Monday, July 25, 2011
Top Ten Clever Beer Names!
Here’s my Top 10 Clever Beer Names list. Feel free to agree, disagree and add your own!
1. Lost Abbey’s Duck Duck Gooze
It’s cute, it’s crafty, I like it.
2. McQuire’s I’ll Have What The Gentleman On The Floor Is Having Barley Wine
Self-explanatory for anyone familiar with the powers of barleywine.
3. Wasatch Polygamy Porter
This Utah beer comes complete with the tagline "Why have just one?"
4. Breckenridge Pandora’s Bock
Once opened it’s "a wealth of flavor and complexity will spill out into the world." Amazing.
5. Terrapin Side Project Boom Shakalager
Have I mentioned I’m easily amused?
6. Port Brewing’s Badonk-A-Dunkel
So awesome, there’s no commentary necessary.
7. Dark Horse’s Smells Like Weed IPA
Hey, there’s something to be said for brutal honesty.
8. Redhook’s Haulin’ Oats
It’s oatmeal stout and the play on words is awesome.
9. Full Sail’s "Wreck the Halls" Christmas brew
Oh so witty (and festive too!)
10. Schmaltz Brewing’s He’Brew Jewbilation
I’m not Jewish and I have no desire to get into religion here but the tagline "The Chosen Beer" and names like "Messiah Bold" are things I certainly believe in.
1. Lost Abbey’s Duck Duck Gooze
It’s cute, it’s crafty, I like it.
2. McQuire’s I’ll Have What The Gentleman On The Floor Is Having Barley Wine
Self-explanatory for anyone familiar with the powers of barleywine.
3. Wasatch Polygamy Porter
This Utah beer comes complete with the tagline "Why have just one?"
4. Breckenridge Pandora’s Bock
Once opened it’s "a wealth of flavor and complexity will spill out into the world." Amazing.
5. Terrapin Side Project Boom Shakalager
Have I mentioned I’m easily amused?
6. Port Brewing’s Badonk-A-Dunkel
So awesome, there’s no commentary necessary.
7. Dark Horse’s Smells Like Weed IPA
Hey, there’s something to be said for brutal honesty.
8. Redhook’s Haulin’ Oats
It’s oatmeal stout and the play on words is awesome.
9. Full Sail’s "Wreck the Halls" Christmas brew
Oh so witty (and festive too!)
10. Schmaltz Brewing’s He’Brew Jewbilation
I’m not Jewish and I have no desire to get into religion here but the tagline "The Chosen Beer" and names like "Messiah Bold" are things I certainly believe in.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Some Beer Facts
#DidYouKnow At the 1893 Chicago Fair, Pabst beer won a blue ribbon & has been called "Pabst Blue Ribbon" ever since.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
CheersForBeer: Brooklyn Summer Ale Review #21
CheersForBeer: Brooklyn Summer Ale Review #21: "Brooklyn Summer Ale Summer Session Golden/Blonde Ale 'Light Dinner Ale' ABV: 4.5% 12Oz Bottle Poured Into A Sam Adams Dimpled Mug Br..."
Brooklyn Summer Ale Review #21
Brooklyn Summer AleSummer Session
Golden/Blonde Ale
"Light Dinner Ale"
ABV: 4.5%
12Oz Bottle Poured Into A Sam Adams Dimpled Mug
Brooklyn Brewery
Brooklyn, New York
Steve Hindy/Tom Potter
1987
Appearance:
Apple Juice Color Quality
No Head
No Retention
No Lacing
Hazy Clarity
Bull Sh$t Appearance
Aroma:
Light Citrus Note
Apricots
Peach
Dry Hop
Floral Aroma
Grainy Note
Lemon
Touch Of Honey
The taste of this beer to me is debatable, it's says this beer is a ale but taste more like a lager to me. This is a very plain beer in every aspect and is nothing to write home about. It's a easy beer to drink, but at what cost to your taste buds.
Mouthfeel:
Active Carbonation
Light Bodied
Watery Texture
Bitter/Acidic Balance
Fizzy
Dry Finish
Definitely Refreshing
Brooklyn Brewery is a otherwise solid brewery, but if you want to try this shit, you won't think so. The summer season produces a lot of great summer ale choices, so stay away from this one. If you want to try a beer from this brewery, go with the Brooklyn lager.
2 Out Of 6
Don't Want A Sixer
CheersForBeer: HE'BREW Messiah Bold Review #20
CheersForBeer: HE'BREW Messiah Bold Review #20: "HE'BREW Messiah Bold Dark Brown Ale ABV: 5.5% 12oz Bottle Poured Into A Yard's Pint Glass Shmaltz Brewing Co. San Francisco, Californi..."
HE'BREW Messiah Bold Review #20
HE'BREW Messiah BoldDark Brown Ale
ABV: 5.5%
12oz Bottle Poured Into A Yard's Pint Glass
Shmaltz Brewing Co.
San Francisco, California
Jerry Cowan
1996
Appearance:
Dark Cola-Type Color
Thin Foamy Tan Head
Minor Head Retention
Spotty Lacing
Black Clarity
Aroma:
Light Toasty Nuttiness
Light Chocolate Note
Toffee
Molasses
Roasted Malts
Slight Hops
Taste and aroma of this beer was pretty decent and blended well together. This beer had a nice bold hearty flavor. This was a nice clean tasting clean tasting beer, with easy drink ability.
Mouthfeel:
Moderate Carbonation
Coffee Aftertaste
Bitter/Sour Balance
Light/Medium Type Bodied Beer
Smooth And Creamy Mouthfeel
Decently Refreshing Seems Like A Good Beer To Pair With Dinner, Not A Hot Summer Day
This was the first beer I ever tried from this brewery and it did not disappoint me. Some say the British make a great brown ale, but this was a nice American counter-part. I'm sure I'll keep and eye out for beers from this brewery and I'll be trying some more of Shmaltz brewery products.
31/2 Out Of 6
Want A Sixer
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Flying Fish Farmhouse Ale Review #19
Flying Fish Farmhouse AleBlonde Ale
Summer Seasonal
ABV: 4.6%
12oz Bottle Poured Into A Flying Fish Pint Glass
Flying Fish Brewery
Cherry Hill, N.J.
Founded: 1996
Appearance:
Dull Golden Color
Thin Soapy Head
Moderate Retention
No Lacing
Hazy Clarity
Aroma:
Lemon Zest
Musty Straw Aroma
Cereal Aroma
Hint Of Pear
Rubbery
Hint Of Hops
Spice Note
Taste was nothing to write home about, it had a dull and bland flavor. It had a acidic mouth feel that hit you with a lemon zest blast, with a hint of spice in the flavor. On a hot summer day doing yard work, this beer would be a good one to quench your thirst.
