The Brew Site
Flying Dog looks to be going with a couple of Belgian styles for their next couple of outings. (Okay, the Bière de Garde is more of a French style, but still.) Should be interesting to watch the progress as they shift all their brewing to Maryland. A new seasonal and … Continue reading
Southampton Ales & Lagers of the Southampton Publick House (40 Bowden Sq., Southampton, NY [631] 283-2800) releases their new 2007 vintage of the Imperial Porter as part of the line of XXII Reserves seasonal brews. The Porter is distributed throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Northern … Continue reading
Now this is a surprising press release all around… I didn’t know that 70% of Flying Dog‘s beers were already made in Maryland, for starters. This announcement seems to me to be a Big Deal. Colorado Craft Beer Company Enjoys Record Setting Year; Will Focus Brewery Operations In Maryland to … Continue reading
Despite driving rain, gusting wind, and a UO/OSU Civil War game, the Holiday Ale Festival witnessed record-setting attendance at the 12th annual event. The Northwest’s most prestigious winter beer festival brought in more than 17,000 beer lovers, an increase of 10% over 2006. The festival took place Nov. 29 through … Continue reading
Sounds interesting—I’m always interested in French beers (of which my knowledge has its gaps)—and it’s the first I’ve heard of Strisslespalt hops. Southampton Ales & Lagers of the Southampton Publick House is bringing back their Biere de Garde, a French-style "Country Ale," as part of the line of 750ml Series. … Continue reading
It must be Michelob Month here or something… first I received and reviewed the Michelob Specialty Sampler Collection, and now this press release hits my inbox. For the record, both of these beers (chocolate and cherry) sound pretty good. And I have to admit, my first glance at the headline … Continue reading
By now it’s reverberated back and forth across the beer world—both online and off—that Widmer and Redhook are merging into one company (though beers will continue to be brewed under each brand). The new company will be called the "Craft Brewers Alliance." Although I have serious reservations about this name … Continue reading
Repeal Day is one month away (December 5). I got this via the site contact form, it’s not a press release per se, but it’s close enough, and it sounds like a worthwhile goal all around—celebrate Repeal Day and support a good environmental cause. And just to be clear, the … Continue reading
This is mostly Flying Dog-oriented, but since they also host the Beer Dinners website, it’s appropriate. Plus, I got a kick out of the "beerandturkey.org" domain name. I can’t help it; it makes me laugh. Flying Dog Brewery ties together American craft beer flavors with traditional holiday foods Flying Dog … Continue reading
Yep, a Doppelbock from Anheuser-Busch. Pretty unusual—particularly one at 8.5% ABV! I’d try it. Brew Masters’ Private Reserve by Budweiser Perfect for Holiday Entertaining Hearty holiday meals wouldn’t be complete without a great beer to accompany them – particularly one that looks great on the table. Brew Masters’ Private Reserve … Continue reading