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Mark

"Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer." Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Mark Ten new Colorado craft breweries are opening (a few are already open) this Summer! Echo Brewing, Big Choice Brewing, City Star Brewing, Elevation Beer Company, Hogshead Brewery, TRVE Brewing, Bootstrap Brewing, Prost Brewing, Black Shirt Brewing & Bla... more

Ten new Colorado breweries are rolling out this summer

The gang's all beer in Colorado these days, with at least ten -- count 'em, ten -- brewpubs slated to start pouring before the end of summer. Two opened north of town this past weekend: Big Choice in Broomfield and City Star in Berthoud, both following cl... more
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- Mark There are also 70 Colorado craft breweries in the planning stage.
  
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Mark Solemn Oath Brewery's tap room and storefront will open for the 1st time this Saturday at 11AM in Naperville, IL.

Storefront & Taproom Opens This Saturday at 11AM

Alright people. This Saturday, May 19, Solemn Oath Brewery's Storefront & Taproom will open to the public for the first time from 11AM-8PM. We will also be open Sunday from 11AM-5PM, so feel free to come both days.
- 1 hour ago
Mark → thebeergeek: Congrats on getting your book, Teachings From The Tap, published!

Carmel Valley ‘Beer Geek’ publishes ...

Carmel Valley’s Merideth Canham-Nelson and Chris Nelson had mastered the complicated equation of finances, travel tables, buzz management and day jobs – as a clinical social worker and beer-tender/web designer, respectively – to spend a significant volume... more
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- thebeergeek thanks!
  
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Mark Minimum pricing for alcohol may become a reality in Scotland and the rest of the UK. BrewDog likes the idea saying it will stop macro producers from selling beer cheaply to undercut craft brewers. The proposed minimum price is £0.50 or about $0.80.

BrewDog Backs Minimum Pricing

BrewDog were the first company to publically back the Scottish Governments proposals for a minimum price per unit alcohol policy. As the proposal looks set to become reality we feel the step will only help get more people drinking great quality craft beer... more
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Mark Alabama's Gov. Robert Benteley signs the Gourmet Bottle Bill allowing for beer in bottles up to 25.4 ounces.

Governor signs beer bottle bill into law

Gov. Robert Bentley has signed into a law a bill that will increase the maximum size for beer bottles sold in Alabama. The Gourmet Bottle Bill, which was passed last week by the Alabama House, will lift the maximum bottle size to 25.4 ounces from the curr... more
- 1 hour ago
Mark New laws in VA make it easier for craft brewers to startup as well as allow for tasting rooms.

New laws will help Virginia craft breweries

Governor McDonnell recently signed legislation that will help local craft breweries dispense their brews to the public and make things easier for new breweries to start their businesses.
- 2 hours ago
Mark added 8 photo(s) to the album Craft Beer Labels:
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Mark added 13 photo(s) to the album Craft Beer Labels:
- Wed at 4:09 PM
Mark is now friends with bryanlovesbeer.
- Wed at 7:40 AM
Mark Ameri-CAN Canned Craft Beer Festival is May 19 in Scottsdale, AZ.

Ameri-CAN Canned Craft Beer Festival | Scottsdale, AZ

SanTan Brewing presents the 2nd Annual Ameri-CAN Canned Craft Beer Festival supporting and celebrating the craft beer movement during the recognized American Craft Beer Week. Craft can award ceremony, live entertainment, craft food, VIP quarters, nano bee... more
- Wed at 7:28 AM
Mark If you're in Chicago here is a guide to Chicago Beer Week which runs May 17-27.

Chicagoist's Guide To Chicago Craft Beer Week

Chicago Craft Beer Week will test your tastebuds, your liver, and your boss's and significant other's patience with your eleven-day-long state of hangover. With our help, you can make it out alive. Well, maybe.
- Wed at 7:19 AM
Mark ESPN should chip in as Firefly Brewing Company looks to open in Bristol, CT.

Developing brewery looks to Connecticut’s craft beer community for a kick-start

Three local entrepreneurs are working to make Bristol a part of the states growing craft beer industry and they're looking for your help. Rich Loomis, Bill Col
- Wed at 7:17 AM
Mark Milwaukee Brewing expands its distribution and releases O-Gil, a Rishi Tea infused craft beer.

Craft beer gets herbal infusion

Milwaukee Brewing Co. is expanding its reach, with new branding and broader distribution just as the craft brewing industry hits a crescendo. Founded 15 years ago as a brewpub, the establishment is neither one of the oldest nor one of the newest Milwaukee... more
- Wed at 7:13 AM
Mark wrote a new blog entry:

Crooked Stave Petite Sour Farmhouse Table Beer

The Petite Sour Farmhouse Table Beer from Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project in Fort Collins, Colorado (soon to be in Denver, CO) pours out golden straw in color with a good deal of cloud and is topped with a one finger, snow white head the readily reduce...
- Tue at 6:01 PM
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Mark added 1 photo(s) to the album Craft Beer Tasting Photos:
- Tue at 5:39 PM
Mark → BriansHomebrew: I do not know if you've seen this site before - Hombrew Finds. Guy posts about all the deals he finds on the net for homebrewing supplies. He seems to find some great deals. 9 gallon kettle for $56 shipped and many more.

