Beer News

[newcigarz]

Maybe we can use this thread to keep track of the goings on in the Beer world. Seems like everyday there is some tidbit of news that affects someone/somewhere who enjoys a cold one.



Great Divide Brewing Pulls Out of 4 States and 2 Regions:

We are pulling out of MI, RI, DE and CT due to our exponentially increasing orders. Additionally, we are pulling out of DC and southern and central VA. While we are excited to see this massive growth, we simply do not have the production capability to keep up with these orders. We appreciate the loyalty that our customers have shared with us in these states and hope to be back in the future.

[jmsremax]

I like the idea and that sucks that GD is pulling products from those states. I hope they don't pull more states from New England because I absolutely LOVE Yeti! :dr

[hammondc]

One of my favorites.

[awsmith4]

I wonder if we are going to see more and more of this.

Some breweries seem to be handling it proactive though, like Cigar City. They have been approved for GA but are not going to ship until they can figure out demand issues in their current markets.

[newcigarz]

I wonder if we are going to see more and more of this.

Some breweries seem to be handling it proactive though, like Cigar City. They have been approved for GA but are not going to ship until they can figure out demand issues in their current markets.

Yep, and some like GI turn to AB for help, for better or worse.

[cobra03]

It is definitly unusual to see a company pull out of an area because of to high a demand for product.

[BigCat]

They must not have gotten very far into Michigan. I've never seen it anywhere.

[jmsremax]

It is definitly unusual to see a company pull out of an area because of to high a demand for product.

My logic could be wrong, but the way I see it is this:
Would you rather ship low quantities to 10 states and have it move quickly thus creating inadequate supply for the quantity demanded or supply only 5 states with an adequate supply in order to satisfy demand. :2


Either way it's disappointing for those states that are longer receiving GD products.

**I was using arbitrary numbers just to make a case**

[N2 GOLD]

Sure, that works... :tu

[cobra03]

My logic could be wrong, but the way I see it is this:
Would you rather ship low quantities to 10 states and have it move quickly thus creating inadequate supply for the quantity demanded or supply only 5 states with an adequate supply in order to satisfy demand. :2


Either way it's disappointing for those states that are longer receiving GD products.

**I was using arbitrary numbers just to make a case**

I agree with you there. Its just pretty uncommon in todays day and age. Either companies are pulling out due to lack of business or they forgo quality to try and capitalize on that demand.

[b0rderman]

I hope they can meet demand at the tap room 5 blocks away! :)

[awsmith4]

I agree with you there. Its just pretty uncommon in todays day and age. Either companies are pulling out due to lack of business or they forgo quality to try and capitalize on that demand.

It may unusual business wise, but with the craft beer market becoming more highly competitive it would be detrimental to their business to start producing a lower quality product. Customers are becoming more aware of what quality is and with user review sites ratings being posted as advertisement on shelves it is very important that the beers continue to deliver.

[Salvelinus]

Not so much new about beer, but a cool offer from a brewery...

Southern Tier is giving away a free blue spruce with every 422 six pack purchase on earth day. 422 is a great lawnmower beer, and I like trees. Too bad I don't live closer to the brewery or I'd be knocking down an old fence and planting a row of blue spruces.

[cobra03]

Not so much new about beer, but a cool offer from a brewery...

Southern Tier is giving away a free blue spruce with every 422 six pack purchase on earth day. 422 is a great lawnmower beer, and I like trees. Too bad I don't live closer to the brewery or I'd be knocking down an old fence and planting a row of blue spruces.

Hmmm if i owned a house or yard it might be worth the trip. i have been meaning to go anyway its only about 1 1/2 hrs away.

[Bill86]

Rumor has it Dogfish head is pulling out of 14 states? This is what they said at my liquor store. Including TN :td

[awsmith4]

Rumor has it Dogfish head is pulling out of 14 states? This is what they said at my liquor store. Including TN :td

Thats soooooooooo last month :p

That sucks that y'all lost DFH and Great Divide. Let me know if there is anything you are ever looking for (under 14% stupid GA) and I'll see what I can do.

[jmsremax]

Rumor has it Dogfish head is pulling out of 14 states? This is what they said at my liquor store. Including TN :td

Oh WTF! :su Is there a list of the states?

[Stick]

Oh WTF! :su Is there a list of the states?

