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Congrats South Carolina! The State House just approved the so called "Pint Bill" that will allow breweries to sell 48 ounces of beer to a person every 24 hours. No more tiny samples if you're wanting a pint - as long as the Governor signs the bill.

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Mark added 1 photo(s) to the album Craft Beer Tasting Photos:
- 8 hours ago
Vegas is now friends with Mark.
- Fri at 9:36 AM
Mark Getting married soon? Four Points by Sheraton LAX has added brew-your-own-beer to their Hoppily Ever After wedding package.

Brews and I Do's: L.A. Hotel Now Offering Brew-Your-Own-Beer Wedding Package

Signature wedding cocktails are so last year. Now that craft beer is becoming more and more ubiquitous -- and beer lovers are meeting and marrying over pints -- it's about time a wedding package included the chance to brew your own custom wedding beer.
- Fri at 5:08 AM
Mark Dallas Beer Kitchen promises to have the "best of the best" craft beers on tap that are "rare and hard to find." They will have 30 taps, seating for 51 and 168 parking spaces. Look for them to open mid-June.

Dallas Beer Kitchen promises "rare, hard to find" brews

Back on March 6, the folks from the local blog Best Damn Things made an announcement. Rather than continue merely enjoying all of DFW's brews, bloggers Joe Scribner and Bryan Kaeser -- along with their wives and young adult/teen kids -- are tossing their ... more
- Fri at 5:02 AM
Mark wrote a new blog entry:

FiftyFifty Brewing 2012 Eclipse Imperial Stout Elijah Craig

The 2012 Eclipse Imperial Stout - Elijah Craig (20 Year) from FiftyFifty Brewing Company in Truckee, California pours out pitch black in color with no light getting though and is topped with an almost a two finger, dense, mocha colored head that slowly re...
- Thu at 5:54 PM
Mark These are great!

Beer Labels in Motion

Animated GIFs that I've created of some of my favorite craft beers. - Trevor
- Thu at 1:59 PM
Mark 25 breweries to watch in 2013

25 Breweries to Watch in 2013

From scrappy up-and-comers to old dogs learning new tricks, these are the names to keep on your craft-beer radar this year.
- Thu at 12:07 PM
Mark Congrats South Carolina! The State House just approved the so called "Pint Bill" that will allow breweries to sell 48 ounces of beer to a person every 24 hours. No more tiny samples if you're wanting a pint - as long as the Governor signs the bill.
- Thu at 8:59 AM
Mark A beer event every beer geek should get to attend at least once - Copenhagen Beer Celebation

Copenhagen Beer Celebration – A Memory

Over two weeks has passed since the delicious onslaught of alcohol happened in Copenhagen. The memory of what took place is still fairly fresh in my mind. It’s a delirious haze of tiny tasting glasses, different shades of amber, beards, smiles, sunshine, ... more
- Thu at 8:49 AM
Mark 6 infusions to add to you beer

Herban renewal: 6 beer infusions

Your favorite beer bar serves them on Cask Night, and your best beer-geek buddy pours them from his Randall; now, dream up your own beer infusions in the comfort of your kitchen. All you need: a French press, some whole fresh herbs and a little imagination.
- Thu at 8:17 AM
Mark → KajII: Happy birthday, Mr. Craft Beer! The big 50! Enjoy it and many more!
- Thu at 3:41 AM
- KajII Thanks, finally able to crack a beer. Gunna have that little sumpin wild ale you sent me.
  
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- Mark Good choice!
  
  Thu at 4:51 PM
Mark commented on Mark's blog entry: That is awesome!
- Wed at 6:42 PM
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Mark wrote a new blog entry:

Odell Brewing Celastrina Saison Ale

The Cellar Reserve Series Celastrina Saison Ale from Odell Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado pours out a cloudy golden-orange in color with a large, white, soapy head that slowly reduces down to a very thin film with a quarter inch collar. A spicy...
- Wed at 3:15 PM
Mark added 1 photo(s) to the album Craft Beer Tasting Photos:
- Wed at 2:26 PM
Mark Travel + Leisure lists its favorite American Beer Cities - Portland (OR), Denver, Portland (ME), Seattle, Kansas City, Minneapolis/St. Paul & San Diego are the top 7.

Travel + Leisure: America's Best Beer Cities

Self-proclaimed "beer nerd" Lynn Stachnick loves to visit Portland, ME, to sample the local craft brews. She and her husband even have a beer city bucket list, with San Diego near the top.
- Wed at 9:45 AM
- Mark In the full list of 20 cities they left out Asheville. Maybe they need to go visit Asheville and redo the list.
  
  Wed at 9:59 AM
- RichsWorldBeerTour When I was in Turks & Caicos, a young gal (in a bikini) told me I needed to go to Asheville. Maybe she was on to something, if you're pushing it too!
  
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- Mark Asheville was voted BeerCity USA for the last 3 years. New Belgium, Sierra Nevada and Oskar Blues have all opened or are opening second breweries there. Seems like a good beer spot. :)
  
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- KajII Rich I live in NC and Asheville is the bomb for beer. If you ever decide to go let me know, maybe I will meet you there...
  
