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05/25/2013 06:40 AM Store update 19th May So Sydney is on a roll with its awesome beer drinking weather this week and this weekend looks good to go. Growlers Currently we have Young Henry’s Hop Ale. This beer harks back to classic English style IPAs. Hefty malt backing meets every type of hop in our cool-room, added to all stages of the process. The all Australian hop flavour is not aggressive in its bitterness, but is evident in flavour and aroma and slowly asserts itself with a lengthy, lingering and thoroughly enjoyable palette. $28 for a Growler fill Once this is gone we’ll be moving onto Dr’s Orders Brewing Plasma. Plasma, a White IPA is yet another emerging trend that we’re happy to embrace and present a Doctor’s Orders Brewing twist on. Judicious hop use dominates Plasma’s aroma, backed up with a balanced mouthfeel defying its alcoholic payload before delivering an extremely long lingering bitterness. A deceivingly addictive prescription. The grist for Plasma is practically identical to our Zephyr (Double White Ale) which explains the appearance. However the lack of botanicals, a different yeast strain and excessive hop use deliver an ale that is Zephyr’s polar opposite. In other news Rich is in the shop today, Geoff is onto his 2nd table for the tasting room, while Will is in training for a 9km soft sand running event. Store hours 11am-3pm today, 8:30am-6pm Mon-Fri. 1300 808 254 Cheers! 05/25/2013 06:40 AM April Beer Club Selection Our Beer Club selection for April has now been sent out to all online customers. For those living in Sydney you can still pick these up from our store. The April Beer Club selection includes: Samuel Adams, Black Lager Bridge Road Brewers, Australian Ale William Bull, William’s Pale Ale Morland Brewing, Old Speckled Hen 05/25/2013 06:40 AM Beer store update 5th May So Sydney has had cracker beer drinking weather this week and it’s set to continue this weekend – sweet! Growlers Currently we have Moa Breakfast beer. A cracker of a lager with rich cherries, very easy drinking. Check out the review for it below: “The aroma is stunning with hints of dry wheat and cherry’s. The carbonation is lively, which works for a crisp summer beer. The taste has a serious hit of wheat and yeast, washing through with all those bubbles and a touch of cherry.” Joel Macfarlane – brewnation.co.nz $28 for a Growler fill Once this is gone we’ll be moving onto Mikkeller Citra Single Hop IPA probably early in the week Latest beers Murray’s No 6 2011 Anniversary Ale – the last available anywhere (limit 1 per person) Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Ale Barley wine Rich is in the shop today, Geoff is onto his 2nd table for the tasting room, while Will is in training for a 9km soft sand running event. Store hours 11am-3pm today, 8:30am-6pm Mon-Fri. 1300 808 254 Cheers! 05/25/2013 06:40 AM A thought for the brewers and people of Christchurch When I was a young lad of 18 years of age I packed my bags and travelled from the North Island of New Zealand to the city of Christchurch in the South to begin my university education. The move to Christchurch was a no brainer for me – I had lots of family who lived in the “Garden City” and I had been there many times before, always leaving with fond memories. Christchurch is a very special city with significant character – it is the New Zealand city that most closely resembles Melbourne with old stone buildings, a tram line and a beautiful river, the Avon. The city also has a number of other great gems including the Port Hills for excellent scenery and mountain biking, as well as the port suburb of Lyttleton, reached after travelling through one of New Zealand’s longest tunnels. If there is one word I would give to Christchurch it would be ‘beautiful’..... 05/25/2013 06:40 AM Carlton Draught hits slow mo Australia’s alcohol advertising regulations are strict, as a result advertisers continually look for new ways to promote the brand – albeit without specifically promoting the product! Check out Cartlon Draught’s latest ad – the slow mo…and a few other old classics..... 05/25/2013 05:00 AM Weekly Second-Hand Brews News Update: 5/25/13 I long ago lost the ability to keep up with even half the beer news out there in the wild and wacky world of craft beer. There was a time I attempted daily (or even more frequent) updates with interesting tidbits from around the brewniverse along with small contributions of my own thoughts. That has yielded to my weekly updates that you'll find here every Saturday morning with some of what I 05/25/2013 04:05 AM Mild! plus Kindle version  May is almost over. I'd best grasp the last chance to push my book about Mild before the month is done.As I'm sure you already know, the niftily-titled "Mild! plus" is the definitive guide to all things Mild, pissing on the chips of any other tome on the topic. It's packed full of all the fun stuff I specialise in: numbers, tables, historic beer recipes and even a few original words. It's the book ever Mild lover has to own. An now it's available in Kindle form. Honestly, after the all the pissing about it took get the bloody thing loaded into Kindle, I'd have though a few of you would have been polite enough to buy it. So go on, buy "Mild! plus", you bastards. Idon't want to have gone to all that trouble for nothing. 05/25/2013 03:05 AM Hop imports 1926 - 1954  The background to this is that the changes in brewing caused by WW I - in particular the reduction in beer gravity - greatly depressed the demand for hops. Meaning that for the first time in 60 or 70 years Britain could grow almost enough hops for its own needs. Another drop in gravity caused by WW II left Britain effectively self-sufficient in hops. Quite a turnaround from the situation before WW I. "Home brewer" doesn't mean someone brewing in his kitchen in this context. It refers to commercial breweries in Britain, as opposed to foreign ones. Here's the table that followed the text:
It's revealing to have hop extract included, as there was a sudden surge in imports of it around the end of WW II. Not sure why that was. But I guess hop oil extract took up far less room on ships. 05/24/2013 11:38 PM Sweetgrass Bitters No cocktail cabinet is complete without an ample collection of bitters. A distilled herbal concentrate once considered medicine is now known to doctor many a mixed drink. As popular as they’ve become, any adventurous mixologist is inundated by an endless array of possibility. It’s best to narrow down what flavor profile suits your fancy. If it’s exotic fruit essence you’re after, you best stock up on the Aromatic Cocktail Bitters from Sweetgrass Winery out of Union, Maine. This boutique winery and distillery northeast of Portland sources all of their fruit locally. Added to this sweet bouquet are all manners of esoteric herbs and spices. Gentian root, Coriander, Cardamom and Allspice are noteworthy components in their Bitter Blueberry and Bitter Cranberry–both clocking in at 35% alcohol by volume. The agressive fresh vegetation in this part of the country is evidenced in their Backwater Gin, offering an olfactory assault of juniper and [...] 05/24/2013 07:59 PM The Lost Abbey Red Poppy, North Coast BA Old Rasputin XV now online at Craftshack Sponsored Post: Craftshack just completed a much-needed spring cleaning of the big cooler in the back of the shop. Some of the beers they found… Top finds: 1. The Lost Abbey Cuvee de Tomme – only 3 in stock / […] 05/24/2013 07:40 PM Follow Us on Instagram #craftbeer 05/24/2013 05:16 PM 05/24/2013 Friday STL Beer Round Up This week on the STL Hops Twitter #Craftbeer Open House tonight at Des Peres @SchnuckMarkets from 6-8. Over 90 beers to sample. 2 days ago Stuff from around the web Guys Drinking Beer talk about Urban Chestnut A visit to St. Louis from the blog Beer! The Show. Urban Chestnut Zwickle and G&W Sausage? Sounds like a match made in heaven. Retail Beer Releases Randall’s Wines and [...] 05/24/2013 05:08 PM Cigar City Sets up Voucher System for Brandy Barrel Aged Hunahpu’s
The post Cigar City Sets up Voucher System for Brandy Barrel Aged Hunahpu’s appeared first on thefullpint.com. 05/24/2013 05:01 PM Devils Backbone embarks on $3.25 million expansion, will double capacity to 40k bbls Press Release: (Lexington, VA) – Fresh from their record-setting performance at the major brewing competitions in 2012, Devils Backbone Brewing Company is embarking on a $3.25M expansion project to increase production capacities at both the Basecamp Brewpub in Nelson County, […] 05/24/2013 05:00 PM Five O'Clock Friday: I'm Done It's time for a long weekend. 
H/T to my wife for sending the pic. She knows me, she really knows me.
