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Received: A pair of Michelob wheats
These came late in the week: I’ve drank and reviewed Shock Top before, but the Michelob Ginger Wheat is new this year; I’m curious as to how ginger-y it will turn out.
Received: Firestone Walker Parabola
Arrived yesterday: Firestone Walker‘s Parabola Imperial Stout, the first of a reserve series (according to the label—“No. 001”), and the first bottled release of Parabola. It’s a barrel-aged 13% beer and limited—only 1000 cases were produced.
Breweries’ historic buildings
The Lost Oregon blog is starting a “Beer and history” series that looks pretty interesting: Many, if not most, of our local breweries and drinking establishments are housed in older buildings just by the fact that rarely is a new brewery built from scratch because let’s face it, most older … Continue reading
American Craft Beer Week 2010
Today is the first day of American Craft Beer Week, which runs from the 17th until the 23rd. Of course, if you’re online and read beer blogs, you’re already aware of it, but just in case, here’s the blurb: Beer lovers, craft brewers, homebrewers, beer distributors, retailers, and even U.S. … Continue reading
Press Release: Karl Strauss Celebrates the Mother of All Beer Weeks
Karl Strauss Brewing Company is proud to be participating in the 5th annual American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) May 17-23, 2010. The Brewers Association kicked off American Craft Beer Week in 2006 and the event is now the largest national effort highlighting American craft brewers. Karl Strauss is making special … Continue reading
Press Release: Redhook Ale Brewery Brings Back Blonde
Returns Ale in Response to Consumer Demand In response to consumer demand, Redhook Ale Brewery (NASDAQ: HOOK) is bringing back Redhook Blonde. The golden ale, which was taken out of production in early 2009, returned to draught in the Western U.S. in April, and hits grocery store shelves in 12 … Continue reading
Received: Black Star Beer
A nice little package came today: Black Star Beer, brewed by Great Northern Brewing Company, “on hiatus from the market for the past seven years.” It’s a “double-hopped golden lager” (a Pilsner) and is currently being brewed (according to the labels) in Milwaukee, although it was originally produced in Montana … Continue reading
Press Release: Karl Strauss Honors 21st Anniversary with Beer Dinner Supporting Chef Celebration Scholarship Fund
In honor of its 21st Anniversary, Karl Strauss Brewing Company is hosting a Chef Celebration Beer Dinner. The event will feature six locally renowned chefs preparing five unique dishes paired with five different Karl Strauss beers. The beer dinner takes place at Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Sorrento Mesa at 6pm … Continue reading
Press Release: Grand Teton Brewing Company Sheds Light on Its Beer Cellar
Grand Teton Brewing Company, known throughout the West for their exceptional craft brews, announces the launch of a new blog located at http://www.grandtetoncellar.blogspot.com, dedicated to the brewery’s Cellar Reserve series of beers. The new blog, Notes from Underground, is a reference for beer drinkers who want to see how their … Continue reading
The next Session (#40): Session Beer
The topic for next month’s Session (#40!) is up, and being hosted by Top Fermented: Session Beer. What is your definition of a session beer? Is it, as Dr. Lewis suggested at the Craft Brewers Conference this year, “a pint of British wallop” or is your idea of a session … Continue reading