Homebrew Finds

Scouring the web for homebrewing deals and finds!
- Tue at 4:40 PM
- BriansHomebrew This is great. Thanks!
  
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Mark Tonight's treat, soon to be opened!

Crooked Stave Petite Sour Farmhouse Table Beer

Batch Two using a mixed culture of lacto and Brett to ferment a portion of the beer giving a cleaner acidity compared to the previous spontaneous batch. Fermented and aged in an oak foeder as a blend of two beers.
- Tue at 4:36 PM
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Mark "Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer." Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Mark Bell's new production facility officially opened yesterday and it looks fantastic. Tours for the public begin this weekend.

Bell's Brewery unveils new 200-barrel brewhouse, to hold public tours this weekend

Bell's Brewery Inc. on Monday celebrated the opening of a $20-million expansion to its Comstock Township production facility that will make it an even bigger player in the craft beer world. Following a short ribbon-cutting ceremony, President Larry Bell, ... more
- Tue at 7:24 AM
Mark Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he has not decided on whether to sign the Gourmet Bottle Bill passed by the state's House and Senate last week. The home brewing bill which passed the state's House is still stuck in the Senate so that may not happen this ... more

Ala. beer lovers wait for action on brew bills

Alabama craft beer loves got a victory with the passage of a bill to allow bigger brew bottles, but they're still waiting action on a measure to make the state the 49th to allow home brewing.
- Tue at 7:17 AM
Mark Misfits Craft Brewery's plan to open in October will be delayed until 2013 as the building they were going to use cannot be leased to them due to an obscure law that prohibits the Fire Department from leasing a building to a company that produces alcohol.... more

Misfits Craft Brewery Facing Delay Over Fire Barn Deal

State statute standing in the way of partners leasing downtown building from the Oswego Fire Protection District. Those looking for a taste of a Misfits Craft Brewery beer brewed right here in downtown Oswego come October will to have wait a while longer.... more
- Tue at 7:02 AM
Mark Do you like sour beers?

Brewing industry sweetens on sour beers

There was a time when sour beers were relegated to the fringe of the brewing industry and the back of the fridge for beer drinkers, but that is slowly changing as breweries including New Belgium Brewing Co. and Crooked Stave push the beverages to the masses.
- Tue at 6:55 AM
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- KajII I find I am liking Sours more and more
  
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Mark Crooked Stave has found its new brewery location in Denver!

The Source, an artisan market with a restaurant, beer garden and brewery, will open in River North early next year

Craft beer, cured meats and cheeses, bread, chocolate, wine and coffee: All of that and much more...
- Tue at 6:51 AM
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- KajII Love thier brews...
  
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- Mark The whole project for the building they are going to be should make it a hot spot.
  
  Tue at 7:03 AM
- KajII Is that closer to you? I certainly hope so, will be great spot to lunch...
  
  Tue at 7:05 AM
- Mark Yes, way closer than Fort Collins is.
  
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Mark → Virtual Craft Beer Tasting Club: What do you want to taste for the June Tasting? I was thinking hefe, wit, weiss or anything wheat but that might be better for July.
- Tue at 6:39 AM
- KajII Ok, I was looking back at the groups tastings and we have not done a Belgian Ale tasting since April 2009. There are many varieties and its a lighter brew. So what do ya think?
  
  Tue at 7:31 AM
  
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- Mark I am game for Belgian brews.
  
  Tue at 7:35 AM
  
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- Mark I think we will try your previous suggestion of making the tasting month long for next month and see how that goes.
  
  Tue at 7:36 AM
  
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- KajII Sounds good to me as I will be in FL next month for a week...
  
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Mark → The Revolution Online Homebrew Club: Good article on growing hops.

How to: Grow your own hops

An active member of the Krausen Commandos, a homebrewing club in northwestern Connecticut, Mike Eyre is always looking for a new challenge. Like most brewers, when Eyre started 10 years ago, he used extract kits. “I thought it was cheating,” he says. “It’... more
- Tue at 6:31 AM
Mark What is in your cellar? Are they all over 8% ABV? Is that myth even correct?

