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...
Alchemist FAQ
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Check out this amusing and informative video from John Kimmich of Alchemist Brewing. It's a shame that Heady Topper isn't nationwide yet. I've only managed to have one in my life so far!
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...
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...
Tallgrass to Illinois, Shiner to Philadelphia
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A couple of my favorite breweries are expanding their distribution! Word about the Intertubes is that Tallgrass is already in southern Illinois, with distribution to Chicago coming in June. Congrats, Chi-town! You'l...
Short pints in NYC?
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...and probably everywhere, right? If you're a glass-half-empty kind of person, feel free to break out the I Told You So's.
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 ...
Open beer faster
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Sometimes you just can't open it fast enough, I guess. Some say this is nothing but a frivolous toy. Try going to a patio bar in New Orleans the weekend that Abita Strawberry comes out and then tell me it's pointl...
Dogfish Head founder affirms wisdom of looking to the past
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In a guest piece for the Wall Street Journal, Sam Calagione talks about the inspiration for Dogfish Head's "Ancient" beer lineup and how this logic might apply in other lines of business: As a small company you need ...
Cigar City to make “Impaled Ale” for GWAR B-Q
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Look, this is exactly what it sounds like: “Once again, we blow the horn of war and set into motion the gears that grind us towards the greatest GWAR B-Q yet,” said Brokie (AKA Oderus Urungus). “We will be shoving a ...