Dear Subscribers,
Over the holiday break a series of posts were deleted accidentally while the database was updated. Unfortunately as these posts were restored over 30 emails were sent out to some subscribers. As I updated the posts I had... read more »
December 29, 2011 8:16 pm / no comments
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 »
November 30, 2011 10:46 am / 7 comments
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 »
November 29, 2011 10:27 am / no comments
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 »
November 25, 2011 8:41 am / 3 comments
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.
November 24, 2011 9:24 am / no comments
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 »
November 19, 2011 8:11 pm / 1 comment
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 »
November 16, 2011 1:59 pm / no comments
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 »
November 16, 2011 10:30 am / no comments
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 14, 2011 7:27 pm / no comments
Bottle distribution of Yuengling to west Ohio has been delayed, but you can find it on draft. As of 1:30 on Sunday, October 6 the following bars reported having Yuengling:
Bowling Green
Jeds – 101 South Main St
Cincinnati
Nicholson’s... read more »
November 6, 2011 12:26 pm / 1 comment