They are pulling distribution to four states and exports to the UK and Canada. The states are Tennessee, Rhode Island, Indiana, and Wisconsin. They also said they'd be limiting distribution of some of their beers, which I guess means the limited stuff will be more limited (geographically).

http://www.dogfish.com/community/blogfish/members/sam/thanks-for-understanding.htm

[ODLS1]

Speaking of DFH... Supposedly "Big Beer" killed the Brewmasters show threatening to pull ads.

http://www.boston.com/ae/specials/culturedesk/2011/03/anthony_bourdain_discovery_kil.html

[Bill86]

Thats soooooooooo last month :p

That sucks that y'all lost DFH and Great Divide. Let me know if there is anything you are ever looking for (under 14% stupid GA) and I'll see what I can do.

Well I'm out of the loop. Ouch 14% limited, no WWS for you guys :td No 120 minute either....brutal.

I never had Great Divide, I don't think it was ever here so no loss there for me. DFH is probably my favorite brewery so that sucks. The liquor store said they were saving their last DFH brews for the regulars (obviously this includes me). Everyone else gets the "we don't have anymore". I'm still sure they will be out in the next few months, hopefully if I have some extra $$$ I can snag a case.

Either way though very $hitty. Worst news I've heard in quite a bit.

[newcigarz]

:r


http://www.arrogantbastard.com/shotz/

http://www.arrogantbastard.com/shotz/images/main-image2.jpg

[jmsremax]

That is weird....

[newcigarz]

That is weird....


April fools.

[awsmith4]

Founders to bottle in large format, does this mean we'll see CBS???

http://atlantabeermaster.com/founders-to-go-big-bottle/

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Founders to bottle in large format, does this mean we'll see CBS???

http://atlantabeermaster.com/founders-to-go-big-bottle/

This would be great. I personally like 750's, plus having more beer options is good too.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Also, for those who don't know, Founders has a new beer coming out. It's a 4.7%abv IPA called "All Day IPA"

http://www.foundersbrewing.com/blog/beer/help-us-pick-a-label

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

More news:

Bell's Brewery Inc. to begin selling beer in cans in 2012

http://www.mlive.com/kalamabrew/index.ssf/2011/03/bells_brewery_inc_to_install_c.html

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Thought this was interesting, a new label for Stone RIS.

http://beernews.org/2011/03/stone-imperial-russian-stout-classic-2011-sneak-peak/#more-18080

[cobra03]

New York senator Schumer supports bill that would cut excise tax on small breweries across upstate New York by 50%. Just read that. Its nice to see some one looking out for the small breweries.


http://beernews.org/2011/02/ny-senator-says-beer-act-legislation-to-soon-be-re-introduced/

[awsmith4]

Sierra Nevada is looking to expand

http://beernews.org/2011/04/sierra-nevada-brewing-looking-to-open-east-coast-headquarters/

[newcigarz]

Sierra Nevada is looking to expand

http://beernews.org/2011/04/sierra-nevada-brewing-looking-to-open-east-coast-headquarters/

:tu

[awsmith4]

Here's another for you Tony

http://atlantabeermaster.com/life-limb-regrows-in-2011/

Maybe you'll get some this time around

[Skywalker]

Here's another for you Tony

http://atlantabeermaster.com/life-limb-regrows-in-2011/

Maybe you'll get some this time around

Good stuff!!!:dr

[newcigarz]

Here's another for you Tony

http://atlantabeermaster.com/life-limb-regrows-in-2011/

Maybe you'll get some this time around

Hopefully. Got a few new connections since the last release.

[awsmith4]

Gravity Activated Pouring

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tks1RxUJbUo&feature=player_embedded

[Blindjimme]

Brilliant! :tu

[newcigarz]

Gravity Activated Pouring

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tks1RxUJbUo&feature=player_embedded

Watched a few of those yesterday, pretty funny.

[newcigarz]

Shoppers Vineyard has Hellhound if anyone is looking for it.

http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/store/pc/DOGFISH-HEAD-HELLHOUND-ON-MY-ALE-180p15175.htm

[kaisersozei]

Not so much beer "news", as two excellent blog articles about craft brew labels:

First the good:

http://aleheads.com/2011/04/07/labelmania/

then the bad & the ugly:

http://aleheads.com/2011/04/14/labelmania-ii-the-dull-the-bad-and-the-ugly/

Good reading, even if you don't agree with his ratings :tu

[Ol' Times Cigars]

For anyone who is interested, Sam Adams Utopia 2011 is out. I was lucky enough to snag a bottle on Thursday. I think that is the day it was released so it hasnt many stores yet.

