model of the Year, Ken Hunnemeder. Ken is the co-host of the Hop Cast and the Communications Coordinator of Goose Island Beer Co. As you’d expect Ken has some beers that any beer geek would love to get their hands on. Click here to view the embedded video.

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  DBR - Beer News

• Coca-Cola Amatil signs distribution deals with Grupo Modelo, Carlsberg, Molson Coors

  16 May 2012 | 12:02 am

  Coca-Cola Amatil, an Australian firm that bottles and distributes Coca-Cola soft drinks and other beverages, has signed distribution agreements with Grupo Modelo, Carlsberg, Molson Coors to distribute its beer brands to Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Pacific Islands and New Zealand.

• Woodchuck Cidery to expand production capacity

  15 May 2012 | 12:56 am

  Vermont-based The Woodchuck Cidery is all set to expand its current production capacity by two times to 600,000 barrels a year.

• AB InBev to introduce Stella Artois Cidre Pear

  14 May 2012 | 12:41 am

  Anheuser-Busch InBev, a Belgo-Brazilian beverages company, is all set to introduce Stella Artois Cidre Pear in the UK and off-trade.

• Coronado buys Vampt Beverage USA

  9 May 2012 | 1:07 am

  Coronado has acquired Vampt Beverage USA, a distributor of innovative ready-to-drink and flavored malt beverages, following to an agreement and plan of merger on 8 December 2011.

• Anheuser Busch adds Light Cider to Michelob Ultra portfolio

  8 May 2012 | 12:16 am

  Anheuser Busch, a wholly owned subsidiary of Anheuser Busch InBev, has rolled out a new gluten free drink - Michelob Ultra Light Cider - made from crisp apples.

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  USABeerTrends

• Hops & Grain Brewing Wins Gold Medal in International Beer Competition

  USABeerTrends

  9 May 2012 | 9:26 am

  Great news from our friends at Hops & Grain Brewing in Austin, TX: Hops & Grain Brewing recently claimed a gold medal in the 2012 World Beer Cup®, a global beer competition presented by the Brewers Association (BA) that evaluates beers from around the world and recognizes the most outstanding brewers and their beers. Gold, silver and bronze awards in the competition’s 95 beer-style categories were presented May 5, 2012 during the World Beer Cup Gala Awards Dinner at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, California. Hops & Grain was awarded a gold medal in the German…

• Pond Hopper – A Brewmance

  USABeerTrends

  5 May 2012 | 9:57 am

  Amanda at Odell send word of a thorny Brewmance: Odell Brewing and Thornbridge Brewery create transatlantic collaboration brew On June 8, 2012 Odell Brewing will release Pond Hopper Double Extra Pale Ale, a new beer crafted with the UK’s Thornbridge Brewery. The collaboration brew will debut this year at SAVOR: an American Craft Beer & Food Experience in Washington D.C. The project was inspired several years ago on one of Doug Odell’s frequent trips to the UK. In 2008, Doug landed at the Thornbridge Brewery of Bakewell. Intrigued by stories of UK craft breweries creating unique and…

• Intuition Siren Sings on Cinco de Mayo, Sun King Gets Geeky, Avery Does 19 for Mom and Country

  USABeerTrends

  4 May 2012 | 10:26 am

  From the Avery Brewing newsletter: These Days of May Here’s to our mothers, who gave us life and still call us “my baby”!  Here’s to the fallen, who gave their lives for their fellow Americans!  As we celebrate and reflect upon those who have given us the most, we honor the greatest aspects of who we are, as family and as country.  In this regard, we release Nineteen Anniversary Ale, a Belgian-style Tripel to honor our fondest roots of brewing tradition and those loveable monks and brewers who gave us the inspiration to do what we do and brew what we brew!  So…

• SUN KING & OSKAR BLUES COLLABORATE TO BRING YOU CHAKA IN CRAFT BEER’S NEWEST CAN PACKAGE

  USABeerTrends

  1 May 2012 | 10:44 am

  From our friends at Sun King:   Indianapolis, Ind. (May 1, 2012) – Indiana-based Sun King Brewery and Colorado-based Oskar Blues Brewery have been working together for months and are excited to bring you Chaka, a limited-release Belgian-style ale — the first craft beer to be packaged in the Alumi-Tek® re-sealable pint bottle from Ball Corporation. Chaka will be released in limited quantities at the Craft Brewers Conference in San Diego on May 2, 2012 and then in each brewery’s home markets the following week. “Until we undertook this project, only large breweries and…

• From Ashland, OH to Ashland, OR Cheers Across the Country for American Craft Beer Week®

  USABeerTrends

  27 Apr 2012 | 10:23 am

  American Craft Beer Week is just around the corner. Celebrations of craft beer will be taking place nationwide. Here’s a release from the CraftBeer.com: May 14-20 Marks the “Mother of All Beer Weeks” with Celebrations in All 50 States Boulder, CO • April 26, 2012—With craft beer delighting the palates of Americans nationwide, beer enthusiasts and beginners alike will come together to toast the seventh annual … [Read More at CraftBeer.com] Cheers! USABT

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  BREWPUBLIC - Yeast, Malt, and the Pursuit of Hoppiness

• 50 New Beer Labels from the Pacific Northwest

  Angelo

  15 May 2012 | 7:06 pm

  Here's a look at some new beer labels from the Pacific Northwest, including many from Full Sail, Widmer, Sierra Nevada, and Elysian and many more!

• Weekend in Review – Eugene Beer Week Recap

  Dan Culver

  14 May 2012 | 10:42 pm

  by Dan Culver The 2nd Annual Eugene Beer Week is in the books and it was another week of a lot of fun (and of course a lot of beer).  We headed down Thursday, as did another BREWPUBLIC compadre D.J. Paul, to take part in as much imbibing as we could for the final three [...]

• Breakside Brewery Brings the Party for Second Anniversary

  Angelo

  12 May 2012 | 5:23 am

  Breakside Brewery has announced that they are throwing quite the party for their second anniversary. On May 12, 2012 the restaurant will remain open normal hours with the addition of several house brewed beers flowing from all taps as well as more outside.

• Perturbed Hindus urge Portland brewery not to release “Kali-Ma” beer, brewery reacts

  Angelo

  11 May 2012 | 3:54 pm

  A new beer to be released from Burnside Brewing in Portland, OR has evoked some distress among Hindus.

• Full Sail Brewing Releases New Brewer’s Share Experimental Beer, Allman’s All Mild

  admin

  11 May 2012 | 1:28 pm

  Full Sail Brewing of Hood River, Oregon has announced the latest release in their Brewer's Share Experimental lineup. The beer, a celebration of American Craft Beer Week which kicks off on Monday May 14, 2012, "Allman's All Mild", was developed by lead lab tech Joshua Allman. The 4.1% ABV brew is described by the brewery as a "beautiful light copper colored English Mild Ale."

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  The Beer Babe

• The Session #64: Pale in Comparison

  The Beer Babe

  15 May 2012 | 3:42 pm

  The Session is a monthly event for the beer blogging community which was started by Stan Hieronymus at Appellation Beer. On the first Friday of each month, all participating bloggers write about a predetermined topic. Each month a different blog is chosen to host The Session, choose the topic, and post a roundup of all the responses received. For more info on The Session, check out the Brookston Beer Bulletin’s archive page. What is the one beer style usually makes up the first position in the sample flight, but yet is usually the one that we never get really excited about? The Pale Ale.

• Rising Tide – Polaris

  The Beer Babe

  3 Jan 2012 | 10:00 pm

  Sitting in the Newark airport, waiting for a delayed flight on a cold and drizzly day, I stared out the window and lamented what I was missing. Rising Tide, one of my favorite Maine breweries was offering a limited release of my favorite beer of theirs after aging it in bourbon barrels. Though I couldn’t think of much else that I’d rather be doing than sipping a satisfying craft beer, I was stuck. I was sure that by the time I returned home from my business trip that there would be none left for me. Thankfully, because of an awesome local beer blogger named Cecily – be sure…

• Throwback Brewery – Fat Alberta

  The Beer Babe

  27 Dec 2011 | 9:00 am

  I first met the ladies of Throwback brewing this summer while writing up a very short piece on NH’s newest brewery. Throwback Brewing has the unique focus of being a “throw back” to the times when brewers used whatever ingredients the could find around them, and made their beer with care. This modern North Hampton, NH brewery aims to have all of its ingredients eventually locally sourced – a bit of a feat in New England. Their debut beers were a hit, but when I first went out to meet them I got a taste of something really special -a chocolate peanut butter beer –…

• Launch A Brewery: Bemidji Brewing Company

  The Beer Babe

  23 Dec 2011 | 10:35 am

  For this Feature Friday, I transport you to Bemidji (buh-midge-ee) Minnesota for a planned brewery that’s more than just a great way to get rid of pesky tiles in scrabble (were proper names actually allowed to be played). The Bemidji Brewing Company (BBC) aims to put a dent in the low breweries-per-capita statistic for their state and bring great craft beer to Northern Minnesota. I have never been to Minnesota personally, but these guys sound like their passions are trying to reach out for an unmet need in their community – great craft beer. The $15,000 they are looking to raise…

• Sebago – Slick Nick

  The Beer Babe

  19 Dec 2011 | 11:39 pm

  For the last few years, Portland, ME based brewer Kai Adams of Sebago Brewing company gets on the radio and announces the arrival of Slick Nick, their winter seasonal brew. And at that moment, I am often happy that the beer has come back, but also feel a twinge of sadness about the true end of fall and the inevitable beginning a long winter ahead. However, hearing Kai’s voice assure me that this beer will be around to keep me company during the long winter months is a consoling thought. Delicious beer. But Curls MT font? Really?Slick Nick is listed on the ratings sites as being an…

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  CraftBeer.com

• Moylan's Brewery & Restaurant Heads to Australia for First Ever Collaboration Ale

  15 May 2012 | 1:00 am

  Moylan's Brewery & Restaurant Ready to Rock Oz

• Saint Arnold Brewing Company Plans New Orleans Super Weekend

  15 May 2012 | 1:00 am

  New Orleans bars and restaurants are welcoming an influx of craft beer lovers from across Louisiana and Texas this week as Saint Arnold on Tour descends upon the Crescent City.

• Moylan's Brewery & Restaurant Heads to Australia for First Ever Collaboration Ale

  15 May 2012 | 1:00 am

  Moylan's Brewery & Restaurant Ready to Rock Oz

• Chicago Craft Beer Week

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Chicago Craft Beer Week: May 17-27

• ACBW Collaboration: Idaho Sage Pale Ale

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  In celebration of American Craft Beer Week, brewers from across Idaho gathered in Boise at Payette Brewing to collaborate on Idaho Sage Pale Ale, a special brew which was released May 14.