Mouthfeel:
Some Sweet On The Tip Of The Tongue, but mostly A Acidic Balance
Explosive Carbonation
Lighter Side Of A Medium Bodied Beer
Oily Texture
Dry Bitter Finish
Refreshing
2 Out Of 6
Don't Want A Sixer
I like Flying Fish products, but this one I'm to sure about. During the summer season there a lot more summer seasonal beers to choose from and there are better choices out there. If you want to try Flying Fish for the first time, try a different beer beside this one, so you don't get the wrong idea about this brewery.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Harpoon Summer Beer Review
This is not my review found it om the Net, I'm a big fan of the Harpoon Brewery, maybe you are to. This is for you if you want to try Harpoon products.
Harpoon - Summer Beer
Dead Soldier
Where to Dig Up More About This Beer
Harpoon Summer Beer
Harpoon Brewery
306 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA USA
Est. 1986
www.harpoonbrewery.com
Brain Damage Quotient = 5.0 % ABV
Fluid Oz. = 12.0
Postmortem Brew Review
Pale straw yellow color.
Mostly malt grain and trace floral hop aromas.
White, tightly bubbled crisp, one finger head.
Head lacing fairly nonexistent.
Malty grain taste with a bit of sourness.
Active carbonation balances any thin watery appearance.
Light bodied. Slightly drying on finish.
Grim Reaper's Eulogy
Here's another crisp Kolsch for our perusal. These beers are refreshing in taste. A bit crisper than a lager. A bit more floral bite on the finish. Perfect for warm summer days. Great for killing your thirst while easy on the taste buds and alcohol. An ale yeast, not a lager, is used to set this apart from ordinary beer. The beer will have a dry, tart, almost sour taste. It is not for everyone's palate, but I prefer the tartness.
Freshen up with a Kolsch and see what your summer is missing.
Harpoon - Summer Beer
Dead Soldier
Where to Dig Up More About This Beer
Harpoon Summer Beer
Harpoon Brewery
306 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA USA
Est. 1986
www.harpoonbrewery.com
Brain Damage Quotient = 5.0 % ABV
Fluid Oz. = 12.0
Postmortem Brew Review
Pale straw yellow color.
Mostly malt grain and trace floral hop aromas.
White, tightly bubbled crisp, one finger head.
Head lacing fairly nonexistent.
Malty grain taste with a bit of sourness.
Active carbonation balances any thin watery appearance.
Light bodied. Slightly drying on finish.
Grim Reaper's Eulogy
Here's another crisp Kolsch for our perusal. These beers are refreshing in taste. A bit crisper than a lager. A bit more floral bite on the finish. Perfect for warm summer days. Great for killing your thirst while easy on the taste buds and alcohol. An ale yeast, not a lager, is used to set this apart from ordinary beer. The beer will have a dry, tart, almost sour taste. It is not for everyone's palate, but I prefer the tartness.
Freshen up with a Kolsch and see what your summer is missing.
Bloggers And Professionals Helping The Craft Beer Cause!
Have you heard of Free the Hops, which successfully lobbied to change an Alabama law that restricted breweries from selling to the public via brew pubs? How about Raise Your Pints, an organization working to revamp restrictive beer laws in Mississippi?
Did you know several Texas bloggers recently created a new organization called Open the Taps hopes to change Texas laws to make them more friendly to craft brewers? This panel will discuss how you as a blogger can write about and even change your state’s restrictive beer laws. We have three very knowledgeable panelists including:
Cathy Clark Rascoe (aka @cathywonderful on Twitter) is an attorney in Texas who writes for her personal blog, Brewtiful. She is also the founder of Houston Beer Week, Dallas Beer Week, the Monsters Of Beer Charity Festival and the Dallas Beer Festival. Rascoe recently won a 2011 Houston Press Web Award for her blog post distilling craft beer-related bills that were then pending in the Texas State Legislature. She is an avid supporter of craft beer in Texas and has recently co-founded a grassroots organization in Texas called Open The Taps dedicated to changing the antiquated and often bizarre beer laws in Texas. Her favorite beer is Stout.
Michelle Minton is an analyst at The Competitive Enterprise Institute, a free-market defending think tank in Washington, D.C. At CEI Minton sparks intelligent public debate in popular media and among activists about subjects that are often taboo or overlooked. She defends the right of those involved in what she calls, “The Sindustry”, by providing intellectual support for their right to engage in consensual behavior. In addition to her public policy work on alcohol-related issues, Minton is an avid fan of craft beer. Her writing on craft brew and twitter feed (where she goes by the name “Biergirl”) have gained increasing recognition and have become a respected source for industry news and opinion. Her favorite style of beer is Saison.
Craig Hendry is the Co-founder and Vice-President of Operations & Communications at Raise Your Pints, a non-profit, grassroots organization working since 2007 to reform Mississippi’s beer laws (all beer brewed and sold is capped at 6.25 ABV and homebrewing is illegal). Co-founder of Mississippi Craft Beer Week and author of the 2010 and 2011 “Mississippi Craft Beer Week” Proclamations signed by Governor Haley Barbour. Hendry writes for his personal blog Mississippi Brew Blog (2007) and can be found @craighendry on Twitter. He has also been a homebrewer for 10 years. His favorite beer is, well, whatever he’s brewed last.
Did you know several Texas bloggers recently created a new organization called Open the Taps hopes to change Texas laws to make them more friendly to craft brewers? This panel will discuss how you as a blogger can write about and even change your state’s restrictive beer laws. We have three very knowledgeable panelists including:
Cathy Clark Rascoe (aka @cathywonderful on Twitter) is an attorney in Texas who writes for her personal blog, Brewtiful. She is also the founder of Houston Beer Week, Dallas Beer Week, the Monsters Of Beer Charity Festival and the Dallas Beer Festival. Rascoe recently won a 2011 Houston Press Web Award for her blog post distilling craft beer-related bills that were then pending in the Texas State Legislature. She is an avid supporter of craft beer in Texas and has recently co-founded a grassroots organization in Texas called Open The Taps dedicated to changing the antiquated and often bizarre beer laws in Texas. Her favorite beer is Stout.
Michelle Minton is an analyst at The Competitive Enterprise Institute, a free-market defending think tank in Washington, D.C. At CEI Minton sparks intelligent public debate in popular media and among activists about subjects that are often taboo or overlooked. She defends the right of those involved in what she calls, “The Sindustry”, by providing intellectual support for their right to engage in consensual behavior. In addition to her public policy work on alcohol-related issues, Minton is an avid fan of craft beer. Her writing on craft brew and twitter feed (where she goes by the name “Biergirl”) have gained increasing recognition and have become a respected source for industry news and opinion. Her favorite style of beer is Saison.
