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  RichsWorldBeerTour Check out the review of the Alaskan Brewing Freeride APA.  Merchandise review by my daughter.  Cheers!

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  RWBT Beer Review #86 Alaskan Brewing Freeride American Pale Ale

  Rich reviews the Freeride APA from the Alaskan Brewing Company of Juneau, Alaska. You also get a free review of the Freeride APA t-shirt!

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  Mark Magic Hat sues West Sixth Brewing claiming West Sixth is using color, trademarks and designs that are confusingly similar to Magic Hat's.

  

  Brewer Magic Hat files federal lawsuit against West Sixth Brewing

  In a battle of beer logos, brewer Magic Hat has filed a federal lawsuit against Lexington's West Sixth Brewing Co., claiming trademark infringement.

  • 8 hours ago
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  Mark Thanks to Open The Taps, craft brewers and beer fans, 6 pieces of pro-craft beer legislation are off to the Governor to be signed into law.

  

  Craft Beer And Spirit Laws Pass - What It Means For Texas And You

  Years of grassroots lobbying and behind-the-scenes work from Open The Taps and legions of brewers and beer fans ended triumphantly on Monday as the Texas Senate voted to pass six pieces of legislation that will ultimately change the regulation of Texas cr...  moreYears of grassroots lobbying and behind-the-scenes work from Open The Taps and legions of brewers and beer fans ended triumphantly on Monday as the Texas Senate voted to pass six pieces of legislation that will ultimately change the regulation of Texas craft brewers, brewpubs, and spirit companies. The new laws could go into effect as soon as next week and as late as September 1st depending on when the individual bills are signed (or not) by the Governor.  

  • 8 hours ago
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  Mark added 1 photo(s) to the album Craft Beer Tasting Photos:

  

  • Mon at 6:36 PM

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  KajII The growler pouch. lol  Not a bad idea though will fit anywhere when empty. Great to keep in the glove box for emergencies...

  

  Portable Beer Growler / Growlercaps.com

  Engineered by a beer lover for the beer enthusiast! The Portable Growler is the perfect alternative to a fragile glass growler or a heavy steel gro...

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    Paul Yeah, but it wouldn't look as good hanging in my beer room.

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    Mark That does look handy.

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    KajII Yes I think I shall but 1 or 2. Saves money on buying a breweries growler when you find something you really like...

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  KajII Beer is a pouch... Whats next?

  

  Beer pouch law passes Conn. senate - Craft Brewing Business

  Legislation to allow beer and malt beverages to be sold in pouches passed the states Senate on May 14 and now moves to the governors desk for approval.

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  KajII This is an awesome product for preserving beer in a growler and only at only $4 a cap it's a great deal. You bet I am gettin' a few... Get them here: http://www.fizzgiz.com/

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  Fizz Giz Growler Caps Keep Your Beer Fresh Longer

  Beer growler cap from Fizz Giz that enables conscientious bartenders to replace the co2 lost during dispensing their premium beer products into your growler. Good bartenders cap on foam. Great bartenders cap on foam AND replace lost co2 with a squirt or t...

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  Mark If you're headed to the beach you might need these.

  

  Flip Sidez Design Ideas

  Custom flip flops that leave imprints in sand with every step! Design and order your pair today! Great for weddings, gifts, business promotion, events, team and school fundraisers, and much more! No minimum order quantity. Available in many sizes and colo

  • Mon at 4:46 AM
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  Mark added 1 photo(s) to the album Craft Beer Tasting Photos:

  

  • May 19
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  Mark added 1 photo(s) to the album Craft Beer Tasting Photos:

  

  • May 19
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  Mark Beervana in defense of hoppy beers.

  

  Beervana: Hops Are Not a Problem

  Yesterday Portlander Adrienne So penned a provocative piece in Slate called Against Hoppy Beer. It created a predictable amount of hubbub on the intertubes and didn't seem to warrant a post from me, so I Facebooked it, whereupon a debate broke out. The ...  moreYesterday Portlander Adrienne So penned a provocative piece in Slate called Against Hoppy Beer. It created a predictable amount of hubbub on the intertubes and didn't seem to warrant a post from me, so I Facebooked it, whereupon a debate broke out. The issue is nicely summed up by a slugline to the Slate piece is "the craft beer industry’s love affair with hops is alienating people who don’t like bitter brews." Well, is it?  

