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Urban Chestnut Brewing Company | Erlkönig
February 22, 2016 | Niel Stender
ABV: 8.3%
I really appreciate the stories Urban Chestnut Brewing Company spins on its beer labels. The ancient tale referenced on Erlkönig is especially interesting. This beer, a double wheat bock ale, falls into their “Revolution Series” which is a nod to the revolution of modern craft beer in America taking place in urban areas like St. Louis. The story behind Erlkönig however, could not be less modern. Dating to a poem written in 1782 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, it describes a boy and his father resisting the lure of a mysterious Elf King. It’s worth a read if you’re into the strange and supernatural. So, how’s the beer?
Big Changes for St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival
February 19, 2016 | Jordan Palmer
There is just something I like about enjoying a brew down by the river. And that is why I’m thrilled that Troika Brodsky and the St. Louis Brewers Guild are … Read More
2 Days, 2 Nights | Enjoying Beer in Perth, Western Australia
February 19, 2016 | Lindsay Snyder 2
You’ve done it, you’ve traveled as far as you can possibly get from the continental United States, to the world’s loneliest city – Perth, Western Australia. Perth is 1,300 mi by land to the closest similarly-sized city – Adelaide (if you want to be nit-picky, Auckland and Honolulu are more remote, but they’re islands, so I’m not counting them). Now that you’ve accomplished this geographic feat, my first advice is to leave. Get out. You didn’t come all this way to marvel at the city center with skyscrapers that remind you of Denver or Seattle or Brussels or any other Western city. Grab a quick 45 minute Uber to the coastal town of Fremantle and begin your Western Australia adventure.
Ore Dock Brewing Company | Ski Bum Wheat
February 19, 2016 | Timston Johnston
5.5% ABV
I don’t ski in the same way I don’t bowl or attend weddings—if I have to rent special footwear, it’s not worth my time. This nonparticipation can be traced back to 1998, specifically Sonny Bono’s skiing accident. His death fueled a fear within that kept me from a middle school trip to a local hill. My paranoia was further confirmed when a friend returned to school the following Monday with a gash and stitches above his eye; he had caught a tow rope with his face. By springtime, he wore a scar that said he had done (and survived) something substantial. I, however, relishing in my newfound neuroticism, was about the same. Unimpressive as ever.
Butcher’s Bistro Donating Portion of March Sales with Confluence Tap Handle
February 18, 2016 | Brian Phipps
In March, Ballpark neighborhood restaurant Butcher’s Bistro will donate $1 to Veterans to Farmers for every pint of Factotum Brewhouse’s Intensity Break Coffee Brown Ale that is poured from … Read More
Event Preview | Cherry Blossom Homebrew Competition: A Budding Event
February 18, 2016 | Stacey Goers
Washington D.C. may be buried in frigid temperatures, but the cherry blossoms are still on tap to bloom in early April. This means that homebrewers are also on tap to compete in the DC Homebrewers Club‘s 3rd annual competition featuring the best in inspired brewing, for beer lovers of all experience levels. Read More
Brewery Showcase | Crazy Mountain Brewery (Denver, CO)
February 18, 2016 | Brady Akers 1
Denver Location: 471 Kalamath St. Denver, CO 80204
(720) 379.4520
Capacity: 50 Barrel Brewhouse
Open Date: Friday, February 19, 2016
Hours of Operations: Monday-Sunday 11am-9pm
Denver’s craft beer scene has gained new energy, … Read More
Great Lakes Brewing Co. | Alberta Clipper Porter
February 18, 2016 | John Amantea
ABV: 7.5% | IBU: 40
Cleveland winters are some of the most enduringly cold, heavily blanketed, and wildly unpredictable in the Midwest. As Lake Erie freezes, city streets are caked … Read More
Ultimate 6er | The 88th Academy Awards
February 17, 2016 | Scott Johnson
Photo Courtesy of ABC
Out of all the great events in February, The Academy Awards always stand out as the true final hurrah for the previous year. It’s easy to get caught up in the fervor of the Oscars similar to that of the Super Bowl, rooting for your favorite films while trying to guess the odds between critical vs. commercial praise. And if you are in a movie league like I am, or if you were just one of 36+ Million Viewers from last year, there’s got to be plenty of beer flowing from both sides of the screen.