Craig Hendry is the Co-founder and Vice-President of Operations & Communications at Raise Your Pints, a non-profit, grassroots organization working since 2007 to reform Mississippi’s beer laws (all beer brewed and sold is capped at 6.25 ABV and homebrewing is illegal). Co-founder of Mississippi Craft Beer Week and author of the 2010 and 2011 “Mississippi Craft Beer Week” Proclamations signed by Governor Haley Barbour. Hendry writes for his personal blog Mississippi Brew Blog (2007) and can be found @craighendry on Twitter. He has also been a homebrewer for 10 years. His favorite beer is, well, whatever he’s brewed last.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Ommegang Belgian Pale Ale Review #18
Ommegang BPA
Belgian Pale Ale
Special Seasonal
ABV: 6.2%
12oz bottle poured into a Eulogy Tavern Pint Glass
Brewery Ommegang
Belgian Brewery
Cooperstown, New York
1997
Don Feinberg/Duvel Moortgat Brewery
My with took me to the Eulogy Tavern for dinner and this was a bartender suggestion, because the place has 300 bottles of beer. Looking at the beer menu makes your head spin, so ask for suggestions and you won't be disappointed, the staff us very knowledgeable.
Appearance:
Beautiful Golden Color
Nice Fluffy Pillow Quality Head
Great Head Retention
Extensive Lacing
Aroma:
Banana
Bit Of Citrus
Hoppy
Bready Malt
Fruity
Plum
Mouthfeel:
Light carbonation
Crisp Texture
Smooth & Syrupy Palate
Dry Finish
Very Balanced-Fruity & Bitter
Medium Bodied Beer
Mouthwatering Refreshing
41/2 out of 6
Want a sixer
This is a wonderful tasting beer that needs to be drank slowly, so all of your senses can soak up the beer loveliness. This beer is like a IPA, but without the malty foundation you find in one, which brings the crispness to the for. Also if you are into BPA I suggest you try a Flying Dog Raging Bitch BPA, review coming for that one soon.
Belgian Pale Ale
Special Seasonal
ABV: 6.2%
12oz bottle poured into a Eulogy Tavern Pint Glass
Brewery Ommegang
Belgian Brewery
Cooperstown, New York
1997
Don Feinberg/Duvel Moortgat Brewery
My with took me to the Eulogy Tavern for dinner and this was a bartender suggestion, because the place has 300 bottles of beer. Looking at the beer menu makes your head spin, so ask for suggestions and you won't be disappointed, the staff us very knowledgeable.
Appearance:
Beautiful Golden Color
Nice Fluffy Pillow Quality Head
Great Head Retention
Extensive Lacing
Aroma:
Banana
Bit Of Citrus
Hoppy
Bready Malt
Fruity
Plum
Mouthfeel:
Light carbonation
Crisp Texture
Smooth & Syrupy Palate
Dry Finish
Very Balanced-Fruity & Bitter
Medium Bodied Beer
Mouthwatering Refreshing
41/2 out of 6
Want a sixer
This is a wonderful tasting beer that needs to be drank slowly, so all of your senses can soak up the beer loveliness. This beer is like a IPA, but without the malty foundation you find in one, which brings the crispness to the for. Also if you are into BPA I suggest you try a Flying Dog Raging Bitch BPA, review coming for that one soon.
SABMiller To Use Less Water In Their Beers
SABMiller to Use Less Water in Their Beer
Just happened upon this article from reuters.com stating that macrobrewer SABMiller is slowly cutting the amount of water they use to make their beer.
There’s a joke in here somewhere.
Ok, ok, beer snobbery and distaste for many of the watered-down SABMiller offerings aside, the big brewer is actually attempting to do a good thing here. In a word? Sustainability.
As SABMiller states, "The scarcity and availability of water represent a potentially significant risk to parts of our business, as well as to some of the communities in which we operate."
Their goal to reduce consumption of water is a rather formidable one. By 2015, SABMiller shoots to cut water consumption 25% below that used in 2008. So far they’ve already cut water by 8%. After researching water footprints in places they operate that fall under high risk for water stress, they found some differing results: in Peru, SABMiller uses 61 liters of water to make just 1 liter of beer and in Tanzania, a staggering 180 liters of water is used to brew just 1 liter of beer.
It probably goes without saying that the water overconsumption risk has become one of SABMiller’s 10 sustainability priorities. Those priorities, in order, are:
1. Discouraging irresponsible and/or binge drinking
2. Using less water while making more beer
3. Reducing energy and their carbon footprint overall
4. Reusing and recycling packaging materials
5. Efforts toward zero-waste operations
6. Encouraging enterprise development
7. Benefiting communities
8. Contributing to the fight against HIV/AIDS
9. Human rights
10. Transparency and ethics
Sounds like SABMiller has quite a bit on their plate over the next ten years and beyond. We wish the big brewer the best of luck in hitting and even exceeding these ambitious goals and hope that other macrobrewers might take steps in the same direction.
Just happened upon this article from reuters.com stating that macrobrewer SABMiller is slowly cutting the amount of water they use to make their beer.
There’s a joke in here somewhere.
Ok, ok, beer snobbery and distaste for many of the watered-down SABMiller offerings aside, the big brewer is actually attempting to do a good thing here. In a word? Sustainability.
As SABMiller states, "The scarcity and availability of water represent a potentially significant risk to parts of our business, as well as to some of the communities in which we operate."
Their goal to reduce consumption of water is a rather formidable one. By 2015, SABMiller shoots to cut water consumption 25% below that used in 2008. So far they’ve already cut water by 8%. After researching water footprints in places they operate that fall under high risk for water stress, they found some differing results: in Peru, SABMiller uses 61 liters of water to make just 1 liter of beer and in Tanzania, a staggering 180 liters of water is used to brew just 1 liter of beer.
It probably goes without saying that the water overconsumption risk has become one of SABMiller’s 10 sustainability priorities. Those priorities, in order, are:
1. Discouraging irresponsible and/or binge drinking
2. Using less water while making more beer
3. Reducing energy and their carbon footprint overall
4. Reusing and recycling packaging materials
5. Efforts toward zero-waste operations
6. Encouraging enterprise development
7. Benefiting communities
8. Contributing to the fight against HIV/AIDS
9. Human rights
10. Transparency and ethics
Sounds like SABMiller has quite a bit on their plate over the next ten years and beyond. We wish the big brewer the best of luck in hitting and even exceeding these ambitious goals and hope that other macrobrewers might take steps in the same direction.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
CheersForBeer: Fort Collins Z Lager Review #17
CheersForBeer: Fort Collins Z Lager Review #16: "Fort Collins Z Lager Smoked Lager ABV: 4.5% 12oz bottle poured into a Shock Top wheat glass Fort Collins Brewery Fort Collins, Colorado..."
