This is the largest item I have yet received for promotional purposes: It’s a five liter “DraughtKeg” which can operate as a standalone mini-keg, or be used in the “BeerTender” keg system (proprietary to Newcastle and Heineken, I believe). And yes, it’s full of beer. I’ve reviewed Newcastle Brown before, so that’s not breaking any new ground. But I am curious as to how well this works, and will report back accordingly.
Brewery Launches Next Release in W’ Series Widmer Brothers Brewing, based in Portland, Ore., is introducing its 2011 Brewmasters’ Release: W’11 KGB Russian Imperial Stout. W’11 is part of the W’ Series, which introduces a new, limited edition seasonal beer style every year. “I’m continually impressed by the results of the Brewmasters’ Release Series,” said Rob Widmer. “We have a talented and creative group of brewers, and when you tell them ‘anything goes,’ the outcome … Continue reading →
It’s the first Friday of the New Year, which means it’s also the first Session for 2011! We’re up to number 47 which is probably enough to forgo the usual introductory note—instead, if you’re curious about what The Session is, check out Jay’s excellent writeup. This month’s Session is hosted by Beer 47 and the topic is Cooking with Beer. We all know beer is great for drinking but what about using it as an … Continue reading →
I opened up the bottle of Hop Henge (Experimental IPA) tonight that Deschutes Brewery sent me, and it did not disappoint—this is, in my opinion, one of the best Imperial IPAs being brewed today. I think it gets better each year, and that I suspect is largely due to the experimental aspect of it: last year Deschutes infused hops into this beer throughout the brewing process, from the milling of the grain (no kidding) through … Continue reading →
It was a year and a half ago that I first pointed to It’s Pub Night’s Six-Pack Equivalent Calculator (SPE); a brilliant little app that tells you the equivalent cost of your beer as if you were buying a six-pack of it (in 12-ounce bottles). Which can be an eye-opening comparison. Now, to be even cooler, there is now an Android app of this as well—for the Android phone, that is. (No iPhone app yet … Continue reading →
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