NYC Beer Week Preview | An Interview with the President
February 17, 2016 | Carly Mento
Photo Courtesy of Brooklyn Brewery
It’s almost here!!! In preparation for the opening day of NYC Beer Week, I had a conversation with Kelly Taylor, President of the NYC Brewer’s Guild (host for NYCBW) and owner of KelSo Beer. Keep on scrolling to find out the inside scoop on what’s happening in the Big Apple, and how to line up your itinerary!
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | February 17th, 2016
February 17, 2016 | Cory Pelc
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It might as well be May with this weather! We are stoked AF for some patio sessions this week with the temps crawling up into the seventies. Get your bike out of storage, grab your leash and your furry friends, let’s go drink on a porch somewhere!!!!!
Ecliptic Brewing | Orbiter IPA
February 17, 2016 | Hannah Carlson 2
Photo Courtesy of Ecliptic Brewing
It’s hard to stand out – as a beer – in Portland, Oregon. A pillar of the city’s culture is its beer. You discover Portland by sipping your way through – your taste buds tickled by the variety, consistency, creativity, found within the city borders. Bets are that anything you have is going to be good.
Big Day in Beer | Victory Brewing Merging with Southern Tier Brewing
February 16, 2016 | Tristan Chan
Today was one of those mega days in beer, where everything just seemed to happen all at once. Many of these breaking stories will end up having greater long term effect on the industry so we figured we’d provide a bit of a recap of the major stories. I’ll kick things off with the biggest announcement, which broke earlier this morning of Victory Brewing merging with Southern Tier Brewing. Read More
Short’s Brewery to Distribute in Illinois Come March 4
February 16, 2016 | Mike Wronski
Short’s Brewing broke the news a couple weeks ago about their intentions to begin distributing outside of Michigan for the first time. They would head to Pennsylvania and Illinois within the near future, exciting many Chicagoans at no longer having to make the trek to New Buffalo, MI for their Short’s fix.
With Pennsylvania already receiving their first shipments of Short’s, many Chicago fans were anxiously awaiting their own fix. Well, it appears now that all the Illinois distributors have been solidified, and Chicagoans can expect their first taste of Short’s beers on March 4th! Read More
Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup
February 16, 2016 | Chelsea Mitchell
It’s a big week for expanded distribution and Julia Herz. Bell’s, Oskar Blues, and Short’s all made announcements about the newest states in their scope. Julia sent craft beer to Peyton Manning and refuted claims made on the show Bar Rescue. Basically, she’s a badass. Keep reading for all of the details in this edition of the Weekly Growler Fill.
Mikerphone Brewing | One Man Wrecking Machine
February 16, 2016 | Mike Wronski
ABV : 9.75%
Commuting to work is one of life’s pleasures that many people get to experience twice a day, everyday. Fighting traffic, navigating through throngs of people crossing the street, cramming into train car nooks, tapping impatiently while waiting for a bus to show up — chances are, your daily commute provides some nice slices of stress between which you sandwich your workday.
Oftentimes, the commute ends with a strained “I need a drink!” Well, if you’re lucky enough to take the Metra, you don’t have to wait until you get home. And if you’re even luckier, the local convenience store by your stop will carry some of Mikerphone Brewing’s Big Ass Cans for you to take with. And to really kickstart your workday decompression, it’s probably best to grab a One Man Wrecking Machine. Read More
Galentine’s Day at Wild Heaven Craft Beers Would Make Leslie Knope Proud
February 15, 2016 | Jess Baker
Forget the chocolates, flowers and stuffing ourselves into heels for fancy price fixed meals full of menu items we can’t pronounce. Galentine’s Day is about what us modern women … Read More
Beef & Barley Beer Dinner Featuring Revolution Brewing
February 15, 2016 | Mike Zoller
Tickets for Beef & Barley’s next Dinner and Drinks series dinner featuring Revolution Brewing are now on sale. The Beef & Barley Beer Dinner Featuring Revolution Brewing, which will take place on Feb. 23rd, is the fourth beer dinner the Ashland and Wellington restaurant has hosted.
The Unknown Brewing Co. | Dirty Commie Heathen
February 15, 2016 | Johnathan Pylant
ABV: 12.4%
Unknown Brewing Co. is brewing some great beers out of their Charlotte-based brewery located on 1327 S. Mint Street. Right now, they are excited about one thing. Unknown Brewing Co. has recently released their Dirty Commie Heathen and, according to Head Brewer Brad Shell, it is even better than last year. Read More
Brewery Showcase | Ratio Beerworks
February 12, 2016 | Tristan Chan
I wanna go where everybody knows your name… perhaps it reads a little too closely to a sitcom cliché, but ever since I moved to Denver I’ve been … Read More
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