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  Mark I want a bottle of this :)

  

  Stone Ruination IPA Aged in Kentucky Bourbon Barrels | CraftShack

  Limit 1 Bottle Per Person. (Enforced Automatically at Checkout).

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  Mark Craft breweries get to have tasting rooms in Texas now, thanks to one of the 5 pro-craft beer laws the governor signed on Friday.

  

  Craft beer bills now officially the law

  Happy hour started Friday afternoon for Texas brewers. Gov. Rick Perry signed five bills representing the most comprehensive overhaul in two decades of how beer is packaged and sold across the state. Thus, effective immediately, shipping breweries such as...  moreHappy hour started Friday afternoon for Texas brewers. Gov. Rick Perry signed five bills representing the most comprehensive overhaul in two decades of how beer is packaged and sold across the state. Thus, effective immediately, shipping breweries such as Houston’s Saint Arnold can sell a set amount of beer directly to customers, although they must consume it on-site.  

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  RichsWorldBeerTour A Father's Day Review of the 19th Anniversary Ale from the Great Divide Brewing Company of Denver, Colorado.  Cheers to all the Fathers out there!

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  RWBT Beer Review #97 Great Divide Brewing 19th Anniversary Ale

  Rich reviews the 19th Anniversary Ale from the Great Divide Brewing Company of Denver, Colorado.

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  Mark We talk about hops all the time but lets talk about malt and the maltsters out there.

  

  Amber Waves of Grain

  As anyone who has ever taken a brewery tour knows, beer is composed of four simple ingredients: water, barley, yeast, and hops. While each component is essential, hops have gotten a disproportionate share of the attention. They’re sexy, aromatic flowers, ...  moreAs anyone who has ever taken a brewery tour knows, beer is composed of four simple ingredients: water, barley, yeast, and hops. While each component is essential, hops have gotten a disproportionate share of the attention. They’re sexy, aromatic flowers, free for the plucking in many a backyard. They’re accessible and understandable, in a way that an arguably more important ingredient—barley—is not.  

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  Mark Sam Calagione on CBS This Morning. Nice interview.

  

  Dogfish Head CEO on craft beer trend

  Sam Calagione, CEO of Dogfish Head Brewery, says the craft beer industry is thriving but challenged. Small breweries have exploded over the Northern Virginia area of late.

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  Mark commented on KajII's video: Imagine how many jobs craft beer can create once we reach 25% market share. :)

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    Paul That'd be like 175% employment!!! some folks would have to be working two jobs.

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  fretwalker commented on KajII's video: Nice Vid!!! I was particularly impressed by the statistic, craft beer is 7% of the market, and employs 50% of brewery workers.

  • June 14
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  RichsWorldBeerTour I brought in the "Original Beer Reviewer" to help with my review of the St. Bernardus Abt 12.  Cheers!

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  RWBT Beer Review #96 St. Bernardus Abt 12

  Rich (and his Mom!) review the St. Bernardus Abt 12 Abbey Ale from the Brewery St. Bernardus in Watou Province, West Flanders, Belgium.

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  Mark The Denver Post's list of top 10 places to grab a pint outdoors.

  

  Colorado's Top 10 brewery beer gardens, patios and decks

  Colorado might not have as many breweries as we do days of sunshine, but we are getting there. Lucky for us, many of the state's 160-plus breweries recognize the upside to all that nice weather and have created great outdoor spaces in which to raise a pin...  moreColorado might not have as many breweries as we do days of sunshine, but we are getting there. Lucky for us, many of the state's 160-plus breweries recognize the upside to all that nice weather and have created great outdoor spaces in which to raise a pint and take in all that is good about living here. With summer one week from Friday officially, the time is right to scout the best beer gardens, patios and decks connected to Colorado craft breweries.  

  • June 14

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    fretwalker Cincinnati's CVG airport is notorious for high airfares, thanks to Delta's dominance. Now comes Frontier Airlines, offering non-stop to Denver for as little as $126. Even though I hate to fly, I may have to take a vacation!

