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National Premium To Return In April

Plans have been in the works for a while to bring National Premium back to shelves.  Looks like the beer will finally be a reality in April.

On Wednesday, Fordham Brewing Company in Delaware will start brewing the beer’s first official Continue Reading →

Burnt Hickory Plans To Bottle Ezekiel’s Wheel

As Burnt Hickory Brewery’s official launch draws closer, and the beers that owner Scott Hedeen will be brewing are starting to surface.  The brewery will be fully operational in Kennesaw, Georgia this year.  Above is Ezekiel’s Wheel Pale Ale.

Style: Pale Ale
Availability:  22 oz bombers
Arrival: TBA

6.5% ABV

ed Continue Reading →

Sun King’s Bitter Druid Goes Seasonal

Sun King Brewing is changing up the availability of Bitter Druid ESB.  The beer has been a staple at the brewpub for many years.  Here’s the brewery’s explanation:

Some of you have been asking and yes, it’s true — Bitter Druid ESB is Continue Reading →

Posted in Beer News, Carlsberg

Lithuanian Court: Carlsberg Brewing “Vitally Essential To Human Life

A court in Lithuania has ruled that brewery Carlsberg lager is “vitally essential” to human life.   You’re probably wondering how a court got involved in such a decision.  The Carlsburg Brewery is currently embroiled in a dispute with a labor union.  The workers threaten to walk off the job.  The judge ruled that brewing classifies the same as the need for medical supplies, or water.  It must continue.  The workers in the middle of the battle don’t share the same feelings.    Jennie Formby, the national officer fo British Union Unite, representing 1,000 of the Carlsberg workers:

(About the ruling)  “probably the most ridiculous decision in the world”. She added: “Of course many people think beer is great but it does not save lives.”

[TelegraphUK]

 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News
Posted in Beer News, National Premium

National Premium To Return In April

National Premium Mr. Pilsener Plans have been in the works for a while to bring National Premium back to shelves.  Looks like the beer will finally be a reality in April.

On Wednesday, Fordham Brewing Company in Delaware will start brewing the beer’s first official batch – 50 barrels – since 1996. The whole process, including bottling, should be finished by the end of March, Miller said. Several 100-barrel runs are planned after that.

No distributor has been chosen yet for Premium.  First stores to get the beer again will be in the Baltimore area.  Tim Miller is a real estate agent that purchased the brand in 2010 for $100,000 dollars.  His next step was to track down the orignal recipe and find someone to brew it.  The original recipe dates back to 1934, maintaining it’s popularity in the mid-atlantic region through the 1960’s.  The brand and recipe changed hands when Stroh Brewing bought it from G Heileman, and discontinued the brew in 1996.

Miller has been testing batches of National Premium since December at Fordham Brewing.   Today, he announced that the first batches will roll out in April, just in time for baseball season.

 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Burnt Hickory Plans To Bottle Ezekiel’s Wheel

As Burnt Hickory Brewery’s official launch draws closer, and the beers that owner Scott Hedeen will be brewing are starting to surface.  The brewery will be fully operational in Kennesaw, Georgia this year.  Above is Ezekiel’s Wheel Pale Ale.

Style: Pale Ale
Availability:  22 oz bombers
Arrival: TBA

6.5% ABV

ed note: this is the first of many new beers from BH.  More to follow… 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Sun King Brewing

Sun King’s Bitter Druid Goes Seasonal

Sun King Brewing is changing up the availability of Bitter Druid ESB.  The beer has been a staple at the brewpub for many years.  Here’s the brewery’s explanation:

Some of you have been asking and yes, it’s true — Bitter Druid ESB is no longer going to be a part of Sun King’s house beer lineup. As we have grown, the demand for all of our beers — house, seasonal and specialty — has grown as well, with the exception of Bitter Druid ESB. We know that there is a die-hard group of people who love the Bitter Druid and this doesn’t mean that we don’t still believe that it’s a great beer or that we’re going to stop making it. However, in order to devote the necessary time, energy and tank space to crafting everything else, we have removed Bitter Druid from the house beer lineup and it will become a semi-annual specialty beer. Fans of Bitter Druid ESB will still be able to purchase it in growlers and bars/restaurants will be able to purchase kegs when it becomes available. We hope you understand the need for this change and we thank you for your continued support!

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Cypress Street Launches Saturday “Beer Geek Brunches”

Cypress Street launches Beer Geek Brunch starting tomorrow at 10 AM.  Beer Geek brunch goes from 10am – 2pm.   Regular brunch and lunch menu will still be offered.

I have a copy of the menu, but it’s broken up.  If you are interested, I will email you copy.  Click contact me above.

Cypress Street Pint & Plate – 3/3/12, 10am -2pm
817 W Peachtree Street 
Atlanta, GA 30308 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Seasonal Return

Next Russian River Beatification Release: March 30th

Russian River Brewing is prepping for the next release of Beatification in March.  For this batch, the beer will feature the bottling date, not the Batch #.  (This one would have been #5.)   This next run is about 1,000 cases, and a brewpub only release.

6 bottle limit per person.  Release date:  March 30, 2012.

 

by Reid Ramsay