Ballast Point Brewing recently re-released Dorado Double IPA for the first time in over a year. The beer has already come and gone in some locations but its reach extends to states far from the small California brewery like Illinois and North Carolina. It is worth calling around to your local stores if Ballast Point beers are carried in your state.
From Avery Brewing’s latest newsletter, it was revealed that this year’s Continue reading
(Munster, IN) – Ever heard of a viral video? Per Wikipedia, a viral video “gains widespread popularity through the process of Internet sharing. Three Floyds Brewing‘s new video posted online today Continue reading
(San Marcos, CA) – Put two reigning World Beer Cup champions in the same brew kitchen and you’ve got something special, right? That is what craft beer drinkers get to decide now that Port Brewing has released a new beer nationwide called Hot Rocks Lager. The beer started showing up on shelves in the past week.
In January, Small Brewpub Champ and Bend Brewing Brewmaster, Continue reading
(Kalamazoo, MI) – As some of you know, today marked one of the biggest beer days of the year in Michigan with the release of Bells Oberon. Any big fans here that went out and got some today? How does it taste this year?
Slow weekend around here, huh? Trust me, I wasn’t vacationing. I am actually trying to learn some new code to make the site even better. If anyone out there can offer some help with WPDB, a WordPress class, please shoot me an email. Without further ado, onto the beer notes!
(Boston, MA / Windsor, VT) – Harpoon Brewery‘s next beer in the Leviathan Series is a 9% ABV Big Bohemian Pilsner. The news has been out Continue reading
No matter how much I want to, I can never seem to keep up with this part of the site though work is freeing up now so it should only get better…
South Bay Drugs has a little bit of Lost Abbey The Angel’s Share Brandy Barrel left as well as some Ballast Point Dorado Double IPA. I’m guessing there is less than a case or two remaining on the Angel’s Share. Note: anyone ordering it must put it in the cellar for a few months or so to let it properly condition/carbonate in the bottle.
The Wine and Cheese Place may have some Avery Brabant left. Again, this is hard to come by; only 694 cases were produced according to the site.
[Per comment below, Little Liquid won't be announced as it's more limited than a typical release and Flaming Fury won't come until summer]
(Pleasantville, NY) – Captain Lawrence Brewing has a couple more beers in the works for 2009 release. These label approvals are fresh from today so no release info yet (Owner/Brewer, Scott Vaccaro, generally sends out an email a week or two before). That said, the buzz on Beer Advocate is that there is another beer release event to come before the Anniversary Party on May 16 which is the weekend after Mother’s Day.
(Fort Collins, CO) – Via the brewery’s Margaux Dart:
will be released on April 1st. “We are producing just about Continue reading
New in Craft Beer Press Releases: Deschutes Red Chair IPA launch, Samuel Adams Brick Red, Duck-Rabbit Paul’s Day Off, Laughing Buddha name change
RED CHAIR IPA – Deschutes Brewery’s Newest Addition to the Bond Street Series
(Bend, OR) – Attention all craft beer enthusiasts who live to discover bold brews and push the sensory envelope. A new member of the Deschutes Bond Street Series is set to debut in mid May and will be available in 22oz. bottles through September.
is named after the oldest operating lift at Mt. Bachelor, a classic old school double that locals flock to on fresh powder mornings. This beer has been wildly popular with our pub regulars, who always seem to know when we have hit on something special. Red Chair will be the latest in a volley of experimental hop beers originating at our Bond Street pub in downtown Bend.
A Brew for Boston: Beer Lovers Give Back With Samuel Adams(R) Boston Brick Red
Promotion to Benefit Local Food & Beverage Entrepreneurs
(Boston, MA) /PRNewswire/ — Beer lovers in Boston have an excuse to visit their favorite local establishment and enjoy a pint of craft beer this year.
, a traditional European style ale handcrafted by the Samuel Adams brewers, is giving craft beer fans an opportunity to give back to the Boston community. For every pint of Samuel Adams Boston Brick Red sold, an additional donation will be made to The Boston Beer Company’s core philanthropic program, Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream.
Laughing Buddha Brewing Will Change Its Name
Seattle, WA –(PR.com)– Laughing Buddha, a Seattle-based craft microbrewery, has resolved a trademark dispute with an Australian brewer that packages beer in Buddha-shaped bottles. To resolve the dispute, Laughing Buddha Brewing Company will operate as Trade Route Brewing Company starting April 1, 2009.
(Farmville, NC) – The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery will soon release a new beer on tap (only) called Paul’s Day Off. Twenty kegs were produced which will begin to make their way around the state in the first week of April. Here is the press release via the brewery’s Ryan Witter:
New Hampshire’s Smuttynose Brewing is ringing in a new era now that it has officially retired its Smuttynose Portsmouth Lager. The brewery Continue reading
In addition to Dark Lord Day, there is another popular beer event taking place on Saturday, April 25, and that is the Annual Earth Day Sale at Hair of the Dog Brewing in Oregon. As for what is for sale, Continue reading
(St. Jerome, CANADA) – The fact that
got label approval doesn’t mean for sure that it will arrive in the U.S. Nevertheless, it sounds promising that this beer will make it over. Aphrodite, known in Greek Mythology as the Goddess of Love, is an alias for another ale from Dieu du Ciel known as Aphrodisiaque. Beer reviews currently put it in the #52 slot at RateBeer. Here is the lowdown from President, Stéphane Ostiguy, followed by some info on the beer itself:
(Copenhagen, DENMARK) – Mikkeller Nugget Single Hop will join Cascade and Nelson Sauvin Single Hop as the next in the series following Simcoe and Warrior, which are now in stores. Mikkel’s churning these out at a decent clip. 6.9% ABV.
(Chicago, IL) – Half Acre Beer Co.‘s new Chicago brewery, based in North Center, got its first label approvals this week. Half Acre will release both Baume and Daisy Cutter this spring. Baume will be the first of the two to drop, a beer that is limited considering only fifteen barrels were brewed.
This video has probably made the rounds though for those who missed it, it is a must-watch!