05/24/2013 04:59 PM Craft Beer Power Rankings Memorial Day Weekend 2013 Edition
The post Craft Beer Power Rankings Memorial Day Weekend 2013 Edition appeared first on thefullpint.com. 05/24/2013 04:50 PM We’ll Miss You, Simon Boak and Bailey's Beer Blog - Going on about beer and pubs since 2007 We were stunned and upset to hear the news of the death of Simon ‘Reluctant Scooper‘ Johnson. We’ve been on holiday this week but our ‘to do’ list for Monday morning included this item: ‘Email Simon about a pint in Sheffield.’ We’re visiting what was one of his favourite pub-crawling cities for research next month [...] 05/24/2013 04:25 PM Devils Backbone, distribution partners have raised $50k for Chesapeake Bay Foundation Supporter Press Release: (Lexington, VA) – Devils Backbone Brewing Company [a BeerPulse sponsor] is pleased to announce the second annual release of their collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Striped Bass Pale Ale. Devils Backbone and their partnering distributors have […] 05/24/2013 04:17 PM Colorado Beer News 052413  Today is Don't Fry Day. It's a day to remember to protect your skin from over exposure to the sun and help prevent skin cancer. Avoid burning or tanning, seek out the shade, cover your skin while out in the sun, generously apply sunblock, and use extra caution near water, snow and sand. So while you enjoy a beer on this hot Memorial Weekend - do so safely and protect your skin! Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosphere today Friday, May 24th, 2013.Metro Denver Denver Beer Company (Denver) - It's going to be a warm day today - time for a Luau! Stop in today between 3pm - 7pm for a Luau. Come listen to Ukelele tunes, beer filled coconuts, refreshing shaved ice from Maui Shaved Ice Co, wear grass skirts, and attend the tapping of their Pineapple Pale Ale. Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and get your hula on. Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project (Denver) - Their newest batch of HopSavant dry hopped with experimental hop 462, is now bottled and on draft in their tasting room. Come taste the difference side by side! Also, batch #4 of Surette was bottled yesterday and is available in the taproom starting now. Also, according to Eric Gorski's article in First Drafts, Crooked Stave may be planning a slightly different rainbow series of beers in the future along with bringing back many of their recent beers from their cellar reserve series. The article also discusses the crowd reaction to being shut out at a recent release. Good reading. Boulder County Upslope Brewing Company (Boulder) - Grats to Upslope Brewing for being named the #5 fastest growing company in Boulder County by the Boulder County Business Report and the Mercury 100. Craft beer is still one of the fastest growing businesses around. Very Nice Brewing Company (Nederland) - The brewery WILL be open this Monday from noon to 6pm. Stop by during your weekend travels through the Nederland area. Plenty of beer will be on tap for this long weekend.  Avery Brewing (Boulder) - Today's 5:00pm special tapping in the Avery Tap Room is Liliko'i Kepolo, their unfiltered Belgian White with Hawaiian passionfruit puree. This favorite will be on tap all weekend long. Also, #16 in their Barrel-aged series has just been announced and it's got a strange name: Ross's's' Malange Barrel-Aged Wild Ale. It's brewed with Chardonnay grape must and aged in Chardonnay barrels. Release date TBA. It was bottled on May 2nd and just 105 cases of 12oz bottles were packaged. It weighs in at 7.89% ABV. Northern Colorado Funkwerks (Ft. Collins) - Funkwerks is introducing “Secret Sixtel” - a small batch of experimental beer. This will not be on the menu and will only be available in the taproom, while it lasts. Today they are tapping a Belgian Quad that was inspired by the Trappist breweries of Belgium, this Belgian Style Quadrupel is the base beer that Funkwerks is currently aging in oak bourbon barrels. It's a malt-forward, yet with a fruity aroma that smoothly transitions into flavors of caramel and dark fruit. Friday Fest (Greeley) - It's the first official Go-Cup Friday of the year in downtown Greeley. Stop down to your favorite watering hole along 9th Street plaza (like Patrick's Irish Pub with 31 craft beers on tap) and you can take your drink outside on the 9th Street Plaza. Beer and other beverages will be flowing freely. There will be plenty of live music each week to enjoy in one of Colorado's 1st outdoor entertainment zones. Every Friday from May 24th to September 20th the 9th Street Plaza will be filled with food, drink and fun. It's family friendly too and attendance is free! This week listen to the sounds of Moses Jones Band. Watch the amazing performers of Salida Circus. And view classic cars cruising "D" block downtown. More info on upcoming Friday Fests here. Southern Front Range Pikes Peak Brewing (Monument) - Coming up on More Beer Monday is a tapping of their Incline Imperial IPA. It's theoretically rated at 185 IBU! Also, if you are so inclined (sorry for the pun), a group from the brewery will be hiking up the Manitou Incline. Meet at the PPBC parkint lot on Monday May 27th at 7am or at the Barr Trail Parking lot at 7:30am. If you join them for the hike you'll get $1 off your first beer. Bristol Brewing (Colorado Springs) - It's Friday - that means you can enjoy pints of Bristol Beehive Honey Wheat for just $3.50 from 6-9pm today. Mountains and West The Mountains are the place to be this Memorial Weekend for several outdoor festivals. Steamworks Brewing and Ska Brewing (Durango) - It is time to shine up your cruiser and get out to Ska Brewing at 5pm and then spin your way along the Animas to Steamworks via the Durango Cyclery. For those whose join in their celebration and pedal push their way will have a chance to win a Joint Effort Schwinn bicycle. BREW Pub & Kitchen (Durango) - Two new tastes to try! Cid - a Belgian Trappist-style ale with notes of fruit, bread and spice. And also Corey - a traditional IPA, medium bodied, citrusy nose and rich hop resin bitterness. Stop in for a brew and a bite! Paddles and Pints - River Side Happy Hour (Buena Vista) - Looking for a fun event this weekend? Head to Buena Vista tonight 4-8pm and Saturday 1-8pm for Paddles & Pints - it's a river side drinking event set up during the CKS PaddleFest. The Ark Valley Libation Society is sponsoring a special zone for drinking. Beverages will be available from Eddyline Brewing, Vino Salida, Deerhammer Distillery, Elevation Brewing, Woods High Mountain Distillery, Moonlight Pizza & Brewery, and Amicas. Watch paddlers head down the river and sip on a few cold drinks. Blues, Brews & BBQ (Beaver Creek Village) - Beaver Creek's favorite early summer festival returns for a 10th year! Join in this Saturday and Sunday from 12pm - 6pm each day as visiting chefs from all over the country as well as Vail Valley favorites serve up delicious BBQ while live entertainment rocks Beaver Creek Village, and of course, microbrews from across the country for your sampling pleasure. The microbrew festival happens on Saturday, May 25 from 1-5pm, and a beer garden will be open 12pm to 6pm both Saturday and Sunday. Plenty of great music, food and beer. Plus fun for the whole family. More info here. Festival of the Brewpubs (A-Basin) - This Sunday, May 26th fro 12pm to 4pm at A-Basin ski resort - It's a beach party in the mountains! Come celebrate the end of the ski season at A-Basin. This is their largest party of the year! Spend the day sampling beer from a variety of Summit County brewpubs for one low price per mug (must be 21). Breweries include Pug Ryan's, Breckenridge Brewery, Dillon Dam Brewery, and more. Enjoy live music 1-4pm, springtime skiing and much more. More information here. _____________________________________________________________________ Catch up on Colorado Beer News from earlier this week: Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday View Colorado Brewery Maps [ Boulder-Longmont Map ] [ Denver Area Map ] [ Northern Colorado Map ] [ Southeast Colorado Map ] [ Northwest Brewery Map ] [ Southwest Colorado Map ] CO Beer Dinners - Expand your palate! How about a beer dinner or pairing event? Lots of events are taking reservations now. Check out the Colorado Beer Dinner & Pairing Events listing. Live Music - Beer and music go great together and many Colorado breweries and top watering holes offer live entertainment every day. Check out the Colorado Brewery Music Listings and find out who's playing at your favorite brewery or beer bar. Updated daily. 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Subscribe to Fermentedly Challenged by RSS today.   05/24/2013 04:16 PM TTB Announces Social Media Guidelines When Terry Lozoff first read the recently announced social media guidelines assembled by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), a few particular bits struck him. Lozoff, the co-founder of the social experiential marketing company Antler Agency, wondered how the TTB plans to monitor the entirety of social media interaction between breweries, wineries and distilleries and consumers. That’s a lot of Internet. 05/24/2013 04:10 PM Grimm Brothers Over My Dead Body IPL on tap for release next Friday Press Release: (Loveland, CO) – Grimm Brothers Brewhouse, never one to be told what to do, will debut Over My Dead Body India Pale Lager (IPL) on Friday, May 31st, 2013. This will be a draft only release and generally […] 05/24/2013 03:07 PM Maine’s beer production nearly doubles in three years According to data recently obtained from the Maine Department of Public Safety’s Liquor Licensing and Inspection Unit, output by Maine breweries in 2012 increased by more than 20 percent for the third year in a row. Over a three-year period, […] 05/24/2013 03:04 PM Episode 49: TailGate Beer TailGate Beer is based out of San Diego, California but currently brews in Monroe, Wisconsin. The company even once considered Cold Spring, Minnesota as home. Shawn got into a conversation with TailGate Beer’s founder Wesley Keegan more than a year ago. Wesley wanted us to try out his current trio of beers: Blacktop Blonde, Hefeweizen, [...] 05/24/2013 03:00 PM Check out Podcast – Episode 35: Interview with Helder Pimentel Check out the latest episode of the #SBLPodcast, featuring Backlash Beer Co. Backlash Beer Co. Information Location- Boston, MA – brewed out of Paper City Brewery in Holyoke, MA Beers Groundswell, Convergence, Declaration, Salute, Famine, War, Conquest Apocalypse Series Artwork- Sophy Tuttle About The Seacoast Beverage Lab Podcast started in August 2012 as a source [...] 05/24/2013 01:59 PM Beverage School: Video Playback from Brewbound Session Spring 2013 Now Available Video presentations from the Brewbound Session Spring 2013 are now available on Beverageschool.com, BevNET.com Inc.’s on-demand, video-based learning site. Brewbound.com hosted 150 beer industry professionals earlier this month at Revere Hotel in Boston, Mass. for its third conference offering craft brewers a unique chance to learn and network with industry experts. Focusing on the business side of craft beer, the conference provided detailed stories of craft brewery branding, innovation techniques, investment strategies and portfolio management. Attendees of the event heard from Boston Beer Company founder Jim Koch; Craft Brew Alliance President, Andy Thomas; Harpoon Brewery [...] 05/24/2013 01:36 PM Fulton Preservation Mild Coolio. Fulton is releasing the latest beer in their Garage Series, Preservation, a mild ale and is donating $1000 to support Friends of the Mississippi River. Incidentally, be sure to check out FMR’s “Mississippi River Challenge” in July – it’s always a fun paddle event. Now nearly a forgotten style,... 05/24/2013 01:27 PM Over My Dead Body according to Grimm Bros  With a large list of Grimm Brothers fairy tales to choose from, it's not easy to choose a name for their next beer. But Grimm Brothers finally chose a name for their new India Pale Lager called "Over My Dead Body". Read all about this upcoming brew debuting next week on draft only. It weighs in at 6.37% ABV, over 100 IBUs and SRM 14. It's one of their hoppiest beers yet.