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This Week's Brew News - June 8, 2007
Judge approves Pittsburgh brewery’s bankruptcy plan(June 5) - Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Brewing Co. got approval Tuesday to emerge from bankruptcy protection with new ownership and the name the iconic western Pennsylvania brewery started with nearly 150 years ago: Iron City Brewing Co. Complete Story
BridgePort Haymaker Extra Pale Ale(June 5) - Denver - The red rooster on the label is a wake-up call. Haymaker Extra Pale Ale, a summer seasonal from BridgePort Brewing in Portland, Ore., encourages beer drinkers to "make hay while the sun is shining." Complete Story
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Beer of the Week
Bourbon Barrel
Bock |
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New Belgium Brewing's www.followyourfolly.com (June 5) - Colorado - New Belgium Brewing, makers of Fat Tire Amber Ale, turned much of their 2007 advertising and marketing over to celebrating unique, sustainable business practices, and the integrated web and print approach has seen great success so far. Complete Story
Go brewery hopping if you love beer(June 4) - Ohio - Beer usually conjures images of fraternity keggers, tailgate parties and Homer Simpson loafing at Moe's Tavern. But U.S. beer drinkers are becoming more sophisticated in their suds consumption, matching beer with food and experimenting with different varieties than those endlessly promoted on football Sunday TV commercials. Complete Story
Beer-maker is one job that uses skills of many(June 4) - New Mexico - In the centuries-old tradition of the German beer purity law, Reinheitsgebot, beer can include only water, barely, hops and yeast. It's a law that's affected the trade, consumption and brewing of beer around the world for decades. Complete Story
Carlsberg to hold talks on Tetley brewery(June 4) - UK - Denmark's Carlsberg said on Monday it is to hold talks over the future of one of its breweries with Leeds City Council, which analysts say may lead to the closure of its Tetley brewery in the centre of the city. Complete Story
Beer vs. Wine(June 4) - AskMen - Summertime is synonymous with relaxing on the back deck and popping open a nice, frosty cold one. No, we’re not talking about an icy Budweiser, but a chilled Chardonnay. Complete Story
Craft beer in a can?(June 3) - Kentucky - Ten years ago I asked one of the movers and shakers of the craft beer business if he planned to can his beers. "Cans are for baked beans, not fine beverages," he scoffed. Complete Story
From fire truck to mobile beer dispenser(June 3) - Michigan - The 1975 Mercedes fire truck parked outside the Corner Brewery was a score for owner Matt Greff, albeit one he almost passed by. Complete Story
This Weekend's Beer Festivals
Calgary Beerfest - Calgary, AB - June 8-9
New, larger venue this year; hundreds of beers from around the world, plus coolers and ciders; "People's Choice Award" voting; food from Calgary restaurants; presentations by beer experts; live music and other entertainment and games; prizes; passes to after-even parties in Calgary.
Edmonton Festival of Beer - Edmonton, AB - June 8-9
Highlights: Inaugural event; "a celebration of summer drinks and food; festival beer garden.
St. Louis Microfest - St. Louis, MO - June 8-9
More than 50 beers, food from local restaurants, live music, and improved VIP area; preview parties, including the Microbrewery Bus Bash and Brew Dinner events. New this year: brewer's Tent featuring brewmaking techniques and discussion, and "cooking with brew" demonstrations.
AleFest Columbus - Columbus, OH - June 9
More than 200 beers, including cask selections, from more than 50 world-class breweries; beer wearables and memorabilia on sale; raffle and silent auction; food available.Beer Barons' World of Beer Festival - Menomonee Falls, WI - June 9
New, indoor and outdoor facility; more than 200 beers from over 80 breweries; presentations on beer by professionals in the industry; homebrewing discussion and samples; food available; a portion of the proceeds benefits the Museum of Beer and Brewing. The Brew Ha Ha - Adamstown, PA - June 9-10
"A beer festival combined with a Big Boys' toy show," featuring comedy, music, food, prizes and games, and vendors. Great Northern Beer Festival - Eagle River, WI - June 9
Beer from more than 20 breweries, most of them from Wisconsin; Eagle River Homebrewers Exhibition. Additional details, including this year's new venue, will be posted on the festival website.
Rocky Mountain Brew Fest - Estes Park, CO - June 9
Beer from more than 15 Colorado microbreweries, served at more than 7,500 feet above sea level; live music.
Bear Creek Brew Fest - Resort, Macungie, PA - June 10
Beer from area microbreweries, live music, beer-related seminars, and food available for purchase.
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Featured Beer of the Week
| New Glarus - Unplugged: Bourbon Barrel Bock
A few times a year, we will cut Dan loose to brew whatever he chooses, uncensored, uncut, unplugged. Always handcrafted, the bottle you hold is brewed for the adventurous soul.
Sublimely elegant this toffee toned Bock is rich with a blend of Wisconsin and German barley malts. Over four months of resting in oak Bourbon Barrels gives this beer a wonderfully smooth body that will improve and mellow with age. Should you choose to enjoy this classic today you can expect a treasure of vanilla, oak and caramel notes to be bolstered by hops from France, Slovenia and Germany. Wild Brett yeast sings in harmony to the tune of Bock. 20 degrees Plato OG makes this Bourbon Barrel a masterwork to remember. Website |
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