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Last week I took a flight from Socal up to Norcal for a road trip starting in Chico to Puget Sound area in order to help my Mom move. Just our luck, it was in the middle of the worst storm to hit the west coast so far this year. But despite… [...]
At least in Michigan, and probably nationwide, "affordable luxury" is a frequently-used phrase to describe what craft brewers offer and to explain why the craft beer industry is so successful, even during the "Great Recession." (As a quick aside, we’re hardly seeing the recovery here in Michigan, though we hear about it from the news media – we appear to be the "first in, last out" state when it [...]
The Flying Fish Brewing Company of Cherry Hill, N.J., announced recently that they would release their award winning Exit 4 American-style Tripel in 12 oz. bottles starting in February. read more [...]
Visited Belgium by way of Canada. Started with the Fin du Monde, the terrific Tripel from Unibroue. After confirming that the Monde was not finis, followed up with a Belgian strong ale–the Maudite. Damned! It was good. Then had the Arrogant Basta… [...]
View PDFHere’s printable map and vendor list for the 2010 Central New York Brewfest. New Orleans meets Indianapolis in the Super Bowl Sunday, but on Saturday Central New Yorkers have a chance to meet their favorite beer vendors. The annual… [...]
Lo ammetto, è tutto il mese che bevo natalizie. Ne ho fatto un discreto rifornimento e me le sto proprio gustando. Ora vi farò conoscere queste due natalizie che arrivano dagli States, e che sono veramente interessanti.La prima di cui vi parlo è la … [...]
The Pumphouse Brewery in Longmont has recently re-started having monthly craft beer tastings. The tasting for January was on Stout beers and our guest speakers were from The Mountain Sun Brewery. Our host, Craig, along with Brian Hutchinson (head brewe… [...]
Yes, it’s been a long damn time. for those of you who stop in once in a while on a hope and a prayer, said hope and/or prayer has been answered. And thanks for sticking around. The past, what, 6 months since I last posted have been busy, obviously, … [...]
I met some friends at the Oak Room in Boston and had the chance to try Sankaty Light from Cisco Brewers in Nantucket, MA. I can honestly say, this is my light beer of choice from now on!!I did have one issue with this beer though. The bottle says San… [...]
Wow, this is awesome…Hamiltons Tavern & Schmaltz Brewing. [...]
This site has been a great reference, so much so that I have to blog about it. It’s Beer du jour.This site was put together by a friend of Jamil Z., the guy who authored “Brewing classic styles”. He is also co-host many of the shows with his friends o… [...]
A couple of months ago, I started putting together a spreadsheet of beers I wanted to make along with the ingredients and prices. I frequent the Northern Brewer website, and occasionally post on their forum. I saw a kit they had there called Dawson’s… [...]
I’d like to take a minute to thank Rafters Sports Bar at The Wharf in Orange Beach for their sponsorship of Free The Hops. If you’re in or around Orange Beach, stop in for a beer and tell them thanks for supporting our fine organization. Le… [...]
Yeah, I know it’s Friday–I been busy, ok?The Port City Music Hall is a beautiful venue that features some terrific music: local, regional, and beyond. Read about it in more detail here.Beyond the music, though, they have a great deal on Tuesday nigh… [...]
A five-course dinner paired with craft beers from around New York sets up Feb. 4. [...]
This post started as a comment in reply box to this post. It grew and grew and I thought it deserved a space of it’s own.You see for me, the one fatal flaw with any kind of beer rating is that beer, by nature beer is variable. As brewers we spend most … [...]
After spending a week wallowing in a state of self-pity, I’ve come to a few conclusions about the Vikings loss in the NFC championship game. Without Brett Favre the Vikings don’t play in the ChampionshipBrett Favre is, as he was for Green Bay, the Viki… [...]
The Belzebuth Blonde Ale wraps up our taping at the second Two Guys On Beer Happy Hour at National Mechanics, and what a way to end. This Belgian Strong Pale Ale by the Grain d’ Orge Brewery in France is a whopping 13% ABV. This doesn’t hide the alc… [...]
He did it! Well, actually his liver* did it. His goal was to drink a beer each day for a year, well he succeeded, amazing. I’m happy for his liver. Read about it here: Beer-a-Day project***I’m still amazed at his liver’s performance, bravo…bravo… [...]
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Hopalicious – the beer that can make anything palatable!
Disclosure: I am writing about a concert that took place in October, 2010. It took a while for the wounds to heal .I have been an "ipod fan" of the Canadian indie band Stars for a while. They seem to sneak onto every playlist I've made in th... [...] Read more →
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Founders Porter
There are those things in our lives that we tend to take for granted. The tried and true, always around and never wavering. That's sort of the way I've treated Founders Porter. Passed it on the shelf a hundred times in the mi... [...] Read more →
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Haunting
In an empty bar He gets a strange feeling he’s… Not drinking alone Written by Captain Hops. References: Check out Haunted Bar Guide. It’s a quirky new website dedicated to helping you find beer, wine and spirits. Spread the word, and don’t forget to share your stories of ghostly encounters at bars, taverns, pubs, restaurants See More … Related haiku: [...] Read more →
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Two Beers – Two Breweries
When people rave about breweries, it is often about those that brew beers that are, shall we say, at the more exotic end of the spectrum. There are rarely glowing reports on ordinary supping strength beers, even from me and that is almost all that I dr... [...] Read more →
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Clown Shoes Beer News Update – Winter ’12
Clown Shoes Beer from Ipswich, MA shares great news of expansion and growth for 2012. “We are opening up Philly and it’s suburbs this week and will be opening full distribution in Georgia soon (we are currently only available at Total W... [...] Read more →
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Black Star Co-op One-Year Anniversary!
