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Editor’s Picks | My Favorite Chicago Beers from 2016
December 8, 2016 | Mike ZollerIt’s hard to believe that we’re nearing the end of another year. 2016 was full of highs and lows for Chicago breweries. We saw a bunch of new breweries open up, some close, new beers sending waves throughout the industry and some well-known breweries recall a lot of beer. After all the dust cleared there were some great Chicago beers that came out this year.
Denver Beer Co. | Drama Queen Saison Aged in Wine Barrels
December 8, 2016 | Jared HardyABV: 8.3%
I don’t mean to be dramatic, but I think they’ve named this beer wrong. With a name like, “Drama Queen”, you’d expect this 8.3% barrel-aged saison to be too boozy, quick to fly off the handle with overly pronounced flavors. No, she is far too balanced to be called a drama queen.
Event Recap | 2016 Chef & Brew
December 8, 2016 | Kelsey VerdierIf there’s one word to describe the Denver area beer community, it has to be collaboration. Competition here is defined not by diminishing or undermining other breweries and their successes, … Read More
New Belgium Dayblazer Taking on Big Beer and Introducing New Beer Lineup
December 7, 2016 | Tristan ChanAs we’ve seen over the past three years, the likes of Constellation, North American Breweries, Heineken USA, Duvel Moortgat, Oskar Blues, Craft Beer Alliance, Kirin, along with countless other brewery conglomerates and private equity firms, have all joined the craft beer arms race, stockpiling their craft brewery portfolios in hopes of taking a crack at the monopolistic market share held by AB InBev and MillerCoors. However New Belgium Brewing, the country’s fourth largest independently owned craft brewery is taking aim at big beer via a different approach with the release of New Belgium Dayblazer Easygoing Ale.
Homebrewing Recipe | House Porter
December 7, 2016 | Scott JohnsonEverybody needs a smooth, quenchable beer for any occasion no matter what time of year. Winter is a time for heavy, sweet bombs but not everyone can sit down next to the fireplace with a chalice every day of the week. Yet the temperature outside never slows down the innovation of the homebrewer. So as we trade in our lawnmower beers for snow-shoveling stouts, here’s drinkable porter that will warm you up in no time.
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BrewLights 2016 | 12 Samples of Christmas Beer
December 7, 2016 | Mathew PowersWhat better way to get acquainted with Holiday beer than a December beer festival offering local, national and imported selections? For instance, BrewLights 2016 — a craft beer festival held amidst Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo’s animal family, adorned by a plethora of holiday lights and accompanied by plenty of holiday tunes. The scene at BrewLights made it tough not to get into the holiday spirit. Throw in a little nip in the air and the smell of Christmas beer, and it’s as if Santa himself has arranged the party. As you shop this year, it may be difficult to know what holiday-seasonal beers to purchase, so let’s go through the 12 beer samples of Christmas provided at BrewLights 2016.
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | December 7, 2016
December 7, 2016 | Jeremiah CorneliusThe Denver Beer Beat sheds light on news of brewery openings, special tappings, firkins and one-off batches, bottle releases, dinners, pairings, etc.
Go to the Calendar now
Anniversaries – Shout out to Station 26 Brewing Co., Our Mutual Friend Brewery, Großen Bart Brewery, and Vision Quest Brewery.
Beer Dinners/Brunch – Bluegrass Brunch and Thali Beer Dinner
Beer Education – Eric Salazar of New Belgium Brewing and University of Beer.
Bottle/Can Releases – Wild Christmas Ale with Cranberries, Genius Wizard BA Russian Imperial Stout, Baere-liner Weisse and Ceribruin, Oxcart and Stargate, Codename: Holidayfan, and The Decennial Series.
Festivals – 12 Days of Giving, Tennyson Street Holiday Market, Ugly Sweater Party at Bruz, 80’s Ski Party,and Ugly Sweater Party at Black Shirt.
Firkins/Casks/Special Tappings – Bourbon Barrel Aged Dark Star and variants, Xocoveza Nitro, Brettanomyces Single Hop, and Perrin No Rules.
Grand Openings – None this week; guess you’ll have to drink at one of the other hundred breweries along the front range.
Pairings – Beer and Chocolate pairing
Tap Takeovers – No tap takeovers this week, but stay tuned next week. Read More
Two Brothers Artisan Brewing | In the Flesh: Blueberry
December 7, 2016 | Mike ZollerTwo Brothers Artisan Brewing has released the newest beer in the In the Flesh series. Started earlier this year, the series is a line of American sours and each beer highlights a different fruit used in the brewing process. The latest beer is re-fermented with real blueberries and is available in stores now.