[Salvelinus]

Not so much beer "news", as two excellent blog articles about craft brew labels:

First the good:

http://aleheads.com/2011/04/07/labelmania/

then the bad & the ugly:

http://aleheads.com/2011/04/14/labelmania-ii-the-dull-the-bad-and-the-ugly/

Good reading, even if you don't agree with his ratings :tu

I can't believe they didn't show a shot of the old Mcniells labels in the bad list. They deserve number two, but their old labels were even worse. Literally craft paper with black font usually slapped on the beer somewhat sideways

[Blindjimme]

That was a good, fun read. Thanks Gerard.

[kaisersozei]

Sierra Nevada is considering expanding brewery operations into Virginia:

http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/289776

Second on the short list behind someplace south of Knoxville, but I'm hoping for the best!:gl

[Shadow]

Sierra Nevada is considering expanding brewery operations into Virginia:

http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/289776

Second on the short list behind someplace south of Knoxville, but I'm hoping for the best!:gl

Keeping my fingers crossed!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

New Glarus Thumbprint Series Cranbic should be out soon, if not now.

[newcigarz]

Alabama to get Limited Release Cigar City beer



TAMPA BREWERY PAYS TRIBUTE TO MONTGOMERY AREA BAND

On July 29, Tampa’s Cigar City Brewing will release Black Whole, A Multi-Dimensional Ale in honor of Montgomery-area band El Chupa Cobras. Only 144 cases of the beer will be sold in the U.S., and it will only be available in Tampa, in the Birmingham area and at El Rey Burrito Lounge, a longtime supporter of fine craft beers in Montgomery.

About the beer

Black Whole is a multi-dimensional ale that takes many twists and turns similar to our daily lives. It has a big chocolate expression with moderate caramel notes, complex toasted to biscuit notes and hints of clove and black licorice. Don your chocolate mask and discover the meaning of life as you sip this complex, dark beer.

Black Whole is a tribute to El Chupa Cobras, a mathy indie band from Montgomery, Alabama. This effort came about from our realization that craft beer and indie music have a lot in common. Wayne Wambles, our head brewer, and Kenny Johnson, the front man for El Chupa Cobras, played in indie bands together many years ago and this tribute is for all indie music fans and craft beer lovers.



http://burritolounge.com/Cigar_City_Black_Whole.html

[kaisersozei]

I thought this was a cool story. Chris Ray, relief pitcher for the Mariners, is also a homebrewer. He plans to open a craft brewery in Ashland, VA, named "Center of the Universe" (which is the town slogan, of sorts.) I was talking with a bartender at a local pub yesterday, and he pointed me to this story.


Chris Ray Brews One Up for Operation Homefront

COTU brewing company, the future brewery of Mariners pitcher Chris Ray, has partnered with Fremont Brewery, a Seattle local brewery for a special occasion: a beer that will be sold for charity at Safeco Field.

The beer? Homefront IPA.

The proceeds will go to Operation Homefront, a non-profit organization that helps families of soldiers overseas.

But this beer can't be sold without a baseball twist! Louisville slugger has graciously donated maple bats on which the beer will be aged. After the fermentation process is over, the bats will be pulled out, dried and signed by the Mariners players to be auctioned off.

Chris has been a homebrewer for a few years now, trading recipes and talking shop with his brother Phil in Florida. Homebrewing started out as a project, says Chris.

"I'm a project kind of person. I work with my hands to build something, and don't stop until it's done. Brewing beer allows me to repeat the process countless times by changing just one simple ingredient or all of them. It's a way to be creative where no one will judge you because if they do, no beer for them!"

Chris is like a mad scientist in his basement, brewing up flavors like Sweet Potato Ale, Rootbeer IPA and Banana Hefferveisan. He shares his passion (and beers) with his brother Phil, who brews a variety of different IPAs, IBAs and Porters.

Center of the Universe Brewing, his Virginia brewery, is a little ways from coming to fruition so Chris decided to partner with a local brewery in Seattle. Chris chose Fremont Brewing Company after a short question and answer session with one of the scorekeepers at Safeco Field (he happens to be the commissioner of the Brewers Association in Washington).

"We set up a meeting and between trying their delicious beers and philosophy on brewing, I felt it matched up with COTU (short for Center of the Universe Brewing)", Chris explained.

So now that he had the brewery to brew his beer, and a place to sell it (Safeco Field), he needed a charity to donate the proceeds to. After much talk, Chris and Matt Lincecum (owner of Fremont Brewing Company) decided on a military charity, which brought them to a short list of charities.

