Posted in Brewing News, tagged Colorado, law on April 16, 2008 | No Comments »
After our victory over the G-men in Georgia, Brewed For Thought turned its attention to Colorado, among other places. Well, once again, we are victorious.
While grocers and convenience stores are left out of this new law, liquor stores can now sell alcoholic beverages exceeding 3.2% on Sundays. For more on this story, I contacted my [...]
Posted in Brewing News, tagged Hopmonk Tavern on April 15, 2008 | No Comments »
Way back when, Powerhouse Brewing Co was the brewery in the city of Sebastopol. They closed and sometime after, Sebastopol Brewing took their place in the historic downtown Sebastopol building. From the figurative ashes of what was Sebastopol Brewing Company, Hopmonk Tavern has been born.
Posted in Brewing News, tagged 21st Amendment, Fat tire, New Belgium, Oskar Blues on April 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
There’s a new trend in brewing that most not be aware of. Well, it’s not exactly brewing, but packaging. And, it’s not exactly new, it’s old, and it kinda sucked. It’s an aluminum can, and it’s going to change the world, or the way you drink beer, one brand of beer, in select markets.
Posted in Brewing News, tagged laws on April 11, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The hop shortage has caused the prices a good six pack to climb to the $9 region. But that’s not enough according to one congressman from San Jose.
Posted in Brewing News, tagged Barley on April 10, 2008 | No Comments »
Melting ice caps? Who cares, I live in California, and far enough away from the ocean. Polar Bears becoming extinct? We all gotta go at some point. Extreme weather patterns? It’s nice and sunny outside here, I don’t buy it. Increased beer prices? My God, this problem is serious. Turn of the lights, recycle that [...]
Posted in Brewing News, tagged Charity on April 10, 2008 | No Comments »
You think cheesy televised talent shows have a monopoly on being charitable. Think again. To mark Craft Beer Week (May 12-18), the Brewers Association for the first time announced charitable contributions for 2007, and the total is coming above $20 million. That’s a lot of beer!
Posted in Brewing News on April 8, 2008 | No Comments »
Not I. The Brewers Association issued the list of the top 50 craft breweries as well as the top 50 breweries. Not a whole lot to discuss here, but if there’s one thing we as Americans like, it’s lists.
Posted in Brewing News, tagged bottle recall, Sam Adams on April 7, 2008 | No Comments »
Anyone ever watch the HBO series “Oz?” Remember when O’Reilly and Adebisi ground up glass and fed it to Nino until he died? You didn’t see that? That’s too bad, it was a really interesting series. Why do I mention it? Well it appears Sam Adams is O’Reilly, their bottle manufacturer is Adebisi, and all [...]
Posted in Brewing News, tagged Hoptown on April 3, 2008 | No Comments »
It’s always sad when a brewery closes. For me, it’s even more sad when said brewery is one I haven’t had the chance to really try. Hoptown Brewing Company falls into that category. Keep reading for more information.
Posted in Brewing News on April 2, 2008 | No Comments »
If you read this blog, I am sure that the idea of having a job involved with beer would be quite appealing. Well the Sheraton’s Chief Beer Officer is looking for an intern. Keep reading and I’ll give you more info.