Released! 2016 Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Lineup
December 6, 2016 | Carly MentoIt’s finally here! With the Black Friday crowds still swarming retail stores post-holiday, head out for Goose Island‘s 2016 Bourbon County Brand Stout lineup, which is now available for purchase! (as limited release)
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Ultimate 6er | Surviving the Snow Days
December 6, 2016 | Andrew SharpThe snow is falling in parts of the country. While some states have yet to see its first flurries, others got over 20 inches of snow over night this month. Before the snow piles so high we give up and resign ourselves to the couch, filling our days with binge watching Netflix, we’d like to offer a few choices for provisions to stock up on. Better prepared than sober, I say.
Holiday Survival Guide | Podcast and Beer Pairings
December 6, 2016 | Dan BortzCongratulations! You survived Thanksgiving. That was the first test. You didn’t explode in rage at an older relative’s questionable social views or crack under the pressures of cross-country travel. Christmas, however, brings a whole new set of logistical and emotional challenges. If the gift shopping doesn’t make you crack, another family meal just might. Luckily, there are ways to minimize the stress and ensure your holiday survival!
Holy Mountain Brewing Company | Witchfinder
December 6, 2016 | Katelyn PelakABV: 6.1%
It’s not easy to stand out in Seattle’s booming craft beer scene, but Holy Mountain Brewing Company has made a name for themselves with their focus on mixed-fermentation ales. Though they brew a wide variety of styles, Holy Mountain’s farmhouse ales have quickly earned the brewery a cult following. The tasting room is regularly packed and Holy Mountain’s well-known saisons and barrel-aged brews have become favorites at bottle shares around the country. In honor of their success, I’d like to introduce you to the beer they describe as “possibly our most traditional saison to date,” Witchfinder.
Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup
December 5, 2016 | Tristan ChanIt has been a busy week for BrewDog USA. The Scottish based brewery, which plans to open its first US location in Columbus, OH in 2017, first announced a crowdfunding campaign in August to raise with a goal of raising $50 million for the 110,000 sq ft project. Investors in the Equity For Punks campaign can earn rewards such as, equity in the company, ownership stake in the Columbus location as well as a portion of the U.S. distribution of the company’s beer all for $95.
BREAKING | Number of Breweries in America Tops 5,005 & More 2016 Beer Trends
December 5, 2016 | Tristan ChanThe Brewer’s Association, the national not-for-profit trade organization for the craft beer industry released a look back on high level trends for 2016 craft beer this morning. The most notable of which includes the fact that America now has a record 5,005 U.S. breweries in operation, with 99% consisting of small and independent craft brewers.
Hi-Wire Brewing | Twice as Nice Doppelbock
December 5, 2016 | Christopher HilliardThanks to winter and its falling temperatures, I find myself indoors more than out. I’m sure those of you in the cold-prone states are no different. And what do we want while we’re stuck inside? Comfort and entertainment, that’s what. Fortunately for those of us in North Carolina, we can venture to the beer store and take home an entire circus in the form of beer.
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What We’re Drinking | December 2, 2016
December 2, 2016 | Danele BovaIt’s officially the season. You know, the one where people like to say things in archaic phrases such as “‘Tis the season.” And even though it’s still 80 degrees in the southeast right now, christmas trees and lights have adorned the neighborhoods. The cold outside may help create a sense of the season for some people, but the warmth outside won’t stop us from feeling the holiday spirit. This week we tip back our glasses as we welcome the final month of 2016. This is What We’re Drinking.
Event Preview | Sour Barn Bash
December 2, 2016 | Christopher HilliardConsider this your formal invitation to the second Sour Barn Bash (brought to you by Steel String Brewery). On December 10th from 2:00-6:00 PM, a dozen or more breweries from … Read More
Evil Twin Brewing | Modern IPA
December 2, 2016 | Dan BortzABV: 6%
The modern India Pale Ale is a much different beverage than the one that was shipped to the British colonies in India 200 years ago. That change accelerated greatly … Read More
Cademon Brewing Co. Announces Their Permanent Closing
December 1, 2016 | Mike ZollerTwo years to the day that they opened their doors to the public, Cademon Brewing Co. has announced that they are permanently closed.
Call to Arms Presswork (CTAP) | A Printed Publications Side Project
December 1, 2016 | Cory PelcCall to Arms Brewing Company is incredibly proud to announce the launch of Call to Arms Presswork (CTAP) – a Call to Arms side project that will offer greeting cards, … Read More
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