Beer News

Bolita Updated, Shelves Again Soon

Cigar City Brewing’s Bolita Double Nut Brown Ale is the next beer in the breweries artwork overhaul.  The it’s a seasonal release, with varying releases dates. Bolita is a lottery that originated in Cuba, and became popular in Continue Reading →

Monk’s Blush At Founder’s Big Beers

Founder’s Brewing announced they are going to start selling 750 ml bottles.  As excitement grew, the question was – what’s first?  Today we have the answer – Blushing Monk.

The bomber series will be called the “Backstage Series.”  The first beer in the Backstage series will be Blushing Monk, a Belgian Style Fruit beer fermented with pure raspberries.  Founder’s made this beer close to 5 years ago (2007) and has gone under the pseudonym Imperial Belgian Razz.

The Backstage Series will feature 3 releases this year.

Style: Fruit Beer

12.3% ABV

A Dark Steam Beer Called Black Vapor

Looks like Sierra Nevada is brewing a bit more of Black Vapor.  Vapor was/is a draft only release that Sierra brewed with the people at Briess Malts.  It debuted at the Craft Brewers conference in San Francisco, California.  The style Continue Reading →

Brewdog’s May State Of Affairs

A little on Brewdog’s state of Affairs courtesy of their May Hop Propaganda Newsletter. Into the buisness, geeky backend to brewing? Read on.

– 2011 is already a big year, with 200% growth & 400% order increase
– Great news, but the Continue Reading →