Fort Collins Z Lager Review #17
Fort Collins Z LagerSmoked Lager
ABV: 4.5%
12oz bottle poured into a Shock Top wheat glass
Fort Collins Brewery
Fort Collins, Colorado
Appearance:
Light Amber Color
Non-Existent Head
No Head Retention
Absolutely No Lacing Whatsoever
Mirror-Like Clarity
Aroma:
Woodiness
BBQ
Light Nutty Aroma
Light Smoke
Burnt Wood Chips
Toasted Bread
Caramel Note
The Taste Of This Beer Is That It Hits You With Smokiness In The Beginning, Then Hits You With A Touch Of Sweetness On The Tip Of The Tongue And Finally Hits You With Smokiness On The Finish. It Has A Slim-Jim Type Flavor.
Mouthfeel:
Dead Carbonation
Watery Mouthfeel
Medium Body Beer
Not Refreshing At All
Thin/Flat Palate
1 Out Of 6
Don't Want A Sixer
I myself am spoiled when it comes to smoke beers, because I have drank several German smoke beers. I thought this would compare on a American level, but I was mistaken. The smokey flavor was way to thin and flat, a smoke beer needs to be a meal in a glass. If you want to try a smoke beer do yourself a favor and try a German smoke, unless you want to use this as training wheels first.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
CheersForBeer: Lakefront IPA Review #16
CheersForBeer: Lakefront IPA Review #16: "Lakefront IPA Indian Pale Ale Seasonal ABV: 7% 12oz Bottle Poured Into A Yard's Pint Glass Lakefront Brewery Beer Line B Neighborho..."
Lakefront IPA Review #16
Lakefront IPA
Indian Pale Ale
Seasonal
ABV: 7%
12oz Bottle Poured Into A Yard's Pint Glass
Lakefront Brewery
Beer Line B Neighborhood
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1987
Russ & Jim Klisch
- First Microbrewery To Achieve Regional Craft Brewery Status In Wisconsin
- A Very Green And Organic Brewery
- Uses Local Product
Deep Apricot Color
Fluffy Frothy Head(Looks Like A Pillow)
Extensive Lacing
Head Retention/Lasted Forever
Cloudy Clarity
Aroma:
Apricot
Grassy
Caramel Note
Tangerine
Toasted Malt Note
Sweet Orange
Grapefruit
Floral Note
The taste of this IPA was excitingly delicious. There was a lot of aromas and flavors present and they were blended well together. When the first first hit my taste buds there was a explosion of flavor, with each of the flavors having there own identity. I couldn't get enough of this beer and IPA is not a style that I prefer. I was angry when I was finished I only had the one bottle, because my taste buds were having a orgy in my mouth.
Mouthfeel:
Lively Carbonation
Full-Bodied Beer
Well Balanced Beer With A Hint Of Sweetness On The Tip Of Your Tongue
Mouthwatering/Deliciously Refreshing
Hop-Bomb But It Was Not Overwhelming
Smooth/Creamy Palate
I myself am not a fan of the IPA style of beer, but this beer is going to make me re-evaluate IPA style. I like Sierra Nevada IPA and I am going to place this beer up there in that category, when it comes to quality.
I never heard of this brewery, but now I'm going to keep a eye out for this beer and brewery products. If you can find this beer, I recommend you try this beer.
5 Out Of 6
Definitely Want A Sixer
Flying Dog Wood Creek White Review #15
Flying Dog Wood Creek WhiteBelgian Style Whit Beer
Summer Seasonal
ABV: 4.8%
12oz Bottle Poured Into A Wheat Glass
Flying Dog Brewery & Brewpub
Frederick, Maryland
George Stranahan, Lyda McIntyre
Appearance:
Hazy Yellowish Color
Cloudy Clarity
Thin Foamy Head
Minute Retention
Minimal Lace Is Present
Aroma:
Rubber Aroma
Lemony
Light Citrus Note
Subtle Wheat
Coriander
Hint Of Orange
Hint Of Malt/Hop Notes
Taste is light as to make it a refreshing beer on a hot day. The flavors blend well and one flavor does not overpower the others. The beer has a nice citrus flavor that you would expect from a whit beer. My only problem with this beer, was that being a citrus flavored beer I expected some acidity, but the acidity in this beer was overpowering. The acidity took away from the flavor of the beer.
Mouthfeel:
Acidic Balance
Not A Very Soft Palate
Acidic Mouthfeel
Decent Carbonation
Light Bodied Beer
Refreshing Quality
31/2 Out Of 6
Don't Want A Sixer
I've had many beers from this brewery and most have been high quality products. This beer I would put on the back shelf. It is what it is and this in only a seasonal summer beer and is not a daily Flying Dog product and is only around for a limited time period. If you want to try this brewery for the first time, I would try the other beers first. I would suggest you try Flying Dog Raging Bitch, so you don't get the wrong idea about this brewery.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Craft Beer News & The Nielsen Report
Nielson reported that sales of craft beer sold in cases increased 14.4%. I'll drink to that!!!......Cheers,Slainte,Prost,Evviva.
Sunlight Cream Ale Review #14
Sunlight Cream Ale: A Beer Review
Sun King Brewery
135 N. College
Idianapolis,IN 46202
I never heard of this beer, but browsing throughout the Internet and found this review. The review made the beer sound delicious, so if you can find it, you have a review. Unfortunatley I can’t find this beer, so I haven’t tried it, but maybe you can.
Many thanks to my Twitter pal @brewner for sending a few brews from Sun King Brewery in Indianapolis, as part of his payment to a bet he lost to me during football season. I decided that I would first review the Sunlight Cream Ale because of all the styles that were sent to me, this is my least favorite. Figured I’d get it out of the way, as it were.
This was one of the most difficult beers I’ve reviewed to date, honestly. Specific aromas and flavors were rather unclear to me, but not because Sunlight isn’t full-flavored. They just simply melded together in what smelled and tasted like “beer,” as it were. I was able to pick up a bit, but if you have had this brew and think you can help pull more specifics, please pass them along to me.
Appearance
Hazy, golden orange with about one and a half fingers of creamy-looking head that disappeared quickly. I barely had enough time to catch it in a photo (as you can see in the shot below).
Aroma
I feel as though I may be flogged for this, but my first, second and third sniff left me thinking, “smells like beer.” I really had to search hard to pull out specifics. The best I could do here was a lightly honey-sweet malt aroma with a hint of squash.