"For the final cut, I asked a good friend of mine who is stationed in Afghanistan which one he thought was best. Operation Homefront won. I called the local branch and they were on board immediately. I consider our soldiers our family. They protect us, we should support them. If I can brew a giant batch of beer and as a result money is given to the charity, I can't think of anything cooler than that".

The release of Homefront IPA will be on July 29th at Safeco Field.


http://cotubrewing.com/COTU_Blog.html

More on Operation Homefront: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Homefront

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sounds good to me.
http://beernews.org/tag/avery-immitis/

[newcigarz]

Sounds good to me.
http://beernews.org/tag/avery-immitis/

mmm, I like sours.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

mmm, I like sours.

As do I:D

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

CBS is the next 750 release from Founders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:noon:noon:no on

Call everyone you know, it's the best day for beer lovers!!:r:r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

CBS will be out in September. Also, Black Biscuit should be the third release from Founders big bottles.

People believe Cashew Mountain may be bottled before the end of the year as well.

Fall/Winter beer releases are the best.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

http://beerstreetjournal.com/images/Founders-CBS-570x513.jpg

[newcigarz]

http://beerstreetjournal.com/images/Founders-CBS-570x513.jpg

:dr

[awsmith4]

http://beerstreetjournal.com/images/Founders-CBS-570x513.jpg

Shhhhhhhhh :D

[Blak Smyth]

http://beerstreetjournal.com/images/Founders-CBS-570x513.jpg

This looks mighty tasty!

I think my next case will be a Founders variety pack. I havent tried anything from them yet, but everybody says great things.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Shhhhhhhhh :D

There's no way this release will be hush hush:D
This beer is number one on my "to try" list, I'm really hoping to get a few bottles.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Boogoop by Three Floyds and Mikkeller.
I've enjoyed the "goop" project, so this sounds good to me.
http://www.beernews.org/2011/08/new-beer-labels-mikkeller-three-floyds-rogue-ales-the-brew-kettle-and-more/#more-22280

Making plans for a trip to Three Floyds in the fall now, have to get fall releases from them:tu

[GreekGodX]

I'm determined to get some CBS, I will drive to Grand Rapids and bottle it myself if I have to! :su

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I'm determined to get some CBS, I will drive to Grand Rapids and bottle it myself if I have to! :su

Show up at Founders on the release day, you will be able to get two bottles.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Looks like I will be going to Founders on the CBS release day with a friend.

Any guys want to meet up for cigars at Founders October 1st?

[cort]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/2011-08-20_13-15-45_823.jpg

[boom]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/2011-08-20_13-15-45_823.jpg

Yea buddy!!!!

[cort]

Just realized I posted the above pic in the wrong section. I thought I clicked on Beer hauls not Beer News. Sorry guys. My bad

[Bill86]

Just realized I posted the above pic in the wrong section. I thought I clicked on Beer hauls not Beer News. Sorry guys. My bad

Did you try one yet? If so how are they?

[Salvelinus]

Bill I'm a big fan of the dark IPA, and this one didn't disappoint as far as my taste buds were concerned.

The Alchemist Brewery is opening it's cannery to the public next Friday. I'm hoping to be able to stop in and grab some Heady Topper pounders before heading for a little Labor Day recreating. One of my all time favorite IPAs.

[Salvelinus]

Twitter update from the Alchemist brewpub.

The alchemist pub and brewery 2003-2011. Like a phoenix from the flames we shall be reborn..... The floodwaters have inundated the pub.....

I know more important things were lost to this hurricane, but as a beer lover this one hurts. Hopefully the cannery opens as plans, and they get things back up and running quickly at the pub.

[kaisersozei]

The "beer black market"--never heard of this, but I should have guessed eBay would be used to resell HTF beers :(

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/beers-black-market/2011/09/01/gIQAsL0D7J_story.html

[newcigarz]

For you California folks.

http://beernews.org/2011/09/the-bruery-black-tuesday-2011-release-party-details/

[newcigarz]

this sounds good. :dr
Goose Island is perhaps best known for it’s Bourbon County Series. That has been expanded this year to include the Bourbon County Bramble Rye. The stout was aged in whiskey barrels, allegedly from Heaven Hill, and 60lbs of raspberries and blackberries per barrel were added.

http://www.fototime.com/98702CEC8407F8A/standard.jpg

[kaisersozei]

GABF Winners

http://www.brewersassociation.org/pages/media/press-releases/show?title=2011-great-american-beer-festival-winners-announced

[newcigarz]

Old Rasputin is one of my favs, now this. :banger

http://www.fototime.com/6C781E485BF32B1/orig.jpg

[Resipsa]

Old Rasputin is one of my favs, now this. :banger

http://www.fototime.com/6C781E485BF32B1/orig.jpg

Hopefully they don't price it like they do the cellar reserve old stock ale. I loves me sum old stock ale, but I'm not paying $25.00 a 16oz bottle of the barrel aged version.

