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Distribution Range – Does it Cancel Out Sustainability Efforts?

Distribution Range – Does it Cancel Out Sustainability Efforts?

Maui Brewing recently announced via a press release they will distribute in Maryland.  Cheers to the residents of Maryland as Maui produces great beer.  The press release went on to further explain why Maui is a great brewery.  They are the... read more »

 

Disappointing Beer Selection at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disappointing Beer Selection at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

While Epcot features a wide selection of beer, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is less than stellar.  The restaurants that do sever alcohol offer the expected Bud Light, Budweiser, Coors Light, Samuel Adams, Heineken, Corona, Blue Moon, and... read more »

 

What is a ‘Dry Beer’?

What is a ‘Dry Beer’?

One of the most popular beer in Japan is Asahi Super Dry, a Japanese Rice Lager.  The beer was first produced in 1987 and was Japan’s first dry beer.  So what exactly is a dry beer? A dry beer undergoes a longer fermentation process. ... read more »

 

Alcohol by Weight vs. Volume

Alcohol by Weight vs. Volume

You may have heard the terms alcohol by weight (ABW) or alcohol by volume (ABV).  What is the difference? Alcohol by weight is the weight of alcohol in a drink divided by the total weight of the drink.  It is expressed as a percentage.  ABW... read more »

 

Superbowl Sunday in Indiana Demands Craft Beer

Superbowl Sunday in Indiana Demands Craft Beer

Indiana is one of the few states with a state wide ban on Sunday alcohol sales.  Not a problem I suppose unless 1) You are not from Indiana and didn’t know about it, or 2) it is Superbowl Sunday and you failed to adequately prepare. ... read more »

 

Chipotle’s Asian Twist Serves up Beers to Match

Chipotle’s Asian Twist Serves up Beers to Match

Chipotle is testing out a new restaurant with an Asian twist in Washington, D.C.’s  Dupont Circle neighborhood.  Shophouse Southeast Asian Kitchen features the same Chipotle assembly line food preparation, and a solid beer selection. ... read more »

 

Good Job Walgreens – But You Can Do Better

Good Job Walgreens – But You Can Do Better

A few weeks ago Walgreens opened at 27,350 SF flagship store at the corner of State and Randolph in the Chicago Loop.  The two-story store is well designed, modern, and the best looking Walgreens I have ever seen.  It also offers freshly... read more »

 

One Man’s Trash is Another’s Treasure

One Man’s Trash is Another’s Treasure

A large by-product of the brewing process is spent grain, which consists residue of malt and gain left in the mash kettle.  In order to reduce waste, many breweries recycle spent grains. A few examples are: Schlafly and Full Sail send their... read more »

 

Determining How Much Alcohol is in Beer

Determining How Much Alcohol is in Beer

The alcohol by volume (or ABV) is a standard measure of how much of the total volume of the liquid is alcohol.  Most beers contain the ABV on their label.  If not, you can find the ABV online.  But how do you find the ABV of the first batch... read more »

 

Drinks of Musicians

Drinks of Musicians

When bands are on tour, they submit lists of requirements (or in some cases ‘demands’)  to the concert venue of items for their dressing room, on stage, and for their tour bus when they hit the road.  There are obscure requests... read more »