There's a couple of big events happening today at my neighborhood brewpub, Black Star Co-op, both worthy of checking out. This afternoon, 1-5pm, is the Eat Drink Local Week Local Brewfest. But even more important is this evening, 6-10pm, the one-year a... [...] Read more →
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Limited-edition Coors Light-Memphis Grizzlies beer can to be released
Memphis Grizzlies fans, your team’s logo is now on a tall boy. The Grizzlies and Coors Light have partnered up to release a 24-oz. Grizzlies beer can, which will be sold at area bars, grocery stores and convenience stores. “Coors Light Grizz Can” launch parties will be held Wednesday night at local Buffalo Wild Wings [...] [...] Read more →
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EL BOLSON NEGRA EXTRA DE INVIERNO
ORIGEN: Argentina - Rio Negro - El Bolson ALCOHOL: 8,0%TAMAÑO: 355 cc.ESTILO: Triple BockWEB: www.cervezaselbolson.com.Esta botella la compramos en Febrero de 2010 en un supermercado de Villa la Angostura. Nueva etiqueta. . [...] Read more →
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[Owl] touch x2
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BrewDog/Mikkeller I Hardcore You
Ni har säkert frågat er vad som skulle hända om man blandade BrewDogs Hardcore IPA med Mikkellers I Beat You, äntligen har vi ett svar på det. Svaret kommer i form av en Imperial India Pale Ale på 9,5%, utöver grundrecepten har de också bjudit ... [...] Read more →
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Declines Of The British Pub Slowing?
In September, the British Beer & Pub Association released information regarding pub closures in the UK. Back in the 1970s more than 90% of all beer consumed in Britain was bought from the “on trade” — pubs and clubs. According to the ... [...] Read more →
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Stone Double Bastard Ale
Det verkar ha blivit någon form av återkommande tradition att vi endast får de extremaste av Stone Brewings öl till Systembolaget. Bland de vi har fått hit på sistone Stone Old Guardian Belgo-Barley Wine hittar vi Stone Belgo Anise Imperial Russi... [...] Read more →
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Beau’s Gets Go-Ahead to Resume Delivery Service
VANKLEEK HILL, ON – In a post to the “Beau’s Army” group on Facebook yesterday afternoon, Steve Beauchesne announced that due to the efforts of MPP Grant Crack and Premier Dalton McGuinty, Beau’s Brewery and Operation Come Home have been granted special permission to restart the home delivery service previously shut down by the AGCO: [...] [...] Read more →
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Uma coleção de cervejas do Papai Noel
Chegando a esperada noite da ceia de Natal, é hora de começar a planejar as cervejas que você vai beber nessa noite. Tem gente que se baseia em harmonizações pra fazer a seleção, outros procuram as Christmas Ales. Mas esse …
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Taking The Taps Home
Anheuser-Busch InBev announced the release of its Draftmark home tap system recently. Shaped like a mini-keg on its side, the appliance sits on a refrigerator shelf and makes “a true draft beer experience possible in a few easy steps.” After charging the system’s battery, all you have to do is “insert the beer refill’s pouring [...] [...] Read more →
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Review: Hugo in 3D (U) ****
MARTIN Scorsese swaps the mean streets of New York for the wintry boulevards of 1930s Paris for this Oscar-tipped first foray into family films and also the 3D format. [...] Read more →
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Port Brewing Hop-15 Ale
Created to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Pizza Port location, this beer is the brain child of hop heads. It utilizes a medley of 15 different hops (varieties not given) that are then added in 15 minutes increments. If that does not excite the inner hop junkie inside of you than I don’t know what [...] [...] Read more →
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February – New Brews and Other News
I know I know. Some of this is old news. But for those who don't follow beer forums and social media, you always have me. For starters, mark your calendar for February 10 and be in front of your computer at 10 am. Why? The 2nd annual East Nashvill... [...] Read more →
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Part 2 of our Exclusive Interview With Dogfish Head’s Sam Calgione: His Other Passions, How Much (or Little) He Drinks and Some Hidden Flaws
This is part two of our two part interview with Sam Calagione, founder and President of Dogfish Head Brewing in Milton, Delaware. Sam gives us a brief look behind the curtain of what makes Sam, Sam. His daily routine, what he is passionate about, how much he drinks, and a new beer that will be [...] [...] Read more →
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Curso de produção de cervejas especiais em Sorocaba
É isso aí pessoal !!!! Mais uma novidade para quem é de Sorocaba e região, Curso de Cerveja Caseira ministrado pela Confraria Sorocaba. O curso é voltado para os iniciantes que pretendem conhecer o mundo das cervejas especiais e produzir suas pr [...] Read more →
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