Taste
As the aroma suggested, Sunlight tastes like beer [Hannah says, ducking]. After about halfway through the beer, I was able to pull the lightly sweet, honey flavor that I noticed in the nose. The malty sweetness was balanced by a lightly hoppy tang. I swear my vagueness isn’t because I’m not a huge fan of the style. I honestly am having a very difficult time pinning down specifics.
Mouthfeel
As I would expect, the mouthfeel is creamy and smooth with a slightly crisp carbonation, which keeps it from being syrupy.
Overall
Sun King Brewing’s Sunlight perfectly represents all that I’ve ever known of cream ale, so if it’s a style you dig, you’ll most likely enjoy it.
Sun King Brewery
135 N. College
Idianapolis,IN 46202
I never heard of this beer, but browsing throughout the Internet and found this review. The review made the beer sound delicious, so if you can find it, you have a review. Unfortunatley I can’t find this beer, so I haven’t tried it, but maybe you can.
Many thanks to my Twitter pal @brewner for sending a few brews from Sun King Brewery in Indianapolis, as part of his payment to a bet he lost to me during football season. I decided that I would first review the Sunlight Cream Ale because of all the styles that were sent to me, this is my least favorite. Figured I’d get it out of the way, as it were.
This was one of the most difficult beers I’ve reviewed to date, honestly. Specific aromas and flavors were rather unclear to me, but not because Sunlight isn’t full-flavored. They just simply melded together in what smelled and tasted like “beer,” as it were. I was able to pick up a bit, but if you have had this brew and think you can help pull more specifics, please pass them along to me.
Appearance
Hazy, golden orange with about one and a half fingers of creamy-looking head that disappeared quickly. I barely had enough time to catch it in a photo (as you can see in the shot below).
Aroma
I feel as though I may be flogged for this, but my first, second and third sniff left me thinking, “smells like beer.” I really had to search hard to pull out specifics. The best I could do here was a lightly honey-sweet malt aroma with a hint of squash.
Taste
As the aroma suggested, Sunlight tastes like beer [Hannah says, ducking]. After about halfway through the beer, I was able to pull the lightly sweet, honey flavor that I noticed in the nose. The malty sweetness was balanced by a lightly hoppy tang. I swear my vagueness isn’t because I’m not a huge fan of the style. I honestly am having a very difficult time pinning down specifics.
Mouthfeel
As I would expect, the mouthfeel is creamy and smooth with a slightly crisp carbonation, which keeps it from being syrupy.
Overall
Sun King Brewing’s Sunlight perfectly represents all that I’ve ever known of cream ale, so if it’s a style you dig, you’ll most likely enjoy it.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Another Reason To Hate AB-Inbev
Since I myself am a Teamster I applaud the effort that the Ohio Teamsters are doing against these big corporation.
Employees at Budweiser's Ohio Distributor Fight for Retirees and Five Day Workweek
DAYTON, Ohio, July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Workers at the Ohio distributor of Budweiser beer will kick off a summer hand-billing series on Saturday, July 9 at the sold-out Dayton Dragons minor league baseball game to bring attention to attacks on U.S. workers by InBev, the foreign owner of Budweiser, and bad business practices at the brewer's Ohio distributor, Heidelberg Distributing.
Budweiser delivery driver and warehouse workers, represented by Teamsters Local Union 957, will distribute handbills outside the Dragon's busy Fifth Third Ball Park that read "Budweiser Wants Dayton to Lose." The summer leafleting series comes after Heidelberg broke off negotiations with its workers and decided to illegally implement a wide range of damaging changes without bargaining with its employees.
Heidelberg wants to force its employees to work up to seven days a week and eliminate retiree healthcare for loyal longtime employees. Heidelberg's plan would also take away employees' federally protected right to take unpaid leave for family medical emergencies.
"Coca-Cola, Miller and Pepsi are willing to pay their employees the industry standard for the beverage market and provide them with decent benefits," said Varney Richmond, president of Local 957 in Dayton. "Budweiser's distributor needs to stop being greedy and step up to the plate."
The dispute could lead to a strike against Heidelberg, which delivers a variety of wines and alternative beverages - including Monster Energy Drinks and E. & J. Gallo – along with Anheuser-Busch InBev beers to state retailers.
"Budweiser's delivery drivers aren't asking for too much," Richmond said. "They just want respect and a fair contract that lets them share in the success they helped create."
SOURCE: Teamsters Local 957, Dayton, OH
Employees at Budweiser's Ohio Distributor Fight for Retirees and Five Day Workweek
DAYTON, Ohio, July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Workers at the Ohio distributor of Budweiser beer will kick off a summer hand-billing series on Saturday, July 9 at the sold-out Dayton Dragons minor league baseball game to bring attention to attacks on U.S. workers by InBev, the foreign owner of Budweiser, and bad business practices at the brewer's Ohio distributor, Heidelberg Distributing.
Budweiser delivery driver and warehouse workers, represented by Teamsters Local Union 957, will distribute handbills outside the Dragon's busy Fifth Third Ball Park that read "Budweiser Wants Dayton to Lose." The summer leafleting series comes after Heidelberg broke off negotiations with its workers and decided to illegally implement a wide range of damaging changes without bargaining with its employees.
Heidelberg wants to force its employees to work up to seven days a week and eliminate retiree healthcare for loyal longtime employees. Heidelberg's plan would also take away employees' federally protected right to take unpaid leave for family medical emergencies.
"Coca-Cola, Miller and Pepsi are willing to pay their employees the industry standard for the beverage market and provide them with decent benefits," said Varney Richmond, president of Local 957 in Dayton. "Budweiser's distributor needs to stop being greedy and step up to the plate."
The dispute could lead to a strike against Heidelberg, which delivers a variety of wines and alternative beverages - including Monster Energy Drinks and E. & J. Gallo – along with Anheuser-Busch InBev beers to state retailers.
"Budweiser's delivery drivers aren't asking for too much," Richmond said. "They just want respect and a fair contract that lets them share in the success they helped create."
SOURCE: Teamsters Local 957, Dayton, OH
Friday, July 8, 2011
Sam Adams Summer Ale Review #13
Sam Adams Summer AleBoston Beer Co.
Boston, Massachusetts
Jim Koch, Harry M. Rubin, Lorenzo Lamadrid
1984
Wheat Ale
ABV: 5.3%
12oz bottle poured into a Sam Adams perfect pint glass
Appearance:
Pours Hazy Yellowish Tint
Thin Foamy Head With Short Lived Head Retention
Minimal Belgian Lace
Hazy Clarity
Taste:
Is Of Wheat And Spicy Grains With A Slight Peppery Taste And A Lemon Burst On The Finish. Herbal Flavor Lingers Along With Wheat-Honey-Lemon Flavor That Lingers.