[PRESS RELEASE] Loveland, Colorado, May 24, 2013: Grimm Brothers Brewhouse, never one to be told what to do, will debut Over My Dead Body, an India Pale Lager (IPL) on Friday, May 31st, 2013. This will be a draft only release and generally available at that time in our Taproom and throughout our market. “An IPL is not a typical beer for us”, stated Don Chapman, President of Grimm Brothers. “We’re more focused on German styles and in fact I've been known to say that we’d brew a beer like this ‘over my dead body’. Things change, I’m still alive.” The IPL recipe was developed by Grimm founder Aaron Heaton and was championed by Director of Marketing/Adult Supervision (yes, that’s his real title), Paul Ferguson, who participated in the brewing. “We decided to let the marketing guy take a shot at a brew”, added Chapman. “Lead Brewer, Michael Becker had a firm hand on the controls at all times.”, Ferguson emphasized. “My roll was closer to head cheerleader than quarterback. It was hugely fun and we managed to create a great beer!” According to Heaton, “It’s close to an American IPA but uses our signature lager yeast instead of an ale yeast. With the softer and more rounded character of this yeast, we emphasize the up-front grapefruit and other citrus notes to showcase the hops. A touch of malt and caramel and a light zing from the bitterness brings balance, but don't be fooled, this is a hop forward IPL using Centennial, Citrus, Cascade, Amarillo, and Sorachi Ace” The name, Over My Dead Body, was inspired both by Chapman’s earlier sentiments and by the Grimm Brothers’ Fairy Tale, The Three Snake-Leaves (Die drei Schlangenblätter). It’s a clever tale of deceit, betrayal, and ultimate redemption. ### About Grimm Brothers Grimm Brothers Brewhouse is one of the premier craft brewers of Northern Colorado. Founded in July, 2010, Grimm Brothers is a two time Great American Beer Festival medal winner and Gnarly Barley Brew Festival People’s Choice award winner three years in a row. Located in Loveland, Colorado, Grimm Brothers specializes in German Style Ales and Lagers brewed in the traditional manner but with innovative American freedom. Grimm Brothers operates a Tap Room at 623 N. Denver Ave., Loveland, CO offering our fine beers for on premises consumption and carry-out sale and is widely distributed throughout Colorado. Related articles: - Grimm Brothers Maiden's Kiss Maibock Lager review. - Grimm Brothers The Bleeding Heart Coffee Porter review. - Grimm Brothers Sooty Brother Grätzer Ale review. This article came from FermentedlyChallenged.com - a Colorado beer blog. Don't miss another article. Subscribe to Fermentedly Challenged by RSS today. 05/24/2013 01:09 PM Uinta Brewing Notches Increased Sales with IPA, Cans The success of Uinta Brewing’s IPA is anything but another notch on the belt. After making its debut in September of 2011, the Utah-based brewery’s Hop Notch IPA has grown to become the company’s largest single brand. Uinta president Will Hamill said the aromatic beer will represent about 35 percent of total sales before the end of the year. “Hop Notch is continuing to grow but we have yet to get a handle on projections because we can’t make enough,” he said. “It has done well very on draft and in bottles. We also released [...] 05/24/2013 12:54 PM Mixing Beer Yeast Strains It’s experiment time! How about we do some mixing of beer yeast strains? Let see how a beer turns out if we mix it up in the yeast department, huh? Now we have done some yeast blending before and the results were good if not exactly what we were hoping for. For the Sorachi Ace [...] Read the original article Mixing Beer Yeast Strains and other Brew Dudes posts. 05/24/2013 12:52 PM Stone Operation Homefront IPA Part of Hops For Heroes Initiative
The post Stone Operation Homefront IPA Part of Hops For Heroes Initiative appeared first on thefullpint.com. 05/24/2013 12:47 PM Beer Glass Identification Chart Today’s infographic is another Beer Glass Identification Chart, created by the online beer glassware store True Beer. Click here to see the chart full size. 05/24/2013 12:42 PM Week of 05/24/13 Beer Tastings Today, from 4PM to 6PM the Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton will hold its weekly Friday beer tasting in which they will be pouring: Weston Brewing O’Malleys IPA, 2nd Shift Art of Neurosis IPA, Wild Onion Summer Wit, Boulevard Zon, and O’Fallon Sticke it to The Man. Additional information can be found at their [...] 05/24/2013 12:02 PM Louis Glunz Promotes Gluten-Free Beer Offerings Lincolnwood, IL – To celebrate May’s National Celiac Disease Awareness month, the team at Louis Glunz Beer, Inc. thinks that even Chicagoans with wheat allergies can and should celebrate with a hearty cheers. The Chicagoland distributor offers an impressive list of gluten-free beers, meads, and ciders from around the world. “We’re really excited to work with some incredible companies that make great-tasting gluten-free beverages,” says Anthony Norkus, craft and specialty brands manager at Louis Glunz Beer, Inc. “Ciders and meads have always been good gluten-free choices, but gluten-free beer has come a long way in flavor and [...] 05/24/2013 11:57 AM Lakewood Brewing Debuts ‘La Dame Du Lac’ DALLAS, TX – Lakewood Brewing Company is happy to announce that La Dame du Lac, the second release in their Legendary Series, will launch next Thursday, May 30th at the Common Table. The first tapping will be at around 5 p.m. The limited release beer will be available on draft first, then in 22 oz. bottles shortly thereafter. Look for it at craft beer bars and craft beer stores throughout North Texas. La Dame du Lac is a Bière de Garde, a traditional farmhouse ale. Company president Wim Bens explains: “A Bière de Garde is a very malt forward beer, which means it tends to be a little on [...] 05/24/2013 11:42 AM ‘Baseball bat beer’ benefits troops If we call a beer made by adding hops to the conditioning tank “dry hopped” does that mean we should call a beer made instead by adding maple baseball bats “dry batted”? However you describe Homefront IPA, al proceeds from the beer will be donated to Operation Homefront, a national group that provides emergency financial assistance [...] 05/24/2013 10:53 AM Philly Beer Week 2013 – McGillin’s Olde Ale House Events
The post Philly Beer Week 2013 – McGillin’s Olde Ale House Events appeared first on thefullpint.com. 05/24/2013 10:52 AM Braufest 2013 BrauFest returns to Lucan, MN May 31-June 1! As always, beer, food, music, and smart talk. Camping parking will be open on Friday May 31. Camping is free-for-all with no electrical hookup. We will serve beer Friday night and all day Saturday. Firkins will be tapped, and a new beer... 05/24/2013 09:58 AM Hop aroma/flavor: A spectrum [Click on chart to visit site, enlarge] HPA (previously known as Hop Products Australia) has unveiled another way to look at hop flavor (or flavour in Australian), which of course includes aroma: the Hop Flavour Spectrum. The emphasis is on the end result, that is a drinker’s sensory experience. It’s not an exact science. This [...] 05/24/2013 09:27 AM Where to Drink in Indy | A Visitors Guide for Indy 500 fans  We hope everyone has a great holiday weekend! 05/24/2013 09:00 AM Pedernales Brewing Tasting Room Grand Opening  
I visited the Pedernales Brewing Company Tasting Room Grand opening last weekend. They will be open every Saturday afternoon, with live music until Labor Day.
05/24/2013 09:00 AM High Capacity Magazines & Civilian Disarmament Watch this powerful dramatization and think about your family's safety.
H/T to Proud Hillbilly.
It's also worth noting that during the recent muslim terror murder of Lee Rigby, the jihadis had a gun, while the victim was left defenseless by government mandate. Others were left without help for 20 minutes before armed police arrived. That's reality folks.
05/24/2013 08:57 AM Random Beer Roundup - The Vroooooooom Edition  Hoosier Beer Calendar
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From the Brewers:From Bob at Flat 12 Bierwerks in Indianapolis: 
Wednesday, May 29th Brew Mile at Flat 12 with Blue Mile (US Top 50 Running store) Friday, May 31st: History on Tap at Conner Prairie Coming in June. Cucumber Kolsch. In bottles and on draught. From Ryan at Thr3e Wise Men in Broad Ripple: 
 Are you a bar or restaurant owner/operator? If you are then you can now serve Thr3e Wise Men Beer at your great establishments. We are now distributing through Cavalier Distribution of Indiana. Talk to your local Cavalier rep. Click here for more info. From David at Triton Brewing in Indianapolis:
Fieldhouse Wheat, Four Barrel Brown, Magnificent Amber Ale, Deadeye Stout, Railsplitter India Pale Ale, Sin Bin Belgian Pale Ale, McQueenie’s (Smoked) Scotch Ale, O’Rye-N Galaxy Pale Ale, Pink Ribbon Saison, Wit or Wit-Out You, Bourbon Barrel 500 Monks and Bourbon Barrel 500 Sour Monks GUEST BREWS Brouwerij Liefman Goudenband, Chimay Triple, Crispin Cider (bottle), Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, Sixpoint Resin and Widmer Omission Lager (bottle) TRITON BREWING EVENTS
History On Tap at Connor Prairie, Friday, May 31, 6:30-10pm an evening celebrating Indiana’s rich tradition of brewing world class craft beer, past and present. Sample an array of brews from some of the area’s most popular brewers. Enjoy craft brewing demonstrations, historical beer tastings, food, music and more at this one-of-a-kind event. Wednesday, June 19th, 5-9pm #Clustertruck! Join us for your favorite Indy Food Trucks food trucks, craft beer and fun! From Ray at Indiana City Brewing in Indianapolis:  Indiana City Brewing indianacitybeer.com | facebook.com/indianacitybeer | twitter.com/indianacitybeer At Bars, Restaurants, & Home Brewing Suppliers: From Anita at Great Fermentations in Indianapolis: Great Fermentations has announced that they will be opening a second store in beautiful Avon. They plan to open in September at the Northwest corner of US 36 and Dan Jones Road, in the Avon Crossing Sopping Center. From Ryan at Scotty's Brewhouse: Scotty’s Brewhouse 96th street Indianapolis is now pouring Thr3e Wise Men Rocky Ripple Pale Ale! Come by on a Wednesday and get a 48oz Pitcher for only $10.00!From Chelsey at Union Jack Pub in Broad Ripple: Union Jack Pub--Broad Ripple has made a commitment to serving more unique craft beer and expanding our tap list. We've just scratched the surface and cannot wait to share all that is to come including additional tap lines, flights, and more. Here's what's happening now: On Tap Now 15 beers on tap including: Cutter's Half Court IPA, Founder's Dirty Bastard, Rogue's JJ Dead Guy, Triton's Fieldhouse Wheat, Bier's Rye Pale, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, Bell's Two Hearted, Bell's Oberon, and Strongbow On Deck (because a keg doesn't last forever!) Victory's Summer Love, Schlafly's Raspberry Hefeweizen, Goose Island's Sofie Pardisi, Brooklyn's Mary Maple Porter, Bier's DFG IPA, Fountain Square's Working Man's Pilsner, Sun King's Bitchin' Camaro Upcoming Events: Save the Date! Friday, June 7: Bell's Two Hearted Firkin Tapping at 7:00pm We're Hiring! Want to be a part of the Union Jack Pub--Broad Ripple beer revolution? We'd love to hear from you: http://www.snagajob.com/job-seeker/jobs/job-details.aspx?postingid=13690331&ref=dmtestquickonepack From Mike at Yogi's in Bloomington: http://www.yogis.com/index.php/about/blog/beer-blog Beer Events/Fundraisers History on Tap - May 31, 6:30-10:30pm, Conner Prairie Join us and some of our closest friends in the craft brewing industry for a special night at Conner Prairie History Park to learn about and celebrate the rich tradition of Indiana craft brewing – past and present. The event is put on by Conner Prairie’s young professional group, the Horizon Council, and all proceeds go to supporting the mission of Conner Prairie. Typical of Conner Prairie, you will learn about craft brewing history “in ways that textbooks cannot” through interactive experiences such as tastings from us and over ten other local brewers, seeing the craft brewing process from live demos performed by Tuxedo Park, and listening to local brewers tell their unique stories in a panel discussion – “Brewer Innovation: A taste of the past, present and future.” If you enter in our exclusive code TUXEDO20 in to their ticket registration form found at www.connerprairie.org/historyontap.aspx you will receive 20% off your ticket(s) purchased. Indiana Summer Beer Class with Master Cicerone Rich Higgins Monday, June 3, 2013 One of five Master Cicerones in the country, Higgins is an experienced teacher, beer lecturer, and beer traveler. He will lead a fun and informative tasting of six beers as an exploration of three summery styles of beer -- pilsner, Belgian farmhouse, and India pale ale. In Europe, each of these styles was traditionally brewed to slake the thirst in warmer seasons. Higgins will explain the historical and cultural background of each style, and the tasting will feature two Indiana- brewed craft beers from each style to illustrate the artistic and stylistic differences. Higgins joins the Tomlinson Tap Room to present the event. Located on the mezzanine level of the Indianapolis City Market, the