Same logic follows for old raz. Reasonable pricing, please:banger

[Matt-N-Ga]

Heres a link concerning Founders recent comments on the distribution of CBS.

http://beerstreetjournal.com/a-letter-to-the-cbs-loving-people-from-founders/

[newcigarz]

Another favorite gets the Barrel treatment. May need Skywalker to help me get this one as it's brewery only ;)


http://www.fototime.com/16714ACDFF96F2C/standard.jpg

http://beerstreetjournal.com/barrel-aged-bigfoot-in-2012/

[newcigarz]

Miller Coors craft brewing division buys minority stake in Terrapin

http://www.drinks-business-review.com/news/miller-coors-craft-brewing-division-buys-minority-stake-in-terrapin-171011

[Skywalker]

Another favorite gets the Barrel treatment. May need Skywalker to help me get this one as it's brewery only ;)


http://www.fototime.com/16714ACDFF96F2C/standard.jpg

http://beerstreetjournal.com/barrel-aged-bigfoot-in-2012/

I'll keep my eyes open for this one!:tu

[Doctorossi]

http://www.fototime.com/6C781E485BF32B1/orig.jpg

:dr Oh, lord!

Gotta run to the store...

[newcigarz]

I'll keep my eyes open for this one!:tu

We can work a trade! :noon

[landhoney]

this sounds good. :dr
Goose Island is perhaps best known for it’s Bourbon County Series. That has been expanded this year to include the Bourbon County Bramble Rye. The stout was aged in whiskey barrels, allegedly from Heaven Hill, and 60lbs of raspberries and blackberries per barrel were added.

http://www.fototime.com/98702CEC8407F8A/standard.jpg

ISO..............:tu

[ir13]

ISO..............:tu

Ditto

[Skywalker]

We can work a trade! :noon :tu

[newcigarz]

Final release of Victory Dark Intrigue - Any PA beer lovers going to this? I'm looking for bottle(s). LMK

http://victorybeer.com/blog/dark-intrigue-release/

http://victorybeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/VictoryDarkIntrigue2.jpg

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada says no to Tennessee plant

ALCOA, Tenn. — Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has decided against locating a brewery in Alcoa, even after state lawmakers changed a law to entice the venture to east Tennessee, a Blount County economic development executive says.

A spokesman for the Blount Partnership said today that the Chico-based company notified them that the site in Alcoa is no longer being considered, the Associated Press reported.

Blount Partnership spokesman Jeff Muir said the family-owned brewing company told the partnership that differences from California's climate were a factor in the decision.

As an enticement for the $200 million plant and some 100 jobs, Tennessee lawmakers had passed a measure allowing on-site sales of high-alcohol beer and sampling products at a taproom and restaurant.

Sierra Nevada said last spring that it would like to expand somewhere east of the Mississippi River, and hoped to have a decision by the end of summer. A Blount County official earlier told the newspaper Blount Today that Alcoa and Roanoke, Va., where the two finalists for the plant. Sierra Nevada officials have not commented on particular sites.

[kaisersozei]

Sierra Nevada says no to Tennessee plant

ALCOA, Tenn. — Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has decided against locating a brewery in Alcoa, even after state lawmakers changed a law to entice the venture to east Tennessee, a Blount County economic development executive says.

A spokesman for the Blount Partnership said today that the Chico-based company notified them that the site in Alcoa is no longer being considered, the Associated Press reported.

Blount Partnership spokesman Jeff Muir said the family-owned brewing company told the partnership that differences from California's climate were a factor in the decision.

As an enticement for the $200 million plant and some 100 jobs, Tennessee lawmakers had passed a measure allowing on-site sales of high-alcohol beer and sampling products at a taproom and restaurant.

Sierra Nevada said last spring that it would like to expand somewhere east of the Mississippi River, and hoped to have a decision by the end of summer. A Blount County official earlier told the newspaper Blount Today that Alcoa and Roanoke, Va., where the two finalists for the plant. Sierra Nevada officials have not commented on particular sites.