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    Mark With Fort Collins, Boulder and Denver all within a short drive it is worth it.

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  Carton has just signed up. Say hello!

  • June 14
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  Mark added 1 photo(s) to the album Craft Beer Tasting Photos:

  

  • June 13
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  tombedell Philadelphia, the cradle of libeerty

  

  The City of Brotherly Suds

  By Tom Bedell As U.S. Open practice rounds at Merion begin Monday, June 10, Philadelphia will be recovering from the sixth annual Philly Beer Week, a su

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    fretwalker Tom, give that pretty redhead my number, will ya!

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    tombedell Await her call....

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  Mark Mike Fredricksen hopes to have Pitchfork Brewing in Hudson, WI open by July. The brewery will feature four flagship craft brews (a pale ale, a nontraditional wit, an IPA and a traditional German pilsner) as well as one-off brews, specialty brews and seaso...  moreMike Fredricksen hopes to have Pitchfork Brewing in Hudson, WI open by July. The brewery will feature four flagship craft brews (a pale ale, a nontraditional wit, an IPA and a traditional German pilsner) as well as one-off brews, specialty brews and seasonal brews on rotating taps.  

  

  New craft brewery to open in Hudson

  Craft beer aficionados, take note: A new brewery is opening in Hudson, Wis., with you in mind. Following the trend of homebrewers going into the brewery business, Hudson resident Mike Fredricksen is working to construct Pitchfork Brewing in time for an an...  moreCraft beer aficionados, take note: A new brewery is opening in Hudson, Wis., with you in mind. Following the trend of homebrewers going into the brewery business, Hudson resident Mike Fredricksen is working to construct Pitchfork Brewing in time for an anticipated July opening.  

  • June 13
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  Mark Brooklyn, NY, New Glarus, WI, Brevard, NC, Greensboro, VT & Anchorage, AK make the list for 5 Top Hidden Craft Beer Destinations.

  

  5 Hidden Craft Beer Vacation Destinations

  We've been writing about beer and vacations for three years now and have come to realize that no list we put together is comprehensive enough. Our first list of craft beer vacation destinations had some glaring omissions, most notably the entire states of...  moreWe've been writing about beer and vacations for three years now and have come to realize that no list we put together is comprehensive enough. Our first list of craft beer vacation destinations had some glaring omissions, most notably the entire states of Michigan and Colorado. Our follow-up only left folks thirsty for more and our list of the top beer vacation cities from last summer seemed pretty small at 10. Even when we boiled it down to brewpubs worth visiting, we eventually had to expand our scope to brewpubs in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.  less

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  RichsWorldBeerTour A true Minnesota review of Surly Brewing Overrated.  Bugs and "Special guests" at the end!

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  RWBT Beer Review #95 Surly Brewing Overrated

  Rich reviews the Overrated West Coast Style IPA from the Surly Brewing Company of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Watch for Rich's friends at the end!

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  KajII Yes I did, and yes I do... Just sayin'

  

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  Drink Up: 36 Made-In-Massachusetts Summer Beers (Divided Into 6 Mix-Six Packs) « CBS Boston

  After a lot of drinking and a little bit of alphabetizing, we put together six mix-six packs that consist exclusively of Made-In-Massachusetts beers. Boston News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and Boston's Best

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    tombedell Cool. I'm trying to help out my son-in-law fill out an eight-tap system before he opens Wildwood Barbeque in Hadley, MA, and he's going with all MA brews, at least at first.

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  CanFest, a Celebration of cans! | Reno, NV | 2013

  CanFest, a Celebration of cans! | Reno, NV | 2013

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    Mark I went to the first CanFest in Reno.

    • June 12
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  KajII A silky smooth roasty brew...

