Germany beer market is down in the dumps
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When you think of the German beer market, words like "decline" , "slump", or "collapse" would probably seem bizarre. But Reuters published an interesting piece about this ongoing long-term phenomenon and it's a much ...
Get paid to drink beer all summer
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That's what World of Beer is taking applications for. Not even joking. Whether you’re a photographer or writer, social media maverick or beer blog surfer, we are looking for you. Adventure seekers and storytellers,...
Gluten-free barley variety has been unleashed upon mankind
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Whether you have Celiac and are actually gluten-sensitive or you're just an ill-informed trend-humper avoiding gluten just to be annoying to waiters (I kid), gluten-free barley for brewing could be a Very Big Deal(tm)...
Gluten-free or “Gluten-free”?
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As many gluten-sensitive consumers are already aware, some brewers seem to be fibbing a little about their gluten-free offerings. The new FDA regulations disqualify foods from bearing a ‘gluten-free’ claim if they co...
Goose Island Black Mission Voted Chicago “Beer of the Week”
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Back in my old stomping grounds, Chicago, IL, Goose Island hit another one out of the park with their latest addition to their Fulton and Wood series, Black Mission. This Fig Newton inspired, Belgian Style Abbey ale i...
Goose Island Releases Madame Rose
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Next time you're at your favorite liquor store, keep a sharp eye out for Goose Island limited release of Madame Rose. The Madame is a crimon colored Blgian style brown ale that's fermented with wild strains of yeast a...
Great article on beer aging
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Complete with a review of an 18-year-old (!!) barleywine. There's a ton of great info, getting into the weeds with the specifics: You’ll also notice that ribes, a quality associated with blackcurrant, is on both l...
Greg Koch going off the grid
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I don't mean green energy for the brewery--I mean the Stone co-founder is going on an extended hiatus from human civilization. But he's not just leaving Stone high and dry. Before he leaves on a six-month, off-the-g...
Growler delivery: for the intersection of sloth and gluttony
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If you're in the bay area and you love everything about draught beer except for leaving your couch to obtain it--good news! Hopsy, the recently launched online marketplace for local craft beer, today announced the la...
Guy finds his house plumbed with beer
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This hilarious prank speaks for itself, and you can watch the hilarity in the video. It's rare that you see folks as utterly dedicated to pranking a friend. It almost brings a tear to the eye.