This Week's Brew News - June 16, 2007 -- Beer Info

Miller Chill will make Summerfest debut(June 15) - Wisconsin - Among the new twists at Summerfest this year will be the debut of Miller Brewing Co.'s newest product, Miller Chill, a light beer brewed with a hint of lime and a pinch of salt. Complete Story

Beer of the Week

"Summertime"

Saranac names official Boilermaker beer(June 15) - New York - Pomegranate Wheat, Saranac’s new beer that debuted at Saranac Thursday three weeks ago, has been named the official beer of the Boilermaker Road Race, said officials at Matt Brewing Company today. Complete Story

More beer please, say Australians stranded by floods(June 14) - Australia - Residents of a small Australian town cut off by this week's floods received more than just essentials Wednesday when emergency workers dropped off a large amount of beer. Complete Story

Craft beer distributors to be honored(June 14) - Colorado - The National Beer Wholesalers Association and the Brewers Association plan to begin presenting an annual Craft Beer Distributor of the Year Award. The award will recognize the beer distributor in America who does the most to market, sell and promote craft beer in their market. Complete Story

Georgia Breweries Tours in Jeopardy(June 13) - Georgia - We recently received notice that the Georgia Department of Revenue has decided to change the rules that apply to tours at Craft Breweries in Georgia. Complete Story

Special brew will honor the Dillon Dam Brewery's anniversary(June 13) - Colorado - The Dillon Dam Brewery is celebrating 10 years in business Thursday through Saturday with events and the serving of an Imperial Stout brewed especially for the occasion. Complete Story

Oz Beer Boobs ads slammed for being degrading to women(June 13) - Australia - Beer ads featuring a bikini-clad woman under the title "Hahn boobs" are under attack for offensive sexism. Complete Story

Anheuser-Busch's Beach Bum Blonde Ale(June 13) - st. Louis - As summer quickly approaches and warm weather moves in, adults everywhere can look forward to enjoying one of Anheuser-Busch's specialty seasonal beers while relaxing in the sun. Complete Story

Pearl Brewery brewery turns into solar lab(June 12) - Texas - The landmark Pearl Brewery, where the Texan beer was once made, will soon become a "learning laboratory" for green research, San Antonio's utility and the building's renovator announced on Monday. Complete Story

Say 'I do' to light ales all summer long(June 12) - New York - Do the wedding party a favor: Supply beers such as Sam Adams Summer Ale to keep everyone happy between the ceremony and the reception. Complete Story

Taking his Big E Ales to a new level(June 11) - Washington - Rick Ellersick used to serve beer to friends in his garage. He's still serving beer, but it's now within the cozy confines of his own brewpub, and the suds he's serving are his own well-regarded brews. Complete Story

New Coors ale in Scottish market(June 11) - UK - Coor Brewers is set to take on the established heavyweights of the Scottish ale market with the surprise launch this summer of Maclachlan’s Best, a 3.6 per cent ABV creamflow beer. Complete Story

Ale at the new Rail City(June 11) - Nevada - The Ale House inside Terrible's Rail City Casino opened its doors to the public Friday, offering its own brand of microbrews, 100 different combinations of fries and dipping sauces and reasonable prices to boot. Complete Story

Uinta Brewing introduces organic microbrew(June 10) - Utah - Bottles of Wildfire are being stocked at area grocery stores this week. The brew, which is made from organic ingredients, is also available on tap at bars and restaurants. Complete Story

Goose Island Beer Company's golden egg(June 9) - Chicago - It's the start of the beer-buying season, and Gregory Hall, brewmaster at Goose Island Beer Co. on Fulton Street, is fielding fewer calls for folks seeking his product. Complete Story

Changes are brewing at High Falls Brewing(June 9) - New York - The first 31 days of Norman E. Snyder's new job have left him tired at the end of the day, but energized. Last month, Snyder became the president and chief executive of High Falls Brewing Co., succeeding Thomas Hubbard, who will continue as chairman. Complete Story

Beer Festivals

American Beer Fest - Boston, MA - June 15-16
"Night of the Lagers" on Friday, with 100 percent lager-style beers, special guest panelists, and snacks (attendance limited to 600); two tasting sessions Saturday, with more than 125 American beers from over 35 breweries, special guest panelists, and snacks.

Wyoming Brewer's Festival - Cheyenne, WY - June 15-16
Taster's party Friday evening, featuring beer, food from local restaurants, and live music; brewer's fest Saturday evening, with beer and food.

Washington Brewers Festival - Kenmore, WA - June 23
"The mother of all Father's Day festivals," offering more than 150 Washington-brewed craft beers, including seasonals and hard-to-find beers; live music, featuring local acts; family entertainment, including the Brewers Keg Toss Contest, children's activities, and root beers and sodas from local breweries.

National Homebrewers Conference - Denver, CO - June 21-23
A fun, educational gathering designed to enhance homebrewers' brewing skills and to increase homebrewing camaraderie; conference features special seminars and events aimed at amateur brewers and beer enthusiasts of every level.

Blues and Brews - Visalia, CA - June 23
A variety of beers, wines, and ciders, with live blues music. Additional details will be posted on the festival website.

Brew-Ha-Ha - Indianapolis, IN - June 23
Indy’s original microbrew festival"; beer from more than 20 breweries and other suppliers; food and live music.

Colorado Brewers' Festival - Fort Collins, CO - June 23
Historic downtown setting; beer from more than 40 Colorado breweries, including five from the Fort Collins area; food and live entertainment.

Garden State Craftbrewers Fest - New Jersey, Camden, NJ - June 23
Beer from 16 New Jersey craft breweries, poured in a family-friendly environment; admission includes tour of the battleship.

Great European Beerfest - Pittsburgh, PA - June 23
Three tasting sessions, "under the big top," with more than 100 European beers to sample; food and live music.

Litchfield Hills Beer Festival - Litchfield, CT - June 23
Beer from 20 local, regional, and international breweries; food and live music.

Olde New England Day Brewfest - North Woodstock, NH - June 23
Beer from all of New Hampshire's microbreweries as well as beer from around the country, plus live music from two of New England's finest country bands; event is part of North Woodstock's "Splash into Summer" Weekend.

Seattle International Beer Festival - Seattle, WA - June 23
Outdoor venue, with beer garden atmosphere; more than 100 beers, including hard-to-find styles, from 15 countries; food available.