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siouxcityjournal — A (sort of) weekly quiz on beer and all things beer related Goose Island Summertime is an example of what style beer? Remember, no Google/Bing cheating and answer by posting a comment. -Tim Hynds

relentlessthirst.wordpress — Black IPA. Cascadian Dark Ale. Whatever you want to call it. Never met one I did like. At least not yet. You see, I’m all for trying to push the envelope and create something new. But not every idea is a golden one. Just because a beer is hopped like hell...

beernews — (Baltimore, MD) – Stillwater Ales is set to debut another Belgian-style beer in bottles next month. Back in April, I wrote a short blurb about this beer, “In May, [Stillwater Founder/Brewer, Brian Strumke] is visiting Belgium to brew Stillwater Import Series #2, A Saison Darkly. It is a dark saison brewed...

jackcurtin — Yes, I exaggerated just a tad when I suggested last night that the story I just posted at the Beer Yard site was “untold,” but, really, not all that much. Unless I’ve missed it (and you can be sure I will informed right here and real soon if I have), there...

barclayperkins.blogspot — Sometimes it's hard to work out what beers in brewing records were marketed and sold as.Which is where this little price list from Barclay Perkins comes in handy. It gives both the brewhouse and retail names of their beers.KK was Burton and KKKK Old Burton. I bet you're wondering what...

appellationbeer — Beer Babe is hosting The Session #43 today: “Welcoming The New Kids.” I’m posting this and hitting the road, but I look forward to reading everybody’s essays when we return. A lot of driving between now and Monday evening, perhaps a photo or two to Posterous (because it’s easy), and...

hop-talk — ©Hop Talk - Use of this feed on other sites without express permission is prohibited I have the whole lot of Crispin’s to write about but I’m going to start with their latest release from their Artisanal Reserve series, the Lansdowne cloudy hard cider. This is what they are calling a Stout cider,...

thebeernut.blogspot — The way Americans talk about breweries -- the physical beer-making bit -- can be quite jealousy-inducing. It seems to be generally taken for granted that breweries are visitable attractions, rather than merely functional workplaces. So, for this month's Session, Maine-based The Beer Babe has asked us to go along to...

beernews — (Brooklyn Center, MN) – Presenting the 2010 label for Surly Darkness … According to a brewery email sent in July, Surly Brewing’s Darkness Day takes place on Saturday, October 23rd. Click the pic for a bigger version. Label copy: “The inception of Darkness was rather humble. In 2006, Todd Haug, Surly Head...

blogaboutbeer — While sitting in my office this afternoon, I was starring at my drums and thinking about music.  I love music almost as much as I love a good IPA.  Music and beer go hand in hand.  I believe that music is better if you have a beer in hand, and...

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beernews — More labels . . . First up is a beer that won’t be available for a while but, for hopheads, will be another worthy option in the Imperial IPA style. Sneaky Pete, a 10% ABV DIPA brewed by Idaho-based Laughing Dog, will make its debut on shelves in select markets...

beernews — (Independence, OR) – Rogue Ales has begun our annual harvest of GYO Certified hops from the Rogue Farms Micro Hopyard in Oregon’s Wigrich Appellation. We honor our cultivation, growth, and harvest by using 5 different varieties and 2,200 lbs of fresh hops from our 42-acre farm to create this year’s...

beernews — (Cleveland, OH) – Some interesting tidbits learned from a recent interview . . . Great Lakes Brewing Brewmaster, Luke Purcell, appeared in a recent interview with Mike Schwartz from Belmont Party Supply. First off, the brewery has expanded capacity, nearly doubling it. Purcell noted that the brewery produced 80,000 barrels...

beernews — (Lexington, MA) – Clown Shoes Beer recently released its fourth creation, an Imperial Amber ale dubbed Eagle Claw Fist. A release party was held on August 16th at Deep Ellum’s in Alston, Massachusetts. Eagle Claw Fist, like its predecessors, is available in 22 oz “bomber” bottles, as well...

beernews — Some new label approvals . . . Ballast Point Brewing is getting a slight upgrade on its Victory At Sea label. Love the artwork here… Harpoon Brewery will debut Leviathan Barley Wine this November and will re-release Baltic Porter around the same time. Blue Point Brewing will release its first-ever Pumpkin Ale...

hop-talk — ©Hop Talk - Use of this feed on other sites without express permission is prohibited Is this what is going to happen when SkyNet becomes self-aware? http://www.technologyreview.com/video/?vid=609 (via Boing Boing (via Bruce Sterling)) Related Posts:Is chocolate beer really a mystery?Two thousand wordsBoing Boing: Why homebrew is betterThe paper bottle openerOppresive beer tax in OregonPowered...

barclayperkins.blogspot — Do you ever get a tune stuck in your head? I've had one bouncing around the empty caverns of mine all week. The Bonnie Blue Flag.You probably don't know it. I'd never heard it until a couple of weeks ago. When we visited Gettysburg.Kids. You have to pretend to educate...

beerblog.genx40 — Forget the question of whether styles are real and essential. Forget the question of whether beer styles have been accurately described and traced historically. The real issue is that the names of beer styles are a mess and cause consumer confusion. Andy raises the question of the name of black...

hop-talk — ©Hop Talk - Use of this feed on other sites without express permission is prohibited It’s hot. I like this. Alt’s are becoming a favorite of mine as just a nice, simple, beer that hits the spot anytime. I remember visiting Brewer’s Alley with Al and the gang at Octoberfest and they...

beerscribe — I’ve been loathe to get involved in the growing dispute over what to call dark beers that display bountiful hop characters without the bite and flavor of roasted malts. Their recent appearances have generated monikers such as Black IPA, India Black Ale, and Cascadian Dark Ale. The history and genesis...

appellationbeer — As part of the run up to the Great American Beer Festival Denver’s Westword features the relatively new Cheeky Monk Belgian Beer Cafe. Co-owner James Pachorek comes across a little, well, cheeky. One particular paragraph got me thinking. In fact, Pachorek was amazed at how quickly craft brewers had been able to...

beernews — (Placentia, CA) – Through no fault of their own, craft beer fans play the role of Steve Urkel once again. This morning was the big ticket sale for The Bruery Black Tuesday, one of those “whales” in the world of beer trading and one of what I dubbed “The Big Six.”...

beernews — (Boston, MA) – A new beer is coming this fall to pair with your Thanksgiving turkey. Harpoon Brewery has a new seasonal release, a 5.9% ABV Cranberry Ale, coming this fall in 6-packs. According to Harpoon Brewery’s Liz MelbyHarpoon Grateful Harvest will be available starting in early October. We...