RIP Stone Ruination
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If you haven't heard yet--it's going away...sort of. There’s still one more beer that will be exiting production for eternity and, as hard as it is to say good-bye, the time has come. Spring 2015 will see the last-ev...
Now Serving: New Duff Extra Cold!
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The first video evidence of the new Universal Studios "The Simpsons" attraction has landed. You can get a Duff for $7 in a disposable cup or $12 with the souvenir glass. About as price-gougy as I expected. You ca...
‘Fucking Awesome’ beer label approved in the United States
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That's not commentary or colorful description. That's the name of the beer. But it won't be available everywhere, as you might expect. As Shelton Brothers recently noted, some states like Maine will reject labels t...
Dogfish Head World Wide Stout returns November 2016
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Not much else to say about this other than man your harpoons, whale-hunters. In case you're unfamiliar, this is a truly gigantic stout that is among the best beers for aging ever created. Brewed with a ridiculous ...
Beer Hunter: The Movie now available
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It's been a long time coming, but the documentary about Michael Jackson is finally out! If you don't know much about the man or his legacy to brewing, you owe it to yourself as a fan of the craft and the industry t...
Craft beer hit double digit share in 2014
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To put it simply: 2014 was an absolute monster year for craft brew. With the total beer market up only 0.5 percent in 2014, craft brewers are key in keeping the overall industry innovative and growing. This steady gr...
The Full Pint – Two Epic Weeks in Brew Zealand
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The Full Pint posted part 1 of a fascinating series detailing the beer culture of New Zealand. I look forward to the other installments, since I don't know much of New Zealand outside of their hops varieties. Upda...
Small breweries standing strong against buyout offers
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As the big boys are struggling to grow, craft breweries continue to surge. The regional and national operations are drawing a lot of interested would-be buyers: Craft’s growth is driving the interest. The segment’s ...
First Beer of the Weekend – 4/17/2015
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Shutting down the work week with this glorious nectar. The deep orange pour immediately tells you that this ain't your grandpa's IPA. This is fresh and interesting. There is an amazing note of sweet grapefruit and ...
The real reasons behind rising hops prices
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Brewers Association has the straight dope. First, the prices for hops are pretty much in line with the US crop sector generally (prices to growers, dealer markups may change this). The graph below shows an index of h...