Tap Room is Indiana?s hub for fresh, local beer, pouring the delicious beers of the Brewers of Indiana Guild. Featured pilsners -- real golden lagers with nuance, personality, and peppery, herbal hops: Tickets cost $25, and include tastes of 6 beers, plus a pint of your favorite choice after the tasting. Soft pretzels, chips, and popcorn will also be served. Tickets are more information are available at: http://www.richhiggins.com. The Indiana capital is one of several stops on Higgins?s Summer Tour of Beer Events, in which he is hosting beer events in June in several cities, culminating in New York City with a ?Bootcamp? the day before the Brewers Association?s SAVOR event, the nation?s premier beer and food pairing event. Higgins is based in San Francisco. Higgins was the third person to earn the title Master Cicerone; he brewed professionally for eight years and owns the consultancy, Consultant à la Bière. Master Cicerone is the highest credential in beer service, akin to the title of Master Sommelier in wine service. It is administered by the Cicerone Certification Program, and those who achieve this certification possess encyclopedic knowledge of beer and highly refined tasting ability. Brew Bracket featuring Pale Ales “BB7: The Cure for all Your (pale) Ales"  Date: Saturday June 15thFishers On Tap - Summer The Rotary Club of Fishers, is hosting Fishers On Tap - Summer, at the new Fishers Amphitheater on Father's Day weekend, Saturday June 15, 2013. This outdoor beer tasting fundraiser will feature 12-15 local Indiana brewers, live music from Soul Street, hand chosen food trucks. All proceeds will be given back to our local community to service organizations that help those in need. 05/24/2013 08:49 AM Don’t miss out! 2nd Annual Lager Cask Fundraiser for One Mission (MA) 5-24 & 5-25 2nd Annual Lager Cask Fundraiser for One Mission May 24 & 25, 2013 Friday, 6:30 – 9pm Saturday, 1:30 – 4pm, 5:30 – 8pm Tickets are $10 ahead of time or $15 at the door. Includes a souvenir glass. Beers will be $5 for a pint and $2.50 for a 6oz pour. Buy your tickets [...] 05/24/2013 08:46 AM Opening: Indiana City Brewing   Just a quick reminder that Indiana City will host its official opening Saturday, May 25th from 2 - 8pm. They expect to have three regulars plus their seasonal IPA available for purchase. They will have live music and beers pouring outside as well as inside the tasting room. The outside beers are cash only, but they do accept cards inside the tasting room. Enjoy! 05/24/2013 08:41 AM Hodgson’s Double India Pale Ale I’ve never encountered any products from Olympia, Washington’s Fish Brewing Company in the past, but that wasn’t going to stop me from picking up this 9.9% ABV Imperial IPA from them. I’m always up for giving a new brewery a shot and this Hodgson’s Double India Pale Ale is a pretty solid introduction. Part of [...] 05/24/2013 08:19 AM New beer Friday Shmalz Brewing has introduced the Hops In HE’BREW Hoppy Variety Pack, made up of Genesis Dry-Hopped Session Ale, Hop Manna IPA, Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A. and HE’BREW’s first seasonal lager — David’s Slingshot Hoppy Summer Lager. “It’s fascinating how craft beer is surging while big beer companies are trying to catch up by marketing look-alike ‘craft’ [...] 05/24/2013 07:57 AM Session One GABS 2013 Radio Brews News catches up with Guy Greenstone to get his thoughts on the first session of the Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular 2013... 05/24/2013 07:01 AM Hitachino Nest White Ale – 5.5% ABV The Kiuchi Brewery in Japan was founded in 1823 as a Sake brewery, diversifying into beers only in late 1996, they now brew a range of eleven beers, many of which have won international awards. By all accounts they ARE available in the states. The first of their brews that caught my eye was their ‘White Ale’ with the brewery’s trademark Owl staring out from the label. This is brewed in traditional Belgian style, with a recipe that includes Lager and Wheat malts, Perle and Styrian Golding hops, coriander, orange peel, nutmeg and orange juice. 05/24/2013 06:32 AM A 2012 snapshot of the business of 'craft' brewing in the United States. The Brewers Association is an advocacy and lobbying group for small and independent breweries in the United States. Once a year, the Brewers Association releases its state-of-the business-of-'craft'-beer (as reported in the May/June edition of New Brewer Magazine —the journal of the Association). Some of that information is released publicly, such as the this: the top 50 craft breweries in the U.S. Much of the material, however, is released only to members of the Association, and is the property of the Association. Thus, I won't report on the actual barrelage numbers of any brewery unless and until that information is publicly released. Instead, here is a snapshot of the 'craft' beer business, in 2012, both nationally, and here (where YFGF resides) in the tri-state mid-Atlantic region of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (that is, if Washington, D.C. were granted its due statehood).  Overall U.S. beer sales were some 200,028,520 barrels in 2012, up an estimated 0.9% over 2011. Of that total, small and independent U.S. breweries accounted for an estimated 13,235,917 barrels, up from 11,467,337 in 2011 (a 15.4% increase). 'Craft' breweries' sales share in 2012 was 6.5% by volume and 10.2% by dollars (approximately $10.2 billion, up from $8.7 billion in 2011). There were 2,403 breweries operating in 2012, the highest total since the 1880s. Brewpubs (of which there were 1,132, up from 1,075 in 2011) produced 7.2 percent more beer in 2012 than in 2011, the fourth straight year of an increase —and the largest ever. Here, in the DMV, for 'craft' beer produced in 2012:
Nationally, the top 5 states were:
North Dakota, with 858 proud barrels. ******************** 05/24/2013 03:05 AM The price of malt in WW I  It wasn't just tax that put up the price of beer in WW I. The price brewers had to pay for their raw materials also skyrocketed. In the space of two and a half years the price of malt more than doubled:
And it got worse. A world without inflation - difficult to imagine, isn't it? Yet up until WW I, that was the case in Britain. Which meant they could easily compare the price of barley over 100 years. "It may interest you to know that we have here the average prices of Scotch barley for the last 100 years, as fixed by the Fiars Court, and during the 100 years—1815 to 1914—the highest price in any year during that long period was in the year 1818, and the price of barley then only reached 54s. 11d. per quarter, so that it is interesting to learn that in this present season — 1916-1917 — we have been on a level of prices fully 20s. per quarter more than the highest price known for over 100 years. There are only a very few years in which the price during the past 100 years has exceeded 40s., and 1873 was the last date on which it did exceed 40s., being in that year 42s. 1d. The previous occasion was in 1860, when the price was 40s. 5d., and before that we have to go back to 1850, when it was 40s. 6d., and then again to 1846, when it was 41s. 4d., and from that to the year 1824, when it was 41s."Let's move on to a specific example. Courage's records handily give the prices for raw materials and tax. At least from 1917 they do. That year they did something quite unusual - drastically changed the format of their records. The information added was almost all to do with costs. No doubt the war and the ever-rising prices it caused were behind the change. Here's what I've harvested from Courage's records:
 You can see that between 1917 and 1919 the price of pale malt rose by about 50%. The increase in coloured malts was rather less, except for brown malt. The lag between the prices here and those in the previous table is to be expected. Brewers didn't buy malt the day before they used it. No. 3 invert disappears from the records in 1918, presumably because it was unavailable. The cost of sugar rose even more than that of malt. In 1917 a quarter of No. 3 was about the same price as malt, but by 1919 was about 20% higher. Proof - if any were needed - that brewers didn't just use sugar because it was cheap. While I was looking at the records, it seemed a good idea to calculate the costs per barrel of X Ale:
I included the OG because otherwise the numbers wouldn't make much sense. The cost of a barrel fell in late 1917, but only because the gravity was reduced. Note that the cost per gravity point shot up in 1918 and continued to rise after the war's end. 05/24/2013 01:32 AM Beer In Ads #894: Taste And Enjoy This Truly Genuine Beer Thursday’s ad is for Miller Beer, from 1959. It’s another one of Miller’s minimalist ads from the late fifties. Showing a scene that’s looks to be a fancy cocktail party, but one where tuxedoed guests sit on the floor and … Continue reading → 05/24/2013 12:00 AM Zing  During my first ever visit to D's Six Pack and Dog's in Regent Square at some point last year I came into contact with my first ginger beer. It was Atlantic's Island Ginger. The friend I was with (the always mentioned Beer Snob Sr.) added a bottle of it to his mix and match six pack. I got a rash of text messages a few days later about how great it was.I hadn't ever had a ginger beer before. I eventually got myself a bottle of the Island Ginger and was fairly pleased with it. It was intriguingly different. My next experience with ginger beer wasn't until last night at Hough's in Greenfield. Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer is the UK's top-selling ginger beer and is quite new to the states. It only made it ashore within the last calendar year and has only been native to the Pennsylvania market for approximately six months. I was invited to a tasting party at Hough's and indulged into the world of ginger beer once more. Tradition has it that the Crabbie's concoction is served on ice with a slice of lemon or lime. As a traditionalist in most respects, I made sure the first drink of this stuff I had was the traditional way of having it. I must admit that it was a refreshing end to the mini heat wave we had here in Pittsburgh over the past three or so days. It has smooth honey taste with some punchy zest from the ginger on the back. It left me with an interesting peppery sensation on the aftertaste. Hough's also featured some cocktails and a few food dishes to pair with the ginger beer. As a big rum fan, I chose to go with the Dark and Stormy, a Crabbie's with a shot of dark rum. It's amazing how a drink can change with just a minor altercation. The food selections included the likes of wings with a ginger sauce and a pulled pork BBQ with ginger. I chose the pulled pork. I'm also new to attending beer pairing events, but the zing in both the ginger beer and the BBQ sauce combined well. Keep a sharp eye. I sure will. 05/23/2013 09:43 PM Saint Somewhere You don’t have travel all the way to Belgium in order to enjoy hand-crafted Belgian ale. Thanks to the intrepid brewing of Bob Sylvester, owner of Saint Somewhere Brewing Company, those trademark wild Flemish flavors can be enjoyed right along the Gulf Coast. Although Bob seems like a fairly restrained fella in person, it takes a certain degree of audacity to work with wild yeasts. The issue isn’t with quality as much as it is with consistency. When using open fermenters, as Sylvester does, the natural yeasts prevalent in the air go to work on the wort, breeding booze and burping out carbon dioxide. The resulting liquid goes straight into the bottle unfiltered where it is then re-fermented. You end up with a beer defined by gentle, vinegary tartness and a good deal of fizz. It’s a joy to drink, but impossible to fully recreate; another batch with the exact [...] 05/23/2013 09:09 PM Back in Cascadia! 05/23/2013 07:10 PM A Tough Job But someone has to do it. Last week a friend dropped off some variations of his award-winning Pike Ale. He was seeking opinions on the three different versions in a blind taste test. So Wednesday evening Colleen and I sat down and "worked' our way through the beers.  Wow, it was a hard decision to pick a favorite. All three are quite good, and any of them I would have enjoyed without complaint. We based our "judging" on taste alone — how much we enjoyed drinking the beer. The beers were extremely similar in flavor, with just subtle variations. After our initial opinions were recorded, we walked away, snacked on some almonds and drank some water. Coming back to the warmed beers, we finished them off, and came up with the same ranking order. Despite having different "favorite" beer styles, Colleen and I both agreed on the same sample as our favorite.
