Archive for October, 2008

Brewed For Thought: Iron Chef Takes on Beer

I love when beer makes its way onto TV, especially when it’s used as an ingredient in cooking.  In this case it’s the game show styled cooking show Iron Chef America.  I missed the original airing, but they have been replaying it all wee…

RealBeer.co.nz: Hard times not end of good times for drinkers

The prospect of a global financial meltdown might be enough to drive you to drink – and it could be doing just that to many.

Lion Breweries managing director Peter Kean, speaking during a visit to Dunedin on Thursday, said the industry was facing num…

Summer of Beer: College Football Saturday

Starting it off this morning.

boakandbailey.com: Have we brewed a lambic?

Our extensive lambic beer maturing cellar. Or, rather, the one at Cantillon in Brussells.
Further disaster on the homebrewing front. Our first ale of the autumn, brewed the weeks ago, is infected in some way.
This is a weird one though, as it tastes …

beernews.org: Nils Oscar to ship Rokporter, Coffee Stout (Rwanda Gatsinga) to U.S.

From Matt Dinges of the Shelton Bros: “Two new beers are on the way from Nils Oscar in Sweden: Smoked Porter in 50cl bottles (won a medal at the last world beer championship in San Diego) and Coffee Stout, which is made with fair trade, single…

Beer Haiku Daily: When the Last Leaf Falls

I’ll put down my beer
And get out there with a rake
When the last leaf falls
Written by Captain Hops.
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Bartowel News: Bar Towel Radio – Live from Volo Cask Days

Today we’re doing something different – quick, raw, “live” interviews from the Brewer’s Brunch at Volo Cask Days. Listen to the interviews here….

TEXAS BEER: Texas Brewers in the News

October is proving to be a rich month for media coverage of Texas brewers. Brad Buchholz provided a very insightful profile of Texas brewing legend Pierre Celis in his Austin American-Statesman piece, “Full circle: At 83, Belgian master brewer Pierre …

The Beer Brotha: Going Home for Some Beering

Well I’m offshore right now, but will be going back to where I grew up for my 10 year high school reunion. Seeing as how I hardly liked any of those chumps, I will spend most of my time doing as much beering as possible. The main dude I was cool wit…

Hoosier Beer Geek: Looking for a Job in Beer?

From the mailbag:Hey gang, I’m the wine director for Vine and Table Gourmet Market, and we are currently seeking a beer coordinator. I was wondering if you could post the opening on you blog? Or at least mention it. Love your site! Keep up the good wo…