It's still 4 hours away but a lot closer than 3 time zones! :noon

Blount Partnership spokesman Jeff Muir said the family-owned brewing company told the partnership that differences from California's climate were a factor in the decision.
And Virginia has earthquakes, so they'll feel right at home.

If, in fact, Roanoke gets the plant :gl :gl

[newcigarz]

Shed a tear when I read this.

http://beerstreetjournal.com/dogfish-cancels-november-release-of-squall/

[MNSmoker]

Looks like I might have a chance to actually try Westy 12!

http://www.brewbound.com/news/westvleteren-beer-to-be-distributed-in-u-s

[kaisersozei]

Shed a tear when I read this.

http://beerstreetjournal.com/dogfish-cancels-november-release-of-squall/

Only 1 tear, though, my other eye was smiling: second release of B1tches Brew! :banger

[Trace63]

Meh *****es Brew wasnt too impressive.

Im already on the list for the Westy though :D

[Bill86]

Looks like I might have a chance to actually try Westy 12!

http://www.brewbound.com/news/westvleteren-beer-to-be-distributed-in-u-s

Oh nice!

I'd love to try this as well. Hopefully TN gets some.

[hammondc]

no WWS for you guys

This is one I am dying to try, but has not come to Texas yet. Dammit.

[newcigarz]

http://beerstreetjournal.com/sunday-sales-passes-in-georgia/

[Wanger]

Only 1 tear, though, my other eye was smiling: second release of B1tches Brew! :banger

We still have a bottle of BB in the basement. :p Unfortunately, they don't distribute to WI any more (I'm still in MN, though) and we're now 10 min from a great liquor store in Hudson.

[newcigarz]

Sierra Nevada to release cans next year

http://beerstreetjournal.com/pic-of-sierra-nevada-cans-surface/

[BeerAdvocate]

Lagunitas to release "Lagunitas Sucks Holiday Ale" again:

http://beernews.org/2011/12/no-lagunitas-hairy-eyeball-in-2012-but-you-will-get-lagunitas-sucks-holiday-leftovers-ale/

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Newest backstage to be released in Feb 2012.
http://beernews.org/2011/12/founders-curmudgeons-better-half-to-be-released-day-before-valentines-day/

[newcigarz]

:banger :noon :banger

http://beerstreetjournal.com/your-hopslam-heads-up-january-2012/

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

:banger :noon :banger

http://beerstreetjournal.com/your-hopslam-heads-up-january-2012/

I'll take a case or 3:D

[kaisersozei]

:banger :noon :banger

http://beerstreetjournal.com/your-hopslam-heads-up-january-2012/

:tu Hunting around my local B&Ms for a waiting list....

[kaisersozei]

:banger :noon :banger

More: Looks like draft available beginning 1/25, with bottles being released 2/8

http://bellsbeer.com/blog/65-2012_Bell___s_Hopslam_release_dates_announced

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

http://beernews.org/2011/12/worlds-3rd-ranked-beer-receives-label-approval/
Yep, ISO big time!!!

[icehog3]

http://beernews.org/2011/12/worlds-3rd-ranked-beer-receives-label-approval/
Yep, ISO big time!!!

Sounds awesome, Nate! :dr

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sounds awesome, Nate! :dr

Yeah I've heard nothing but great things about it. Looks like only 450 bottles will be released at the cafe, so I will most likely never get a bottle. I may have to trade for one later.

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada's picked new brewery site:tu

http://www.chicoer.com/breakingnews/ci_19816279

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hopefully SN starts to branch out more in terms of style. Saisons, sours, barrel aged ales, and imperial stouts would be good.

[awsmith4]

That will only be 3.5hrs from me, I think I will be visiting.

[Skywalker]

Hopefully SN starts to branch out more in terms of style. Saisons, sours, barrel aged ales, and imperial stouts would be good.

If you were near the brewery you would get to try all of these and more:

http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/specialtydrafts.html

:D

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada's picked new brewery site:tu

http://www.chicoer.com/breakingnews/ci_19816279

Update:

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. chooses western North Carolina for new $107 million plant

http://www.chicoer.com/breakingnews/ci_19818083

[Mikes]

I excited to see if the Austin pizza pub get some of that 90 shilling! Its good stuff. Thanks for that psot

[NCRadioMan]

Update:

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. chooses western North Carolina for new $107 million plant

http://www.chicoer.com/breakingnews/ci_19818083

Why not? Asheville is "Beer City USA" 3 years running. :tu

Less than an hour away from me. Too bad I don't like SN. :td

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

If you were near the brewery you would get to try all of these and more:

http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/specialtydrafts.html

:D

I know:r They need to get some in dist. though.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Why not? Asheville is "Beer City USA" 3 years running. :tu

Less than an hour away from me. Too bad I don't like SN. :td

Is it the hop profile? I know a few people who don't like most of SN beers because of the hops they use.