A tough job, but one that I was willing to take on. After all, what are friends for?
05/23/2013 06:54 PM German Beer Purity Threatened by Fracking Say Brewers German brewers called on Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government to block the tapping of shale gas by means of hydraulic fracturing, citing industry concerns that fracking could taint the purity of the country’s beer. The Association of German Breweries, which represents companies including Anheuser-Busch InBev NV (ABI) (ABI) and Bitburger Braugruppe GmbH, rejected the government’s planned [...] 05/23/2013 06:51 PM German brewers point to dangers of fracking German brewers say that fracking endangers the purity of their country’s beer. They have urged Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government to block the tapping of shale gas by means of hydraulic fracturing (known as fracking). The Association of German Breweries said current proposals related to fracking are inadequate to protect drinking water. “We are concerned that fracking endangers [...] 05/23/2013 04:58 PM Bazi Bierbrasserie Celebrates 2nd Anniversary Press Release: Portland, OR – Bazi Bierbrasserie (1522 SE 32nd Avenue) is celebrating two years of Belgian-inspired libations on Sunday, May 26 from 4-10 PM and Monday, May 27 at 5 PM. Here are the details of the festivities taking place on each day: Fill My Fridge Sunday, May 26 from 4-10 PM This is the official [...] 05/23/2013 04:53 PM Colorado Beer News 052313  Today is Lucky Penny Day. There's an old saying - "See a penny pick it up, all day long you have good luck". Find your lucky penny today and see if you happen into some good luck. Sure, a penny won't buy you anything these days, but it may help put a smile on your face if but for a moment. Here's what's happening around the Colorado beerosphere today Thursday, May 23rd, 2013. This day in Colorado Craft Beer History - a look back 1 year ago. Metro Denver Lone Tree Brewing Co (Lone Tree) - Trivia tonight - 2 rounds - one at 6pm and the other at 7pm. The winner of each round will receive a growler of beer of their choice. Bring your friends! Arvada Beer Company (Arvada) - Stop in today for their new Kollaboration Kolsch and their Brewers Limited Reserve at 2pm. Friday's release will be their Double IPA. Then, on the last Saturday of the month (May 25), Arvada Beer Co is once again playing host to the Colorado Craft Beer Show (AM 760) from noon to 2pm. Arvada Beer Co will be giving away some goodies from their beer cellar during the show, plus Turk has some tickets to the upcoming Burning Can Fest to give away. Get a prize ticket every time you buy a beer and you might get your number drawn. CAUTION: Brewing Company (Denver/Lakewood) - Earlier this week, CAUTION: Brewing Company announced the location of their upcoming 2nd location in Lakewood, Colorado. This location will host a larger taproom, a canning line for their Lao Wang Lager, and have 12 taps. The location is at: 1057 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Unit 60. They plan to open this location sometime around October 2013. Kokopelli Beer Company (Westminster) - Due to concerns from the city of Westminster about not wanting a stand alone brewery, Kokopelli Beer Company will open as a brewpub with not only their own beer but also with their own food menu. The City of Westminster didn't want just a drinking establishment, but wanted people to also have food as well. So rather than fight it, owner Christine Wares decided to convert into a brewpub with food. Look for Kokopelli Beer Company to open by early July 2013. Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project (Denver) - According to a Westword report, Crooked Stave has struck a deal with a New York City importer that will distribute Crooked Stave Beer in NYC. At the same time, this same importer, 12 Percent Imports, will begin shipping beers from Evil Twin in Denmark and also Stillwater Artisan Ales from Baltimore who specializes in Belgian-style and sour ales. There will also be two other Belgian breweries who will be included in the deal. So while Crooked Stave beers may be harder to get here, some additional international and quality East Coast beer will be headed this way. Crooked Stave also plans to ship beer to Oregon and California as well. Black Shirt Brewing (Denver) - Hop shortage? Apparently so. Due to the lack of some particular hops for smaller accounts, BSB is being forced to change their Saison recipe to use different hops. Look for a slightly different brew when they brew it up next week. Perhaps some local breweries should pool their orders and get a better chance at a guaranteed hop delivery. Breckenridge Brewery (Denver) - It's back! This Saturday, May 25th, bottles of their Well Built E.S.B. will be back on sale in their brewery tasting room for a limited time. This is their barrel-aged brew aged in Stranahan's barrels. The supply won't last long so stop in soon to pick up some bottles. Cannonball Creek Brewing (Golden) - There's a full tapwall of CCBC beer for this holiday weekend. Check out their line-up: Mindbender IPA, Featherweight Pale, Highwater Wit, Solid Gold Belgian Golden, Victorville Red, Forêt Noir Black Saison, and Soul Doubt Stout. Boulder County Twisted Pine Brewing (Boulder) - Tickets are now on sale for their 18th Anniversary Party happening on July 13th from 2-7pm. Live music from multiple bands, 30+ different TP brews including some rare and small batch editions and lots of fun activities. Get tix online or in the taproom. Northern Colorado City Star Brewing (Berthoud) - Berthoud Day is slated for Saturday, June 1st. City Star will open their taproom at 11am for the parade and the beer will be flowing in the beer garden all day. City Star will have some primo seats to watch the parade. They'll even have a float in the parade too. Pateros Creek Brewing (Ft. Collins) - Today's Thursday Outlaw tap is called "Virginia Dale" - an Elderflower Pale Ale. Plus, their Stimulator Pale is now back on tap as well. Also, there's something new in the seating area. A new foosball table! Come try some beer and work on your game while you're at it. The fun keeps growing at PCBC! Funkwerks (Ft. Collins) - Fans of their award winning beer Deceit take note! Today at the brewery they packaged a new rum barrel-aged version of Deceit (Belgian-style Golden Strong) that has been aging in barrels since September of last year. Look for this beer to be available in bottles in late Summer. Equinox Brewing (Ft. Collins) - Today marks the tapping of a firkin of "Nothing But Flowers IPA" - a brew conditioned with hibiscus and rose petals. Echo Brewing Company (Frederick) - Today their Nocturnal Black IIPA is back on tap. Not only that, they've got live blues music playing starting at 7pm and some great BBQ outside from Shuffler Bros. BBQ. Southern Front Range Paradox Beer Company (Woodland Park) - New beer alert! Paradox just released the 3rd installment of their Paradise Nines IPA Project called "The Trippel Double" - an IPA Trippel. It's an Ameri-Belgo Golden IPA that was aged in wine barrels and bottle conditioned. This beer weighs in at 7.5% ABV and 80 IBU. It's their Batch #32 and was bottled on May 12th. Look for it on store shelves wherever Paradox beers are sold. Mountains and West Dillon Dam Brewery (Dillon) - Up in the mountains this week and want to turn up the heat? Stop into Dillon Dam Brewery and try their Chili Beer! It's a light, crisp Mexican-style lager with over 33 pounds of fresh roasted green chilies in each batch. It's got a spicy chili aroma, but is mild and very drinkable. Also, homebrewers can enter their Homebrewer Competition set for Friday, May 31st at 11:30am. Drop off four 12oz bottles to the brewery by Friday, May 31st. Awards ceremony will be set for June 14th. San Luis Valley Brewing (Alamosa) - There's a few new tastes waiting for you in Alamosa the next time you visit the brewery. These beers include: Scenic Rail Pale Ale, Royal Gorge Route Rogue (a Red / IPA hybrid), and Western Wit (made with orange peel). These are beers designed for the this time of year. Palisade Brewing Company (Palisade) - The brewery is celebrating the installation of their new 40 barrel bright tank. Room for more beer! They've also got a new raspberry blonde ale tapping from a firkin tonight. _____________________________________________________________________ Catch up on Colorado Beer News from earlier this week: Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday View Colorado Brewery Maps [ Boulder-Longmont Map ] [ Denver Area Map ] [ Northern Colorado Map ] [ Southeast Colorado Map ] [ Northwest Brewery Map ] [ Southwest Colorado Map ] CO Beer Dinners - Expand your palate! How about a beer dinner or pairing event? Lots of events are taking reservations now. Check out the Colorado Beer Dinner & Pairing Events listing. Live Music - Beer and music go great together and many Colorado breweries and top watering holes offer live entertainment every day. Check out the Colorado Brewery Music Listings and find out who's playing at your favorite brewery or beer bar. Updated daily. CO Beer Festivals - Looking for info on upcoming beer festivals or related events in Colorado? Check out the listings on the 2013 Colorado Beer Festivals & Events Calendar. Updated daily. Like us on Facebook - There's even more Colorado beer happenings and discussions on the Fermentedly Challenged Facebook Page. Find recaps, special offers, and tips that you won't find on the blog. Colorado Beer News is published daily (Monday through Friday) with craft beer stories as they break from newsletters, emails and social media sites. This news is intended for audiences of legal drinking age (21+). If you'd like to subscribe to this daily by email, sign-up here. Please, always drink responsibly and use a designated driver. This article came from FermentedlyChallenged.com - a Colorado beer blog. Don't miss another article. Subscribe to Fermentedly Challenged by RSS today. 05/23/2013 03:27 PM Beachwood BBQ Long Beach Hosts Almanac Beer Dinner June 9, 2013
