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December 10th is National Lager Day!

December 10th is National Lager Day!

Here is another thing to drink to on December 10th – it is National Lager Day. Random Lager Beer Facts A lager is brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast while ales are brewed with top-fermenting yeast Lagers require a cooler temperature... read more »

 

Kona is Joining the Can Beer Movement

Kona is Joining the Can Beer Movement

Kona Brewing will be canning their popular Longboard Island Lager.  A release date or location availability has not been set. The move towards canned beer makes sense for Kona for several reasons: Canning is more sustainable and the brewery... read more »

 

App Review: Beer etc

App Review: Beer etc

Overview Beer etc proves that less can be more.  This simple app allows users to rate beers on a five point scale, add notes and tag beers into categories.  Ratings and comments can also be backed up on the apps server. The app features a... read more »

 

Goose Island in a Can

Goose Island in a Can

Goose Island announced they will start canning the popular 312 Urban Wheat Ale.  This makes sense now that it is owned by ABInBev who sells a lot of canned beer.  The 312 Urban Wheat Ale will be canned in Baldwinsville, New York.  Cans are... read more »

 

Big Hurt Beer – Meet Frank Thomas

Big Hurt Beer – Meet Frank Thomas

Binny’s Beverage Depot in Chicago is offering the chance to meet Frank Thomas and have your Big Hurt Beer autographed. Arlington Heights – Saturday, December 3 – 1-3 pm Bolingbrook – Thursday, December 8 – 6-8... 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 »

 

A Google search engine for beer?

A Google search engine for beer?

Overview When I downloaded “Beer Review” for iPhone, I wasn’t sure what to expect.  I have been looking at a lot of apps over the past few weeks and they all seem to be different.  The first user interface page is clear and... read more »

 

Western Ohio – The Wait is Over!

Western Ohio – The Wait is Over!

Bottles of Yuengling have made their way to western Ohio today.  Kroger and Meijer grocery stores throughout Western Ohio have reported they received a shipment today – and it is flying off the shelves. Check out where you can find Yuengling... read more »

 

November 2011 Election Updates

November 2011 Election Updates

Raise your glass high and toast to (most) of these election results: Select Georgia cities – who opted to foot the bill of the single-issue ballot – will allow Sunday sales of alcohol.  In the Atlanta metro area, more than 80%... read more »

 

Angry Orchard has Arrived

Angry Orchard has Arrived

While Sam Adams reported trouble keeping up with demand for their beers, they have made room to produce a new product, Angry Orchard.  The hard cider is produced out of the Cincinnati, Ohio location and available in three varieties:  Apple... read more »