Aroma:
Floral Hops
Citrus-Lemon Zest
Tiny Amount Of Malt/Hop Note
Butter Scotch
Honey
Spruce
Hint Of Spices
Musty Wheat Grass
Decent Aromas That Are Somewhat Subdued
Mouthfeel:
Minimal Balance-More Sweet Tasting
Moderately Refreshing
Light Bodied Ale
Semi-Dry
Crisp Finish
High Amount Of Prickly Carbonation
Oily/Slick Feel On The Palate
4 Out Of 6
Want A Sixer
Summer Ale is a decent beer, but not very memorable and is fairly nondescript. It is a mass produced seasonal beer so the flavor is more factory regulated, since I don't consider Sam Adams a craft brewery.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Orval Tappist Ale Review #12
This was reviewed by someone else, but I have had this beer at Monk's Cafe in Center City, even though it's been awhile I put some of my own perspective. I strongly feel the same way as this reviewer so I'm putting I'm my blog for anyone who wants to try a Belgian Tappist Beer.
Orval Tappist Ale
Orval Brewery
Belgian Tappist Brewery located behind the walls of the Abbaye Notre-Dame d'Orval.
Gaume, Belgium
1931
ABV: 6.2%
Orval is the main brand. It was first made in 1931 and has a complex and unusual flavor. The aroma is produces by a unique strain of yeast. The beer is light in color, slighty cloudy, and has a large foamy head. There is a complex aroma of leather, spice and many other earthy notes.
A couple of weeks ago I enjoyed Orval Trappist Ale for the first time, with brunch at Shango.
Appearance
Damn, what a head on this Belgian Pale Ale! My care in pouring the brew into the tulip was no match for this incredibly tall, billowy head. The beer itself poured a deep tangerine color and beautifully reflected sunlight.
Aroma
Pineapple. Overwhelmingly pineapple. Even my brunch mate was floored at the aroma on this. There’s also a nice touch of spice here. Definitely looking forward to the sip.
Flavor
Sweetly touched with honey, the fruity pineapple flavor remains the star for me, along with the spice that was hinted at in the nose. Finishes tart and dry, just as a Trappist Ale should. Really quite exemplary.
Mouthfeel
Smooth and medium bodied with a champagne-like carbonation.
Overall
As I mentioned before, Orval is an exemplary brew of the style. I highly recommend it.
Orval Tappist Ale
Orval Brewery
Belgian Tappist Brewery located behind the walls of the Abbaye Notre-Dame d'Orval.
Gaume, Belgium
1931
ABV: 6.2%
Orval is the main brand. It was first made in 1931 and has a complex and unusual flavor. The aroma is produces by a unique strain of yeast. The beer is light in color, slighty cloudy, and has a large foamy head. There is a complex aroma of leather, spice and many other earthy notes.
A couple of weeks ago I enjoyed Orval Trappist Ale for the first time, with brunch at Shango.
Appearance
Damn, what a head on this Belgian Pale Ale! My care in pouring the brew into the tulip was no match for this incredibly tall, billowy head. The beer itself poured a deep tangerine color and beautifully reflected sunlight.
Aroma
Pineapple. Overwhelmingly pineapple. Even my brunch mate was floored at the aroma on this. There’s also a nice touch of spice here. Definitely looking forward to the sip.
Flavor
Sweetly touched with honey, the fruity pineapple flavor remains the star for me, along with the spice that was hinted at in the nose. Finishes tart and dry, just as a Trappist Ale should. Really quite exemplary.
Mouthfeel
Smooth and medium bodied with a champagne-like carbonation.
Overall
As I mentioned before, Orval is an exemplary brew of the style. I highly recommend it.
Urban Legends About Beer!
Urban Legends of Beer
By Danner Kline
People are gullible. We hear a story that sounds slightly plausible, we have no prior knowledge to refute it, and we unquestioningly accept it as true. Well, I don’t, of course. But other people do. It’s always other people who make mistakes.
The advent of email and internet message boards has made the spread of urban legends so easy and fast that several websites have been launched to disprove all the nonsense that appears in your inbox. Snopes and UrbanLegends are two of the most popular, and if you don’t check them anytime someone forwards you an email with a story that sounds too incredible to be true, you are doing yourself a great disservice. Sometimes the subject of these tall tales is beer, so here’s a handy reference to dispel a few of the myths.
One popular myth is that dark beer is stronger than light-colored beer. My educated guess is that this myth originated with a tiny granule of truth. “Light” beer is just regular lager that has been diluted with water, so in the world of mass-produced lagers beer that is very light in alcohol is lighter in color than normal strength beer. Furthermore, prior to the craft beer revolution most of American beer culture had its roots in German beer culture. Traditionally, the most famous American brewers were all German immigrants (Schlitz, Busch, Coors, Pabst, Stroh, etc.), and the strongest beer in German brewing culture is doppelbock, a very dark beer, so it’s not all that difficult to see where some people have gotten the idea that darker equals stronger.
I hope that most Hopped Up readers have moved past that legend and understand that some stouts have only 4 percent alcohol while some very light-colored Belgian style ales may have 10 percent or more alcohol. It’s the amount of malt used per batch that determines alcohol content, not the color of the malt. Guinness is one of the lowest alcohol beers you can find in your local supermarket.
Even more widespread than the dark/strong myth is the belief that if you buy beer cold at the store and let it get warm, it’s ruined. Some people actually believe that letting beer go from refrigerated to room temperature ruins beer. Nonsense.
Beer is more temperature-sensitive than wine, true. If you keep that six pack around for a few months, it will taste better longer if you keep it refrigerated than if you store it in a cabinet. And temperature extremes are harmful to beer. So don’t go freezing it, or letting it sit in your trunk for several days in 100 degree heat (although a few hours in high heat isn’t much of a threat). But you can let a bottle go from cold to warm back to cold a dozen times without doing any more damage to it than if it had stayed warm the entire time.
Another myth is that drinking light beer helps maintain your girlish figure. Depending on how you drink, that’s not entirely false. But you should at least understand how it may not hold true.
Light beer has fewer calories than normal strength beer, which is only possible because it has less alcohol. Alcohol has calories and you can’t slice 50 or 100 calories out of a beer without lowering the alcohol content of it. So while a standard American lager has around 150 calories and 5 percent ABV, an American light lager has around 100 calories and 4.2 percent ABV. And the newer, super-low-calorie beers advertising 64 or 55 calories have less than 3 percent ABV.
So, if you are the type of person who is going to drink just one beer no matter how much alcohol it has, or if you always drink exactly two beers (or whatever your preferred number may be) then yes, by drinking light beer you will definitely consume fewer calories and that may be important to you. But if you are the type of person who enjoys the effects of alcohol as part of the beer drinking experience (as I think most people are), you will end up drinking a much higher quantity of light beer to feel those same effects than if you drink stronger beer. So your calorie intake from beer is probably going to be nearly the same regardless of the strength. And I’d rather drink one 8 percent ABV beer with flavor than two 4 percent ABV watery beers.