The post Beachwood BBQ Long Beach Hosts Almanac Beer Dinner June 9, 2013 appeared first on thefullpint.com. 05/23/2013 03:24 PM Cenosillicaphobia Here’s an interesting word I’ve been seeing around the internet: Cenosillicaphobia. According to some sources, the Fact-Archive and the Urban Dictionary, the word means “the fear of an empty glass,” as “commonly experienced by drinkers.” Although I can’t find it … Continue reading → 05/23/2013 02:15 PM Operation Swill: 29 bars charged with selling cheap liquor as premium TRENTON — It’s one of the oldest tricks in the book: Secretly pour some cheap whiskey into a bottle that once held high-grade liquor and charge customers top dollar for a glass. State alcohol enforcement officials say they believe it’s been happening across New Jersey in bars of all kinds — fancy joints, neighborhood dives [...] 05/23/2013 01:37 PM New Beer Festival Coming to Tumwater, WA You are reading New Beer Festival Coming to Tumwater, WA by Kendall Jones, as originally posted on The Washington Beer Blog. You are reading New Beer Festival Coming to Tumwater, WA by Kendall Jones, as originally posted on The Washington Beer Blog. In 2003, the old Olympia brewery in Tumwater, Washington finally closed for good. Save for Prohibition, they brewed beer at that location for 107 years. You youngsters won’t recall, but back in the day...05/23/2013 01:36 PM Beercations: A How-to Guide Here's some pointers to creating a winning beercation. It’s important to keep in mind that though a hoot and a half, beercations also take preparation, just like any other vacation. 05/23/2013 12:54 PM Haydamaky Tour Of Ukrainian Breweries Today’s infographic is an interesting one, although it’s somewhat unusual. It may prove useful, however, the next time you find yourself in the Ukraine. Entitled For Every Thirst, a Beer, it comes from an article by Oleksandr Yarmola, “the leader … Continue reading → 05/23/2013 12:13 PM 170 Year Old King of Sherry Cocktails for Memorial Day There is a renewed interest these days in sherry, not least among bartenders, who are creating cocktails at a breakneck pace using various expressions of the fortified wine. This has produced some liquid gems, particularly those drinks that capitalize on sherry’s reliable affinity with the agave spirits tequila and mezcal. But however good these drinks [...] 05/23/2013 12:00 PM Man, have I been waiting for this. Some of you knew this was coming but for many it will be a welcome surprise. One of my favorites and perfect for summer sipping. I will have a case in hand before the day is out. Sly Fox is … Continue reading → 05/23/2013 11:50 AM Belgian Beer Throw-Down, Saturday at Parkway Tavern You are reading Belgian Beer Throw-Down, Saturday at Parkway Tavern by Kendall Jones, as originally posted on The Washington Beer Blog. You are reading Belgian Beer Throw-Down, Saturday at Parkway Tavern by Kendall Jones, as originally posted on The Washington Beer Blog. This Saturday, the Parkway Tavern invites you to join them for a Belgian beer throw-down. American-brewed Belgian-style beers go head-to-head in combat against their non-domestic counterparts. The annual event happens this Saturday in Tacoma...05/23/2013 11:42 AM Beer Birthday: Tony Forder Today is the 58th birthday of Tony Forder, publisher of Ale Street News. Tony’s been putting out Ale Street News for over 20 years now, and was kind enough to give me a column when I first came back to … Continue reading → 05/23/2013 11:18 AM Sioux Brew: New beer for Siouxland New at Miller Liquor in North Sioux City, SD, is Ethos IPA by Tallgrass Brewing Company in Manhattan, Kan. Ethos is described as a dry-hopped IPA and is listed at 110 IBU. 05/23/2013 11:07 AM “Summer in Northern Michigan” Collaborative Video Focuses on Traditions of Water, Friends and Craft Beer in the Great Lakes State
Michigan artist/singer/songwriter Jetty Rae lends her words and gritty vocals to an inspiring new video by filmmaker Evan Joling – featuring the high-in-the-sky aerial skills of local kiteboarding icons Matt and Keegan Myers (aka “The Broneah Brothers”) and their M-22 branding, paired withNorth Peak’s seasonal brew Archangel Summer Wheat. “Everyone at North Peak is READY for summer,” says Greg Lobdell, who – along with Jon Carlson, Ron Jeffries and Mike Hall, are the managing partners of Northern United Brewing Company. “We think this video is a great representation of Summer in Northern Michigan – passionate and creative individuals having fun with family and friends. We can’t wait to share it with everyone!” The complete video (1:48), shot in the skies over the sparkling waters and along the shoreline of West Grand Traverse Bay, is available for online viewing here. The North Peak is part of Northern United Brewing Co., which also encompasses the Grizzly Peak and Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales craft beer brands, as well as the Civilized line of spirits. NUBC’s philosophy focuses on a dedication to conservation, inspiration and locally sustainable practices. Find NUBC products at stores, restaurants, and bars all throughout Michigan, including: North Peak Brewing Company, Mission Table and Jolly Pumpkin Brewery, all in Traverse City; Jolly Pumpkin and Grizzly Peak, in Ann Arbor.
05/23/2013 11:06 AM We Can't Believe It's Not Bottles: Terrapin Beer Co. Goes Aluminum for its Newest Year-Round Beer
 Athens, GA- May 22, 2013 - Terrapin Beer Co. is bringing a new shape to shelves with the release of RecreationAle, the company's first offering to be packaged in 12 oz. cans. This is the second addition to their year-round line-up in 2013, bringing the total number of beers available regardless the season up to 5. RecreationAle, a hopped-up session ale, is Terrapin's nod to all things recreational. With RecreationAle in cans, trailblazers everywhere will be able to easily take along great craft beer without fear of breakage. Added benefits are a lightweight, compact container (bag space is limited!) and the practicing of good karma- cans are convenient to recycle. This hoppy, refreshing, and sessionable beer will be a perfect companion to any outdoor activity.
Terrapin is also partnering with Osprey Packs, Inc. to encourage craft beer lovers to get recreational. An online raffle offering consumers the chance to win an Osprey backpack will be opening in early June coinciding with the beer's release. Each month, four lucky winners will take home an awesome pack built to take whatever adventure may bring... with room to spare for some RecreationAle tucked in as well! Go towww.terrapinbeer.com/osprey or to the company Facebook page to enter once the raffle opens.
The RecreationAle release party will be June 8 at the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC! Terrapin will take over the outdoor market with 6 Terrapin taps and RecreationAle in cans available all day long. Raffles, giveaways, tons of cool activities, and live music that evening... come hang out with the Terrapin crew and welcome RecreationAle with style.
Malts: 2-Row Pale, Crystal 24, Victory
Hops: Bravo, Centennial, Zythos, Amarillo, Galaxy (Dry Hop)
ABV: 4.7%
IBU: 42
OG: 11.3
So go ahead and wrap your hand around a can of RecreationAle and explore what the great outdoors has to offer. This hopped-up session ale is specially formulated to accompany you no matter where you may go; whether it's the trails and rivers that call or just the hammock in the backyard, pack in this flavorful ale and pack out the memories while you enjoy this quaffable brew. RecreationAle will be available in early June in 12-packs of 12 oz. cans within Terrapin's ten-state distribution network.
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05/23/2013 11:03 AM Taplister.com Presents the 2nd Annual Rye Beer Fest
Portland, Ore. -- Taplister announces the second annual Rye Beer Fest featuring more beers and a new venue. The Rye Beer Fest, a celebration of the revival of rye beers, will be held at EastBurn (1800 E. Burnside., Portland, Ore.) during Portland Beer Week. The fest will take place on Friday June 7th, from 4-10 p.m. and will feature 19 rye beers. Two of the beers being featured are special collaboration beers. One was brewed by 10 Barrel Brewing Company in collaboration with Taplister and the other was brewed by Hopworks Urban Brewery in collaboration with Taplister. All proceeds from the sale of the collaboration beers will be donated to the Children’s Cancer Association. In addition to rye beers, there will be rye cocktails and rye food. Entry to the event is free. The pricing for the beer (half pints and pints), cocktails and food is still to be determined. To keep up with the latest news regarding the Rye Beer Fest check out www.ryebeerfest.com. About Dawn To Dusk: Dawn to Dusk is an endurance paddling where paddlers do laps for 12 hours around Ross Island in downtown Portland to raise money for the Children's Cancer Association. Last year Bridge City Paddling Club raised more than $28,000 for this great organization. Bridge City Paddling Club is a non-profit organization, dedicated to both community service and competition.
