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Home > This Weeks Brews News - February 9, 2007 This Weeks Brews News - February 9, 2007
Brewpubs Seek to Make Distilled Spirits(February 9) - AP - Zach Triemert wants to bring what he learned in Scotland to Nebraska, and it isn't how to play bagpipes. 'We hope to use Nebraska grains and fruits to make world-class spirits,' Triemert, who earned a master's degree in brewing and distilling while in Scotland, told a legislative committee recently. Complete Story Terrapin will set up local brewery(February 7) - Georgia - Athens-based Terrapin Beer Co., which for years has had other companies make its signature beers, plans to open its own brewery this summer in Athens. Complete Story Find Real Ale Made the Old-fashioned Way(February 7) - Ashville, NC - There are lots of great beers made and sold in Asheville. But just one of the local breweries makes a treat that is known as cask-conditioned ale. Complete Story Lagunitas introduces “Sonoma Farmhouse” beers(February 7) - California - Lagunitas is introducing a new line of beers in 22 oz. bottles under the name “Sonoma Farmhouse.” The idea according to Lagunitas owner Tony Magee is to be able to do different kinds of beers than the usual Lagunitas fare under the new label. Complete Story Reunion Beer to Benefit Bone Cancer Research(February 6) - California - Once upon a time, Pete Slosberg created Pete’s Wicked Ale. And the brown ale was good. He had help spreading the word, of course, and in the early days Alan Shapiro and Virginia MacLean also helped Pete’s become a nationally known microbrewery. Complete Story Henry Weinhard's Offers Organic Amber Premium Ale(February 6) - Oregon - Born from locally grown organic barley and natural hops, Organic Amber Premium Ale is USDA-certified organic to meet the strict standard that more than 95 percent of its ingredients are grown without the use of pesticides and chemicals. Complete Story Dear, you're very beer to my heart(February 6) - New York - There's only one week until Valentine's Day and the pressure is on to come up with a dynamite plan. You want to cook a gourmet meal for your significant other, but the refrigerator opens to a familiar scene: lots of beer, some condiments and not much else. Complete Story Miller To Launch Mexican-Style Beer(February 6) - Milwaukee - Se habla Miller? Miller Brewing Co. is hoping Hispanics speak its name next month when the company introduces a beer flavored with lime and salt. Complete Story Best Superbowl Beer Commercials(February 5) - BeerInfo's Favorite Commercials AB hopes Bud.TV will be must-see on the Web(February 5) - St. Louis - In the new "reality" show "Truly Famous," an actor poses as "Crisanto," a fictional Spanish film star who tricks the unwitting into treating him as a celebrity. Complete Story Website 'Nano brewery' keeps beer flowing(February 5) - Washington - After four months bumping about Europe, they decided to make beer and new friends in Waitsburg, about 55 miles east of the Tri-Cities. We are a nano brewery, not a microbrewery," Court said of the small establishment. Complete Story Interesting beer dates in United States beer history(February 4) - The development of beer brewing and the industry of fermentation behind it is an intriguing story. Here are just some of the high and low points. 1607 - First shipment of beer arrives in the Virginia colony from England. Complete Story Drinking Beer In Class(February 2) - New York - Underage students at a Rochester college get to drink beer and wine during class -- and it's legal. That's if they're enrolled in a pair of courses at Rochester Institute of Technology titled Wines of the World and Beers of the World. Complete Story Labatt bids $201.4M for Lakeport, smaller rival that led cheap-beer trend(February 1) - Toronto - Discount beer leader Lakeport Brewing, after chipping away at the profits of Canada's biggest brewers, has attracted a $201.4-million takeover bid from market leader Labatt Brewing Co. Complete Story Gambrinus Sells Moosehead Brand Back to Brewery(February 1) - Canada - The Gambrinus Co. has agreed to sell back the U.S. distribution rights for the Moosehead brand of Canadian beer to the brewery. Complete Story This Weekend's Beer Festivals Extreme Beer Fest - Boston - February 9-10 More than 100 extreme beers, beer education with guest speakers, and food; Friday's "Night of the Barrels" features all barrel-aged beers; two tasting sessions on Saturday. International Mead Festival - Denver - February 9-10 The world's largest and most prestigious mead competition and festival; new venue this year; two tasting sessions; nearly 100 commercial and 200 home meads; commercial and home mead competition; educational seminars. KLCC Microbrew Festival - Eugene, OR - February 9-10 Microbrews from all over the West. Collaboration brew and homebrew competitions. Live music. Food and Froth Fest - Milwaukee, WI - February 10 More than 200 types of beer from Midwest and international breweries, including special creations and seasonal beers; food from more than 30 vendors; live music; raffle; exhibits in museum's Brewing Heritage Hall. Hops & Props: An Elegant Craft Beer Tasting Experience - Seattle, WA - February 10 Beer from 50 craft breweries from eight states and five countries, with brewmasters; hors d'oeuvres, provided by McCormick and Schmick’s; live music; admission price includes entry to the museum’s galleries. VIP tickets, with early admission, reserved parking, a private tasting, and commentary by a renowned beer critic. Featured Beer of the Week
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