Posted in Tastings, tagged Beer bracket on November 30, 2007 | No Comments »
Here is the Gainesville, FL 2007/2008 Beer Bracket list of beers (by brewery). Remember, all beers had to be available for purchase in Gainesville, and each brewery could have no more than four participating beers.
Posted in Brewing News, tagged hops on November 28, 2007 | 3 Comments »
If you spend much time reading blogs about beer, this probably isn’t the first time you heard this, but none-the-less: there’s a hop shortage and the hop shortage sucks - mostly. Why is there a hop shortage? Well, you’ll find more information from here. But suffice it to say, there had been [...]
Posted in Events, tagged festival on November 26, 2007 | No Comments »
Winter is usually a pretty rough time when it comes to beer festivals. So here are the events happening around the country that might be worth checking out.
Posted in Tastings, tagged English Ales on November 23, 2007 | No Comments »
So Thanksgiving brought me and the family down to the Monterey Peninsula to visit my dad and the extended family (16 people around the Thanksgiving table was just the tip of the iceberg). After stuffing ourselves silly on Thursday, how about some traditional pub fare before hitting the road Friday? Don’t worry, [...]
Posted in Tastings, tagged Anchor on November 21, 2007 | No Comments »
Cost Plus World Market, local retailer of the Buffalo Bill’s Pumpkin Ale, let me down today. Not a 6 pack of Pumpkin Ale in the whole store for our Thanksgiving celebration. So why am I thankful? Because Whole Foods almost made me cry. I turned the corner to their beer aisle and there it was, [...]
Posted in Tastings, tagged Beer bracket on November 19, 2007 | 1 Comment »
“October is the best month for sports.”
This happens every October. I’m lounging around, watching a game and enjoying some craft brews with my Gainesville drinking team when someone (okay, it’s usually me) declares this. Typically, we argue about this for a while, but usually end up in agreement.
October is the best month for sports.
Posted in Tastings, tagged Stone on November 18, 2007 | No Comments »
Every year, Stone Brewing blesses us with an Anniversary brew. it’s usually available at the beginning of September, but sometimes it takes a little while to travel to our local brew store. So what does Stone have for us in 2007? A Black IPA. Black India Pale Ale? Don’t ask [...]
Posted in Cooking on November 17, 2007 | No Comments »
What do you think of when you think of Thanksgiving? Turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, beer…beer? Why not? But how do you make your favorite beverage a part of this holiday? Here are a few ideas that might prove to be helpful.
Posted in Brewing News, tagged Redhook, Widmer on November 15, 2007 | No Comments »
Earlier this week it was announced that Redhook Ale Brewery, Inc. and Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. would be combining to create the Craft Brewer’s Alliance. Anheiser-Busch Cos. owned a minority stake in both companies before the deal and will also have a minority stake in the combined company. Both brands will remain separate, [...]
Posted in Brewing News on November 14, 2007 | No Comments »
Looks like “The Man” has listened to the people for a change…or noticed that while the macros are losing money, the craft beer sector is growing. Either way, 4 points at Sheraton has appointed a “Chief Beer Officer.” Long story short, every 4 points at Sherton will offer 4 draft selections and 12 bottled beers. [...]