  

  Thirsty Dog "Old Leghumper"

  Thirsty Dog Brewing Company - Akron, Ohio USA Porter (ABV 6.7%) (IBU 24) [Suggested Glassware: Nonic Pint] Rating: 3.6/5.0 Aroma: 7/10 Appearance: 4/5 Taste: 7/10 Palate: 4/5 Overall: 14/20 The pour was a dark murky brown with so...  moreThirsty Dog Brewing Company - Akron, Ohio USA Porter (ABV 6.7%) (IBU 24) [Suggested Glassware: Nonic Pint] Rating: 3.6/5.0 Aroma: 7/10 Appearance: 4/5 Taste: 7/10 Palate: 4/5 Overall: 14/20 The pour was a dark murky brown with some ruby highlights and an average (1-2 finger) light tan frothy head that receded down to a thick film and large collar with good runny lacing. The aroma was of roasted dark bread malts, a mild resin hop and an earthy yeast with notes of milk chocolate and roasted coffee. The taste was very malty and quite roasty with a bold chocolate presence early on, progressing with a slightly bitter and silky smooth coffee taste with a mildly harsh bite towards the finish. The flavor lasted an average duration following the swallow with a lightly bitter mocha coffee flavor left lying on the taste buds. Mouthfeel was just under medium in body with a dry, oily texture and almost flat carbonation, almost. Overall after sippin' on this brew for a while, it comes...    less

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    fretwalker One of my favorite breweries, solid lineup from one end to the other. Siberian Nights is a world-class Impy Stout. One thing, though, bugs me... seems like there's at least one bottle in every sixer that's horribly overcarbonated, the first inch of pour...  moreOne of my favorite breweries, solid lineup from one end to the other. Siberian Nights is a world-class Impy Stout. One thing, though, bugs me... seems like there's at least one bottle in every sixer that's horribly overcarbonated, the first inch of pour overflows the glass with foam. Makes no sense, and I can (and do) live with it...  

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  Mark Sanitas Brewing Co. should be open at 3550 Frontier Avenue in Boulder, CO by August. They will offer two canned brews, a black IPA and a saison, from day 1 as well as a wider selection available in their taproom.

  

  Sanitas Brewing will go big when it opens this summer in Boulder

  The owners of Sanitas Brewing aren't planning to gently test the waters of Boulder's increasingly-crowded craft-beer scene when they open their 15,000-square-foot, fifteen-barrel brewery and taproom this summer. They plan to jump in head-first.

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  Mark Michigan SB27, aka The Growler Bill, which passed the State Senate in May has passed the State House by a vote of 101-7. The bill will allow restaurants and bars to sell growlers for consumers to take home.

  

  Take-home growlers of beer may soon be for sale from your favorite bar or restaurant

  You'll likely be able to take home a growler of beer from your favorite bar or restaurant, now that a bill passed the House allowing establishments to sell the beer in resealable containers. Bars and restaurants are looking forward to offering growlers, w...  moreYou'll likely be able to take home a growler of beer from your favorite bar or restaurant, now that a bill passed the House allowing establishments to sell the beer in resealable containers. Bars and restaurants are looking forward to offering growlers, which typically have a capacity of one gallon or less. They must obtain a specially designated merchant license and pay a $100 annual fee.  

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    fretwalker Considering how Michigan is promoting their craft beer industry, I can see this sailing through, being delayed only for high-fives!

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  Mark Tenth & Blake (aka giant beer manufacturer MillerCoors) has bought a 110,000 sq.ft. warehouse next to the MillerCoors plant in Milwaukee where MillerCoors brews its Leinenkugel brand.

  

  MillerCoors' craft beer division buys building, plans expansion

  A MillerCoors LLC division that focuses on craft beers has bought a building next to its Milwaukee brewery and plans to expand there. Tenth and Blake Beer Co. bought the 110,000-square-foot building at 918 W. Somers St. from Securant Bank & Trust for ...  moreA MillerCoors LLC division that focuses on craft beers has bought a building next to its Milwaukee brewery and plans to expand there. Tenth and Blake Beer Co. bought the 110,000-square-foot building at 918 W. Somers St. from Securant Bank & Trust for an undisclosed price, the company said Tuesday. The building most recently was used as a multitenant warehouse, and previously was a bakery for Sara Lee.  

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  Mark Look what came in the mail today. A 64 ounce Hydro Flask insulated growler.

  

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    fretwalker Just out of the blue, Mark?

