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Home > This Week's Brew News and Top 25 Beer Drinking Countries This Week's Brew News and Top 25 Beer Drinking Countries Beer Thieves Haul Away 450 Kegs From Ireland's Oldest Brewery(Dec. 3) - Ireland - The famed Oktoberfest in Europe is long over but beer continues to be in very high demand in Ireland - so much so that thieves stole on Wednesday 450 full kegs of beer from the Guinness brewery. Complete Story Beer fridges guzzling too much power, study says(Dec. 2) - Canada - A government-commissioned study has confirmed that older, energy-inefficient beer fridges found in Canadian basements suck back the electricity faster than a bunch of guys can suck back a two-four during the Stanley Cup playoffs. Complete Story
State: No No No! to Santa beer label(Dec. 1) - Maine - A beer distributor says Maine is being a Scrooge by barring it from selling a beer with a label depicting Santa Claus enjoying a pint of brew. Complete Story Brew for the people: Smuttynose crafts special stout for local pub(Dec. 1) - MSNbc - It's a beer they call their own. A smooth, dark stout that finishes with a hint of coffee was just what Barley Pub owner Scott Mason wanted when he approached Smuttynose Brewing Co. with the idea. Mason wanted a "session beer," one that people could enjoy after work, or over a snack with friends. Complete Story Kalamazoo beer to make return in Illinois next week(Nov. 30) - Michigan - Despite a warning of a lengthy and costly lawsuit, Bell's Brewery Inc. owner Larry Bell will start sending his beer to Illinois early next week for the first time since last October. Complete Story Trappist Command:Thou Shalt Not Buy Too Much of Our Beer(Nov. 30) - Wall Street Journal - The Trappist monks at St. Sixtus monastery have taken vows against riches, sex and eating red meat. They speak only when necessary. But you can call them on their beer phone. Complete Story James Koch, chairman and clerk, Boston Beer Company(Nov. 30) - CNN -James Koch is the founder and Chairman of the Boston Beer Company, makers of the famous Sam Adams Boston Lager. It's one of the first so-called micro-brews and certainly one of the most successful. Complete Story Why Philosophy and Beer Don't Mix(Nov. 29) - US News & WOrld Report - Besides finding kindred spirits, there apparently is at least one other great reason to start a beer appreciation club: To wax poetic about the bubbly brew. The Daily Nexus offers some potable quotables from the founder of The Beer Necessities at UC-Santa Barbara. Complete Story Go See the Richbrau Brewing Company(Nov. 29) - Virginia - Richbrau Brewing Company and Restaurant is located in the historic Shockoe Slip district and situated in four renovated buildings featuring 1800’s woodwork and brick. With over 30,000 sq. feet of space, Richbrau offers much more than just dinner and drinks! Complete Story Alaskan Barley Wine Released In Bottles For The First Time Ever(Nov. 28) - Alaska -“The release of Alaskan Barley Wine has been highly anticipated every year since this recipe was introduced on draft at the Great Alaska Beer and Barley Wine Festival in 2003,” said Co-founder and Brewmaster Geoff Larson. Complete Story Winter beers warm hearts of suds fans(Nov. 28) - Maryland - Dreaded holiday duties such as stringing the lights become much easier to perform, I believe, when you reward yourself with a hearty holiday beer. This year, brewers in America and Europe have given us an ocean of winter beers. Complete Story Winter Beer Review Saranac Caramel Porter(Nov. 28) - Connecticut - Winter brings on the beers that are dark like oil and almost as thick. While some like Belgium White Ales for winter, such as Full Moon, others like dark lagers, porters and stouts. I tend to like my beer thicker and heavier because it fi lls you up like a decent meal and it goes well with meaty dishes like a big steak. Complete Story Beer advertising pieces are plentiful and fun(Nov. 27) - California - Beer bottles and beer advertising have been popular collectibles for years. Beer memorabilia is plentiful, colorful and very often free. Huge bottles and cardboard stand-ups of bottles are given to restaurants and bars by beer companies. Complete Story Canadian Brewing Awards 2007 - Canada - The 5th Annual Canadian Brewing Awards Gala was held this past Wednesday, November 21st at the Dub Linn Gate Irish Pub in Vaughan. Gold, silver and bronze medals (or more accurately, tap handles) were awarded in 21 different beer style categories, with the winners chosen from over 200 beers submitted by breweries from coast to coast. Complete Story and Results
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