Archive for June, 2008

Make Mine Potato: More reviews, more beer, more….

Too lazy to take my own picture, I borrowed this one off of Flickr so that I could get back to the NBA draft. Apologies to its photographer. It’s a nice shot. I like the doubling of the bottle. I’m being new media here by linking to your …

Musings Over a Pint: Bringing Back Hard Cider, and Promoting Agri-tourism in Virginia

Our local paper is running a story on the comeback of hard cider production in Virginia entitled Hard cider’s second act:
In early America, the undisputed beverage of choice was hard apple cider–even more so than water.

Thomas Jefferson brewed champ…

Belmont Station Beer Forum: Deschutes Black Butte XX and more…

Greetings beer lovers! Just a couple quick notes for today:

Deschutes 20th Anniversary Releases – The Deschutes Black Butte XX and 20th Anniversary Wit will be arriving tomorrow afternoon. Due to incredibly high demand (and low production) for the …

Hoosier Beer Geek: Beer Diary #9 – Jim | Puckering up with Sour Ales at the Hopleaf Bar

22 June 2008
The Hopleaf Bar
5148 N. Clark St.
Chicago, Illinois

On vacation in the Andersonville neighborhood on Chicago’s north side.

Before I proceed with the rest of this beer diary, I’m going to gush about the nabe for a moment. Judging by our…

Hop Talk: Press release: Redhook Long Hammer IPA Gets a New Look

Nation’s Most Popular IPA Continues to Lure Fans to the Hop Side
WOODINVILLE, Wash. – June 26, 2008 – Redhook Ale Brewery today announced new packaging for its Long Hammer IPA, the nation’s number-one selling India Pale Ale. With a smooth, …

Brew Notes Blog: Divine Reserve is out there

First there was the hype. Then came the rush. And then there were the disappointed groans. You had to move fast a couple of weeks ago to get the limited edition Divine Reserve No. 6 from Houston’s Saint Arnold…

BeerDinners.com: 10 ways to increase the quality of your cooking

If you’re interested in beer dinners, then I think there’s a good probability that you’re interested in cooking. I’m always looking for better ways to make food at home, and I found a good blog entry about 10 ways to cook bette…

Taproom Talk: Vintage PG Cigar Dinner to indulge the senses

Although this doesn’t immediately have to do with beer, it is in the spirit of TapRoom Talk that Paul Garmirian Cigars and Mortons of Reston will be having the 2008 PG Jazz Dinner on Monday, July 21st.
Along with Morton’s selection of d…

Brew Blog – Beer Industry Market Analysis, News and Commentary: A-B Rejects InBev Bid

Deems it financially inadequate, not best for shareholders.

As expected, Anheuser-Busch has formally rejected InBev’s unsolicited, $46 billion bid for the company.

Given that InBev earlier in the day made moves suggesting it may target A-B directors…

Beer Haiku Daily: The Breakthrough

Negotiating
Through a slew of obstacles
To reach her reward
Written by Captain Hops
Thing of the Day: Negotiation Genius: How to Overcome Obstacles and Achieve Brilliant Results at the Bargaining Table and Beyond
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