05/23/2013 11:03 AM Konishiki a Konichi-Wham! Next up in the Dick’s Picks Series You are reading Konishiki a Konichi-Wham! Next up in the Dick’s Picks Series by Kendall Jones, as originally posted on The Washington Beer Blog. You are reading Konishiki a Konichi-Wham! Next up in the Dick’s Picks Series by Kendall Jones, as originally posted on The Washington Beer Blog. It might have been the first time I met Dick Cantwell. I asked about how he and his business partners arrived at the name Elysian Brewing. He explained that they wanted...05/23/2013 10:10 AM The place where everybody knows your name. An interesting item from today’s Beer Business Daily: SIGN OF TIMES TO COME? ONE TAVERN CHAIN REDUCES TAP ROTATIONS At their yearly supplier conference, regional 15 plus unit on-premise chain in Ohio Winking Lizard said that they would reduce tap … Continue reading → 05/23/2013 09:18 AM Australian International Beer Awards: 2013 Winners Announced The Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) has announced its champions at a prestigious presentation dinner in Melbourne, Australia. 05/23/2013 09:12 AM Sioux Brew: West O Beer to open Saturday UPDATE: West O Beer co-owner Matt Matthiesen tells Sioux Brew that the hours for Saturday's soft opening will be 2-10 p.m. The brewery's official grand opening will be held on June 15th. 05/23/2013 08:44 AM Oude Gueuze Tilquin I’m a big fan of the gueuze style of beer. Whenever I’m in the mood to abuse my taste buds with something awesomely sour and tart, it’s the type of beer that immediately comes to mind. The Oude Gueuze Tilguin, just like every one of its peers is a blend of 1, 2 and 3 [...] 05/23/2013 08:11 AM Ohio’s Fat Head’s bound for Beervana Ohio’s Fat Head’s Brewery, which makes one of America’s most celebrated India Pale Ales, plans to open a brewpub in Portland, Ore., one of America’s most celebrated beer cities. Co-owner and brewer Matt Cole said Fat Head’s, which already has both a production brewery and a restaurants, signed a deal for a 13,000-square-foot space in the [...] 05/23/2013 08:00 AM HBG Classics | Mr. Wizard Goes to Irvington This post from Serious Eats recently came to our attention. Putting beer in a French press? Sounds like a great idea. Back in June 2009, we did some of our own experimenting with a French press and had a great time doing it. We thought you'd enjoy seeing the results of our experimentation. So courtesy of the Wayback Machine, here's our write-up of what happened when we tried combining beer and other stuff in a French press--  Regular readers of this site will know that we aren't above tomfoolery. In fact, you might say that on occasion we can be downright buffoonish. I wouldn't have you believe for a second that we aren't aware that our wanton disrespect for common sense is anything more than a ploy to entertain ourselves and those reading.Our experiments don't always start out with folly in mind - in some cases we're actually trying to prove something. But when a group of us gathers, the chance of hijinks is multiplied exponentially. It all started out like this: Hey Jason,The result? A beer and food blending experiment of what some might consider epically stupid proportions. We just thought it was fun. And in a few cases, tasty. We plopped down on Jason's porch in Irvington and lined up the following victims: Wabash Valley Cannonball Porter vs. Kroger Private Selection Medium Dark Roast Coffee Upland Wheat vs. Strawberries Harpoon UFO Hefeweizen vs. Bananas Brugge White vs. Oranges Brugge Black vs. Cherries Brugge Black vs. Red Stag Whiskey Bell's Oberon vs. Blueberries Founders Cerise vs. Hershey's Extra Dark Chocolate Bell's Expedition Stout vs. Bell's Double Cream Stout Bell's Hopslam vs. Grapefruit Erdinger Weissbier vs. Cucumber Three Floyds Alpha Klaus vs. Whoppers Malted Milk Balls One thing worth noting -- running beer through a French press might automatically make it worse. Every beer blend seemed to be under-carbonated - an effect that was either caused by the blending or the tools used. Since we didn't try any beer straight through the French press, we don't really know. So much for the scientific method.  The bad pairings: Wabash Valley Cannonball Porter w/ Kroger Private Selection Medium Dark Roast Coffee - Tastes like the bottom of a day-old pot of decaf. Jason's note: When I did this previously, I seemed to remember it tasting better. I think maybe fresher coffee would be good (this coffee was ground at least 3 months ago).  Upland Wheat w/ fresh strawberries - The most bizarre result. Smells and tastes like warm bologna. Disgusting. Gina's note: I didn't get bologna out of the Upland Wheat/strawberry combination.  Harpoon UFO Hefeweizen w/ fresh bananas - Much worse than expected. Tastes like a banana that's been sitting on a shelf in the basement, gathering dust for a few weeks. We added fresh oranges to the mix later. No improvement. If anything, the mix tasted crappier with the oranges in it. The "meh" pairings: Mike's note: The Annoy Ted Division  Brugge White w/ fresh oranges - Disappointing, but not terrible. Tastes like a flat Belgian wit with a touch of orange juice.  Brugge Black w/ fresh cherries - Sort of chocolately with a little hint of cherry zip. Not great, but not bad. Jason's note: I thought this was a winner of a combo. I suggest that Ted takes this idea and runs with it. Seriously. I also mixed the Black with a Jim Beam Black Cherry Bourbon. Better than any boilermaker I've ever had. Also, better than any Boilermaker ever to come out of Purdue (but that's not really saying much now is it?).  Bell's Oberon w/ fresh blueberries - The blueberries produce no effect. Tastes like a regular Oberon. The good pairings:  Founders Cerise w/ Hershey's Extra Dark Chocolate - Tastes like a chocolate-covered sour cherry. And the chocolate from the bottom of the French press tasted heavenly after being steeped in the beer. Bell's Expedition Stout/Double Cream Stout Blend - We didn't do this in a French press; we simply mixed the two beers in a pitcher for a reprise of a blend that Bell's has done at beer festivals. Brown sugar, licorice, and pecans in the nose; hoppy and sweet flavor with chocolate, vanilla, and brown sugar notes. The blend nicely subdues the licorice whomp of the Expedition Stout. I may have to make this at home.  Bell's Hopslam w/ fresh grapefruit - Tartness of the grapefruit melds well with the piney/peachy hop character. If you mixed a DIPA with a Belgian sour ale, this is what it might taste like. Gina's note: With all of the pairings, the carbonation of the beer disappeared almost completely in some cases, so it makes sense that the higher alcohol beers, like Hopslam, were able to stand up to the additions. The bizarrely good pairing:  Erdinger Weissbier w/ fresh cucumber - Hey, it's beer gazpacho! Think of getting a buzz from a cucumber salad; that's what you have here. Jason's note: A week after we did this, I was at a trade show where a booth had jars of ice water for our enjoyment. One had lemons in it. One had strawberries. And one had cucumbers. I love fresh cucumbers. And the flavor that the cucumbers add to beer or water is phenomenal. Is there a cucumber soda? The grand champion:  Three Floyds Alpha Klaus Porter w/ Whoppers malted milk balls - Lovely. Tastes like a really sweet milk stout with a hoppy bite. Fizzed up like a nitro stout when we mixed the two.   05/23/2013 05:00 AM Weekly Beer Calendar Update: May 23 - May 31 The calendar thins out a bit here at the end of May. That's easily explained, though, by the impending Philly Beer Week, which begins May 31. I won't be listing any of the scheduled events here from May 31-June 9 since there's way too many, not too mention they have a website, and an app I believe, that does its job in gathering them all together in one place. Might I put a spreadsheet together 05/23/2013 03:53 AM Nailed it I first encountered Whitewater's new beer Hoppelhammer in The Purty Kitchen last month. It made its debut at the Belfast Beer Festival last November but sold out quickly -- draught and bottled -- long before I got to try it. The recently-refurbished and thoroughly craftified Purty was the Monkstown stop on a recent DART-based pub crawl and that's where I spotted the beer on the blackboard. A bottle was kindly donated by the management and shared around. It was tasty enough to warrant a proper review at a later stage.  The opportunity arrived, again unexpectedly, some weeks later on a visit to The Brewer's House in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone. This village pub has been transformed into a foodie haven while still retaining its essential pubbiness. At the centre of the offer is the beer, and it's likely to stay that way as the on-site pilot brewery is expanded later this year into a full-size kit. There was some remarkably well kept Belfast Ale on cask and surprise Hoppelhammer on keg.This stuff is 6% ABV and very well balanced between the big malt and big hops. Even from the very start the aroma mixes sweet 'n' sticky with a dusting of citrus and sherbet. Colourwise it's a rich dark Lucozade orange. The hops lay the first punch: bittersweet marmalade, followed quickly by a spreading warmth -- it could definitely pass for stronger than it is. I was expecting a layer of toasty malt, like you often get in English IPAs of a similar strength, but none of that is permitted. The hops continue to throw shapes, running through grassy, to tangy and metallic, and finishing on a mouth-watering bitter bite. For all of its power it's a very drinkable beer and I was well able to throw back two pints as an accompaniment to my lamb and in lieu of a dessert. Whether big-and-hoppy is just a fad for 2013, or whether this really is part of a new wave in Irish brewing remains to be seen. I'm just happy to have the 'hammer while it's here and hope that it's worth Whitewater's time to keep it going. Buy it if you see it. 05/23/2013 03:05 AM Japanese beer in Britain  I'm not sure what to make of this little article about a flood of Japanese beer about to wash over Britain: "A Small Jap, Please."The quantity of beer being importted at the time was indeed tiny:
The big jump in 1924 was a technical matter. That's the first year the Japanese brewers had taken advantage of the disruption to international trade caused by WW I. Before the war, the Dutch East Indies had been supplied with beer from Holland and Denmark. The chaos caused to international shipping left Dutch breweries desperately short of raw materials and unable to export sfaely. The same was presumably true of Denmark. So the Dutch East Indies turned to Japan for supplies: "Military beer.  Het nieuws van den dag voor Nederlandsch-Indië, 20-02-1915. 05/23/2013 02:58 AM Crawfish Boil at Summit Brewing Company Ready for a taste of the bayou? On Friday, May 31st, Summit Brewing Company is hosting a crawfish boil put on by Chef Tim and the krewe from the Cajun 2 Geaux food truck. The boil will include crawfish, shrimp, Andouille sausage, corn-on-the-cob, potatoes and cauliflower. If you want in... 05/23/2013 12:00 AM Get Ready, Ohio I have plenty of family and friends in the state of West Virginia. They're just a two hour ride down I-79 from Pittsburgh. The beer landscape is quite different down there than it is here. There isn't the biggest variety of beers to choose from. One thing they have that we don't is ability to sell alcohol in most stores. Walk into a Walmart in West Virginia and the mid-isle beer displays include Yuengling Traditional Lager, Budweiser, Keystone etc. From my observation, Yuengling might be one of the more popular selections in that area. It hasn't always been there, though. It wasn't until a number of years ago that Yuengling ended up being distributed into West Virginia. I remember how excited some down there were. That's why I always smile when I see announcements like that of Church Brew Works in the Pittsburgh Business Times yesterday saying it plans to distribute into Ohio. Ohio will be the first state Church will distribute in that isn't Pennsylvania. It looks as if Church has a solid core of beers to boast as well. I really enjoy both Celestial Gold and Pious Monk Dunkel. Any thirsty Ohioans reading this can take my word for it. Those brews are worth the trip you'd make to get them. I once had a sampler which included Thunderhop IPA and Pipe Organ Pale Ale in addition to the aforementioned beers. Hop heads might adore Thunderhop since it's loaded with hops. The pale ale is a solid selection in my book, too. 05/22/2013 09:59 PM New Belgium Trippel review  New Belgium is well known for their classic year round brews and every once in a while it's good to visit the classics and see what types of beer made New Belgium popular in the first place. This review is of New Belgium Trippel - an ale brewed with coriander. Trippel has been around since 1992 and has the Belgian look and taste of a beer from the same region.Gone are the three robed ladies that used to grace the label. Instead New Belgium went to a rather plain looking brown and grey lettered label with the shadow outline of a coriander plant. It gave this beer a rather generic look, but New Belgium wanted to simplify their look on many of their beers. I suppose since this beer has some history to it, changing up the packaging might just spice things up a bit. Here are the vital stats for New Belgium Trippel: 7.8% ABV - 25 IBU - a year round beer - Calories 221 - Hops: Saaz. Liberty, & Target - 1/2 lager yeast & 1/2 Belgian yeast - Pale, Munich and Victory malts - and Coriander. With both an ale yeast and a lager yeast in the same batch, one might believe it would ferment from both the top and the bottom of the beer, but at slightly different temperature conditions. OK, so let's pop the top and dive in. Appearance: New Belgium's Trippel poured out a bright golden color with a generous near white head. This head stuck around for a while and left a sticky lacing along the edge of the glass. This Abbey-style Tripel had excellent clarity and no cloudiness or sediment found in the beer. The beer was decently carbonated and had plenty of bubbles. Aroma: This beer has a lot of different aromas. The coriander and the hops gave this beer a spicy tone while the yeast gave off scents of clove and banana. There were some other fruity esters and bread-like quality in this brew's vapors as well. As this beer warmed a bit, the fruity esters really started coming out more as did the background herby hops.  