Posts Tagged: Beer News
Are These The Dog Days Of Beerdom?
Posted by on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 in - 2 comments
As you can imagine, news that MilCoo is moving to Chicago is about as interesting as the impending formation of In-Bud. Yawn. There must be something more interesting in beer going on: • A group in Toronto has formed called Cask! to agitate for more of what they want. Great news...though I am … read more »
Olde Towne Brewing Reborn in Alabama
Posted by on Sunday, June 15, 2008 in - 2 comments
Lew mentioned the fire last year. Olde Towne Brewing in Huntsville, Alabama had burned down. I probably thought about this for about five seconds back then but, what with events at Utica lately, I noticed this bit of good news right away: • “Less than a year after watching his business destroyed …
Fire At Central New York's F.X. Matt Brewery At Utica
Posted by on Thursday, May 29, 2008 in - 1 comment
Our pal CNY blogger NYCO has broken the story in the comments: the F.X. Matter Brewery in Utica caught fire late this afternoon. WSYR TV, the source of the photo, reports: • “Fire crews in Utica are battling a fire at the F.X. Matt Brewery, also known as the Saranac Brewery. It reportedly … read more »
Another Variation On Nutty Nutty World Of Fearmongery
Posted by on Friday, May 16, 2008 in - 4 comments
This stuff is too unbelievable to not post for your consideration - with a big tip to Paul: • “In a letter to the company, the Portman Group has warned that BrewDog's products are potentially in breach of its official code of conduct. David Poley, the Portman Group's chief executive, told The …
Notes From The Beer Stained Coaster Part Of The Web
Posted by on Thursday, April 24, 2008 in - 1 comment
There's a bunch of things going on out there as I get ready to leave Easlakia and head west to the Big Smoke for the Southern Tier dinner Greg is talking about today. I am bringing a long a pal I first had a beer with in 1981 and will be interested to hear his take on all this craft beer stuff …
Brilliant! Jay Proposes International Brewer's Day
Posted by on Saturday, April 5, 2008 in - 1 comment
So many clever people in the world of beer thinking. Jay is one of the best and this is one of his best ideas: • “I’m proposing now that we set aside a day as International Brewer’s Day, a day to raise a toast and honor all the brewers in the world. For the date, I’m proposing July 18, which is …
One US Presidential Candidate Rejects "Designer Beer"
Posted by on Monday, March 31, 2008 in - 3 comments
Being Canadian, it really isn't my place to comment upon the politics of my southern cousins but this little tidbit is a bit shocking, is it not? • “"You know I got a beer down there. What do they call it.. a Yuengling?" Obama said to a local man. • "Yuengling! Like you didn’t know," the guy …
A Night Of Beery Mysteries: Who Is Ron And Where's The Horse?
Posted by on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 in - leave a comment
Two great mysteries of the unknown tonight in the beer world: who is Ron and where did that horse go? Or is it which is Ron and who's the horse? Or who bought the beer and whose smile is real? Maybe it's what's that smell and why is Stephen smiling? • Anyway, at least they didn't try to try 150 …
Fact: Beer, Australians And Tennis Do Not Mix
Posted by on Sunday, January 20, 2008 in - 1 comment
Just when I was learning to deal with the mad combination of beer, elephants and electricity it seems that history has repeated itself with Aussies playing the part of the pachyderms and tennis replacing volts: • “Full-strength beer could go the way of the now- eliminated public betting shop by …
What Would Jesus Want You To Do...When Robbing A Store?
Posted by on Monday, January 14, 2008 in - 2 comments
It is true that the Lord works in mysterious ways but it appears also true that He wants us to believe in a honest beer for a honest price: • “Salt Lake County sheriff's deputies say the two men walked into the Smith's store at 8055 West 3500, picked up some beer and asked the clerk if they … read more »