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  BillyBrew

• Killing the Dark Fruit Demon

  Billy Broas

  20 Apr 2012 | 9:56 am

  There’s a very naughty word I like to use. “Dark fruit” It comes up repeatedly when I’m describing beer. Like, “I get dark fruit up front…” In my defense, I’m not alone. A search for the term on Beer Advocate yields over 765,000 results. What’s the problem with it? It’s a terrible way to describe beer! What does it mean anyways? Plums? Raisins? Overly ripe bananas? All of these are dark fruits and they taste radically different. The term is too vague. Exercise the demon You probably don’t care about this trivial issue, which is…

• What does genetics have to do with IPAs?

  Billy Broas

  4 Apr 2012 | 10:41 am

  It was an ironic situation. Our BJCP study group was holding one of its bi-weekly meetings. Studying for the exam means refining your tasting abilities. Ideally, you and the other judges are in agreement on what you smell and taste in a beer. The first thing you do after a round of scoring is compare your score to that of your cohorts and hope you’re not too far off. Yet this particular night, we were about to prove that no matter how hard we studied, mother nature has ensured that we’ll never taste things exactly the same. Your own pair of genes Possession of TAS2R38, aka the PTC…

• Beer Cocktail Fisticuffs

  Billy Broas

  28 Mar 2012 | 10:47 am

  The internet punches have been flying. It all started last week when BeerScribe’s Andy Crouch called for the death of beer cocktails and collaboration beers. Beer cocktail opponents The beer cocktail debate has actually been going on for quite some time, but Andy certainly fanned the flames: “In reality, however, beer tends to get lost and overwhelmed as an ingredient in cocktails. The mix of carbonation levels don’t play well together and the small amounts of spirit ingredients, especially those used in smaller measures, often get washed out in the process. The end result is a…

• Why April 7th Will Prove Me Wrong

  Billy Broas

  21 Mar 2012 | 9:55 am

  In the beginning of the year I gave you my 12 beer predictions for 2012. #11 stated that session beers still won’t reach mass popularity in 2012. Well, Lew Bryson is obviously trying to prove me wrong because April 7th is now Session Beer Day. Despite my prediction, I’m actually thrilled about this. It’s about time light-but-flavorful beers caught on. So what the hell is Session Beer Day and how do you take advantage of it? If you didn’t participate in the Stout Day last year you might be wondering how these beer days work. Basically, Session Beer Day is held…

• Read this: Brewed Awakening

  Billy Broas

  9 Mar 2012 | 11:26 am

  Joshua Bernstein took on an enviable task – to get to the core of the craft brewing movement and expose it to beer lovers. His book Brewed Awakening (released in November 2011) documents his findings. I’m tempted to write that it appeals most to mid or higher level beers geeks, but it really is a great book for anyone struck by the beer curiosity bug. After all, if you’re interested in reading any book about beer, doesn’t that make you a geek at some level? Joshua is a fitting author for this book. His tone is youthful and laid back, more suites to the newer generation…

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  Road Trips for Beer

• Weekend Beer Festival Forecast for May 11 to 13, 2012

  Gerard Walen

  9 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  The Weekend Beer Festival Forecast publishes each Wednesday to alert beer road trippers about beer festivals and other brew-related events during the upcoming weekend. Click on the links to learn more. If you would like your event to appear here, please e-mail the details to gerard@roadtripsforbeer.com. As always, drink responsibly American Craft Beer Week takes place across the United States from Monday through May 20. Hogs & Hops will be Saturday in Atlanta, Georgia. The 11th annual Dunwoody Beer Festival will be Saturday in Dunwoody, Georgia. The fourth annual Rocket City Brewfest will…

• Win tickets to the Cleveland International Beer Fest

  Gerard Walen

  5 May 2012 | 8:49 am

  THE CONTEST IS CLOSED. Congratulations to Sean, whose comment was randomly chosen as the winner. Thanks to everyone else for your comments! Stay tuned for the next giveaway. If you live near Northeast Ohio or are planning a Road Trip for Beer  to Cleveland on Friday or Saturday, May 11-12, 2012, we have  a giveaway that might make the weekend a little sweeter. The organizers of the second annual International Beer Fest at Cleveland’s I-X Center have made available a pair of tickets to one of the three tasting sessions. Here’s what you need to do to enter: (IMPORTANT: If you use the…

• Weekend Beer Festival Forecast for May 4 to 7, 2012

  Gerard Walen

  3 May 2012 | 3:40 pm

  The Weekend Beer Festival Forecast publishes each Wednesday to alert beer road trippers about beer festivals and other brew-related events during the upcoming weekend. Click on the links to learn more. If you would like your event to appear here, please e-mail the details to gerard@roadtripsforbeer.com. As always, drink responsibly The Big Brew Beer Festival will be Friday and Saturday in Somerset, New Jersey. The fifth annual Beer Fest at the Ballpark will be Saturday in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The second annual May Day Beer Festival will be Saturday in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The…

• Beer, Space and Time: Newcastle Founders’ Ale

  Gerard Walen

  25 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am

  Every so often, a brewery or distributor is kind enough to send me a sample or two of their beers, or someone hands me one because they want to know what I think of it. The problem is, this site focuses more on traveling to good beer rather than reviewing it. So with this feature, I pass along a few basics about the brew, give you the brewer’s take on it, and then close my eyes and use my experience and imagination to write about where the beer might best be enjoyed. Seeing how this one is a spring seasonal, and spring’s halfway done, I thought I’d best get it out of the way. Newcastle…

• Weekend Beer Festival Forecast for April 27 to 29, 2012

  Gerard Walen

  24 Apr 2012 | 8:59 am

  The Weekend Beer Festival Forecast publishes each Wednesday to alert beer road trippers about beer festivals and other brew-related events during the upcoming weekend. Click on the links to learn more. If you would like your event to appear here, please e-mail the details to gerard@roadtripsforbeer.com. As always, drink responsibly Cajun Café on the Bayou Spring Craft Beer Festival will be Saturday in Pinellas Park, Florida. The third annual Brew at the Zoo will be Saturday in Miami, Florida. The inaugural Brew on the Bay will be Saturday in Key Largo, Florida. The 19th annual Folio Weekly…

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  Washington Beer Blog

• Local Brewers On The Air with KUOW

  Kendall Jones

  15 May 2012 | 2:14 pm

  You are reading Local Brewers On The Air with KUOW as originally posted on The Washington Beer Blog. If you enjoy this post, consider following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +. by Kendall Jones, washingtonbeerblog.comDid you hear it? Yesterday (Monday, May 14) KUOW invited a few guests into the studio to talk about beer. To celebrate Seattle Beer Week the local NPR affiliate invited Manny Chao (Georgetown Brewing), Heather McClung (Schooner Exact Brewing), and Joe Bisacca (Elysian Brewing) to join The Conversation host Ross Reynolds for a 20 minute chat about the local brewing scene. It…

• Homefront IPA – A Beer to Benefit America’s Heroes

  Kendall Jones

  15 May 2012 | 1:38 pm

  You are reading Homefront IPA – A Beer to Benefit America’s Heroes as originally posted on The Washington Beer Blog. If you enjoy this post, consider following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +. by Kendall Jones, washingtonbeerblog.comLast June we reported that then-Mariner pitcher Chris Ray is an avid home brewer with dreams of going pro (read it). We met Chris at Fremont Brewing Company where he was brewing the first batch of Homefront IPA. He was wide-eyed as he raked the mash. He shoveled the wet grain out of the tun like a seasoned veteran, only with greater enthusiasm. These…

• Join Us for a Very Special Beer Dinner at The Burgundian

  Kendall Jones

  9 May 2012 | 3:01 pm

  You are reading Join Us for a Very Special Beer Dinner at The Burgundian as originally posted on The Washington Beer Blog. If you enjoy this post, consider following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +. by Kendall Jones, washingtonbeerblog.comThe Washington Beer Blog has teamed up with SIP Northwest, Laurelwood Brewing and The Burgundian to present a very special beer dinner. Chef Ryan Sturm put together an amazing menu (below) for the event, which takes place this Saturday, May 12. Seating is limited so I recommend that you do not delay – get tickets, make reservations. Regular…

• Girls Like Beer Too – A Celebration of NW Women in Beer

  Kendall Jones

  9 May 2012 | 12:57 pm

  You are reading Girls Like Beer Too – A Celebration of NW Women in Beer as originally posted on The Washington Beer Blog. If you enjoy this post, consider following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +. by Kendall Jones, washingtonbeerblog.comAmongst the sea of Seattle Beer Week happenings, an event at the Pike Brewery Pub celebrates the role that women play in the Northwest beer industry. The event will feature a number of beers brewed by women. Thirstysisters at Pike Brewing provides an opportunity to meet and mingle with some of the most influential women in the Northwest beer…

• Congratulations to Tom Douglas – James Beard Foundation Award Winner

  Kendall Jones

  8 May 2012 | 1:25 pm

  You are reading Congratulations to Tom Douglas – James Beard Foundation Award Winner as originally posted on The Washington Beer Blog. If you enjoy this post, consider following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +. by Kendall Jones, washingtonbeerblog.comThis blog focuses primarily on beer and not on food. However, this is a big deal. The Washington Beer Blog wants to extend our congratulations to Tom Douglas and the local company bearing his name. Last night in New York the James Beard Foundation named Seattle’s own Tom Douglas “Outstanding Restaurateur.” For the…

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  Beer Nation

• BeerCam: A Trip Across the Pond to Cotswold Spring Brewery

  Mike

  10 May 2012 | 9:58 am

  Seth visits Cotswold Spring Brewery in Chipping Sodbury, England, and finds the craft beer revolution alive and well in the United Kingdom despite challenges posed by the country’s corporate beer elements. This segment is brought to you by BAK Korean Anju and Craft Beer at 11 East 13th Street in Manhattan. Please support those that support us!

• Beer Nation Goes Gonzo at Flying Dog Brewery

  Mike

  3 Apr 2012 | 9:34 am

  Seth talks to Flying Dog’s CEO, Jim Caruso, about failed K2 climbs, pissing off Coloradans, and the brewery’s new home in Maryland. This segment is brought to you by BBbarfly Bottle Openers (www.BBbarfly.com). Get your Beer Nation bottle opener today!

• Pairing Food with Beer at Flying Dog

  Mike

  21 Feb 2012 | 10:03 am

  Mike is taught the art of food and beer pairing by Flying Dog’s “Sensory Goddess”, Gwen Conley (now of Port Brewing and the Lost Abbey). This segment is brought to you by Slant Shack Jerky (www.SlantShackJerky.com)

• BeerCam: Village Voice Hosts “Brooklyn Pour”

  Mike

  17 Jan 2012 | 10:09 am

  The Village Voice crosses the East River to host the first annual “Brooklyn Pour” event at the beautiful Williamsburg Savings Bank, where craft beer from Brooklyn and beyond are served to thirsty New Yorkers. This Beer Nation BeerCam is brought to you by Jimmy’s No. 43 (www.JimmysNo43.com).

