Beer News

Finch’s Expands to Central Illinois

Finch’s Beer Company (Chicago, IL) will be digging deeper into Illinois starting Monday, September 19th.

RJDistributors  are the distributor of choice.  The year round line up going with this distribution expansion.

Brewing With Banana, Mango, & Coconut

Mongozo is Belgian brewer that has been making a name for themselves in the world by using a unique ingredient.  Brazilian fruits.   We’re talking coconut, quinua, banana, mango & more.  The beers are fair trade, organic, and gluten free.

Monzogo is Continue Reading →

Epic Collaborates With DC Brau

You’ll see at least to Epic Brewing’s in the United States.  One is from New Zealand, the other Salt Lake City, Utah.   For this conversation, we are talking about the one Salt Lake City.  This pumpkin porter Continue Reading →

Cubs Get To Keep Old Style Beer

Recently Pabst Blue Ribbon was toying with idea of removing Old Style from Wrigley Field after  50+ years of serving the brew.  Fans didn’t take to kindly to the thought.  Traditions are traditions, and Old Style was just as much Continue Reading →

A Brewery Of Their Own For 5 Rabbit

5 Rabbit Cerviceria in Chicago, Illinois has been open less than a year and is already making plans to build a brewery.  The beers have been contract brewed at Argus Brewing.  5 Rabbit’s brews are Latin themed, using Latin ingredients Continue Reading →

Posted in Beer News, Saint Arnold Brewing

Saint Arnold Sailing Santa Blends Christmas & Hops

Guess when this one might be released.  Saint Arnold Brewing’s (Houston, TX) Sailing Santa is a blend of Elissa IPA & Christmas Ale.

About Elissa:
A traditional India Pale Ale, the Elissa IPA is very hoppy with a properly balanced malty body. Elissa has huge hop additions in the kettle that give it a wonderful bitterness and is then dry-hopped in the fermenter to create the pleasant floral, hoppy nose. Our reverse osmosis water makes the bitter very soft with no harsh notes to it. The maltiness is derived from British Maris Otter malt. Its rich flavor stands up to the hops that would otherwise dominate this beer. The Elissa is an authentic version of an India Pale Ale (IPA) style.

 About Christmas Ale:
A rich, hearty ale perfect for the holiday season with a malty sweetness and spicy hop character. The generous use of five different malts is responsible for the full flavor and high alcohol level of this beer Saint Arnold Christmas Ale is best consumed at 45° F.

Style: Winter Warmer/ Strong Ale?

Availability: 22oz bombers

Arrival: TBD

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Finch's Beer Co

Finch’s Expands to Central Illinois

Finch’s Beer Company (Chicago, IL) will be digging deeper into Illinois starting Monday, September 19th.

RJDistributors  are the distributor of choice.  The year round line up going with this distribution expansion.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Brewing With Banana, Mango, & Coconut

Mongozo is Belgian brewer that has been making a name for themselves in the world by using a unique ingredient.  Brazilian fruits.   We’re talking coconut, quinua, banana, mango & more.  The beers are fair trade, organic, and gluten free.

Monzogo is based in The Netherlands – the name means “To Your Heath!”  in the language of the Chokwe people of Africa.  Sadly, Monzogo beers are not available yet in the United States.  Still look tasty though. [Mongozo]

 

 

 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, DC Brau Brewing Co, EPIC Brewing Company

Epic Collaborates With DC Brau

You’ll see at least to Epic Brewing’s in the United States.  One is from New Zealand, the other Salt Lake City, Utah.   For this conversation, we are talking about the one Salt Lake City.  This pumpkin porter is a collaboration with DC Brau Brewing Company in Washington DC.  Fermentation Without Representation joins Epic’s Exponential Series of small batch beers.

Style: Porter (w/ Pumpkin)
Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft
Arrival: TBD

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Pabst Blue Ribbon

Cubs Get To Keep Old Style Beer

Recently Pabst Blue Ribbon was toying with idea of removing Old Style from Wrigley Field after  50+ years of serving the brew.  Fans didn’t take to kindly to the thought.  Traditions are traditions, and Old Style was just as much  apart of the Cubs experience has the baseball is.

“For more than six decades Cubs fans have been drinking Old Style beer at Wrigley Field and it has always been part of the game day experience at this legendary ballpark,” said Daren Metropoulos, co-owner of Pabst Brewing Company. “It was important for us at Pabst Brewing Company to continue this long-standing tradition.”

Not only that, but Old Style will be hosting a Fan Appreciation Day at the Cubs vs. Astros game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011 thank fans for their loyalty.

According to a recently press release, a new Old Style agreement is in place.  New signage in the part, and renewed commitment to the city of Chicago are all mentioned in the deal.

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Georgia Sunday Sales Referendums Nov. 8

Those wanting to buy beer on Sunday will get their chance to voice their opinion the matter November 8th.   97 of Georgia’s 159 counties will hold referendums on the sales off beer and wine off premise on Sundays.  Georgia is one of 3 states left that banned the sales on Sunday, alongside Indiana & Connecticut.  [AJC via @jasbragg ]

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

A Brewery Of Their Own For 5 Rabbit

5 Rabbit Cerviceria in Chicago, Illinois has been open less than a year and is already making plans to build a brewery.  The beers have been contract brewed at Argus Brewing.  5 Rabbit’s brews are Latin themed, using Latin ingredients like chiles, & dark chocolate.

The opening is tentatively schedule for August, 2012.

The brewery currently as 3 beers in their lineup –

5 Lizard: Latin-style Witbier brewed with spices and passion fruit.

5 Vulture:  Oaxacan-Style Dark Ale brewed with piloncillo sugar and chile ancho.

5 Rabbit:  All malt Golden Ale brewed with Saaz hops.

Their next beer will be called Vida y Muerte Ale, brewed in honor of Dia de Los Muertos.  It’s an Oktoberfest brewed with dulce de leche and hoja santa spice.  [ChicagoTribune]

 

by Reid Ramsay