Archive for: New Belgium

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 »

 

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 »

 

Promoting Sustainability

Promoting Sustainability

Cheers to New Belgium’s “The Glass That Gives” program.  For every specially boxed glove glass 2-pack you purchase, New Belgium will donate $1 to one of the four charities of your choice.  The glasses come in both 12 oz and 16 oz sizes.... read more »

 

#19 of 1001 La Folie by New Belgium

#19 of 1001 La Folie by New Belgium

  La Folie 2011 La Folie Sour Brown Ale started as an experiment at New Belgium with the first batch produced in 2000.  Aged in French Oak barrels, La Folie is New Belgium’s first barrel-aged beer.  Due to the barrel aging process,... read more »

 

Brew Free or Die! While You Fly

Brew Free or Die!  While You Fly

Is the crazy person in the seat next to you just to much to handle?  Skip the complementary pretzels and enjoy a craft brew.  Yes – craft beer is available on a commercial flight (and free if you happen to get bumped to first class!). ... read more »

 

Cooking with Beer- Everyone is doing it

Cooking with Beer- Everyone is doing it

Most craft brewpubs incorporate their beer into their food menu.  Sometimes the beer flavor is apparent and other times it is making good use of spent grain.  Abita marinates their ribs in Purple Haze and Three Floyds  serves up a Pride... read more »

 

Denver The Initial Report

Denver The Initial Report

So I went to Denver over the weekend.  Here are my initial thoughts: SWEET.  Yeah that sums it up.  We started at a place called Cooper Smith’s, New Belgium, and Odell’s on day one.  And yes all were awesome.  Day two we took... read more »