• The Craft Beer Culture of Philadelphia

  Mike

  7 Dec 2011 | 11:45 am

  Felicia D’Ambrosio leads Seth and Mike through the craft beer mecca that is Philadelphia. After visiting an unending parade of bars and brewpubs, Seth and Mike are left to fend for themselves and lose their way. This Beer Nation segment is brought to you by Greenport Harbor Brewing (http://harborbrewing.com).

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  Mash.Sparge.Boil

• The Cloudiest Beer I Have Made So Far

  Neil

  24 Apr 2012 | 9:12 am

  I’m not sure how I feel about this last beer I made. It’s a pale ale and as you can it’s cloudy. Not just slightly cloudy but really cloudy. Cloudy Beer I had an inkling it would turn out this way as I had run out of finings. I can’t remember the last time I didn’t use finings, either protafloc tablets or irish moss but I forgot to get some The Cloudiest Beer I Have Made So Far is a post from home brewing blog Mash.Sparge.Boil. For Everything you need to know about how to home brew why not pay us a visit.

• Finding the Alkalinity of Your Water Using A Salifert Test

  Neil

  12 Apr 2012 | 11:21 am

  In my previous post about adjusting your water I mentioned something called a “Salifert Test”. It may sound technical and something you don’t want to get yourself involved with but what it does is tell us the alkalinity of your water supply. This alkalinity can then be fed into the water treatment calculator which will then spit out the brewing salts you need to add to your brew and their Finding the Alkalinity of Your Water Using A Salifert Test is a post from home brewing blog Mash.Sparge.Boil. For Everything you need to know about how to home brew why not pay us a visit.

• The Easy Way To Work Out Water Adjustments

  Neil

  3 Apr 2012 | 7:35 am

  To the outsider brewing can be complex and hard to understand and no aspect of brewing more so than adjusting your water. This is why a lot of people steer clear of it altogether. I admit that I didn’t bother adjusting my water at all (with the exception of removing the chlorine) until a few years ago. Most people say that you can brew something reasonable without any adjustments at The Easy Way To Work Out Water Adjustments is a post from home brewing blog Mash.Sparge.Boil. For Everything you need to know about how to home brew why not pay us a visit.

• Put That Siphon Away

  Neil

  22 Mar 2012 | 2:15 pm

  I can’t really remember the last time I siphoned a beer and the reason why is I find it a pain in the arse, often involving lots of standing around whilst the beer siphons very slowly. I worked out an easier way to setup my fermenters that allows me to keep my hands free and drink some home brew instead of fiddling around with racking canes and tubes. Never Siphon Put That Siphon Away is a post from home brewing blog Mash.Sparge.Boil. For Everything you need to know about how to home brew why not pay us a visit.

• English Pale Ale Recipe

  Neil

  19 Mar 2012 | 2:18 pm

  Is there such a thing as the perfect pale ale? Well yes of course there is, but what I think is perfect is subjective that is why I think a website where you rate different beers is slightly absurd. If there was only one beer I could drink it would have to be a Pale Ale. I have been playing with recipes to brew my perfect pale ale for a English Pale Ale Recipe is a post from home brewing blog Mash.Sparge.Boil. For Everything you need to know about how to home brew why not pay us a visit.

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  Tasted Beer

• Racer 5 IPA | Bear Republic

  admin

  9 May 2012 | 9:30 pm

  Hey everybody, as you have probably noticed we’ve been away for a little while. I know there were some rumors floating around about us, beer and pop rocks as well as a lot of angry folks poppin’ off about our beer world absence. Well I’m here to say that there was a good reason for our brief absence. We’ve been in survivalist training for the past several months preparing for the latest end of the world threat coming up this December. Now if there’s a zombie apocalypse, banking collapse, pole shift, ice age, super quake or even solar flares we’ll be able to survive and ride out…

• 471 IPA | Breckenridge Brewery

  admin

  10 Jan 2012 | 8:14 am

  On the 1st day God said “Let there be light!” and he created outdoor lighting. On the 2nd day God said “Let firmament be!” and the shape of the stadium was formed. On the 3rd day God shouted “Let’s get some synthetic grass surface stuff” and astro turf was created. 4th day he was white boarding some ideas for the best game the world would ever know. 5th day brought the world’s most magical animal, Swineus Domesticus, otherwise known as the pig skin. Well we all know what happened on the 6th day, Tim Tebow was born of tiger blood and care bears…and God was pleased. So on the…

• Winter IPA | Newcastle

  admin

  29 Dec 2011 | 11:15 am

  Hello everyone, it’s been awhile.  Happy Thanksgiving, Happy X-mas, Merry Hanukah…Chanukah… Hanukkah, Kwanza, Boxing Day, and any other holidays that we missed.   I could give you all kinds of excuses of why we haven’t kept up with the world’s greatest beer blog but the truth is….both Rifle and I took a sabbatical to help underprivileged orphaned teenage Narwhal whales in the Arctic Circle.  It was a cause both Rifle and I latched onto right away.  We were able to get out of the hustle bustle of the civilized world and relax knowing that our beer would never get warm.  Plus…

• UFO Pumpkin – Harpoon Brewery

  admin

  5 Oct 2011 | 4:29 pm

  Happy Tastetober, yes it’s that time of year again. A time where you are free to taste as many and as much beer as you would like and your significant other can’t say a gaa damn thing. No really, it’s in the constitution, well it would be if Rifle and I wrote it. Well let’s hope it doesn’t come to that, your spouse, friend, life partner or legal guardian (as I call my wife) should join in on the Tastetober festivities with you. Tastetober is a special time in Big D; it’s a time when we turn our thoughts to the Boys of Summer, but in the case of the Big D baseball club that would…

• Alimony Ale | Buffalo Bill’s Brewery

  admin

  6 Sep 2011 | 7:48 pm

  Tornados, Earthquakes, Heat waves and Hurricanes oh my. It’s been a trying summer for my peeps not only in the Big D but the East Coast in general. It’s been several weeks since our last blog and in that time the DOW has enjoyed an epic roller coaster ride taking my 401K along with it. It looks like I’m gonna have to work an extra decade to make up for the losses, who cares though at least it’ll force me to be active well into my nineties, when I can retire. Let’s hope I can continue drinking beer through it all, hey you don’t have liquefy beer; who cares if I’ll need a straw to…

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  Washington State Beer and Wine

• Sip & Slurp: Beer & Oyster Pairing Competition

  Bean

  14 May 2012 | 9:54 am

  Saturday May 12, 2012 was the first annual Sip & Slurp: Beer & Oyster Pairing Competition. Wine World (blog sponsor) and Taylor Shellfish teamed with breweries to offer this tasty and fun event for Seattle Beer Week. Local beers compete The classic beer pairing with oysters is a stout or porter. On our advice, Wine World sought out a diverse assortment of beers with an emphasis on Washington beers. 17 beers were entered into the competition ranging from light to dark, local to international, nano brewery to larger craft brewery and even a sour beer. The Beer Beer Decisions Every guest…

• SBW Day 2: Sour and Stout

  Bean

  13 May 2012 | 3:57 pm

  Everything can fade in comparison to the annual Back in Black Stout fest, but there were plenty of opportunities for the non-stout lover to get your fix of beer and fun on Friday in Seattle. Seattle Beer Week boasted 21 different events for Friday. Go ahead and call me a wuss because I only made it to two of them. Peche Mode Peach Sour Ale Noble Fir Noble Fir possessed two things that I really wanted on Friday: a ladies cut Seattle Beer Week t-shirt and the Double Mountain PÊCHE MODE Peach Sour Ale. Noble Fir was featuring two Hood River breweries on Friday: Double Mountain and Terminal…

• 1,2,3,4 SBW Kick off parties!

  Bean

  12 May 2012 | 3:47 am

  Slip Shot Espresso Stout The 4th annual Seattle Beer Week started off with a bang and FOUR kick off parties! Ed and I started our night out at the Elysian for the Mayor’s proclamation and the tapping of the official 2012 Seattle Beer Week beer, the Elysian Slip Shot Espresso Stout.  We had are unofficial start to Seattle Beer Week with a bottle of Slip Shot with our lunch earlier that day, but I am a sucker for a fresh brew and this Washington stout didn’t disappoint on tap. Pyramid Brewery The second kick off party took place at Pyramid Brewery. Brewers, beer lovers and beer…

• Seattle Beer Week Royalty – Elysian Split Shot

  Vivian

  10 May 2012 | 6:22 pm

  The official brew for Seattle Beer Week 2012 . . . Split Shot Espresso Milk Stout brewed by Elysian Brewing Co. Elysian Split Shot - The chosen one for Seattle Beer Week What?  A stout – a beer style that is more malty than hoppy.   Has hell frozen over here in the state of Washington?  Up to now the official Seattle Beer Week beers have focused on hops, not malt, reflecting what  seems to be the overwhelming preference for hoppy beers in this part of the country.   I say “thank you!”. Despite the fact that I live in the Pacific Northwest, my palate does not enjoy the…

• Seattle Beer Week 2012

  Bean

  10 May 2012 | 6:16 am

  Beer lovers from around the country are descending upon Seattle to celebrate the best beer week. Today marks the beginning of the 4th annual Seattle Beer Week. From now until May 20, 2012 you can find all sorts of events celebrating beer. These beer events range from brewer nights to classes to Mother’s Day brunches to competitions to crazy parties. Beer is definitely the star of the week but has a great line up of co-stars like cheese, cider, BBQ, oysters, whiskey and wine! It doesn’t matter what type of beer you like or don’t like, there is a beer event for you. If you are a sour beer…

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  Mike Loves Beer

• Vine & Barley Palm City Opens Today

  Mike

  15 May 2012 | 7:30 am

  For years now Vine & Barley in Port St. Lucie has been one of the premier craft beer spots for the Treasure Coast.  Today a second location of the great bar opens in Palm City, Florida.  At 2 pm they officially open the doors for the craft drinkers of Martin County to enjoy some good brews (there is some wine too).I’m certain that owner Mark Carbone will have a great business here and I will certainly be heading up there in the near future.  I say you should too.Vine & Barley – Palm City 2951 SW High Meadows Ave. Palm City, FL 34990 http://www.vineandbarleypalmcity.com/

• American Craft Beer Week Kicks Off Today

  Mike

  14 May 2012 | 8:23 am

  After a very successful and fun grand opening of Due South on Saturday, American Craft Beer Week officially kicks off today across the states.  And rest easy that there are plenty of events going on throughout South Florida this week for your craft beer drinking cravings.  Be sure to check out my calendar for a number of events in Palm Beach, Broward and Dade counties this week.Today’s highlights are sure to include the Tequesta & Cigar City event at Havana Hideout in Lake Worth along with a beer dinner at Tucci’s in Boca Raton.  Do you have any plans that you are…

• Some Final Due South Opening Details

  Mike

  11 May 2012 | 7:02 am

  The day is almost here.  Tomorrow, May 12th, Due South Brewing opens up.  To get you ready here are some final details for the event.Starts at 3 pm.  Normal hours start Sunday and will open at noon but for the grand opening it will be 3 pm.Due South is located at 2900 High Ridge Road #3, Boynton Beach, FL 33426. It is the same building as Sherwin Williams and Boynton Marble & Granite.Parking and the entrance are behind the building.  Parking in the front of the building will be reserved for employees.Be sure to have you ID as you will be ID’d upon entering.Tickets will be used…

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  Bay Area Craft Beer

• Beard Storage

  Matt Amaral

  15 May 2012 | 9:30 am

  The latest edition of Homebrood is a tribute to brewmaster Brian Thorson, who recently left Drake's Brewing to help start Perrin Brewing in Grand Rapids, MI.Beard Storage

• Bay Area Breweries Win World Beer Cup Awards

  Brian Stechschulte

  7 May 2012 | 9:56 am

  The craft beer world converged on San Diego over the weekend for the World Beer Cup Awards and a few Bay Area breweries brought home awards.Bay Area Breweries Win World Beer Cup Awards

• Beer Review: High Water Brewing’s Anniversary Doppelsticke

  Dave McAvoy

  3 May 2012 | 9:30 am

  High Water Brewing recently celebrated its first birthday by creating a beer that some knowledgeable beer fans may not be familiar with. Beer Review: High Water Brewing’s Anniversary Doppelsticke

• Eel River Brewing, It’s Organic, Got a Problem?