[NCRadioMan]

Is it the hop profile? I know a few people who don't like most of SN beers because of the hops they use.

Can't really put my finger on it. Everything I have had from SN is just, meh, to me. Not bad but not something I will go back for. :sh

[awsmith4]

Greg I think we will need to visit the new SN brewery once opened and try again. At least we'll have a good reason to herf!

[kaisersozei]

Happy to have a SN presence on the East coast, sorry that New River Valley lost out--will definitely be a destination trip.

[newcigarz]

Sierra Nevada - Russian River collab.


http://beerstreetjournal.com/russian-river-sierra-nevada-collab-brux/

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sierra Nevada - Russian River collab.


http://beerstreetjournal.com/russian-river-sierra-nevada-collab-brux/

Hell yes:banger

[newcigarz]

Ships today- ISO

http://beernews.org/2012/02/goose-island-bramble-rye-bourbon-county-brand-stout-the-video/

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada - Russian River collab.


http://beerstreetjournal.com/russian-river-sierra-nevada-collab-brux/

This is going to be epic!!!:noon

[newcigarz]

anyone here get any?

http://beernews.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Black-NoteFrntLabel.jpg

[yourchoice]

anyone here get any?

http://beernews.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Black-NoteFrntLabel.jpg

I wish...Bell's isn't currently distributed in NJ. Makes looking for this, or any other Bell's offering (HopSlam!) tough.

[newcigarz]

I wish...Bell's isn't currently distributed in NJ. Makes looking for this, or any other Bell's offering (HopSlam!) tough.

actually it was a brewery only release

[yourchoice]

actually it was a brewery only release

Ah, my bad...

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

actually it was a brewery only release

Yep, and only about 400 bottles released as well. Super limited beer.

[landhoney]

anyone here get any?

http://beernews.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Black-NoteFrntLabel.jpg

February 15th at Bx, they'll have it at a tasting :tu

[Jbailey]

I tried Black Note at the Great Taste last year in Madison. Pretty damn good.

[BeerAdvocate]

SN Bigfoot moving to 4pks next year

http://beerpulse.com/2012/03/why-sierra-nevada-bigfoot-is-moving-to-4-packs/

[dwoodward]

SN Bigfoot moving to 4pks next year

http://beerpulse.com/2012/03/why-sierra-nevada-bigfoot-is-moving-to-4-packs/

Never had this beer, so this post made me pick up a 6 pack tonight at the store. Was a bit expensive, but I know from browsing it's the only place in town that has it.

It was clearly dated 2012 on the bottle. So I imagine this is a beer that could possibly get aged? What's a good length of age for these? I tried one fresh and wasn't very impressed.

[Skywalker]

Never had this beer, so this post made me pick up a 6 pack tonight at the store. Was a bit expensive, but I know from browsing it's the only place in town that has it.

It was clearly dated 2012 on the bottle. So I imagine this is a beer that could possibly get aged? What's a good length of age for these? I tried one fresh and wasn't very impressed.

These get better with age. A year is good, but longer is even better!

Sadly I started aging in 2008:(

[BeerAdvocate]

$10 a 6pk is a great deal for an awsome barleywine. $10 a 4pk is still worth it.
But it makes me want to buy a 2nd case of 2012 to put away so I can even have more to age. I never drink it until it has been a year old, and once I start I cant keep my hands off of it, to last any longer!

[Skywalker]

$10 a 6pk is a great deal for an awsome barleywine. $10 a 4pk is still worth it.
But it makes me want to buy a 2nd case of 2012 to put away so I can even have more to age. I never drink it until it has been a year old, and once I start I cant keep my hands off of it, to last any longer!

Fortunately a six pack is $7.96 here!

A four pack will probably remain the same price as the six pack.

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/5481/screenshot20120323at112.png
If prices keep going up, I may have to redouble my efforts on tunneling to the brewery (I live less than four miles away)!;)

[kaisersozei]

Not really news, per se, but an interesting read

http://www.chow.com/food-news/109381/7-beers-to-drink-for-spring/

[Skywalker]

Not really news, per se, but an interesting read

http://www.chow.com/food-news/109381/7-beers-to-drink-for-spring/

All of these are new to me!

