Archive for October, 2008

Lyke 2 Drink: Great American Beer Festival Hands Out 222 Medals

The 27th edition of the Great American Beer Festival ended a few minutes ago. Earlier today the Brewers Association handed out 222 medals for beers entered in 75 style categories.Also awards were given out for the small, medium and large breweries and…

Draft Magazine Feed: DRAFT Uncapped: 2008 GABF with Dark Horse Brewing

Jessica Daynor from DRAFT talks with Frank from the Dark Horse Brewing Company at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado.

Draft Magazine Feed: DRAFT Uncapped: 2008 GABF with The Brewery

DRAFT reporter Chris Staten talks with Patrick from the Brewery at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado

Draft Magazine Feed: DRAFT Uncapped: 2008 GABF with the Widmer Brothers Brewery

Jessica Daynor from DRAFT visits with Rob of the Widmer Brothers Brewery at the Great American Bill Festival in Denver, Colorado.

Draft Magazine Feed: DRAFT Uncapped: 2008 GABF with Mad River Brewing

Chris State from DRAFT talks with Brian of the Mad River Brewing Company at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado.

Draft Magazine Feed: DRAFT Uncapped: 2008 GABF and the Tall Grass Brewing Company

Chris Staten from DRAFT visits with Jeff about the Tall Grass Brewing Company.

Draft Magazine Feed: DRAFT Uncapped: 2008 GABF with Sacramento Brewing

DRAFT’s managing editor Jessica Daynor interviews Peter from Sacramento Brewing at the Great American Beer Festival.

Sybeeritic: Review: Otter Creek Pale Ale

Otter Creek Pale Ale from Otter Creek Brewing / Wolaver’sRating: BAppearance: Quite orange, clear, with a big foamy head.Smell: Citrusy (cascade according to the label), with a grain background.Taste: Pretty good balance of malt and bitterness. Finish…

Make Mine Potato: What We Drink When We Drink

I have to get out of the habit of weekly updates. Here’s what I drank. Here’s what is no longer in the stash. Look at our week.  If these random posts are the exigence for the beer book, they must be, as Krista noted once, Barthes-inspire…

SevenPack Beer Blog: Fordham Tavern Ale

I gotta be honest with you. I bought a six-pack of the Fordham Tavern Ale, and this is my 5th out of the six-pack, and I can’t come to a consistent decision about it. Thus far, my opinions have ranged from lukewarm to pretty positive. So, I c…