  John Heylin

  1 May 2012 | 9:30 am

  Drive four hours north of San Francisco on the Redwood Highway and you’ll find Eel River Brewing, one of the most underrated breweries in the state.Eel River Brewing, It’s Organic, Got a Problem?

• HenHouse Brewing Embraces Petaluma, Plot Path Away From Hoppy Neighbor

  Brian Stechschulte

  24 Apr 2012 | 9:30 am

  HenHouse Brewing has begun to craft its own unique identity inside an old egg processing facility just blocks from downtown Petaluma.HenHouse Brewing Embraces Petaluma, Plot Path Away From Hoppy Neighbor

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  Drink With The Wench

• Special Interview: Mama “Beer Wench” Routson

  Wenchie

  13 May 2012 | 3:28 pm

  In honor of Mother’s Day, I would like to take a moment to introduce all of my friends and fans to the most important woman in my life — my mother. Most mothers might freak out if their... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Behind the Scenes of Moustache Brewing: Long Island’s Newest “Brewery in Planning”

  Wenchie

  9 May 2012 | 12:46 pm

  As of November 2011, there are 855 breweries in planning — a number which has only gone up since. One such brewery on the list is Moustache Brewing, Long Island’s newest “brewery in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Inside the Mash Tun: Alex Ganum of Upright Brewing

  Wenchie

  7 May 2012 | 1:11 pm

  Curious about the brilliant minds behind some of the world’s best craft beers? So is The Wench, which is why I’ve started the “Inside the Mash Tun” brewer spotlight series featuring some of the most... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Introducing Independence Brewing Company: Bringing Craft Beer to India

  Wenchie

  29 Apr 2012 | 12:21 pm

  Big news in the beer industry just hit the stands today: Independence Brewing Company, the only craft brewery in India owned and operated by a craft brewer, has partnered with Stone Brewing Co.’s CEO... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Putting the India Back in IPA: Exclusive Interview with Avanish Vellanki and Shailendra Bist of Independence Brewing Company

  The Beer Wench

  29 Apr 2012 | 10:00 am

  At any given moment, I could walk into a local grocery store, corner store, or even a gas station and find at least one craft beer option on the shelf. The amazing growth that the U.S. craft beer... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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  The Beer Genome Project

• PREVIEW: Summit Brewing’s Sága IPA

  Shawn Horton

  7 May 2012 | 8:15 pm

  “Summit Sága IPA, a decidedly different IPA with pronounced hop flavor and tropical fruit aromas. Named after the Norse Goddess of Poetry, who was the God Odin’s drinking companion… also, it was quite a saga to pick a name!” The details IBU: 80 ABV: 6.4% Hops: Centennial, Amarillo™, Citra™, New Zealand Rakau Malts: Harrington, Caramel Availability: Releases on May 14, to be brewed year-round. Available in 6-packs, same price point as EPA The Review Appearance: The head is fluffy, and off-white. The body is clear golden/amber hued, about 6-9 SRM. Aroma: The beer…

• Episode 34: Precious Angel’s Share

  Mike VanDelinder

  16 Feb 2012 | 12:26 am

  Runtime: 40 minutes Download: MP3 (23.6mb) Audio MP3Audio MP3 Tick, tick, tick. That’s the sound of rare. This week’s episode of the podcast was recorded almost one year ago. It was the culmination of a day filled with homebrewing and beer discussions. Shawn shared a 375ml bottle of the The Lost Abbey’s The Angel’s Share 2010 that he had procured during a trip to California. The Angel’s Share is an English-style Barleywine that has been aged in oak barrels for a year before being packaged. These oak barrels that are used by The Lost Abbey were originally created…

• Episode 33: Boom Island

  Mike VanDelinder

  14 Jan 2012 | 7:56 pm

  One morning while reading The Heavy Table, Shawn learned about one of Minnesota’s newest breweries, Boom Island Brewing Company. The biggest difference between Boom Island and many other breweries that have hit the news recently, is that Boom Island was already putting its beer up for sale. I attended a quick tasting at The Four Firkins in Saint Louis Park, where I grabbed two of the first bottles released. Boom Island Brewing is Belgian-inspired brewery, based in Minneapolis. The story of Kevin Welch, brewer, is one of a homebrewer’s dream. What could turn out to be Boom…

• Happy Hour 15: Kentucky Breakfast Stout

  Mike VanDelinder

  5 Jan 2012 | 7:42 pm

  We’ve reached into the archives to release a “lost” episode of The Happy Hour. Back in 2010, Jason and Mike were lucky enough to receive a bottle of Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout. This annually released beer shouldn’t be considered a simple oaked version of Founders Breakfast Stout, but is a wholly different beer. Kentucky Breakfast Stout is a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout brewed with coffee and chocolate. It’s tempting to draw parallels between KBS and Goose Island Bourbon County Stout, or more specifically, the Bourbon County Coffee Stout. The beer…

• REVIEW: Goose Island’s Christmas Ale 2011

  Shawn Horton

  25 Dec 2011 | 4:23 pm

  Specs from Goose Island: ABV: 6.2% Color: Ruby, Chocolate Hop Bitterness (IBU): Changes year to year Malts: Pale Ale, Munich 10, Caramel 20, Caramel 60, Caramel 120 Hops: Change year to year Availability: November – December Serving Suggestions: Preferred Glass: Nonic Food Pairings: Ham, Turkey, Lamb Cheese Pairings: Aged Gouda, Dry Jack Cellaring Notes: Develops in the bottle for up to 5 years The Review Appearance: The body is a deep garnet, with fluffy toasted marshmallow-colored head, which quickly subsides and leaves no lacing. Aroma: The nose is soft, but as the beer warms, the…

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  The Beer In Me : News > The Beer In Me

• American Craft Beer Week - May 14-20, 2012

  Andy

  15 May 2012 | 7:06 am

  Craft breweries in all 50 states have been busy planning special events for American Craft Beer Week. –Read More-

• Abita's American Craft Beer Week schedule

  Andy

  14 May 2012 | 8:24 pm

  American Craft Beer Week starts Monday, and Abita is celebrating with specialty beers at some of the best local beer locations in Southeast Louisiana. Find an event near you and try some of our great brews. –Read More-

• Summit Brewing's two new beers Summer Ale and Sága IPA

  Andy

  9 May 2012 | 12:05 pm

  Summit Brewing Company today announces the release of two new beers: Summer Ale, a new summer seasonal, and Sága IPA, offered year-round. Both beers will be released in draught and bottles the week of May 14.–Read More-

• Dogfish Head's new off-centered ale: Urkontinent

  Andy

  9 May 2012 | 12:02 pm

  The seed for Urkontinent was planted when Dogfish asked beer-loving tech types around the world to suggest ingredients for a new off-centered ale. –Read More / Video Included-

• Genesee Cream Ale Returns to its Roots with Vintage Packaging

  Andy

  9 May 2012 | 11:59 am

  First introduced in 1960, Genesee Cream Ale was an overnight success among beer drinkers thirsty for something a little different. Now, more than 50 years later, Genesee Cream Ale is returning to the packaging that once made it famous. –Read More-

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  The Pour Curator

• The Weyerbacher Rebrand

  Greg Heller-LaBelle

  15 May 2012 | 9:07 pm

  So I've written a bit about the extensive rebrand of my local Weyerbacher Brewing Company. Since I've last had a chance to blog (I know!), they've released a bunch of labels that give us a much more full view of the new Weyerbacher.Let's start with the closest thing Weyerbacher has to a flagship, Merry Monks:So, first thing: We are clearly sticking with the logo's penchant for staring the audience right in the face. The monk is up close and personal, if smiling warmly. There are some issues with the perspective, but the soft strokes make it more impressionistic than realistic, anyway. The new…

• Philly Beer Week Shirts, Beck's Local Artists, and Chaka Can

  Greg Heller-LaBelle

  6 May 2012 | 9:17 pm

  Beerfriends, I apologize for the month-long absence. Shouldn't happen again.A few notes for now, then a full post later this week on Weyerbacher's new art.Annual Philly Beer Week shirt design by Brad HosbachBen Franklin, Beer HunterIt's a pretty intense Ben Franklin, armed with the Hammer of the Gods and a six-pack of Victory Prima Pils. Hosbach on the design:The design was inspired by the street art of GET UP.  I will also be doing the official beer week shirts so look out for them as well.Who is GET UP, you ask? He's a street artist (like Banksy of Exit Through the Gift Shop). His…

• Pintley CEO Tim Noetzel Talks Strategy in the Craft Beer App World

  Greg Heller-LaBelle

  7 Apr 2012 | 5:00 pm

  I met Pintley CEO Tim Noetzel for the first time at a Sam Adams launch event around Great American Beer Festival last fall. I'd wanted to do a piece on them since, but when the news came down that they were joining with TapHunter to create the world's largest beer location database, it seemed like the perfect time. Pintley is a free smartphone app and site that recommends beers based on user ratings.--I started the conversation with Noetzel by asking about the venture with TapHunter. Noetzel said it was not a merger, and they remain separate companies that have entered into a strategic…

• Brewery Rundown: Greenbush Brewing Company and Manifesto1's Dark Branding

  Greg Heller-LaBelle

  24 Mar 2012 | 4:58 pm

  I've had a folder full of labels by Sawyer, MI's Greenbush Brewing Company for a while now. They have a distinctive style and brand done by the Indiana firm Manifesto 1, formed by embracing some of the darker, creepier comments. These labels are artistically strong and build a consistent brand on the back of a style that is almost cathartic.First in alphabetical order (with which we will not stick) is a black IPA called Anger:The beer presumably tastes better than barbed wire.Anytime you're willing to name your beer "anger," you're aiming more at Stone than you are at Victory. Here we have a…

• Five More Distinctive Labels by Jester King

  Greg Heller-LaBelle

  13 Mar 2012 | 8:00 pm

  I first noted Austin, TX's Jester King Brewery last August, with their distinctive label shapes that wrap all the way around the bottle and their cartoon characters in circular frames. They've had a bunch of new ones out since then, and I thought we'd take a look, particularly with regard to the use of an ideology as brand.For the non-beer readers, you should be aware of an ongoing debate in craft beer, which is that of style guidelines. Beers win awards at major festivals/contests by being "true to style," which is to say conforming to the agreed-upon definitions of what makes, say, an…

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  Beer in Baltimore

• Poll: Should Md. Grocery Stores Be Allowed To Sell Beer/Wine/Liquor?

