The American Beer Revival
Updated: 2012-02-11 01:27:46
I can’t 100% confirm the stats show in the video below, but from what I’ve read the numbers look correct enough for me. Besides, it’s nicely illustrated and animated.
I can’t 100% confirm the stats show in the video below, but from what I’ve read the numbers look correct enough for me. Besides, it’s nicely illustrated and animated.
Named for the “Mardi Gras Indians” who have marched in the annual New Orleans celebration, Jockamo IPA is a brew that has a solid malt backbone and an up-front hop profile. It’s brewed with Willamette and Columbus hop varieties that give the brew a piny, earthy and spicy character without a tremendous bitter bite (even [...]
Buffalo, New York based design and development group ‘early-humans’ are excited to announce the release of their first App, available now for your iPhone and iPad. ‘Today’s Beer’ offers to be ‘your daily beer inspiration’, presenting one unique craft brew every single day. ‘The app, is purposely simple in both its design and concept’ says [...]
Buffalo, New York based design and development group ‘early-humans’ are excited to announce the release of their first App, available now for your iPhone and iPad. ‘Today’s Beer’ offers to be ‘your daily beer inspiration’, presenting one unique craft brew every single day. ‘The app, is purposely simple in both its design and concept’ says [...]
I’ve had a few Abita brews in my time, from Turbo Dog on a balcony overlooking Bourbon Street to an Andygator in my own home. This, however, is my first time enjoying their liberally hopped Restoration Pale Ale. The result of tossing plenty of Cascade hops into the mix along with four malt varieties is [...]
Press Release: ATLANTA (Feb. 8, 2012) – This Feb. 17 will mark 15 years since SweetWater Brewing Company officially sold its first drop of beer from its original brewery on Fulton Industrial Blvd. Fast forward 15 years, and the infamous Atlanta-based brewery is listed as the 27th largest craft brewery in the nation and growing [...]
I knew going into accepting this sample of Shock Top Wheat IPA that the brand is owned by ABInBev. I’ve sampled several beers from the multi-national conglomerate that have been branded or sold as “craft beer.” I’m always willing to keep an open mind when reviewing these brews no matter how much I want to [...]
The Monday following the New York Giants’ win over the 49ers in the NFC Championship game I walked into my boss’ office and demanded (well, begged) for the day after the Super Bowl off from work. I knew, win or lose, that I would be up late — either celebrating or drowning my sorrows. Luckily [...]
This is the last of the Le Bilboquet beers that I picked up last month. I enjoyed their Oatmeal Stout, but wasn’t a fan at all of their Hefeweizen. How would this herbed beer stack up? It landed right in the middle of the other two. This 7.0% ABV beer is brewed with honey and [...]
A lot of home brewers are familiar with the term “Noble Hops” which refers to four variety of continental European hops originally grown in Central Europe. The four hop varieties are Terrnanger, Spalt, Hallertauer and Saaz. This week we take a look at these popular hops and character in detail. Noble Hops The four traditional [...]
Ipswich Ale Brewery is proud to present the 5 Mile Pumpernickel Rye Porter! Join us from 12-4pm on Saturday, February 11th at the Ipswich Ale Brewery for the 5 Mile Pumpernickel Rye Porter release party! Be the first of your friends to taste this truly local brew and buy the beer straight from where it [...]
Flying Dog has always made good, craft beer, but it seems that the past couple of years has seen the brewery up the ante on their craftsmanship and quality — not to mention willingness to expand outside of their safety zone. The brewery’s latest year-round release, Wildeman, was first brewed to celebrate the 25th anniversary [...]
PORTSMOUTH, NH (January 30, 2012) — On Friday, March 2nd at 7pm, the third annual Portsmouth Beer Week is proud to present the East Coast Premiere of Alison Grayson’s documentary on women in the craft beer industry, “The Love of Beer”. More than two years in the making, the film examines why women, a small [...]
Shiner Wild Hare Pale Ale is the first ale to be produced by Spoetzl Brewery in its 100+ year existence. It’s also the first time I’ve ever had anything from the brewery other than their bock. The 5.7% ABV American Pale Ale uses US Golding and Bravo hop varieties throughout the brewing process, as well [...]
Press Release ST. LOUIS (Jan. 30, 2011) – As the Shock Top family continues to grow in popularity, so does its line-up of offerings, beginning the year with Shock Top Wheat IPA, which hits store shelves Feb. 6. The newest full-time addition to the Shock Top family, Shock Top Wheat IPA is a unique hybrid [...]
Dr Charles Bamforth, Professor of Brewing Science is my guest on this week’s show and he shares with us a detailed look at diacetyl (an off flavor) and how to control it in your beer. Join us for a detailed look at this interesting bit of home brewing science. Download the MP3 File – Right [...]
The Wildeman Cometh: Flying Dog Releasing New Beer Wildeman Farmhouse IPA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2012 “His axe is stained with the blood of a thousand adversaries. We fall in behind him as he leads us into darkness. He turns his gaze on us. ‘Tentanda via est!’ The way must be tried. Wildeman has [...]
I’m happy to announce the release of our first open beta version of BeerSmith 2 for Linux. This is the first time BeerSmith has been available as a native program on the Linux platform. The Linux version is initially being released as an open beta for the community in preparation for formal release. The initial [...]
What Would You Do or Trade for a Year’s Supply of Beer? Black Star Hosts Annual Beer Barter During Whitefish Winter Carnival WHITEFISH, MONT. – [January 23, 2012] – At dusk on Saturday, February 4, 2012 in this snowy glacial town, beer enthusiasts will compete head to head at the Black Star Barter, showcasing what [...]
When I interview top brewers both for the blog and BeerSmith podcast, time and time again they mention the importance of being able to judge beer to become a better brewer. Knowing how to spot and correct the flaws in a beer is a critical skill if you want to compete or just make better [...]