Not so much news about the Mongolian brewing industry but the fact that I have found a bit of news about beer in Mongolia at all. Last January, the news was not happy: police corruption, breweries shutting and a questionable reporter. Today’s update i…
Sometimes the right beer haiku just leaps off the page. Today and tomorrow, I’m doing beer and food matching demonstrations with chef Martin Bosley at Beervana. The prospect is hugely exciting but also a little nerve-wracking. That’s why I chose th…
First let me say this, my heart goes out to all the people who will evacuate and possibly suffer loss from the hurricane. Since I live about 5 hours north of the gulf coast we usually only experience wind and rain to some extent, It still gives us so…
We’ve been at this whole “trying to start a brewery thing” for two years now, to the month. We’ve come a long way in two years and I think we’re finally starting to reach some pivotal decisions. Up till this point we have…
I try not to pick on my fellow beer writers too much, especially as I’m acutely aware of my own imperfections and ability to make mistakes. I’m human, too, just like everyone else. But I make an exception for Todd Haefer, who writes the s…
Wilson at Brewvana wrote a great post a few weeks ago about being beer-obsessed, and how the symptoms manifest themselves.
But what I’ve noticed about myself is this: when I’m in those “mixed-company situations,” those “meet a new person sit…
Straight from the brewery, Weyerbacher Harvest Ale will be released next week in Pennsylvania. Only 500 cases and some kegs were produced so the PA wholesalers have first dibs. If it doesn’t sell out, distribution could expand. Though accord…
Congratulations go out to Brent and Andy for winning the VIP tickets for the Black Creek Brews Fest as they were the first two to correctly name Beau’s Festivale as newest offering from Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co.Today I was also provided with two …
A few short notes on what’s going on with Texas Brewery’s. – First and foremost Rahr and Son’s of Ft. Worth is releasing their Octoberfest brew this Friday at an arts event at the brewery. They’s also be selling 1 Liter and Half Liter Steins to enjo…
Stoli, Sauza retool ad agencies.
Two spirits brands that have been lagging their competitors — Stolichnaya and Sauza — are shaking up their ad agency rosters.
SPI Group, the parent of Stolichnaya, has tapped Ogilvy, New York, as its new agency. St…