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Middleton Brewing Opens

WIMBERLEY – Middleton Brewing became the most recent independent craft brewery in Texas this month and are now licensed to sell to the public. Owner and brewer Dennis Middleton also operates a homebrewing supply retail store adjacent to the brewery, an… [...]

me, Bill (@Bill_WBB) from White Birch Brewing, & Rich…

me, Bill (@Bill_WBB) from White Birch Brewing, & Rich (@rstorch) ☮, ♥, craftbeer!  -d [...]

Southern NH Brewers Festival – mmm…

Southern NH Brewers Festival – mmm burritos http://www.burritome.com/ ☮, ♥, craftbeer!  -d [...]

Here’s To International #IPADay

Posted in India Pale AlesIPAs

In celebration of one of my favorite styles of craft beer, India Pale Ale, craft beer enthusiasts will unite throughout the world on August 4, 2011. This IPA grassroots movement was established to join us hopheads together via social media and in-person meet ups. Why Do You Love IPAs? Out of homage to IPAs, below [...] [...]

An IPA a Day #23

5 days to go and we’re off back up to Fraserbrough and the gruesome twosome at BrewDog. I’ve gone over Punk IPA already in this series and Hardcore IPA won’t be making an appearance so what beer is in between the two?Chaos Theory.Here’s a brief run dow… [...]

TÜBORG – PURE GOLD

Las opiniones referidas en esta entrada, son propiedad exclusiva del gusto de su autor y no necesariamente corresponden a la visión de la cervecería expuesta.Turk Tuborg A.S. Izmir – Turquíahttp://www.turktuborg.com.tr/Bajo supervisión de Carlsberg… [...]

Three Heads Brewing’s First Annual Music Festival

Hogan’s Hideaway is hosting the first annual Three Heads Brewing Music Festival during the Park Ave. Fest on August 6th and 7th. There will be five beers on tap, two from TJ Sheehans and all three of Three Heads IPA’s. This is a free event and I can’t think of better way enjoy one of Rochester’s [...] [...]

Real Men Read

Not that this really needs to be said here. But between the mustache, the tweed suit, and the attentive child, this picture kind of needed to be shared. Pastoral Urbanite » Blog Archive » Real men read.: “- Sent using Google Toolbar” [...]

Cervejaria Caetano Carmignani / Carlos Carmignani & Irmão / Carmignani S/A

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Moved to joffrethegiant.com! 2011-07-30 13:13:00

There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance – that principle is contempt prior to investigation.  -Herbert Spencer [...]

Travelin’ Maine(rs)

To no one’s surprise, my parents also appreciate good beer. In fact, I am not sure my father has ever been prouder than the day I took up homebrewing. (Just keep the free beer coming, right, Dad?) The two of them also love to travel and eat and thus th… [...]

A Bit of Brewing History.

I was in the Stagger Inn, Stainton a few days ago for a family do, making use of Monday’s happy hour and two-for-one deals.The food is remarkably good given the low prices. Coniston Bluebird could have been a little fresher and cooler. The coloured lig… [...]

Brewery crawl in the Times

I’m rather fond of my London pub crawls, as you’ll have gathered, but this week the Times went one better and did a London brewery crawl! What a cracking plan. It’s behind the Times paywall but the Meantime brewery has kindly posted t… [...]

Endeavour Takes Gold

Having championed Sydney newcomer Endeavour for the last few weeks I’m delighted to report that the Sydney-based brewer has just won a gold medal the 2011 International Beer Challenge in London for its 2010 Reserve Pale Ale. The competition is regarded… [...]

Kona Brewing Oceanic Belgian Style Saison

Wrangler Rating: (Recommended) Kona Brewing’s Oceanic Organic Belgian Style Saison is brewed on the Big Island using Belgian yeast and organic ingredients. It has a medium gold colour and if you tip the whole bottle out, the small amount of yeas… [...]

Spec’s to Open in North Texas

DALLAS – Houston-based chain Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods has plans to open two or three stores in the greater Dallas area, with the first opening before the end of the year. Currently with 93 stores and a goal of expanding state-wide, … [...]

The Wheelchair Beer Hike

If you were at Maritime Brewing for the opening ceremonies of Seattle Beer Week 2011 a couple of months ago, you may recall seeing some asshole arriving in an old, beat-up wheelchair.  The even bigger asshole pushing him was me.I’ll bore you with … [...]

Tis the saision…

I just love Saison or Farmhouse Ales. They taste fresh and natural and well, they are just plain delicious. Victory Helios Ale weighs in at 7.5% abv. It pours gold with a thick white head. Cloves, banana, and mild citrus aromas. Nice spice flavors from… [...]

Where’s the Kitchen Sink?

Sometimes, I have to call “BS.”  Here is an over-the-top description from the latest BeerAdvocate magazine:”Brown bread, mango, plum pudding, banana taffy and some lemongrass make for a complex nose.”  All this in just the scent of a beer?&nb… [...]

My lucky day – got my picture w Sam Calagione, founder and…

My lucky day – got my picture w Sam Calagione, founder and president of Dogfish Head Brewery [...]