[newcigarz]

Congrats to Asheville!

http://beerpulse.com/2012/04/new-belgium-announces-asheville-as-location-for-second-brewery/

[kaisersozei]

http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2012/04/alabama_wont_allow_founders_br.html

:sh

[Skywalker]

http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2012/04/alabama_wont_allow_founders_br.html

:sh

Does this mean you aren't allowed in Alabama, Gerard??? You Magnificent Bastard!:D

[kaisersozei]

http://beerstreetjournal.com/senate-passes-bill-to-allow-beer-wine-through-mail/

:tu

[cobra03]

Sweet i will be able to mail beer via usps..... because i have never done that before.

[T.G]

Lagunitas is opening a second brewery in Chicago:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/stew/chi-lagunitas-to-open-new-brewery-in-chicago-20120410,0,4644630.story

This news actually broke about about a month ago, but it all happened so fast that it seems to have flown under most people's radar.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Lagunitas is opening a second brewery in Chicago:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/stew/chi-lagunitas-to-open-new-brewery-in-chicago-20120410,0,4644630.story

This news actually broke about about a month ago, but it all happened so fast that it seems to have flown under most people's radar.

This is great for Chicago:tu

[Skywalker]

Lagunitas is opening a second brewery in Chicago:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/stew/chi-lagunitas-to-open-new-brewery-in-chicago-20120410,0,4644630.story

This news actually broke about about a month ago, but it all happened so fast that it seems to have flown under most people's radar.

In other news - I was talking to Lagunitas owner, Tony Magee the other night, he said all their beers should be considered "hard to find", due to old equipment being torn down and new equipment stalled in shipping delays!

I hope they get their new equipment soon!:(

[T.G]

In other news - I was talking to Lagunitas owner, Tony Magee the other night, he said all their beers should be considered "hard to find", due to old equipment being torn down and new equipment stalled in shipping delays!

I hope they get their new equipment soon!:(

Thanks for the update. I remember reading that story from one of their six-pack carriers earlier this year, something about one of the new copper kettles being damaged in shipping and that they were waiting on the replacement. Didn't realize it was delayed that much and that they had started knocking down the old brewhouse rig. Ouch.

[newcigarz]

http://hopsforheroes.com/participating-breweries

Trying to get one beer from each of the participating breweries. The only one left is 21st Amendment. Any SF BOTLS who can help out it would be appreciated. I have bottles of the Cigar City version available to trade. :tu

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada and Russian River Breweries collaborate on Brux Beer:

http://beerpulse.com/2012/01/brux-domesticated-wild-ale-sierra-nevada-russian-river-collab-label-approved/

http://beerstreetjournal.com/sierra-nevada-russian-river-collab-brux-arrives/

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sierra Nevada and Russian River Breweries collaborate on Brux Beer:

http://beerpulse.com/2012/01/brux-domesticated-wild-ale-sierra-nevada-russian-river-collab-label-approved/

http://beerstreetjournal.com/sierra-nevada-russian-river-collab-brux-arrives/

Has this started to hit stores yet? The article said "summer" but I haven't seen this out at all.

[Skywalker]

Has this started to hit stores yet? The article said "summer" but I haven't seen this out at all.

It was just released this week.:tu

[Skywalker]

I scored a couple of bottles at the Brewery this morning!!!:noon

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/224/screenshot20120710at102.png

It's not cheap at $15.00 a bottle! Hope it's worth it!!!

[awsmith4]

Just got word that Brux hit shelves here, I am contemplating picking up a bottle or two.

[Skywalker]

Dogfish Head and Sierra Nevada are brewing together again: Rhizing Bines

http://www.dogfish.com/community/news/press-releases/dogfish-sierra-nevada-brew-east-meets-west-imperial-ipa.htm

[Salvelinus]

Rocky mountain oyster stout...probably not seeking this one out.

http://www.wynkoop.com/beer-blog/item/150-wynkoop-to-release-ballsiest-beer-ever

[kaisersozei]

Rocky mountain oyster stout...probably not seeking this one out.

http://www.wynkoop.com/beer-blog/item/150-wynkoop-to-release-ballsiest-beer-ever

Harpoon did an oyster stout which was actually not too bad, a little briny with a mineral-like finish, I think it reviewed pretty well.

Although, a much different "oyster" :sw

[kaisersozei]

Brooklyn Brewery opening a new plant..... in Stockholm?!

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/brooklyn-brewery-open-plant-sweden-article-1.1234298