Five Cellaring Myths

Hopefully after this third installment on the topic, your aged beer will emerge looking more black than green. Today I’m bringing back the venerable “Dr.” Bill Sysak to shine light on five cellaring myths. I’m sure you all have plenty of drinking to get t... more
- Tue at 6:26 AM
Mark American Craft Beer Week - The Video

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American Craft Beer Week May 14-20
Considered The Mother of All Beer Weeks, American Craft Beer Week (May 14-20, 2012) recognizes one of America's true culinary arts and provides a platform for small and independent craft brewers to salute supporters and connect with their local communitie...
- Mon at 5:06 PM
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Mark wrote a new blog entry:

Port Hop-15 Ale

The Hop-15 Ale from Port Brewing Company in San Marcos, California pours out orange in color with a good amount of cloud and is topped with a one finger, off-white, foamy head that reduces down to a thin film. On the nose, citrus rind, grapefruit juice, p...
- Mon at 5:00 PM
- CraftBeerLove619 you got this out your way? one of my fave releases of the year.
  
  Tue at 10:49 PM
- Mark Sure did. We get most Port brews.
  
  Wed at 7:03 AM
- CraftBeerLove619 Shark Attack is one of my fave reds, and Mongo is pretty tasty. Old Viscosity, High Tide..... I could go on and on.
  
  10 hours ago
- Mark Old Viscosity and Older Viscosity are great.
  
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Mark wrote a new blog entry:

Hoppin' Frog Hoppin' To Heaven IPA

The Hoppin' To Heaven IPA from Hoppin' Frog Brewing Company in Akron, Ohio pours out an orangey-amber in color with a good deal of cloud and sediment and is topped with a one finger, foamy, white head that reduces down quite quickly. On the nose, citrus i...
- Mon at 4:56 PM
Mark added 12 photo(s) to the album Craft Beer Labels:
- Mon at 7:34 AM

Crooked Stave Petite Sour Farmhouse Table Beer

Posted Tue at 6:01 PM

The Petite Sour Farmhouse Table Beer from Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project in Fort Collins, Colorado (soon to be in Denver, CO) pours out golden straw in color with a good deal of cloud and is topped with a one finger, snow white head the readily reduces down. On the nose, aromas of lime, lemon, h...
Port Hop-15 Ale

Posted Mon at 5:00 PM

The Hop-15 Ale from Port Brewing Company in San Marcos, California pours out orange in color with a good amount of cloud and is topped with a one finger, off-white, foamy head that reduces down to a thin film. On the nose, citrus rind, grapefruit juice, pine and some floral aspects. Pure hops. In th...
Hoppin' Frog Hoppin' To Heaven IPA

Posted Mon at 4:56 PM

The Hoppin' To Heaven IPA from Hoppin' Frog Brewing Company in Akron, Ohio pours out an orangey-amber in color with a good deal of cloud and sediment and is topped with a one finger, foamy, white head that reduces down quite quickly. On the nose, citrus is prominent but there is a good deal of malty...
Left Coast Trestles IPA

Posted May 13

The Trestles IPA from Left Coast Brewing Company in San Clemente, California pours out copper in color with some brassy hues, has good clarity and is topped with just over a finger of tightly knit, white head that slowly reduces leaving a thick collar. On the nose, a good deal of citrus, mostly oran...
Bridgeport Brewing Hop Czar Imperial IPA

Posted May 13

The Hop Czar Imperial IPA from Bridgeport Brewing Company in Portland, OR pours out orange in color with some cloud and sediment and is topped with a two finger off-white head that slowly reduces down. Earthy, piney with some faint citrus and just a touch of toffee sweetness on the nose. Begins and ...

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5 O'clock Shadow Release Tapping

February 1, 2012 5:00:00 PM PST

3 guests

Come be one of the first to enjoy this brew at the inaugural tapping on February 1st at none other than 5 O'clock! 5 O’Clock Shadow Double Black Lager is brewed in the German Schwarzbier (black beer) tradition. Schwarzbier is to lager what stout or po...
World Beer Festival (Durham, NC 2011)

October 8, 2011 9:00:00 AM PDT

8 guests

Durham’s World Beer Festival returns for it’s 16th year! The festival will be held October 8, 2011 at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. For one day, the World Beer Festival in Durham will allow visitors a chance to taste and sample craft and specialty...
Das Best Oktoberfest

September 24, 2011 8:00:00 AM PDT

11 guests

There will be lots of the best International Beers and Wines and lots of Oompah bands to enjoy your favorite German drinking songs. You can also enjoy the sausages, potato cakes, sour beef, schnitzel and other great German classics! Or check out the Oompa...
SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience

June 3, 2011 4:30:00 PM PDT

2 guests

Now in its fourth year, SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience returns to Washington, D.C. and expands from one to two nights. Presented by the Brewers Association (organizers of the Great American Beer Festival®), SAVOR, the benchmark of bee...
2011 Albuquerque Blues & Brews Festival

April 16, 2011 2:00:00 PM PDT

6 guests

Albuquerque Blues & Brews Festival is a charity fundraiser. The event features live performances by the best local blues bands and gourmet beer tasting. What better way to kickoff a beer party with another beer party? How about a beer party with De...

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