Archive for October, 2008

The Beer Here – OregonLive.com: Justifi8ably Proud Pt. III

Oregon Reaffirms Position as America’s Beervana Oregon Wins Eleven Gold Medals at the 2008 Great American Beer Festival PORTLAND, Ore. (October 17, 2008) – Twelve Oregon breweries claimed a total of 21 medals at the 2008 Great American Beer Festival…

Grizzly Growler: TONIGHT is the 2nd Annual Pray for Snow Burning Dog Festival

Don’t forget to check out the 2nd Annual Pray for Snow Burning Dog Festival.
Burning Dog Festival
Last year’s festival was a huge success, to say nothing of the amount of snowfall we received. Let’s all join the Big Sky folks for an …

Hedonist Beer Jive: A KANSAS CITY TRIP TO THE 75TH STREET BREWERY

Kansas City, or to be more specific, Overland Park, Kansas, is a regular stop on my business-travel itinerary, along with Atlanta. I’m getting to be pretty familiar with the beer offerings here, having discovered the wide range of BOULEVARD BREWING …

Beer Haiku Daily: Breakfast of Champions

Gonzo goodness and
A big bag of kettle corn
Worth waking up for
Written by Captain Hops.
References: Gonzo Imperial Porter
Thing of the Day: Gonzo: The Art
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stlhops.com: 10/17/08 Friday STL Beer Round-Up

Stuff from around the web

Dave at Beer Wine and Whisky wisely ponders the environmental impact of Bud American Ale.
Eating Well in STL wonders where to find the best beer in St. Louis.
The Wine and Cheese Place apparently now ships beer!
Schlafly P…

Potable Curmudgeon, The: Welcome the 13 starters for Lupulin Land Harvest Hopcoming 2008.

Here’s today’s starting lineup for Lupulin Land 2008. When there’s time (right), I’ll append the identity of those to follow in each slot.Microbrews*Allagash Hugh Malone Ale 1/6 barrelBreckenridge 471 Double IPA 2 x 1/6 barrelClipper City Heavy Seas H…

Appellation Beer: Beer From a Good Home: Thoughts on missing, and not missing, GABF

This photo was taken relatively late in the afternoon Oct. 11, the day medals were handed out at the Great American Beer Festival. Late in the afternoon in Switzerland, that is. Still morning, eight hours earlier, in Denver.
When I sat down on a benc…

Sybeeritic: Little Creatures Expands

I think I might need to plan a visit Down Under:Little Creatures has been microbrewing for years, but last December it expanded its Fremantle brewery site to include the Creatures Loft, a cozy hideaway overlooking the water. Part supper club, part bar…

Sybeeritic: Arcade Game Comes With Kegerator

Drinking and driving is dangerous and irresponsible, but drinking and playing a racing video game should at most result in merely a lower score:This, my friends, is what you call asking for trouble: the new arcade driving cabinet Octane 120, from Drea…

The Beer Philosopher: ALE IF I KNOW …

Even prior to it’s public release, I have watched (and occasionally participated) in the ever expanding conversation about the merits – or lack thereof – of Budweiser American Ale. My vantage point is an interesting one because I am thoroughly entrenc…