  • May 18
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  tombedell Maui beer, Part IV

  

  TAP Beer of the Day: CoCoNut PorTeR

  TAP Beer of the Day: CoCoNut PorTeR

  • May 18

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  Mark The Beer Act vs Small Brew Act and the effects it would have on craft beer.

  

  Why the End of 'Craft' Beer Is Just a Tax Break Away

  Garret Oliver has been brewmaster at The Brooklyn Brewery since 1994. He was the brewmaster at Manhattan Brewing before that and has served as editor-in-chief of The Oxford Companion to Beer, written two other books on beer and continues to make a series ...  moreGarret Oliver has been brewmaster at The Brooklyn Brewery since 1994. He was the brewmaster at Manhattan Brewing before that and has served as editor-in-chief of The Oxford Companion to Beer, written two other books on beer and continues to make a series of brews that gets all the beer geeks excited. At some point this year, a person who claims to love beer is going to say that Oliver isn't a craft brewer because of a stance his company took on excise taxes. If that happens in your presence, pull the beer out of that person's hand and pour it over his or her swollen head. They don't deserve it.  less

  • May 18
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  RichsWorldBeerTour A Friday night review of Bells Two Hearted Ale.  Cheers!

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  RWBT Beer Review #85 Bells Brewery Two Hearted Ale

  Rich reviews the Two Hearted Ale from the Bells Brewer in Comstock, Michigan.

  • May 17

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  BeerPedia wrote a new blog entry:

  Delphi Beer: The New Premium 'Mediterranean' Beer

  • May 17

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    BeerPedia I saw your review tombedell. The largest selling beer in Greece is Amstel. Mythos, is a bad edition of Carlsberg and Fix is the worst edition of Amstel... hahaha!!! The best Greek beer, from commercial brewery, is Vergina (Lager, Red and Weiss). But there...  moreI saw your review tombedell. The largest selling beer in Greece is Amstel. Mythos, is a bad edition of Carlsberg and Fix is the worst edition of Amstel... hahaha!!! The best Greek beer, from commercial brewery, is Vergina (Lager, Red and Weiss). But there're a lot of micros, good micros, that brewing very good craft beers especially the last yrs!  

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    tombedell Guess I'd better go back.

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    BeerPedia Any time... you're welcomed! I live in Thessaloniki, so if you'll be in Greece again just call ;)

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    tombedell Sounds like a plan!

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    BeerPedia Just do it! ;)

    • May 18
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  tombedell Craft vs. Crafty in Maui

  

  TAP Beer of the Day: Big Swell IPA

  TAP Beer of the Day: Big Swell IPA

  • May 17

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  Mark Delaware Governor Markell has signed House Bill 31 allowing gowler sales in liquor stores.

  

  Governor Markell signs growler bill into law

  A new option for beer drinkers in Delaware: Liquor stores can now fill and sell 64 ounce growlers. Previously, selling the glass or porcelain jugs of beer was limited to local breweries and brew pubs. Governor Jack Markell joined local brewers at the Ford...  moreA new option for beer drinkers in Delaware: Liquor stores can now fill and sell 64 ounce growlers. Previously, selling the glass or porcelain jugs of beer was limited to local breweries and brew pubs. Governor Jack Markell joined local brewers at the Fordham Old Dominion brewery in Dover Thursday to sign the bill which enjoyed bipartisan support. It was passed by the State House and Senate in less than a month.  

  • May 17
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  Mark Shmaltz Brewing is open in their new facility in Clifton Park, NY.

