Brewers adapt to changing climate
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Brewing has been a highly adaptive endeavor for hundreds of years. Everything from using the abundance of the wheat crop to adjusting recipes to new temperatures has led not only to plentiful availability but highly...
Stalk the Whales – A Strategy Guide
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Beergraphs has a good primer on how to think about grabbing the stuff that goes quick. If they’ve got a great selection, there’s a chance that the really great selection is chilling in the cooler out of sight. This ...
Boston Lager comes to cans
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In a move as predictable as it will be appreciated, Boston Lager is being canned and is available as of this week. Remember: not everyone has access to a wide range of craft beer. As someone who always appreciated...
Magic Hat, West Sixth kiss and make up
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Or something like that. To the extent West Sixth in any way represented that Magic Hat filed a frivolous lawsuit, that Magic Hat initiated litigation improperly, that Magic Hat was unresponsive in negotiating a resol...
The Economic Impact of Craft
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The brewers association has compiled some interesting stats for 2012. Top Five States in Age 21+ Output per Capita (2012) Rank State 2012 Output/Capita 1. Oregon $448.56 2. Colorado $436.50 3. Vermont $41...
Let’s get drunk and ride bikes!
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RAGBRAI is an annual 6-day bike ride across the entire state of Iowa. If you've ever been on a bike for even just a few hours, you know how great it feels to hop off and grab a cold one. The Iowa Brewers guild ha...
The full scoop on Westy
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If you don't know about Wesvleteren (one of the most coveted and delicious brands in the world), then this is as good a read as I've found about their full story. The Rule of St Benedict, upon which Trappist life is ...
Imperial Russian Stout Returns!
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Everybody's (Well, my) favorite cellaring bear is about to get its 2013 release. Look for the Imperial Russian and the Espresso varieties to begin appearing on Monday, April 15th. Make sure to buy a couple extra for...
Small BREW Act Proposes Tax Changes For Craft Brewers
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There's an increasing amount of interest in the proposed federal "Small BREW Act" which would restructure how beer production is taxed. You can read some of the details here. Some breweries have come out in opposit...
Brewdog getting their own TV show!
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Good news for anyone that has been following these guys (or just wants more beer-related television programming): This brilliant new series will premier on the brand spanking new Esquire network, set to debut in the ...