  8 May 2012 | 2:19 pm

  Columbia Patch has an online poll following up on a Baltimore Sun article on Saturday.They need more than 41 opinions, if you ask me.  And they go beyond a simple yes/no choice, so kudos to them.  Go and have a look.The Sun article goes into the several actions that have been used to "do an end run" around chain ownership of liquor stores in Maryland, including the linked Whole Foods/Bin 604 in Harbor East and the Harris Teeter/Cellars in Locust Point.Go voice your opinion.

• Mysteries Buried In the Walls

  8 May 2012 | 11:15 am

  Stephen Jones, brewmaster at Pratt Street Ale House, has been reporting on a mystery uncovered in the brewery:I've heard of dead cats being bricked into walls of houses to ward off evil spirits (or something like that), but this is a new one on me ... we're completely refurbishing our 7bbl fermentation room and when the ceiling was torn out we found this bottle (and yes, it's full) ... the bottling date is 1994! Sort of a brewery time capsule I guess!A perusal of the original brewing logs (yes, they're still there) provided the original recipe, but not the full story:It was bottled by the…

• Flying Dog Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout Now Year-Round

  4 May 2012 | 3:00 pm

  Flying Dog Brewery has just announced that it's going full-time, and nationwide, with its previously-experimental Pearl Necklace oyster stout, with new label art.  From the press release:Flying Dog decided to brew the beer year-round not only because the beer itself was well received, but also because it supports a cause essential to the brewery’s backyard. Proceeds from the beer benefit the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP), one of the region’s leading nonprofits restoring oysters back into the Chesapeake Bay.“Our initial work with the ORP was just the beginning,” Ben Savage,…

• Brewers Cask/DuClaw Beer Dinner May 23rd

  4 May 2012 | 11:26 am

  At Brewers Cask, 1236 S. Light Street:May 23rd 2012, 7pm The Release of DuClaw's all new Mysterium Belgian Spiced Ale Amuse Bouche Beef tartar, chives, red onion, cirtus vinaigrette over toast points Paired with Mysterium Belgian-style spiced ale Appetizer Briny Oysters on the half shell over seaweed salad Paired with Euforia Toffee nut brown ale Entree Spicy Beef Kabob with kiwi mango glaze over seasoned rice Paired with Hellrazer Ipa Dessert X-1 Caramel covered brownie w/ cherry infused ice cream Paired with X-1 imperial chocolate rye porter $40.00 - 4 courses, 4 beersget your tickets @…

• Enter To Win a Copy of Rob Kasper's "Baltimore Beer" Book

  27 Apr 2012 | 12:03 pm

  You, too, can enter to win a copy of Rob Kasper's new book.(UPDATE: Contest is over.)

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  All Good Beer

• American Craft Beer Week

  Steve

  14 May 2012 | 8:29 am

  American Craft Beer Week kicks off today with events in all 50 states. From simple tastings to beer dinners to beer festivals, America is celebrating its continuing love and support for Craft Beer this week.  The official website has a list of events in your area, but also check with your local beer bars and breweries as all events may not have been added. And don't forget to sign and proudly display your copy of the Declaration of Beer Independence.  If you're an active user on Untappd, be sure to check in this week while enjoying an American Craft Beer to receive the special…

• Local Craft Beer and Burger Pairing at The Counter

  Steve

  3 May 2012 | 9:57 am

  Earlier this year, I posted about the The Counter featuring a special Beer and Burger Pairing Menu. At that time, I also indicated that I would have liked to see more local craft beers used in the pairing. I received a pretty quick response on Twitter from them after my post indicating they would use more local beers in their next pairing. It looks like they held true to their word as I just received notice that their Beer and Burger Pairing Menu for May and June features four beers from No Label Brewing of Katy, TX: Pairing 1 Burger: Beef mini, shaved cucumber, kalamata olives, feta,…

• Buffalo Bayou Previewing Summer Ale at Cinco Drinko Party

  Steve

  3 May 2012 | 9:21 am

  If you didn't get a chance to try their beer at the recent Texas Beer Festival (or if you did and want more) Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. will be previewing their summer ale this Saturday during Berryhill's Cinco Drinko event at their Post Oak location. The festivities begin at 2:00pm with live music and discounted food from Berryhill. Buffalo Bayou Brewing is one of the newest craft breweries to open in Houston. Having only been open since December last year, they're already making a name for themselves by producing unique beers such as their Gingerbread Stout and Chai Porter along with their…

• Camp Beer XI - Ciders

  Steve

  2 May 2012 | 3:33 pm

  For the first time, beer will not be the center of attention at Camp Beer. With the hot summer days quickly approaching, ciders will instead be in the spot light. The craft cider market has also been on the rise lately and can be a refreshing alternative to a cold beer on a hot day. Tickets are $55 each and are available for purchase online starting at 9:00am Thursday, May 3rd. A list of the ciders being sampled and more information about the event is available on the Camp Beer webpage.Copyright © 2012 AllGoodBeer.com - All rights reserved

• Specialty Beer List for Texas Beer Fest

  Steve

  25 Apr 2012 | 10:24 am

  The second annual Texas Beer Festival is only days away and the list of specialty beers has been released. One change for this year is that the entire list of speciality beers will be available from the start of the festival instead of tapping different beers at set times throughout the event. This definitely makes it easier to try the various speciality beers, but also mean that there will probably be a rush on some of them at the start of the festival. You will no doubt need to get there early if there is a specific beer(s) that you want to try. However, that's a pretty impressive…

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  The Beer Genome Project

• PREVIEW: Summit Brewing’s Sága IPA

  Shawn Horton

  7 May 2012 | 8:15 pm

  “Summit Sága IPA, a decidedly different IPA with pronounced hop flavor and tropical fruit aromas. Named after the Norse Goddess of Poetry, who was the God Odin’s drinking companion… also, it was quite a saga to pick a name!” The details IBU: 80 ABV: 6.4% Hops: Centennial, Amarillo™, Citra™, New Zealand Rakau Malts: Harrington, Caramel Availability: Releases on May 14, to be brewed year-round. Available in 6-packs, same price point as EPA The Review Appearance: The head is fluffy, and off-white. The body is clear golden/amber hued, about 6-9 SRM. Aroma: The beer…

• Episode 34: Precious Angel’s Share

  Mike VanDelinder

  16 Feb 2012 | 12:26 am

  Runtime: 40 minutes Download: MP3 (23.6mb) Audio MP3Audio MP3 Tick, tick, tick. That’s the sound of rare. This week’s episode of the podcast was recorded almost one year ago. It was the culmination of a day filled with homebrewing and beer discussions. Shawn shared a 375ml bottle of the The Lost Abbey’s The Angel’s Share 2010 that he had procured during a trip to California. The Angel’s Share is an English-style Barleywine that has been aged in oak barrels for a year before being packaged. These oak barrels that are used by The Lost Abbey were originally created…

• Episode 33: Boom Island

  Mike VanDelinder

  14 Jan 2012 | 7:56 pm

  One morning while reading The Heavy Table, Shawn learned about one of Minnesota’s newest breweries, Boom Island Brewing Company. The biggest difference between Boom Island and many other breweries that have hit the news recently, is that Boom Island was already putting its beer up for sale. I attended a quick tasting at The Four Firkins in Saint Louis Park, where I grabbed two of the first bottles released. Boom Island Brewing is Belgian-inspired brewery, based in Minneapolis. The story of Kevin Welch, brewer, is one of a homebrewer’s dream. What could turn out to be Boom…

• Happy Hour 15: Kentucky Breakfast Stout

  Mike VanDelinder

  5 Jan 2012 | 7:42 pm

  We’ve reached into the archives to release a “lost” episode of The Happy Hour. Back in 2010, Jason and Mike were lucky enough to receive a bottle of Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout. This annually released beer shouldn’t be considered a simple oaked version of Founders Breakfast Stout, but is a wholly different beer. Kentucky Breakfast Stout is a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout brewed with coffee and chocolate. It’s tempting to draw parallels between KBS and Goose Island Bourbon County Stout, or more specifically, the Bourbon County Coffee Stout. The beer…

• REVIEW: Goose Island’s Christmas Ale 2011

  Shawn Horton

  25 Dec 2011 | 4:23 pm

  Specs from Goose Island: ABV: 6.2% Color: Ruby, Chocolate Hop Bitterness (IBU): Changes year to year Malts: Pale Ale, Munich 10, Caramel 20, Caramel 60, Caramel 120 Hops: Change year to year Availability: November – December Serving Suggestions: Preferred Glass: Nonic Food Pairings: Ham, Turkey, Lamb Cheese Pairings: Aged Gouda, Dry Jack Cellaring Notes: Develops in the bottle for up to 5 years The Review Appearance: The body is a deep garnet, with fluffy toasted marshmallow-colored head, which quickly subsides and leaves no lacing. Aroma: The nose is soft, but as the beer warms, the…

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  CraftBeerTime.com

• Brewbicle Beer Storage System

  Beer Blogger

  11 May 2012 | 11:07 am

  Brewbicle Beer Storage System - CraftBeerTime.com Cellaring beer is something many of us enjoy.  Putting bottles away for a later date to see how things change and evolve over time can be very rewarding.  For many of us, storing all this precious beer can be an issue.  Old beer case boxes may work but they degrade over time and can’t be stacked high.  They aren’t overly sturdy and the weak bottoms can come open, causing your brew to meet an unfortunate end on the cellar floor (I know a number of beers that have been lost this way).  Thats where the Brewbicle comes in.  I met…

• Schell’s Stag Series No. 3

  Beer Blogger

  8 May 2012 | 11:46 am

  Schell’s Stag Series No. 3 - CraftBeerTime.com Taking from their experience of over 150 years in business, the Schell’s Stag Series offers the drinker great experimental brews that are sadly only for a limited time.  As the third offering in the series, Schell’s Stag Series No. 3 is a Rauchbier with plenty of smokey flavor and aroma that goes well with smoked meats and cheeses.  I enjoyed a couple 6-packs of it with everything from smoked fish to a collection of cheeses and it paired wonderfully with all of them.  The smokey flavor and aroma bring you back to…

