Unbelievable news came today, as it was reported that Anheuser-Busch is purchasing Goose Island. Current brewmaster Greg Hall will be stepping down. The special announcement letter from Goose Island's founder John Hall is available here. Further information is available in the press release, which indicates that the two Goose Island brewpubs are not part of the deal. It also indicates that John Hall will remain in his current role. It will be interesting to see how all of this shakes out, though it's possible that things could remain relatively the same for GI.
An interview with Greg Hall is available here. In it, he indicates that he plans to leave the beer industry, and that this was the perfect time to do it. Given his connection to the food community, I wonder whether he involves himself more on the food side, still interacting quite a bit with the brewing community?
Flying Dog has sued the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, alleging violating of its freedom of speech for Michigan's rejection of its "Raging Bitch" label.
The Bruery posted a photo of Sean Lawson of Lawson's Finest helping out at the brewery, saying that they're working on a collaboration that will, of course, involve maple syrup.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Daily Beer Digest - 03.25.2011
Big collaboration news today, as Sierra Nevada and Russian River announced today that they will be releasing a Belgian Pale Ale with Brett in bottles nationwide in 2012.
Surly announced today that the bill that will allow it to build its "Destination Brewery" will get a hearing with the Minnesota Senate Commerce Committee on April 5, 2011.
The Wine Enthusiast has an article on the collaboration between Dogfish and Sam Adams, which will be making its debut at SAVOR.
Surly announced today that the bill that will allow it to build its "Destination Brewery" will get a hearing with the Minnesota Senate Commerce Committee on April 5, 2011.
The Wine Enthusiast has an article on the collaboration between Dogfish and Sam Adams, which will be making its debut at SAVOR.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Daily Beer Digest - 03.24.2011
Flossmoor Station details what's "on the horizon." Get ready for the 2011 DLD Pre-party.
Lew Bryson examines the positives and negatives of increased beer choice.
Stone Imperial Russian Stout won't be out until early May this year. Thanks to Beer News for the tip.
Lew Bryson examines the positives and negatives of increased beer choice.
Stone Imperial Russian Stout won't be out until early May this year. Thanks to Beer News for the tip.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Todd Ashman of FiftyFifty offers his thoughts on one of the segments of this year's Craft Brewers Conference.
Bell's posted an official press release regarding its cease and desist letter to Northern Brewer, which was referenced here yesterday.
Maryland may soon join Virginia and DC in allowing the direct shipment of some alcohol. Now, let's just hope this includes beer and not just wine. Thanks to Beer in Baltimore for the tip.
The Atlantic recently interviewed Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head.
There were 6,000 tickets sold to Dark Lord Day. Also, the Munster police plan on keeping tighter control on the festivities this year.
Bell's posted an official press release regarding its cease and desist letter to Northern Brewer, which was referenced here yesterday.
Maryland may soon join Virginia and DC in allowing the direct shipment of some alcohol. Now, let's just hope this includes beer and not just wine. Thanks to Beer in Baltimore for the tip.
The Atlantic recently interviewed Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head.
There were 6,000 tickets sold to Dark Lord Day. Also, the Munster police plan on keeping tighter control on the festivities this year.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Daily Beer Digest - 03.22.2011
Click here to test your beer geography knowledge--10 minutes to name which of the 49 listed beers correspond to which state. Note that North Dakota does not currently have any production breweries, though that is set to change later this year.
The Indy Star has an article detailing some concerns that Three Floyds, Upland, and Sun King have regarding the state's taxation. As these three breweries approach annual production volumes of 20,000 barrels, they'll be subject to higher taxes and lose other benefits unless Indiana changes its 1993 law.
Make sure to vote in Round 2 of the Washington Post's Beer Madness 2011.
After you head over to WaPo's brackets, vote here in Round 3 of DRAFT Magazine's bracket.
DRAFT Magazine drops the scoop that Anchor is to re-release the coveted Our Barrel Ale.
Beer Pulse has information on this year's Samuel Adams Longshot six packs, which will contain two bottles each of the following: Friar Hop Ale (Belgian IPA), Blackened Hops (American Black Ale), and Honey B’s Lavender Wheat (American Pale Wheat Ale).
Northern Brewer received a cease and desist letter from Bell's, which does not want Northern Brewer to refer to its Bell's Two Hearted Ale clone as Three Hearted Ale. See the Beer Advocate community's thoughts on the subject here.
The Indy Star has an article detailing some concerns that Three Floyds, Upland, and Sun King have regarding the state's taxation. As these three breweries approach annual production volumes of 20,000 barrels, they'll be subject to higher taxes and lose other benefits unless Indiana changes its 1993 law.
Make sure to vote in Round 2 of the Washington Post's Beer Madness 2011.
After you head over to WaPo's brackets, vote here in Round 3 of DRAFT Magazine's bracket.
DRAFT Magazine drops the scoop that Anchor is to re-release the coveted Our Barrel Ale.
Beer Pulse has information on this year's Samuel Adams Longshot six packs, which will contain two bottles each of the following: Friar Hop Ale (Belgian IPA), Blackened Hops (American Black Ale), and Honey B’s Lavender Wheat (American Pale Wheat Ale).
Northern Brewer received a cease and desist letter from Bell's, which does not want Northern Brewer to refer to its Bell's Two Hearted Ale clone as Three Hearted Ale. See the Beer Advocate community's thoughts on the subject here.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Daily Beer Digest - 03.21.2011
Hill Farmstead announced on its Facebook page that it may soon be expanding capacity, as Shaun has decided to place the new brewhouse in what could have been a taproom/pub. It seems like he still has his eye on a taproom in the future, however.
Deschutes began expansion on its brewpub.
Sierra Nevada posted a video about its new line of Ovila beers.
The Brewers Association released findings detailing that "[s]mall and independent craft brewers saw volume increase 11 percent and retail sales dollars increase 12 percent over 2009, representing a growth of over 1 million barrels (31 gallons per U.S. barrel), equal to more than 14 million new craft cases."
Deschutes began expansion on its brewpub.
Sierra Nevada posted a video about its new line of Ovila beers.
The Brewers Association released findings detailing that "[s]mall and independent craft brewers saw volume increase 11 percent and retail sales dollars increase 12 percent over 2009, representing a growth of over 1 million barrels (31 gallons per U.S. barrel), equal to more than 14 million new craft cases."
Friday, March 18, 2011
Daily Beer Digest - 03.18.2011
Mike over at themadfermentationist recently posted an extraordinarily-informative post entitled "Maintaining Brett and Lacto Cultures."
The Bruery received over 100 new bourbon barrels today. Who wouldn't be excited about that?
Modern Cow (aka alfrantzell of Beer Advocate) has a gut-wrenchingly-hilarious series of comics regarding Tomme Arthur of The Lost Abbey.
The Bruery received over 100 new bourbon barrels today. Who wouldn't be excited about that?
Modern Cow (aka alfrantzell of Beer Advocate) has a gut-wrenchingly-hilarious series of comics regarding Tomme Arthur of The Lost Abbey.
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