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    Mark No, I had an Amazon gift card to use up and bought this.

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    fretwalker OK, I was wondering what I was doing wrong!

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    Mark If Hydro Flask wants to send me another one on the house I will happily accept it. :)

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  Mark wrote a new blog entry:

  Avery Brewing Anniversary Edition 2013 Twenty XX IPA

  The Anniversary Edition 2013 Twenty XX IPA from Avery Brewing Company in Boulder, Colorado pours out a clear, brassy hued orange in color and is topped with a two finger, dense, white head that slowly reduces to a thin film with a slightly larger collar. ...

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  Mark wrote a new blog entry:

  Crooked Stave Hop Savant 100% Brettanomyces Pale Ale

  The Hop Savant 100% Brettanomyces Pale Ale from Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project in Denver, Colorado pours out a golden-orange in color with some cloud and is topped with a one finger, soapy, white head that reduces all the way down leaving a very thin ...

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  Mark wrote a new blog entry:

  Natty Greene's Brewing Elm Street IPA

  The Elm Street IPA from Natty Greene's Brewing Company in Greensboro, North Carolina pours out a brassy-copper in color with good clarity and is topped with a one finger, tightly knit, snow white head that sticks around for a good while before reducing do...

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  KajII → Cooking With Beer: Try this at your next BBQ...

  

  LAGERED JERK CHICKEN

  Ingredients: 8 oz Lager (I used Red Stripe) 1/2 cup jerk sauce 1 cup sliced onion 4 oz fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 3 chopped garlic cloves 4 skinless chicken breasts 4 skinless chicken thighs 3 tbsp ketchup 1 t...  moreIngredients: 8 oz Lager (I used Red Stripe) 1/2 cup jerk sauce 1 cup sliced onion 4 oz fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 3 chopped garlic cloves 4 skinless chicken breasts 4 skinless chicken thighs 3 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp hot sauce Julienne-cut green onions Directions: 1) Mix together 1/4 cup jerk sauce, sliced onion, lemon juice salt, pepper and garlic in a large zip-top bag. 2) Add chicken to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator overnight, turning occasionally. 3) Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. 4) Heat grill on medium-high heat. 5) Combine 1/4 cup jerk sauce, beer, ketchup, and hot sauce. 6) Grill chicken turning and basting with beer mixture (about 30 min.) 7) Garnish with green onions. Serving size: 4-8  less

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  KajII Nuff Said...

  

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  In Defense of Hops

  In Defense of Hops - The Weekly Pint

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    fretwalker OK, and dry-aged Kobe won't steer anybody away from hamburger... the point is...?

    • June 14
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  KajII Great session beer for that summer BBQ...

  

  Triangle "Belgian Style White Ale"

  Triangle Brewing Company - Durham, North Carolina USA Belgian Witbier (ABV 5%) [Suggested Glassware: Weizen Glass] Rating: 3.3/5.0 Aroma: 7/10 Appearance: 3/5 Taste: 7/10 Palate: 3/5 Overall: 13/20 The pour was a slightly cloudy ...  moreTriangle Brewing Company - Durham, North Carolina USA Belgian Witbier (ABV 5%) [Suggested Glassware: Weizen Glass] Rating: 3.3/5.0 Aroma: 7/10 Appearance: 3/5 Taste: 7/10 Palate: 3/5 Overall: 13/20 The pour was a slightly cloudy golden orange with an average (1-2 finger) white fizzy head that diminished steadily, down to a light film with a small collar that did last throughout and had fair drippy lacing. The aroma was of a light grain malt and a musty Belgian yeast with notes of citrus (orange and lemon), coriander and a mild scent of wet grass. The taste was lightly sweet and rather citrusy from the start, becoming quite yeasty with a tart lemony finish. The flavor lasted an average time proceeding the swallow, with a lingering citrus wheat taste left behind. Mouthfeel was just a tad past light in body with a mildly dry texture and a carbonation that was just a bit past soft in intensity. Overall this was a smooth, tasty and very refreshing Witbier that possessed a uni...    less

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