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I have received word that 5 Rabbit Brewing has changed contract brewers. I previously stated my admiration that 5 Rabbit was upfront about Argus as a contract brewer. Well they are now switching to Minhas Craft Brewery. I think this is... read more »
For a while now I have kept a list of what would be included on the perfect beer label. Recently, I saw the label for 5 Rabbit’s 5 Vulture beer. Leave it to Randy Mosher to create the perfect label. Randy is an esteemed beer... read more »
I just received this in an email from one of Binny’s beer buyers: Just wanted to drop you guys a quick line, and let you know that Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout has arrived. There is a lot less of it this year than there... read more »
Just want to wish all you a Happy Thanksgiving and hope your relaxing with a good craft beer. Still not sure what to take? Try Bell’s Best Brown Ale or Post Road Pumpkin Ale.
This year for Thanksgiving I am headed to Beer Bitch’s parents. To put it simply they are not “beer people”, although her brother does enjoy a decent beer. Last year I took Pullman Brown from Flossmoor to Thanksgiving.... read more »
Just want to update everyone on the explosion at Otter Creek Brewing early last week. It appears a pressure release valve failed causing a fermentation tank to burst. The brewery shut down for a day and is back in production. Damage was... read more »
Bell’s Brewery of Kalamazoo, Michigan produces Best Brown Ale in bottles, draft and mini-keg. It is sold in the Fall and Winter and has a shelf life of six months. Shelf life? We all remember Anheuser-Busch’s born on dates... read more »
CANFEST 2011 a.k.a Reno International Canned Beer Festival posted the results of this years competition. The big surprise here is Coors Light beating Mama’s Little Yella Pils from Oskar Blues in the Lagers category. Seriously wonder... read more »
Over the weekend I attended the Ninth Annual Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer. I had my favorites, but here is the judge’s list. Special thanks to the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild for hosting this great event. Category 1:... read more »
UPDATE AVAILABLE HERE The Addison County Independent is reporting an explosion at Otter Creek Brewing in Middlebury, VT. Apparently a fermentation tank succumbs to pressure and gave way. Damage to a second small tank occurred, but no... read more »