  

  New Clifton Park brewery enters craft beer market

  It’s often said timing is everything. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and preview event attended by local officials, politicians, business development leaders and craft-beer industry professionals was held in Clifton Park Monday afternoon to welcome Shmaltz Bre...  moreIt’s often said timing is everything. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and preview event attended by local officials, politicians, business development leaders and craft-beer industry professionals was held in Clifton Park Monday afternoon to welcome Shmaltz Brewing Co. to Saratoga County.  

  • May 17
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  Mark → Norm: Have a great birthday tomorrow, Norm!

  • May 16

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  Mark Are we too addicted to super hoppy craft brews? PS - I do not think so. Let everyone dink what they want.

  

  Hoppy beer is awful—or at least, its bitterness is ruining craft beer’s reputation

  As a beer writer, I often find myself preaching the word about craft beer to people who dont want to hear it. There are a lot of Bud Light fans and people whod rather sip a zinfandel, even in the craft beer capital of the world, Portland, Ore., where I live.

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  tombedell → Mark: Happy belated birthday, beer man.

  • May 15

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    Mark Thanks, Tom!

    • May 15
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  Mark The craft brewing license limitations need to be fixed in Illinois. A 15,000 barrel cap is just unrealistic.

  Craft beer's conundrum

  Josh Deth, owner of Revolution Brewing in Chicago, has a nagging beer problem. His celebration of Chicago Craft Beer Week, kicking off Thursday, is tempered by the fact that in order to comply with current state law, he must sell either Revolution's produ...  moreJosh Deth, owner of Revolution Brewing in Chicago, has a nagging beer problem. His celebration of Chicago Craft Beer Week, kicking off Thursday, is tempered by the fact that in order to comply with current state law, he must sell either Revolution's production facility or its brewpub. Revolution started in 2010 as a brewpub in Logan Square and its beers became so popular that Mr. Deth opened a brewery in Avondale two years later. In order to be able to own both a brewery and a brewpub, Mr. Deth had to get a craft brewer's license with the state. The only catch is that holders of craft brewers' licenses cannot produce more than 15,000 barrels a year.  less

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  Mark Hmm, I need to find one of these.

  

  • May 14
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  RichsWorldBeerTour Two Brothers 16th Anniversary Ale - 16% ABV?!

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  RWBT Beer Review #84 Two Brothers 16th Anniversary Ale

  Rich reviews the 16th Anniversary Ale from the Two Brothers Brewing Company of Warrenville, IL.

  • May 14

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  Mark added 4 photo(s) to the album Craft Beer Labels:

  

  

  

  

  • May 14
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  Mark Smartmouth Brewing in Norfolk, VA, that opened in November, has signed with M. Price Distributing to expand distribution of their craft beers. Hoffman Beverage currently distributes their brews in Southside.

  

  New Norfolk brewing company brings craft beer to the Peninsula

  The beer of a new Hampton Roads craft brewing company started appearing in Peninsula bars and restaurants in March. Smartmouth Brewing Co. started brewing in Norfolk in October last year and recently signed an agreement with M. Price Distributing Co. in...  moreThe beer of a new Hampton Roads craft brewing company started appearing in Peninsula bars and restaurants in March. Smartmouth Brewing Co. started brewing in Norfolk in October last year and recently signed an agreement with M. Price Distributing Co. in Hampton that enabled its three flagship brews to be sold from Hampton to Williamsburg and Gloucester. Hoffman Beverage distributes in Southside.  

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

  

  • May 13
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  Mark Crafting A Nation Documentary trailer. The Boulder, CO premiere is at Upslope Brewing (Flatiron Park location) this Friday at 7:00pm.

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  Crafting A Nation Official Extended Trailer

  Crafting A Nation is the feature length documentary that tells the story of how the American Craft Brewers are rebuilding the economy one beer at a time. Crafting A Nation was filmed the United States featuring over 40 different breweries ranging from sev...

  • May 13
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  Mark Wooden Legs Brewing Co. in Brookings, SD is now open!

  

  Wooden Legs Brewing Company

  You've found the digital home of South Dakota's number one advocate of all things craft brewing and the conversation that goes along with a good pint.

  • May 13

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