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#IPADay: An Infographic

It’s IPA Day. A national celebration of the hoppy beer that has become an addition for many. Just how popular has the IPA become? Deschutes Brewery created an infographic for your visual pleasure.

Bell’s Best Brown: Labor Day & New Art

Bell’s Best Brown Ale will arrive after Labor Day this year. For 2013, the iconic fall offering has received a little artwork tweak. Brown will be available in 12oz bottles, and draft, and mini kegs.

A smooth, toasty brown ale, Best Brown Continue Reading →

GABF Sells Out In An Hour

You should have expected it. The Great American Beer Festival has sold out. This year it took about 1 hour to sell out all the sessions.  Ticket resale sites are already buzzing with overpriced resales. (Read: Jerks) Not sure what Continue Reading →

New Belgium’s Coconut Curry Ships

The latest in New Belgium’s Lips of Faith Series has released. Coconut Curry Hefeweizen is an eccentric beer brewed with coconut and curry, along with cinnamon, coriander, fenugreek, ginger, kaffir lime and cayenne pepper. Based on various popular home brew recipes.

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Drunk Truck Driver: 15 Miles, On Fire, No Tires

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Let’s take a moment to point out the stupidity of some. First, it’s always, always, always a bad idea to drive after you’ve been drinking. Secondly, some people just go over board. Over the weekend, a 36 year old New Jersey man was stopped by police for driving a box truck that was on fire, AND missing its front tires. Apparently it was easy to find the guy, as the truck without rims left an impression, damage trail in the road.

Don’t do this.

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#IPADay: An Infographic

IPA Day InfographicIt’s IPA Day. A national celebration of the hoppy beer that has become an addition for many. Just how popular has the IPA become? Deschutes Brewery created an infographic for your visual pleasure.

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Bell’s Best Brown: Labor Day & New Art

Bell’s Best Brown Ale will arrive after Labor Day this year. For 2013, the iconic fall offering has received a little artwork tweak. Brown will be available in 12oz bottles, and draft, and mini kegs.

A smooth, toasty brown ale, Best Brown Ale is a mainstay in our fall & winter lineup. With hints of caramel and cocoa, the malt body has the depth to stand up to cool weather, but does not come across as heavy. This balancing act is aided by the generous use of American hops.

Style: Brown Ale

5.8% ABV

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Jekyll Brewing Opens August 6th. Expect Cooter Brown

Jekyll Brewing Cooter Brown

Another new brewery is slated to open in Georgia on August 6th – Jekyll Brewing. Jekyll is based north of Atlanta in Alpharetta. The tap room opens for business on August 6th. Among the first taps is a brown ale dubbed – Cooter Brown.

 

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GABF Sells Out In An Hour

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You should have expected it. The Great American Beer Festival has sold out. This year it took about 1 hour to sell out all the sessions.  Ticket resale sites are already buzzing with overpriced resales. (Read: Jerks) Not sure what else to say, other than this is further proof of the rise and desire of craft beer.

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New Belgium’s Coconut Curry Ships

New Belgium Cococnut Curry

The latest in New Belgium’s Lips of Faith Series has released. Coconut Curry Hefeweizen is an eccentric beer brewed with coconut and curry, along with cinnamon, coriander, fenugreek, ginger, kaffir lime and cayenne pepper. Based on various popular home brew recipes.

The aroma is big and bold, offering coconut and curry tones alongside a hint of banana from the hefe yeast. The vast spice list carries a bit of heat, including cinnamon, coriander, fenugreek, ginger, kaffir lime and cayenne pepper, but the alcohol soothes the finish.

Style: Hefeweizen (w/ Coconut, Curry, Cinnamon, Ginger, Lime, Coriander, Fenugreek, Cayenne Pepper)
Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft

8% ABV

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Great American Beer Fest Tickets Go On Sale at 12 Noon

Great American Beer Fest 2013

Tickets to this years Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado go on sale at 12 pm EST today.  The fest runs October 10th – 12th. This is your official heads up.

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