Archive for September, 2008
Between rising input costs and increased competition, Indian brewers’ profits are being squeezed:”From a two-player market, we now have three new entrants vying for their slice of the pie. Overall industry profitability is probably negative or barely …
September 25th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Sybeeritic: Indian Brewers Under Pressure
Here are the results.
Satan told me the good news: two members of the Basin Brewers, Aaron Pachlhofer and Manny Ortiz won prizes in the cactus challenge. He also called me Sunday night and asked “Who’s your Daddy?” He got first place for his Wit Wil…
September 25th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Wort’s Going On Here?: Cactus Challenge 2008 Results
Here are the results.
Satan told me the good news: two members of the Basin Brewers, Aaron Pachlhofer and Manny Ortiz won prizes in the cactus challenge. He also called me Sunday night and asked “Who’s your Daddy?” He got first place for his Wit Wil…
September 25th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Wort’s Going On Here?: Cactus Challenge 2008 Results
Join me tomorrow in the Radical Bookfair Pavilion at the Baltimore Book Festival. We’ll talk a little about drinking beer and saving the world and then we’ll do some of it. (And of course I’ll be glad to sign some books). Organic bee…
September 25th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Beer Activist: Radical Bookfair and Organic Beer Tasting
Join me tomorrow in the Radical Bookfair Pavilion at the Baltimore Book Festival. We’ll talk a little about drinking beer and saving the world and then we’ll do some of it. (And of course I’ll be glad to sign some books). Organic bee…
September 25th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Beer Activist: Radical Bookfair and Organic Beer Tasting
Maximus from Lagunitas Brewing CompanyRating: A-Appearance: Slightly hazy, deep honey in color. One finger, off-white, almost yellow-tinted (?) head, which leaves some lacing.Smell: Resiny hops, sugar cookie, and citrus. The combination is almost Chri…
September 25th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Sybeeritic: Review: Maximus
Maximus from Lagunitas Brewing CompanyRating: A-Appearance: Slightly hazy, deep honey in color. One finger, off-white, almost yellow-tinted (?) head, which leaves some lacing.Smell: Resiny hops, sugar cookie, and citrus. The combination is almost Chri…
September 25th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Sybeeritic: Review: Maximus
As I mentioned in my post about NCHF, I have a massive cider and cyser project underway. For those who don’t know, cyser is apple-mead, basically a cross between cider and honeywine. The inspiration for this project is my friend Melissa who …
September 25th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on The Thirsty Hopster: Excited about cider
As I mentioned in my post about NCHF, I have a massive cider and cyser project underway. For those who don’t know, cyser is apple-mead, basically a cross between cider and honeywine. The inspiration for this project is my friend Melissa who …
September 25th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on The Thirsty Hopster: Excited about cider
Here are the list of winners from tonight’s 2008 Canadian Brewing Awards Gala. North American Style LagerGOLD – Carling, Molson-Coors Canada (ON)SILVER – Laker Lager, Brick Brewing Co. (ON)BRONZE – Cool Beer, Cool Beer Brewing Co. (ON)North Ame…
September 25th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Great Canadian Pubs and Beer: Complete List of 2008 Canadian Brewing Award Winners