Then again, sometimes I’d rather drink two 4 percent ABV beers with flavor, so I’m glad there’s a growing movement in American craft beer to brew more session beers. A flavorful craft beer with 4 percent alcohol is “light” in terms of calories and alcohol content, but without the TV commercials.
By Danner Kline
People are gullible. We hear a story that sounds slightly plausible, we have no prior knowledge to refute it, and we unquestioningly accept it as true. Well, I don’t, of course. But other people do. It’s always other people who make mistakes.
The advent of email and internet message boards has made the spread of urban legends so easy and fast that several websites have been launched to disprove all the nonsense that appears in your inbox. Snopes and UrbanLegends are two of the most popular, and if you don’t check them anytime someone forwards you an email with a story that sounds too incredible to be true, you are doing yourself a great disservice. Sometimes the subject of these tall tales is beer, so here’s a handy reference to dispel a few of the myths.
One popular myth is that dark beer is stronger than light-colored beer. My educated guess is that this myth originated with a tiny granule of truth. “Light” beer is just regular lager that has been diluted with water, so in the world of mass-produced lagers beer that is very light in alcohol is lighter in color than normal strength beer. Furthermore, prior to the craft beer revolution most of American beer culture had its roots in German beer culture. Traditionally, the most famous American brewers were all German immigrants (Schlitz, Busch, Coors, Pabst, Stroh, etc.), and the strongest beer in German brewing culture is doppelbock, a very dark beer, so it’s not all that difficult to see where some people have gotten the idea that darker equals stronger.
I hope that most Hopped Up readers have moved past that legend and understand that some stouts have only 4 percent alcohol while some very light-colored Belgian style ales may have 10 percent or more alcohol. It’s the amount of malt used per batch that determines alcohol content, not the color of the malt. Guinness is one of the lowest alcohol beers you can find in your local supermarket.
Even more widespread than the dark/strong myth is the belief that if you buy beer cold at the store and let it get warm, it’s ruined. Some people actually believe that letting beer go from refrigerated to room temperature ruins beer. Nonsense.
Beer is more temperature-sensitive than wine, true. If you keep that six pack around for a few months, it will taste better longer if you keep it refrigerated than if you store it in a cabinet. And temperature extremes are harmful to beer. So don’t go freezing it, or letting it sit in your trunk for several days in 100 degree heat (although a few hours in high heat isn’t much of a threat). But you can let a bottle go from cold to warm back to cold a dozen times without doing any more damage to it than if it had stayed warm the entire time.
Another myth is that drinking light beer helps maintain your girlish figure. Depending on how you drink, that’s not entirely false. But you should at least understand how it may not hold true.
Light beer has fewer calories than normal strength beer, which is only possible because it has less alcohol. Alcohol has calories and you can’t slice 50 or 100 calories out of a beer without lowering the alcohol content of it. So while a standard American lager has around 150 calories and 5 percent ABV, an American light lager has around 100 calories and 4.2 percent ABV. And the newer, super-low-calorie beers advertising 64 or 55 calories have less than 3 percent ABV.
So, if you are the type of person who is going to drink just one beer no matter how much alcohol it has, or if you always drink exactly two beers (or whatever your preferred number may be) then yes, by drinking light beer you will definitely consume fewer calories and that may be important to you. But if you are the type of person who enjoys the effects of alcohol as part of the beer drinking experience (as I think most people are), you will end up drinking a much higher quantity of light beer to feel those same effects than if you drink stronger beer. So your calorie intake from beer is probably going to be nearly the same regardless of the strength. And I’d rather drink one 8 percent ABV beer with flavor than two 4 percent ABV watery beers.
Then again, sometimes I’d rather drink two 4 percent ABV beers with flavor, so I’m glad there’s a growing movement in American craft beer to brew more session beers. A flavorful craft beer with 4 percent alcohol is “light” in terms of calories and alcohol content, but without the TV commercials.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Shock Top Belgian Whit Review #12
Shock Top Belgian Whit bierAnheuser-Busch Inbev
Belgian White
St. Louis, Missouri
ABV: 5.2%
12oz bottle poured into a tulip glass
Appearance:
Cloudy/Hazy-Unfiltered Wheat
Medium Head To Thin Head-No Retention
Light Orange Color
No Belgian Lace
Taste: It's Like Drinking A Liquefied Orange Or Like Eating A Whole Pack Of Bubbalicious Bubble Gum
Aroma:
Orange Zest
Citrus Note
Fresh Wheat
Lemon Zest
Faint Spice/Herb Note
Mouthfeel:
Light Carbonation
Light Bodied/Watery Feel
Sweet Candy-Like Beer Standard
Has A Sticky Feel To It
Obvious Orange Identity
No Impressive Identity
2 Out Of 6
Don't Want A Sixer
This Beer Is Definitely Not A Real Belgian Wheat, It Is A Mass Produced Beer For People That I Call Beer Drones. Beer Drones Are People Who Fancy Advertising Than Beer Flavor. This Is A Cheap Version Of A Belgian Whit Ale, So Don't Expect To Much. It's The Old Mantra You Get What You Pay For. This Beer Is A Beer Trying To Move In On The Blue Moon Market. I'm Not A AB Fan, But This Is Least Offensive.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Sunday Baseball Scores
Pirates-10
National-2
Tigers-6
Giants-3
Blue Jays-7
Phillies-4
Jose Bautista hit his major league leading 27th homer. In the eight inning Cliff Lee had a meltdown on the mound prompting the Blue Jays to take the lead.
Reds-7
Indians-5
Mets-3
Yankees-2
Fuck'em both
Orioles-5
Braves-4
Rays-8
Cardinals-3
Red Sox-2
Astros-1
Twins-9
Brewers-7
Cubs-3
White Sox-1
Royals-16
Rockies-8
A's-7
D'backs-2
Mariners-3
Padres-1
Angels-3
Dodgers-1
Friday, July 1, 2011
Pintley: A Great Free App For Beer Lovers
Pintley is to beer what Pandora is to music. You submit ratings and tasting notes, the website learns exactly what pleases your palate and feeds you personalized recommendations.It’s an app available for both iPhone and Android, or you can check them out online at pintley.com. You may also want to check out this article The New York Times wrote on the app. I can’t blog about this without noting that it’s free. Yep, free – as in zero dollars. Why wouldn’t you give it a try?
Some Brewery News(Yuengling & More)
A couple big breweries featured in this one including an interesting look at the nation’s oldest brewery.