• The Bruery Oude Tart

  Beer Blogger

  4 May 2012 | 11:43 am

  The Bruery Oude Tart - CraftBeerTime.com Known for their over the top, big beers like Black Tuesday and Chocolate Rain, The Bruery Oude Tart is a bit easier drinking.  This Flemish-style red ale is aged in red wine barrels for 18 months before bottling.  A nice light sourness with notes of leather and dark fruit along with a nice bit of toasted oak from the barrel aging.  No head or lacing from this brew.  At 7.5% ABV it still has a bit of kick to it and is on the high side for this style of beer although the ABV doesn’t make itself apparent in the nose or flavor.  It’s…

• Beer Nutrition Pint Glass

  Beer Blogger

  11 Apr 2012 | 12:17 pm

  Beer Nutrition Pint Glass - CraftBeerTime.com Many of us believe beer is a meal in a glass.  Maybe not the most balanced meal but it does contain plenty of stuff.  Carbs, a touch of sodium, sugar and a bit of protein in addition to being a great source of stuff like dietary silicon.  Show off how nutritionally conscious you are with this glass that includes a list of nutritional information about your beverage of choice which is displayed clearly on the front of the tumbler.  While every beer’s nutritional content varies, maybe you’re better off telling yourself that this…

• Drinkwel Multivitamin For Drinkers

  Beer Blogger

  6 Apr 2012 | 12:03 pm

  Drinkwel Multivitamin For Drinkers - CraftBeerTime.com We all know that drinking isn’t the best thing in the world for our bodies.  Sure many of us would do well to cut back on our alcohol and carb intake from time to time.  But who wants to give up the things we love?  It’s time to do something for your body while continuing to enjoy your craft beer.  I recently received some samples of Drinkwel, a multivitamin designed for those that drink.  They contain the normal things you find in all multivitamins but also add some others to help your body deal with alcohol. Milk…

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  Beer Cartel

• Brew your own beer experience – for the love of beer!

  16 May 2012 | 5:44 am

  The boys at Beer Cartel decided that it was time to create a boutique beer that they could call their own. They headed to the Beer Factory in Seven Hills, Sydney to go through the process of creating the beer - this is the story...

• Beer Cartel Valentine’s Day Special

  16 May 2012 | 5:44 am

  With just 8 days until Valentine's Day we have the perfect gift for the guy (or gal) in your life!

• Beer Cartel Store Update 28th April

  16 May 2012 | 5:44 am

  Store open 11am-3pm today for your daily dosage of great beer. Growlers Currently we have Renaissance Stonecutter Scotch Ale – this multi award winning Stonecutter Scotch Ale is the big, hearty, ‘red wine’ of their range. The Scotch Ale style is believed to have originated in Edinburgh in the 18th century and is colloquially known as "wee heavy" due to its higher strength than its paler siblings. Check out the Renaissance Stonecutter Scotch Ale reviews. $35 for a Growler fill. Limited Release beers in stock We’ve got a few limited release beers that are flying off the shelves with a…

• The Critics’ Choice: Australia’s Best Beers

  16 May 2012 | 5:44 am

  Australia’s latest and greatest beer book is due to hit the market on April 1st. The book includes 100 of Australia’s Best beers as voted by Australia’s most respected beer connoisseurs, including our own Geoff Huens and is guaranteed to be a great read. It also includes the complete guide to serving beer, glassware, temperature and pouring....

• We’re in the media again!

  16 May 2012 | 5:44 am

  Seems like Geoff can’t stop getting his picture in the media – here’s the latest article straight from the North Shore Times. Read the article

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  ncbrewing.org

• The Market Place Restaurant to host fundraiser for craft beer documentary

  Win Bassett

  26 Apr 2012 | 10:11 am

  Press Release: (Asheville, NC) – The Market Place Restaurant will be hosting a four course dinner with four beer pairings as a fundraiser for the documentary Crafting a Nation. The event will feature one beer from Southern Appalachian Brewery, one from Highland Brewing Company and two complementary beers from the filmmakerʼs home state of Colorado: Upslope Brewing Company which is nestled up against the Rocky Mountains, and Wynkoop Brewing Company which was co-founded by Coloradoʼs current Governor John Hickenlooper. The proceeds from the event will go to funding Crafting a Nation, a…

• Heinzelmannchen celebrates 8-year anniversary

  Win Bassett

  23 Apr 2012 | 9:57 am

  PRESS RELEASE (Sylva, NC) – On April 24, 2004, Heinzelmannchen Brewery opened its doors to the public in Downtown Sylva. Beginning with 4 flavors of handcrafted beer and 2 sodas, Head Brewer Dieter Kuhn has expanded their selection to all grain beers choosing from a list of 18 flavors. Available in Western North Carolina establishments on tap and in two-liter German growlers from their location, Your Gnometown Brewery is proud to be a part of the North Carolina craft beer community. Heinzelmannchen is 1 of 60 breweries across the state with 18 in Western North Carolina and 18 in the…

• Skull Coast to dock in Hickory

  Win Bassett

  20 Apr 2012 | 12:02 pm

  (Hickory, NC) – After months of being cloaked in secrecy, The Skull Coast Brewing Company, Inc. (“Skull Coast”), is pleased to announce that it will be setting up its brewing operations in the former “Hollar Hosiery Mill” in Hickory, North Carolina. As part of a multi-million dollar historic preservation and redevelopment project, Skull Coast will be occupying the ground floor of the eastern “hanger” structure of the site. Access to the project’s only loading dock makes it ideal for Skull Coast’s operations. In addition to the 30-bbl brewing system, currently…

• NoDa expanding with purchase of Olde Meck fermenters

  Win Bassett

  15 Mar 2012 | 7:19 am

  Press Release (Charlotte, NC) – NoDa Brewing Company is pleased to announce after 120 days of operations, it is expanding its brewing capacity by 120% with the purchase of three – 30 barrel fermenters. “We have been absolutely pleased and amazed with the tremendous reception our beer has received in the Charlotte market since we opened our doors on October 29, 2011,” says Todd Ford, Owner and Brewery Manager of NoDa Brewing Company. “Our beer is currently available in over 80 local establishments, and that number is growing each week. To keep up with production, we needed…

• North Carolina TTB label approvals (Feb. 1-Feb. 29)

  Win Bassett

  9 Mar 2012 | 6:03 am

  The following labels for beers from North Carolina have received approval from the Alcohol and Tobacco, Tax, and Trade Bureau from February 1, 2012, to February 29, 2012. Aviator Brewing Co. (Fuquay-Varina, NC) Hogwild Saison de Aviator Ass Clown Brewing Co. (Cornelius, NC) Coffee Oatmeal Stout Maple Coffee Oatmeal Stout Pumpkin Oaked IPA Red Rye Caraway Seed IPA Toasted Oak IPA Foothills Brewing Co. (Winston-Salem, NC) BBL Aged People’s Porter Carolina Strawberry Ale Fullsteam Brewery (Durham, NC) Carver El Toro Firstfrost Fullsteam Hogwash Summer Basil Working Man’s Lunch…

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  Beer-Geek, Dude. Beer Reviews, beer research, love and save the ales

• Whale Tail

  justin

  1 May 2012 | 5:11 pm

  Great beer that was part of my 1st box from Craft Beer Club!  This balanced pale ale from Cisco Brewers hits the spot on a spring evening. From: The Daily Activist Animal Issues – Reports of whales being entangled in fishing traps and lines are becoming more common, and sadly, if not freed, the beautiful mammals often die. One migrating gray whale in Southern California was saved from this fate after rescue workers freed it from debris wrapped around its tail this week. The whale was found near Redondo Beach and the “disentanglement team would speed up, position its boat directly behind…

• Lakefront IPA

  justin

  1 May 2012 | 5:06 pm

  Lakefront IPA is from my Craft Beer Club box.  It is hoppy with a lot of lemon grass flavour.  Refreshing, rather smooth slight bite to it.  Not the hoppiest hop bomb Ive had, not bad though.  Could be either more up front with the hops or smoother.  Almost hits it head on, just misses the mark a bit.

• Craft Beer Club = AWESOMENESS!

  justin

  12 Apr 2012 | 7:30 pm

  Are you interested in Craft Beer Club?  Click here By signing up via this link you support keeping Beer Geek, dude online! No joke here people, Craft Beer Club = AWESOMENESS!  I have been approached by many companies since I started BeerGeek, dude in 2010 and I have turned them down, until now!  Craft Beer Club is a product I believe in.  I mean what is there not to love?  Craft beer, in the mail, delivered…monthly! just amazing, I love the interwebs! If you subscribe for a full year you get the full package that was delivered to my doorstep last week.  I had seen their site but…

• Fuller’s Vintage Ale 2007

  justin

  10 Apr 2012 | 7:19 pm

  Aroma of fresh fruit but sweet malt on the tongue. I don’t like the aroma at all. The flavor though… Rocks! And it’s smooth! Very drinkable. What is the ABV on this anyway? OMG 8.5%. Very drinkable be careful! Thank you to my dear friend for this tasty treat after a LONG day! Bottle conditioned so the yeasties keep working in the bottle.  Great example of english hops is balance.

• Maine Beer Company Peeper Ale

  justin

  5 Apr 2012 | 7:02 pm

  It’s a fun taste explosion in my mouth! Caitlin, from Mezze, sent out the bat signal and I drive over in the bat mobile to try this tasty pint.  Seriously, She sent me a text message saying that it was a bat signal for me to come drink beer, I did, and I didnt regret it. The Peeper is an American Pale Ale and has tons of smoothness and flavour.  No joke, the thing that stands out here is the smoothness.  There is malt and some nice aromatic hops but the smooth package…that is where the money is at. Drink Maine Beer Company Peeper Ale

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• Churchkey Can Company: A Beer Tech Startup?