Taste: Trippel was medium bodied and had a spicy clove and hop taste up front. The carbonation in this beer made the beer dance a bit on my tongue. There was a creaminess to the texture of this beer as well. The taste was definitely European in style. The yeast, coriander, hops and malts blended well together to give this a slightly sweet, somewhat herbal, malty and bitter brew with a bit of funk. The alcohol in this beer is noticeable and does affect the taste of this beer a bit. This type of beer is a slow sipping beer. The alcohol level gives one pause to drink this one slowly. The bitterness sticks with you after the sip is gone. The taste was still rather clean. It's not the type of beer you'd reach for on a hot summer day, rather one for those late night encounters when there's a bit of coolness in the air. Still, it's a year round brew meant to be enjoyed anytime. Overall: This beer has been one of New Belgium's staples for over 20 years. It was obviously made well and continues to be one of their classic standards that can appeal to many types of beer drinkers. I wouldn't recommend this beer to someone new to craft beer, rather it should be suggested to someone who's tried several different styles, especially someone who enjoys Belgian-style ales. This is the type of beer that I would enjoy on special occasions, but not a beer that I'd reach for as a go to everyday kind of beer. New Belgium Trippel has a lot of flavor and was well balanced. Try one if you love beers with a bit of spice, yeast and hop. One beer will suit you just fine. Two beers in a row would tend to be all you're going to handle in an entire evening. It'll fill you up with flavor. Disclosure: I paid full retail price for this beer at my local liquor store as part of a build-your-own 6-pack special. Related articles: - Avery Nineteen Belgian Style Tripel review. - Victory Golden Monkey review. - Westmalle Trappist Ale Tripel review. This article came from FermentedlyChallenged.com - a Colorado beer blog. Don't miss another article. Subscribe to Fermentedly Challenged by RSS today. 05/22/2013 08:21 PM Weekly Wetlist: Los Angeles Los Angeles is a fast-paced place. There’s always a ton of action to enjoy: openings, tastings, festivals, concerts. In a city the size of a small European country, how can you be expected to keep track of everything going on? We’re here to help with a round-up of all things booze during this beautiful last week of May… Down in Long Beach the sun is shining and the weather is sweet. That’s nothing new. But the recent addition of The Federal Bar (102 Pine Ave) in the heart of downtown promises to make things even sweeter. The second outpost of the North Hollywood-based gastropub is a massive structure where business meets pleasure. Housed in a former bank, the restaurant features an in-tact vault which will soon provide access to a basement speakeasy. The extensive assortment of local craft on tap, paired with a food-friendly happy hour insures that this new [...] 05/22/2013 08:20 PM Hopworks Brewmaster and Owner Christian Ettinger 05/22/2013 07:44 PM Ska Brewing invades Sweden and collaborates  Colorado craft beer is well known here in the USA, but now it's becoming known in Europe as well. Ska Brewing has been distributing beers to Sweden for a couple of years and are now collaborating with a Swedish brewery on another project. Read their Press Release from today and see what's happening in the Eastern hemisphere with Ska Brewing Company.[PRESS RELEASE] Durango, CO., (May 22, 2013) — Ska Brewing Barroom Hero Arlo Grammatica is in Sweden this week, along with Head Brewer Thomas Larsen, to brew an imperial pilsner with Swedish craft brewer Nynäshamns Ångbryggeri. Nynäshamns Ångbryggeri is a small and rising Swedish craft brewery whose relationship with the Ska crew was born at the Stockholm Beer and Whisky Festival last year, from a mutual love of outdoor adventure, and of course, great beer. “I thought Arlo said they were going to California, so I gave him the okay,” Ska President and co-founder Dave Thibodeau. “It sounded like he said ‘Stockton.’ I wouldn’t knowingly let Arlo and Thomas go to Stockholm unsupervised. Plus, Thomas is Norwegian, so I’m a little concerned he could reject the Swedish government’s authority and try to form his own country.” Grammatica and Larsen will also be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Oliver Twist, a Stockholm bar known for its selection of American craft beers and owned by the same partners as Great Brands, Ska’s distributor in Sweden. According to the Brewer’s Association, Sweden is the 2nd largest export market for U.S. craft brewers after Canada. “We don’t believe in collaboration just for it’s own sake,” said Grammatica. “But when they told us that they surf the open ocean in the North Atlantic, it was clear to me that this was going to be a key relationship in the Swedish market. Building relationships is the key, no matter how many adventures I have to go on to do that.” “We’re looking forward to mixing our approach and knowledge with Ska’s,” said Nynäshamns’ Marcus Wärme. “They started with the same love of beer, and have done the same hard work of building a business and a brewery. We live on the sea and they live in the mountains, but the guys at Ska aren’t that different from us. We’re putting in great elements from each brewery, and we think the outcome will be just as great.”  “They’re going to show us around on their boat and take us kitesurfing,” said Grammatica.Ska has been selling its beer in Sweden for 2 years, after its flagship IPA Modus Hoperandi won the first-ever listing for a canned craft beer with the Systembolaget, Sweden’s alcoholic beverage monopoly. About Ska Brewing Based in Durango, Colorado, Ska Brewing was founded in 1995 and now produces over a dozen medal-winning beers including the Pinstripe Red Ale, True Blonde Ale and Steel Toe Stout. Four Ska beers are now widely available in cans: ESB Special Ale, True Blonde, Modus Hoperandi IPA and the summer seasonal Mexican Logger. For information, music and a good time, visit www.skabrewing.com. Chat us up and get the latest news at facebook.com/skabrew and twitter.com/skabrewing. ### Related articles: - Ska Brewing announces their 2012 results. - Ska Brewing and DC Brau collaborate on Taster's Choice. - Ska Brewing Hibernal Vinifera Stout review. This article came from FermentedlyChallenged.com - a Colorado beer blog. Don't miss another article. Subscribe to Fermentedly Challenged by RSS today. 05/22/2013 06:19 PM Suds n’ Strawberries May is National Strawberry Month, naturally. What better of a way to honor everyone’s favorite bright, red fruit than with beer? In the springtime, an avalanche of fruit-flavored beer hits the shelves. Strawberry ales and lagers are not rare, but are rarely done well. Here are a few bottled varieties worthy of toasting in observance of the month-long celebration. Boston Beer Company – Longshot Strawberry Lager (5.5% ABV) Nothing subtle about the strawberries here. The aroma of fresh garden fruit pops right out of the bottle. The body is a surprising golden-hue. When pouring into a pint glass, the nose had me fully expecting a reddish color. There is a front-loaded tart in the flavor ceding to strains of maltiness before finally arriving at a pronounced sweetness in the finish. A crisp, refreshing, strawberry-infused sensation stays with you at the end and will leave you wanting more. Abita Brewing – Strawberry Harvest [...] 05/22/2013 05:41 PM Chop & Brew #6: Growing Hops at Home (Part 1) Another spring, another hop crop gets underway in Minnesota. This episode of Chop & Brew looks at the basic steps to planting hop rhizomes in containers and in the ground. The C&B crew helps new hop-growers with tips and techniques for the start of the growing season. Chop & Brew... 05/22/2013 05:29 PM Ska Brewing Invades Sweden, Brews Imperial Pilsner With Nynäshamns Ångbryggeri  DURANGO, COLO., (May 22, 2013) — Ska Brewing Barroom Hero Arlo Grammatica is in Sweden this week, along with Head Brewer Thomas Larsen, to brew an imperial pilsner with Swedish craft brewer Nynäshamns Ångbryggeri. Nynäshamns Ångbryggeri is a small and rising Swedish craft brewery whose relationship with the Ska crew was born at the Stockholm [...]05/22/2013 05:01 PM Brewing jobs: Brewing Manager, Brisbane Brewing Manager Iconic Brand Full-time permanent position Brisbane Location Our client is an iconic producer of beer to the Australian market. With an opportunity for an experienced Brewing Manager to join their Brisbane team on the horizon, this is a fantastic opportunity to express your interest in advance. Primary duties of the role will include day to day management of the brewing process and overseeing production schedules to ensure demand is met. With an extensive product range manufactured on site, this will certainly be a challenging role. To be considered for this position, you must have substantial experience in a similar role. International applicants are welcome to apply as sponsorship will be an option for the right fit. This is an exciting opportunity to join an iconic market leader and help drive their business to new heights. To submit your application in strict confidence, please apply online using the appropriate link below. Alternatively, please contact Joel Cridland on07 3347 7600 quoting reference code TSQLD35299JC. To view all Techstaff job opportunities visit www.techstaff.com.au. Apply Now. 05/22/2013 04:26 PM A special Philly Beer Week beer you will definitely want to check out. Troegs has definitely upped their PBW collaborative game; last year they were stuck with Bryson and me. Also, Three Philly brewers? Seriously? Church Brew Works is in Pittsburgh, Devil’s Backbone is in Virginia and Troegs is in Hershey. 05/22/2013 04:26 PM Alaskan Brewing Announces Discontinuation of Alaskan Pale You are reading Alaskan Brewing Announces Discontinuation of Alaskan Pale by Kendall Jones, as originally posted on The Washington Beer Blog. You are reading Alaskan Brewing Announces Discontinuation of Alaskan Pale by Kendall Jones, as originally posted on The Washington Beer Blog. This is an interesting press release from Alaskan Brewing. Apparently hop availability is causing them to discontinue production of Alaskan Pale, one of the brewery’s regular, year-round beers. Over on the Seattle Beer News,...05/22/2013 03:08 PM Craft Beer for a Cause: Homefront IPA  Who doesn’t like drinking craft beer for a good cause? Thats exactly what Chris Ray had in mind when he teamed up with Operation Homefront, an organization dedicated to providing emergency and financial assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors.05/22/2013 02:26 PM Bell’s Brewery HopSlam Bell’s Brewery HopSlam - CraftBeerTime.com It’s safe to say that most craft beer fans love hoppy IPAs. The wonderful aromas and fruity or bitter flavors. What makes that all better? Making it bigger. Double IPAs are loved almost more than your typical IPA. More malt, more hops, more booze. What’s not to like about that? There are some big names [...] 05/22/2013 02:20 PM Mac n’ Dreams Come True: Craft Beer Mac n’ Cheese  While writing her new book Mac n’ Cheese to the Rescue, Kristen Kutchar found that craft breweries and brewpubs across the country are adding their beers to their make their mac n' cheese dishes really stand out. Here are some of her favorite dishes and a recipe of her own.05/22/2013 01:55 PM Short hops, Alaskan Brewing drops Alaskan Pale Alaskan Brewing announced that it will no longer offer its Alaskan Pale as a year-round release. The brewery decided to cut production because it cannot get the hops that make the golden ale unique. “The U.S. Tettnanger hops availability, consistency and quality had started to become an ongoing issue for the past several years,” David Wilson, [...] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(TRAVERSE CITY, Mich) – North Peak Brewing Company in Traverse City is longing for warm summer days filled with fun in the sun. In anticipation of such days to come, they’ve introduced a true Michigan collaboration!
A Benefit For Dawn To Dusk & The Children’s Cancer Association
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