Yuengling: The Morning Call caught up with Dick Yuengling… “Today, Yuengling sells more than 15 times that amount, or nearly 2.2 million barrels annually. Even though it is only available in 13 states, its sales rival what Samuel Adams-maker Boston Beer, a $500 million annual business, does in 50 states. And Yuengling, which does not disclose revenue figures, does it with 250 employees compared with Boston Beer’s 780.”
On a newsworthy note… “The company plans to enter Ohio later this year, and is fielding interest from Louisiana and Texas.”
What strikes me about the video below (besides the amazing robots) is to hear Dick talk about the events that took place during the brewery’s past generations…the Civil War, World War I, etc…
MolsonCoors: Beer Business Daily reports, “In a trend that seems to be spreading, MillerCoors has decided to start brewing Molson Ice and Molson Golden in its Trenton brewery starting this month. However, they will still brew Molson Canadian in Canada. “The transition to the domestic brewing of Ice and Golden, which have limited distribution and demand throughout Canada, will allow these brands to be locally managed within the MillerCoors system ultimately resulting in a product that’s brewed closer to our consumers,” MillerCoors said in a memo to distributors, obtained by BBD”
Stone Brewing: Talking hops…”And there are still more new hop varieties to come. Columbia, Sonnet, Delta, and Bravo hops will all arrive in the next few months, giving us a remarkably broad new palette of hop flavors with which to experiment. Naturally, we’ll keep you updated.” Stone also touches on Calypso and Aramis hops which are currently at the brewery.
Twisted Pine Brewing: A July 16th anniversary party (year 15) will feature ‘the exclusive release of Bough Breaker Barleywine; a strong and rich brew hopped to 120 IBUs with Amarillo hops.’ ‘We’ve worked hard to get to where we are and as we continue to grow we’re able to brew and bottle more and more unique and original beers, Bough Breaker being the next of this series,’ imparts brewery owner, Bob Baile. Bough Breaker pours a deep, rich red color with aromas of citrus hops, dark fruit and light toffee. While delectable to drink the day it’s bottled, Bough Breaker will only become more enchanting with aging and cellaring.
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant (Maple Shade): Speaking of anniversary parties on the 16th…”On Saturday, July 16, from 12 noon to 5 p.m., LaPierre and his team will be pouring two special beers – Second Rising and Christmas in July. Second Rising, Maple Shade’s official second anniversary beer, is a double IPA that has been single-hopped with Sorachi Ace hops, and will be available for $7 for 16 oz. Christmas in July is Iron Hill’s famed Winter Warmer, aged in a used bourbon barrel for four months. It is a strong, dark ale finished with classic winter spices, and will be available for $6.50 for 16 oz.”
Ranger Creek Brewery: Per a recent newsletter, “We have released 22 oz. ‘bomber’ bottles of Mesquite Smoked Porter! Our signature Texas beer, nicknamed “Barbecue in a glass”, is now available at fine beer retailers in San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. The beer has been bottle conditioned, which is a first for the MSP [...]”
Half Acre Beer Co.: Per the blog, “The Dripping Saison will be released on Wednesday June 29th. This is an all draft / growler pour beer, so bring your glass and take home 64oz of summer.”
BrewDog: A Russian Imperial IPA…
Drakes Brewing: Opened up its new barrel house…
Clown Shoes Beer: It’s Lubrication Release Day.
Holy City Brewing: Getting ready for its first batch…
Yuengling: The Morning Call caught up with Dick Yuengling… “Today, Yuengling sells more than 15 times that amount, or nearly 2.2 million barrels annually. Even though it is only available in 13 states, its sales rival what Samuel Adams-maker Boston Beer, a $500 million annual business, does in 50 states. And Yuengling, which does not disclose revenue figures, does it with 250 employees compared with Boston Beer’s 780.”
On a newsworthy note… “The company plans to enter Ohio later this year, and is fielding interest from Louisiana and Texas.”
What strikes me about the video below (besides the amazing robots) is to hear Dick talk about the events that took place during the brewery’s past generations…the Civil War, World War I, etc…
MolsonCoors: Beer Business Daily reports, “In a trend that seems to be spreading, MillerCoors has decided to start brewing Molson Ice and Molson Golden in its Trenton brewery starting this month. However, they will still brew Molson Canadian in Canada. “The transition to the domestic brewing of Ice and Golden, which have limited distribution and demand throughout Canada, will allow these brands to be locally managed within the MillerCoors system ultimately resulting in a product that’s brewed closer to our consumers,” MillerCoors said in a memo to distributors, obtained by BBD”
Stone Brewing: Talking hops…”And there are still more new hop varieties to come. Columbia, Sonnet, Delta, and Bravo hops will all arrive in the next few months, giving us a remarkably broad new palette of hop flavors with which to experiment. Naturally, we’ll keep you updated.” Stone also touches on Calypso and Aramis hops which are currently at the brewery.
Twisted Pine Brewing: A July 16th anniversary party (year 15) will feature ‘the exclusive release of Bough Breaker Barleywine; a strong and rich brew hopped to 120 IBUs with Amarillo hops.’ ‘We’ve worked hard to get to where we are and as we continue to grow we’re able to brew and bottle more and more unique and original beers, Bough Breaker being the next of this series,’ imparts brewery owner, Bob Baile. Bough Breaker pours a deep, rich red color with aromas of citrus hops, dark fruit and light toffee. While delectable to drink the day it’s bottled, Bough Breaker will only become more enchanting with aging and cellaring.
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant (Maple Shade): Speaking of anniversary parties on the 16th…”On Saturday, July 16, from 12 noon to 5 p.m., LaPierre and his team will be pouring two special beers – Second Rising and Christmas in July. Second Rising, Maple Shade’s official second anniversary beer, is a double IPA that has been single-hopped with Sorachi Ace hops, and will be available for $7 for 16 oz. Christmas in July is Iron Hill’s famed Winter Warmer, aged in a used bourbon barrel for four months. It is a strong, dark ale finished with classic winter spices, and will be available for $6.50 for 16 oz.”
Ranger Creek Brewery: Per a recent newsletter, “We have released 22 oz. ‘bomber’ bottles of Mesquite Smoked Porter! Our signature Texas beer, nicknamed “Barbecue in a glass”, is now available at fine beer retailers in San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. The beer has been bottle conditioned, which is a first for the MSP [...]”
Half Acre Beer Co.: Per the blog, “The Dripping Saison will be released on Wednesday June 29th. This is an all draft / growler pour beer, so bring your glass and take home 64oz of summer.”
BrewDog: A Russian Imperial IPA…
Drakes Brewing: Opened up its new barrel house…
Clown Shoes Beer: It’s Lubrication Release Day.
Holy City Brewing: Getting ready for its first batch…
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