  Chris

  2 May 2012 | 8:39 pm

  If you haven’t heard of a church key, it’s one of those old timey beer can openers prevalent before the common place pull tab took over.  The only reason you’d ever have seen one is if you’re old (sorry old timers) or if you pay very close attention to the beer they drink in Mad Men. Now Churchkey Can Co is bringing back the church key opener and can.  Why?  Probably because, as hipsters know well, old stuff is cool. I came across this new venture not through one of my preferred beer news sources, but from tech sources.  Indeed, Michael Arrington (of Techcrunch…

• The Tides of Change: Craft Beer is Booming

  Chris

  24 Apr 2012 | 9:09 pm

  BEER IN LONDON WAS JUST OKAY When I moved to London in early 2010 I thought I was going to a beer mecca.  I mean, what beer nerd doesn’t hold the English ale in high regard?  While London does have a fantastic social pub scene and numerous epic historic/cosy pubs, the beer itself wasn’t what I expected.  In Vancouver, we revere cask beer, but then the cask beer we get here is almost always incredibly fresh and of very high quality.  In an English pub, there are always at least three beer machines pumping cask ale, but how long has it been sitting there?  I’ve consumed…

• Australia: Beer in Sydney and Brisbane

  Chris

  19 Apr 2012 | 6:40 pm

  I recently spent a few weeks in Australia, driving down the East coast from Cairns to Sydney.  Australia immediately reminded me a lot of Canada, just warmer and more tropical.  Australia also reminded me a lot of the UK and there’s a good reason for this.  Unlike Canada, immigration to Australia was almost exclusively from the UK and Ireland until the fifties.  As such, Australia boasts much more of a pub culture than Canada.  It’s possible they’ve taken drinking and partying to levels beyond those of the old countries.  People in Australia love to party. When you…

• Beer in Thailand and Cambodia

  Chris

  13 Apr 2012 | 3:00 pm

  I recently spent some time in Thailand and Cambodia, which are very cool places that just happen to be far too hot. As ever on my travels, I made an effort to observe the beer scene.  You may be surprised to know that beer is the most commonly consumed alcoholic beverage in both of these countries.  There are a few reasons for this, those being that beer is relatively cheap, wine spoils in the climate, and beer can be served icy cold.  Those locals who can afford to drink, drink locally made beer. There were many times when I felt like I absolutely needed a beer because I was so freaking…

• Boston Pizza Owner Invests in Dead Frog

  Erik

  28 Mar 2012 | 2:05 am

  CBC’s television series The Big Decision featured Aldergrove’s own Dead Frog Brewery in yesterday’s episode.  The Big Decision is a recently created business oriented reality series where successful business people assess the investment potential of a struggling company (can they turn things around?).  If you missed the show yesterday you can view the episode on-line here. Apparently Dead Frog Brewery has been struggling financially and was in need of an estimated $500,000 to expand brewery capacity and properly grow their business.  Jim Treliving, a successful Canadian…

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  Australian Brews News

• Craft beer association launched

  Editor

  16 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  Twelve months after the working group first met to discuss forming an industry association for craft beer, the Australian Craft Beer Industry Association today held its inaugural annual general meeting. With 26 brewer members in attendance, the association that has been consulting the craft beer industry under the working title Craft Beer Limited met and voted for its inaugural board. The seven board representatives are: Pub & nano brewery — Mathew Bebe, Mornington Peninsular Brewery (Vic) Microbrewery — Owen Johnson, Moo Brew (Tas) Regional Brewery — Dave Bonighton, Mountain Goat…

• Good v bad. Like v dislike.

  Tim Collier

  14 May 2012 | 9:00 pm

  Theodore W. Ardorno is a bit of a hero of mine, if a little too intellectual for me to really keep up with. The German sociologist, philosopher and musicologist was one of the 20th centuries greatest thinkers. A few years ago I started reading his very influential The Philosophy of New Music in which Adorno proposes that the separation of objectivity and subjectivity in the criticism of art was essential to raise critical theory above the problems created by people’s opinions. He supposed that the only way to do this was to demand artists create with a singular aim, that would conceptually…

• Coopers Releases Celebration Ale

  Media Release

  14 May 2012 | 6:32 pm

  Coopers Brewery has released a new beer to mark its 150th anniversary. Coopers Celebration Ale is a hops-driven traditional ale with a dark-red hue that is distinctly different in style to Coopers’ other beers. It incorporates three different hops varieties – Centennial from the USA, Nelson Sauvin from New Zealand and Pride of Ringwood from Australia – to produce a beer that displays strong estery characteristics. Coopers’ Managing Director, Dr Tim Cooper, said Celebration Ale had been specifically brewed to mark Coopers’ 150th anniversary. However, if it proved popular, strong…

• Land of the rising ales

  Luke Robertson

  14 May 2012 | 6:30 pm

  One thing I love about Good Beer Week, is that it helps me discover just how deep craft beer goes into old Melbourne town. I like to consider myself an expert on where to get good beer around the city but both years Good Beer Week has thrown up a surprise place. Last year I made it to the Royston Hotel for the first time and was very impressed, not only with the beer, but the food and the general cosy feel of the place. This year we are only a couple of days in and already I’ve found a gem that I never considered to visit for a good beer. It turns out Deco Wine Bar (St George’s Road,…

• The Oak Barrel gets its beer geek on

  Sam Fletcher

  14 May 2012 | 6:01 pm

  Some evidence of the craft beer movement is obvious, such as the growing number of smaller breweries opening their doors, the increasing crowds at beer festivals and so forth, while others can be less obvious. One of the less trumpeted flow-on effects of craft beer’s slowly expanding market is the infiltration of good beer into well-established institutions that have never really bothered with beer before. One such institution that has recently jumped on the craft beer bandwagon is the Oak Barrel bottle shop in Sydney. Located just a short walk from Hyde Park in the heart of the CBD, the…

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  Springfield Brew Crew

• American Craft Beer Week Jacksonville, day 3

  mwisdom562

  16 May 2012 | 5:16 am

  American Craft Beer Week here in Jacksonville has reached the halfway point but is not showing any sign of slowing. Check out the great events planned for tonight below. Mellow Mushroom Fleming Island, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Abita Brewing Company Tap Takeover The Mellow Mushroom restaurants here in Jacksonville have made an all-out effort to educate their guests on the joys of craft beer and they are making a big difference. On Wednesday they are teaming up with the folks from Abita Brewing Company out of Louisiana to let you try the beers of New Orleans and Bourbon Street. Pele’s Wood Fire,…

• American Craft Beer Week Day 2 — Tuesday, May 15

  mwisdom562

  15 May 2012 | 5:11 am

  The first day of American Craft Beer Week is in the bag and it was great. Day two is today and below are the events you can look forward to. Brewer’s Pizza, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Pinglehead Brewing Company Pint Night The newest brewery on the First Coast is located in the back room of Brewer’s Pizza in Orange Park and people across the city could not be more excited. Not only are the pizzas – try the Florida Smacker – awesome, these guys brew beer like no one’s business! Expect several taps to be pouring Pinglehead brews, particularly Pinglehead Red a truly phenomenal roasty and…

• BeerCity USA poll closed, Jax trounced

  mwisdom562

  14 May 2012 | 2:08 pm

  The poll is over, the numbers are in and Jacksonville was severely trounced. No, we did not even make a very good showing. We can take solace in the fact that Tampa only performed marginally better than us and that we performed in the same range as cities like San Francisco, Dallas, and Washington, DC. But, it is cold comfort. The winner was a statistical tie between the ever-present beer behemoth that is known as Asheville, NC and up-and-comer Grand Rapids, MI. This will make the fourth year in a row that Asheville has worn the crown of BeerCity USA, even though they are sharing it again…

• American Craft Beer Week — Monday, May 14, 2012

  mwisdom562

  14 May 2012 | 5:32 am

  Today is the first day of American Craft Beer Week, and here is a listing of the events you can find going on a round town. Check back daily for more great events and celebrate your beer independence! Poe’s Tavern, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Highland Brewing Company Pint Night Join Team Hopheads and Highland for fun and pints at one of the beach’s best new taverns; Poe’s. The restaurant is named after the 19th century poet Edgar Allen Poe with a menu that boasts burgers with names like, The Pit and the Pendulum, the Annabele Lee, and the Tell Tale Heart. Pele’s Wood Fire, 4:30 – 6:30 pm…

• Bold City Hosts Chron’s Disease Fund Raiser Tonight

  mwisdom562

  12 May 2012 | 1:52 pm

  It is always amazing the philanthropy that is so prevalent in the brewing community. But, all you have to do is take a look at the walls of the Tap Rooms of most local breweries and you will notice posters for many different causes. Some advertise a benefit for that St. John’s River, others are for disadvantaged children. Tonight, Bold City Brewing is holding a benefit for the Chron’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Because, one million, four hundred thousand Americans suffer from IBD, Bold City decided to do something to help. Tonight for every pint that you purchase, $1 will be…

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  The Pittsburgh Beer Snob

• Recommended Summer Samplers

  15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  Sometimes a craft beer fan is searching for a good sampler pack that will last them a good while, and at the same time has quite a few options in terms of trying some different beers. The versatility of sampler and variety packs is a key factor that helps me hold them in high regard compared to just a case of the same beer. In my opinion, an entire case of the same beer sometimes can get old.Since it's almost summer (mine has already begun) here are a few of my favorite summer seasonals you can pick up almost anywhere in the Pittsburgh area. If you're lucky you can even find these quite a…

• Beer Review: Blue Moon Summer Honey Wheat

  14 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  Serving Type: BottleABV: 5.2 percentAppearance: Summer Honey Wheat is a lovely chroma of golden honey. I've never seen any other beer that was meant to resemble honey come anywhere near as close as this one does. The body has a severe unfiltered look to it as you can see just about anything through it. I feared initially that it would taste watered down. The beer's head is bubbly, yet very thin.Smell: With any beer that features honey, you expect the aroma to be floral and that's exactly what I got with this one. With the floral scent comes the sweetness of the honey and the wheat comes right…

• Monday Rant: Do Sam Adams Brews Feature Artificial Flavors?

  14 May 2012 | 10:32 am

  I had quite a few different types of beers this past weekend in celebration of my graduation from Slippery Rock University. One of the first ones I had after I finished the last project in my collegiate career was Sam Adams Cherry Wheat.Now, before I realized the multitude of the beers in the craft industry there were to try this beer was in the upper-echelon for me, as were other brews from Boston Brewing Co. As time has went on I've had a love-hate relationship with Cherry Wheat.I've had glasses of Cherry Wheat that tasted like freshly-baked cherry pie and I've also had it taste like cough…

• Beer Review: Commodore Perry IPA

  11 May 2012 | 8:11 am

  Serving Type: BottleABV: 7.5 percentAppearance: Commodore Perry IPA is a beautiful shade of orange. It's look is one that I haven't seen in many other beers. Very attractive. The head is white, foamy and bubbly. it also was a fairly weak retention. It will fade and become weaker as soon as you begin to drink the beer. The next thing you know, it's just a thin white layer on the crown of the beer.Smell: This beer smells very piney and boozy at first waft. The alcohol scent is very strong, as evident by the high ABV. Some malts and a sour aroma of grapefruit also make their way out of this…

• Seasonal Brews: Should They Be Year-Round Sellers?

