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Would you use synthetic yeast?
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The robo-germ invasion is coming. British researchers are helping to create “designer” genomes that can be inserted into yeast cells to create new strains of these organisms. They hope these man-made forms of life co...
Dixie Brewing Company building likely to be torn down
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A New Orleans landmark is set for demolition after the case to prevent it was dismissed in court. U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman of New Orleans ruled June 10 that he did not have jurisdiction over the case. He al...
Ice Cold Duff: Simpsons Theme Park will serve Duff Beer
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Duffman gives this one an "Oh yeah!" Universal's new Simpsons-themed attraction will (obviously) have Duff: And yes – there will be Duff Beer, brewed exclusively for Universal Orlando. For the first time ever –...
SodaStream launches an instant beer machine and NO NO NO NO
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NO. The Beer Bar is unveiled with a light beer called Blondie that has a smooth authentic taste, and a hop filled aroma. The Beer Bar enables consumers to concoct crafted beer in seconds by adding Blondie concentrate...
BrewDog Brews Up TV Pilot ‘Brew Dogs’
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The owners of Scottish brewery, BrewDog, James Watt and Martin Dickie, created a TV pilot for a new show called Brew Dogs. If you've never heard of BrewDog, you need to get out from under your rock and get to your loc...
Bottle vs. Can vs. Draft
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I'm always a fan of the "Ask a Cicerone" segments at SeriousEats, but this one is especially great. It simplifies a topic that is often confusing to consumers and breaks it down with examples. In most cases, so long...
(NSFW) Hipsters Love Beer
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I'm guilty of looking like these jackwagons on occasion--just with less-ironic attire. Get as pretentious as you want with your beer--just please do it with a smile instead of a hipster sneer.
Ranking the states by their beer
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[map via Aleheads.com] Thrillist has a piece over at Yahoo news ranking all 50 states by the quality and variety of beer they produce. Rankings are as fun as they are controversial. This list comes just in time...
All glory to the Hopnotoad: Hopville merges with Brewtoad
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You can read all about the merger here. The bottom line is that 2 of the best homebrew resources on the web are joining forces. If you've never used Brewtoad before, you should give it a try.