Archive for August, 2008

The Beer Here – OregonLive.com: 4th Annual Widmer Oktoberfest, Sept 6th at the brewery

3-11:30 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 6th, Widmer Brothers Brewing Co., 929 N. Russell St. Widmer’s Oktoberfest is a tribute to the world-renowned celebration in Munich, Germany, which draws more than six million people annually during the 16-day festival. Widm…

The Thirsty Hopster: Beer Chef Slow Food Weekend Stone Dinner

If you are at all interested in food culture or in eco-sustainability and the whole green movement, it’s hard to miss all the hubbub that has been brewing over the huge Slow Food Nation event in town this weekend.  I won’t be able to make…

Musings Over a Pint: Where in the ‘burg is that?

I came across this interestingly labeled structure today. Any observant folks in the Fredericksburg area know where it’s located, and what it is?Post your answers in the comments. No prizes, just that personal good feeling of being right. 🙂

Bartowel News: Cameron’s Cask Night – Thursday August 28th

Cameron’s Brewing have announced the details of their next cask night event. Here are the full details taken from their latest newsletter: Following last month?s very popular Lagerita-ville by Cameron’s brewer Jason, this month?s Cameron?s ?Let?s…

RealBeer.co.nz: Foster’s suffers massive fall in profit

BREWING and wine major Foster’s has posted a massive 88 per cent fall in annual profit, with the company taking a $603 million hit to the value of its global wine business while offering investors little assurance that things will improve this year.

The Beer Philosopher: IT ISN’T WHAT YOU SAY, IT’S HOW YOU SAY IT

A friend of mine e-mailed this article to me the other day and I flagged it in my inbox to revisit later and possibly use as a springboard for a piece of my own. I’ve written on the subject before and I debated whether I wanted to get into the issues …

RealBeer.co.nz: Australians Prefer Healthy, Eco-Friendly Liquor

Over the next two years, Australians’ liquor preferences are expected to change dramatically – with a new “healthy for me, the planet, uncomplicated and authentic” drinks trend emerging, a Nielsen survey released Thursday found.

“Consumers …

Sybeeritic: Jessica Simpson Hawks Vitamin Beer

Reader Hugo sends in a new product which I doubt federal regulators will smile on… Jessica Simpson is apparently now hawking Stampede Light Plus, a “vitamin-enhanced beer” which claims to supply you with plenty of B-vitamins.

Of course, beer (and e…

Beer Haiku Daily: Political Party

Another cold beer
As I watch the spectacle
Who’s in it for me?
Written by Captain Hops.
Thing of the Day: The All-American Sport of Bipartisan Bashing: Common Sense Rantings from a Raging Moderate
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Sioux Brew: Beer review – Amadeus

Amadeus, a white ale brewed with spices from Les Brasseurs de Gayant in Douai, France, is a delightful, delicate ale deserving of your attention.

Amadeus pours a hazy, very light straw color with a massive white head. The aroma shows big notes of ora…