  Wed at 5:04 PM
Mark → dubbelmarty: Happy birthday, Jeff!
- Wed at 9:30 AM
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- dubbelmarty Thanks Mark! Been dreaming about Goose Island all day!
  
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Mark The 3rd Annual Brew-B-Q hosted by Deep Ellum Brewing in Dallas is this Sunday, May 26th from 4-10pm.

Deep Ellum Brewing Co. Hosts 3rd Annual Brew-B-Que This Sunday

Deep Ellum Brewing Co. will host their 3rd Annual Brew-B-Que this Sunday, an event that was a launch party of sorts back in 2011. They'll pack the brewery and courtyard with hopheads, sip local beer and have Pecan Lodge barbeque, all while listening to tu... more
- Wed at 8:18 AM
Mark 8th Ohio Brew Week Schedule - June 21-29.

Ohio Brew Week: Schedule of Events

The Ohio Brew Week Welcome Center (Oak Room, 14 Station St.) and the Ohio Brew Week shop (Lower level of Red Brick Tavern, 14 N. Court St.) are both open daily. Maps, information and souvenirs are available at both locations.
- Wed at 8:15 AM
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.
- Tue at 7:15 PM
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... more
- Tue at 6:59 PM
Mark added 1 photo(s) to the album Craft Beer Tasting Photos:
- Mon at 6:36 PM
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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
Mark added 1 photo(s) to the album Craft Beer Tasting Photos:
- May 19
Mark added 1 photo(s) to the album Craft Beer Tasting Photos:
- May 19
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 ... more
- May 18
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 ... more
- May 18
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... more
- May 17
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... more
- May 17
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.
- May 16

FiftyFifty Brewing 2012 Eclipse Imperial Stout Elijah Craig

Posted Thu at 5:54 PM

The 2012 Eclipse Imperial Stout - Elijah Craig (20 Year) from FiftyFifty Brewing Company in Truckee, California pours out pitch black in color with no light getting though and is topped with an almost a two finger, dense, mocha colored head that slowly reduces to a film with a good sized collar. On ...
Odell Brewing Celastrina Saison Ale

Posted Wed at 3:15 PM

The Cellar Reserve Series Celastrina Saison Ale from Odell Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado pours out a cloudy golden-orange in color with a large, white, soapy head that slowly reduces down to a very thin film with a quarter inch collar. A spicy saison on the nose with a good amount of clo...
Bear Republic Black Racer IPA

Posted May 12

The Black Racer IPA from Bear Republic Brewing Company in Healdsburg, California pours out very dark brown, almost black, in color with just a little light getting through on the edges and is topped with a two finger, latte colored head that slowly reduces down to a thin film with a good sized colla...
Brash Beer The Bollocks Imperial IPA

Posted May 12

The Bollocks Imperial IPA from Brash Beer (brewed by Ipswich Brewing Co.) in Ipswich, Massachusetts pours out a deep golden-amber in color with good clarity and is topped with a two finger, off-white, dense head that slowly reduces down to a thin film with a good sized collar. On the nose, nice and ...
Great Divide Brewing Co. 19th Anniversary Ale

Posted May 6

The 19th Anniversary Ale from Great Divide Brewing Company in Denver, Colorado pours out a golden-amber in color, almost like a liquid brass, with good clarity and is topped with a two finger, finely bubbled, white head that slowly reduces to a thin film with a large collar. On the nose, woody, eart...

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Great American Beer Festival

October 11, 2012 5:30:00 PM PDT

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The Great American Beer Festival takes place at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Please visit our Travel section for driving and parking information. Thursday, October 11, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Friday, October 12, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Saturday, O...
Hood River Hops Fest

September 29, 2012 12:00:00 PM PDT

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Hood River County Chamber of Commerce hosts a beer lover’s dream when fresh-hopped brews from more than two dozen Northwest craft brewers are on tap. The event showcases Hood River County’s own microbreweries as well as some of the best of the Northwest b...
Maryland Microbrewery Festival

September 29, 2012 1:00:00 AM PDT

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The Union Mills Homestead a nationally recognized historic landmark will host the seventh annual Maryland Microbrewery Festival on September 29, 2012 from 11AM – 7PM. This fun-packed festival will celebrate and promote the best of Maryland’s handcrafted a...
Oktoberfest by the Bay

September 28, 2012 5:00:00 PM PDT

1 guest

Oktoberfest By The Bay is one of the Top 10 best places to celebrate Oktoberfest in the USA! Celebrating in the true tradition of Munich's famed festival, Oktoberfest by the Bay will include nonstop music, singing, dancing and the very best in German food...
Pacific Northwest Brew Cup

September 28, 2012 12:00:00 PM PDT

1 guest

This Oktoberfest style beer festival is held the last weekend in September. Over 36 distinct northwest beers are on tap for a 3-day event held on the riverfront of historic Astoria, Oregon. Festival attendees can purchase a souvenir glass mug which is the...

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