  10 May 2012 | 10:07 am

  An interesting link I came across over at Beer Street Journal announced an interesting anecdote as well as striking a chord in my mind. Beer Street Journal's news is that Lagunitas Brewing Company plans to implement its seasonal Lagunitas Sucks Holiday Ale into the year-round rotation.The chord that was struck was a thought that maybe some other breweries should take the same approach with some of their own popular seasonal beers. I think that it's an interesting question. How would some of you hop heads out there enjoy having Bells Hopslam or Troegs Nugget Nectar all year long at your local…

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  Intoxico

• Mugshot IPA by Jailhouse Brewing Co

  Pope Crisco

  10 May 2012 | 10:17 am

  Good day folks, Well, to be perfectly honest, it’s about 1:30am here in Texas as I write this review, so perhaps good morning is a more accurate greeting and salutation. As I lay in bed I found it hard to quiet my mind, so I thought what better opportunity to play some western swing (not to be confused with country music) and write a review of one of the many beers that made the trip west with me on my return from a recent trip to Atlanta. A majority of the selection that came home with me, including tonight’s selection were brewed by Jailhouse Brewing Company, a relatively young brewery…

• The Regulator Doppelbock by Rahr and Sons' Brewery

  Pope Crisco

  1 May 2012 | 12:50 pm

  Hello good friends and readers, hope all has been moving along for your fine selves. I have been plugging away with my usual routine of hunting the elusive job opportunity, doing general chores around the house, and praying at the alter of the Stanley Cup as the playoffs for the National Hockey League begin the second round. Its only a shame that no team I have any vested interest in made it into the playoffs to begin with in the first place. Tonight, as my wife prepares dinner, I am enjoying a bottle of Rahr and Sons’ “The Regulator,” a dopplebock released as part of their “To Thee…

• Open The Taps! (More fun with Adobe Illustrator)

  Pope Crisco

  1 May 2012 | 12:05 pm

  With nothing but time to search for jobs, waste time, and learn new skills, I have been applying myself to learn Adobe Illustrator, hone dormant art skills, and make myself more marketable for a profession I would like to break into. Today's image is a play on Grant Wood's American Gothic, in honor of OpenTheTaps.org. Open The Taps is a nonprofit organization which is fighting for change of the antiquated blue laws that hinder the growth of Texas craft breweries, and act as a wall between producer and consumer. Please feel free to share this image for non-commercial use. For any other use,…

• Moo Hoo Chocolate Stout by Terrapin Brewing Co.

  Pope Crisco

  28 Apr 2012 | 4:38 pm

  Over the course of the last 4 days I have had a wide selection of wonderful food and drink in the company of the best friends I have known as my wife and I returned to Atlanta to celebrate her ten-year college reunion. Tonight we will have one last dinner with Sarah, friend to us and blogger of Juicy Bits, and as a pre-dinner beer, I worked my way around her fridge and pulled out a couple bottles of Terrapin Brewing Company’s seasonal “Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout,” brewed in nearby Athens, Georgia.   The beer pours out a rich black hue that laughs at the suggestion of any…

• Big Sky Brewing Co India Pale Ale

  Pope Crisco

  17 Apr 2012 | 9:07 pm

  Well, its Friday here in the Republic of Intoxico, and time to put the past week behind us, for the weekend is here. My plans are simple and predictable: listen to music, drink a few bottles of beer, try to fit in a cigar, and maybe see a movie or two. Pandora is queued up, check. A bottle of Big Sky India Pale Ale has been popped and poured, double check. The beer, brewed by Big Sky Brewing Co.out of Montana, poured out a nice umber hue with a tint more on the orange side as opposed to the brown. The only thing obscuring the clarity of this ale is a good amount of active carbonation that…

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• Covell Brewing: Craft Beer And Clean Water In Africa

  TheBeerBaron

  15 May 2012 | 9:31 pm

  The good folks at Covell Brewing have just informed me of their Kickstarter dream of raising 25,000 in order to create delicious, drinkable and complex beers in New York. Which, in my opinion is a noble calling by itself. However, Covell Brewing has a much greater mission in mind. They plan to donate the equivalent of one pint of clean water to desperate areas in Africa for every pint of beer sold in their tap room. This is one of many examples of how the craft brewing industry (and is) going far beyond its products and helping the world. I love this idea and highly recommend you all check it…

• Happy American Craft Beer Week!

  TheBeerBaron

  15 May 2012 | 9:09 pm

  As many of you already know, this week is American Craft Beer Week. This week was even sanctioned by congress in House Resolution 1297! There are many great events going on around the country all week. More information can be found here at CraftBeer.com. So, check out an event or just drink a good American Craft Beer, because it is after all the patriotic thing to do!

• Strawberry Beer Showdown

  TheBeerBaron

  11 May 2012 | 5:28 pm

  With Summer coming on fast, I decided to try to Strawberry beers side by side. For this I tried the Abita Strawberry Harvest Lager and Samuel Smith Organic Strawberry Ale. These beers are worlds apart aside from the obvious ale and lager differences. The Abita is very light and bready with a hint of sweet strawberries on the finish, while the Samuel Smith Strawberry Ale is a delicious strawberry punch in the face. Side by side, the strawberry action in the Abita is almost non-existent compared to the Samuel Smith. I believe the Abita is a good, very sessionable beer for a hot summer day.

• Pretty Cool Food And Beer Pairing Chart

  TheBeerBaron

  9 May 2012 | 1:28 am

  I just saw this handy little chart on beer and food pairings on Twitter and felt the need to share it with you all. Check it out! http://www.pencilandspoon.com/2012/05/what-beer-would-you-pair-with-it.html

• 2012 World Beer Cup Results And Other News

  TheBeerBaron

  6 May 2012 | 6:11 pm

  The 2012 World Beer Cup results are in! I am not surprised but still find it interesting as well as exciting that American IPA and Imperial IPA were the two categories with the most contestants. I am also curious about the 11 German Sour (the least popular category) because I want to try them! Here is the full list http://www.worldbeercup.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/WBC12-Winners-List.pdf. Anheuser-Busch InBev is looking to abolish Missouri’s restrictions on the distribution system which would allow Brewers to own their own distributor. This developement, could lead to the…

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  Ask The Beer Guy

• Bitty Pils – German Pilsner Homebrew Recipe

  beerguy

  28 Apr 2012 | 4:53 pm

  Bitty Pils – German Pilsner Homebrew Recipe originally from Ask The Beer GuyGerman Pilsener This lager is similar to Bitburger Pilsner. Bitburger was created in the town of Bitburg in 1883. It is an advanced homebrew recipe, not so much because the techniques are that hard, but because you need to have a way to regulate your fermentation temperature. Lagers are tempermental beers and you need a [...]

• British pubs suffer due to high beer tax

  beerguy

  27 Apr 2012 | 4:46 pm

  British pubs suffer due to high beer tax originally from Ask The Beer GuyIn Britain, sales in pubs were down 6.0 percent quarter on quarter, but off-trade (off-premise for those of us in the States) sales were up 4.7 percent. Most analysts blame the Beer Tax hikes and unfortunately it looks like it could have lasting damage. The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is asking the public [...]

• Beer consumption falls in 2011

  beerguy

  25 Apr 2012 | 8:51 pm

  Beer consumption falls in 2011 originally from Ask The Beer GuyWell it was another up and down year for beer producers in the states with beer consumption down slightly. The big brands are still losing market share, but the craft beer and import markets showed very slight increases in sales. How much beer was sold in the US? According to Beverage Industry (Zegler, 2012), total [...]

• How Influential Are Beer Ads?

  AmandaToernqvist

  25 Apr 2012 | 7:37 am

  How Influential Are Beer Ads? originally from Ask The Beer GuyWhen you’re lining up at the bar, waiting to be served, do you always go for your usual brand or are you tempted to try other beers while you’re there? If you do like to choose a different brand now and then, what’s making you do that? The chances are that it’s the advertising behind [...]

• Beer recall

  beerguy

  15 Apr 2012 | 11:05 am

  Beer recall originally from Ask The Beer GuyOn April 11, 2012 a recall was announced that affects several Mexican imports distributed by Heineken USA. It only affects the brown bottle versions of certain batches of Carta Blanca and Dos Equis Amber in 6 and 12 packs. It also affects the Beers of Mexico and Best of Mexico variety packs. Also affected was [...]

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  Brewbound.com

• Two Roads Founder Banking on Growth of Contract Brewing

  Chris Furnari

  15 May 2012 | 3:05 pm

  Brad Hittle, a former Pabst CMO and founder of Two Roads Brewing, believes a “looming shakeout” of the craft beer category could lead to more business for his start up contract brewing facility. “As the industry evolves and as the looming shakeout occurs, capacity will be released,” he said. “Smaller brewers will suffer. I don’t think any of that released capacity is going to be efficient enough for a contract brewing model.” And that’s exactly where Hittle hopes his $18 million contract brewing outfit, Two Roads, will succeed. “We want to become a long term home for…

• Karl Strauss Wins Gold and Silver at World Beer Cup

  Press Release

  14 May 2012 | 5:18 pm

  SAN DIEGO, CA – San Diego hosted the ninth bi-annual World Beer Cup® this past weekend in conjunction with the Craft Brewer’s Conference. The conference brings together brewers from around the world with 4,500 attendees.  The competition is highly regarded and considered the largest international gathering of beers with more than 3,921 entries from 799 breweries across 54 countries and 45 U.S. states. Karl Strauss took home a Gold medal for its Red Trolley Ale and a Silver medal for its Two Tortugas Belgian Quad. “We are very proud of these two medals and we know what an honor it is…

• VIDEO: Doug Odell Discusses ‘Over-Exuberance’

  Chris Furnari

  14 May 2012 | 3:04 pm

  These days, nearly every regional brewer is announcing major expansion plans. We’ve seen announcements from Sierra Nevada, New Belgium, Victory Brewing, Lagunitas and most recently Oskar Blues. So what does the founder of a 23-year old brand think about it all? “With all the expansion that is coming, I do worry about over-exuberance,” said Doug Odell, founder of Odell Brewing. “In other times and other situations we have seen that when the exuberance seems to be the highest, that is right about where the bubble is.” Odell Brewing, now the 30th largest U.S. craft brewer by volume is…

• Andreas Fält Selected as Brewers Association American Craft Beer Ambassador

  Press Release

  14 May 2012 | 11:13 am

  BOULDER, CO - Reinforcing its position as the leader in American craft beer promotion and education, the Brewers Association (BA) and its Export Development Subcommittee have selected Andreas Fält to cover Europe as an American Craft Beer Ambassador within the BA’s Export Development Program (EDP). With a strong knowledge of American craft beer and held in high regard by brewers and distributors alike, Fält is charged with educating the beer community and media in Europe about the availability and quality of American craft beer. As an independent contractor, he will continue to serve as…

• Vermont Hard Cider Company Doubling Capacity to 600,000 Barrels

  Chris Furnari

  14 May 2012 | 10:45 am

  It’s not just craft brewers who are expanding. Vermont Hard Cider Company, maker of Woodhcuck Hard Cider, is getting ready to break ground on a reported $22 million build-out which will double its current capacity to 600,000 barrels. Nate Formalarie, Vermont Hard Cider Company’s Communications Manager, tells Brewbound.com that the cidery produced 215,000 barrels in 2011 and is “closing in on hitting capacity” at its current facility. The new production facility, scheduled to open in the summer of 2013, is 100,000 sq. feet and will include office space and a visitor’s center.