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Hofbrauhäus Coming to Cleveland

In a $8.4 million project, Hofbrauhäus will be opening a location in Cleveland. Unlike the previous Hofbrau Haus that closed in 2000, this location will be directly tied with the original location in Munich and will brew Hofbrau beer on-site. Continue Reading →

Nebraska Gets Arrogant in August

Starting on August 20, 2013 – Stone Brewing Co will be available in Nebraska. Nebraska joins 38 states; Washington, D.C.; five countries and Puerto Rico, that receive Stone’s creative lineup. Launch beers include:

Stone Pale Ale
Stone Smoked Porter
Stone IPA
Stone Levitation Ale
Stone Ruination IPA
Arrogant Continue Reading →

Pittsburgh Dad Gets A Beer

Pittsburgh Dad is a YouTube sensation. The video shorts are hilarious, even if you find yourself NOT fan of the city. His tirades are epic. (see video below if you want to see where the name came from) Full Pint Continue Reading →

Three Taverns Brewery Launches Today

Atlanta’s newest brewery – Three Taverns will make their public debut today. Brewmaster and founder Brian Purcell’s beer dream becomes reality at 5:03 pm, as they tap their first public offerings at Brick Store Pub.  Three Taverns will offer Belgian Continue Reading →

Sierra Nevada Fall Tumbler Arrives

Still doesn’t feel like fall yet, but the beers are creeping in. Sierra Nevada’s fall offering Tumbler Autumn Brown Ale.  This brew was tapped as the Anniversary Ale replacement over 3 years ago. Sierra Nevada wanted a less hop forward Continue Reading →

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Hofbrauhäus Coming to Cleveland

hofbrauhaus

In a $8.4 million project, Hofbrauhäus will be opening a location in Cleveland. Unlike the previous Hofbrau Haus that closed in 2000, this location will be directly tied with the original location in Munich and will brew Hofbrau beer on-site. Construction is slated to begin in just a few months with no anticipated opening date announced yet. This will be the 5th US location of Hofbrauhäus with Buffalo, Columbus, and Milwaukee locations in the works as well.

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When Your Beer Is So Popular You Need A Special Decal…

Alchemist Heady Topper

I never thought I would see this (in beer) but it just happened. A craft beer, named Heady Topper by The Alchemist, has created an “Authorized Retailer” sticker. The black market sales what is considered among the best beers in the world has grown exponentially.

Interestingly enough, Heady Topper is the only beer they brew. (Since flooding destroyed the brewpub). Thanks to this demand, John Kimmich’s brewery has a decal you can display showing that you legally receive this beer for retail sale.  It makes me think of those mall cellphone places or knock off Apple Retailers.

So where can you buy Heady Topper now? The brewery in Waterbury, Vermont or these hoppy retailers

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Nebraska Gets Arrogant in August

Stone Brewing Nebraska

Starting on August 20, 2013 – Stone Brewing Co will be available in Nebraska. Nebraska joins 38 states; Washington, D.C.; five countries and Puerto Rico, that receive Stone’s creative lineup. Launch beers include:

  • Stone Pale Ale
  • Stone Smoked Porter
  • Stone IPA
  • Stone Levitation Ale
  • Stone Ruination IPA
  • Arrogant Bastard Ale
  • OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale
  • Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
  • Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale

A full event list is available stonebrewing.com/Nebraska
 

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Pittsburgh Dad Gets A Beer

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Pittsburgh Dad is a YouTube sensation. The video shorts are hilarious, even if you find yourself NOT fan of the city. His tirades are epic. (see video below if you want to see where the name came from) Full Pint Brewing Company (North Versailles, PA) is creating 3-2-1 Win Beer, a perfect compliment to watching Pittsburgh Dad online, or football in person.

Is it a craft beer? If yinz want crafts, go down to the church fair with your Grandma! You don’t need to know what’s in it. It’s beer, just drink it! No you kids can’t have none! This is an adult drink, you got pop down in the basement”

Style: Pilsner
Hops: Saaz
Malts: Pils, Wheat Vienna

Availability: 12oz bottles

6% ABV

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Three Taverns Brewery Launches Today

Brickstore Pub Three Taverns Launch

Atlanta’s newest brewery – Three Taverns will make their public debut today. Brewmaster and founder Brian Purcell’s beer dream becomes reality at 5:03 pm, as they tap their first public offerings at Brick Store Pub.  Three Taverns will offer Belgian inspired ales, all brewed in their new Decatur, Georgia home.

All of Three Tavern’s offerings are draft only initially. The tasting room will be open later this year. [ThreeTaverns]

 

 

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Sierra Nevada Fall Tumbler Arrives

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Still doesn’t feel like fall yet, but the beers are creeping in. Sierra Nevada’s fall offering Tumbler Autumn Brown Ale.  This brew was tapped as the Anniversary Ale replacement over 3 years ago. Sierra Nevada wanted a less hop forward offering  suitable for fall.

“As the nights grow cool, the leaves on the valley oaks begin to turn and fall. In honor of this yearly dance, we bring you Tumbler Autumn Brown Ale and invite you to enjoy the show. We use malt within days of roasting at the peak of its flavor to give Tumbler a gracefully smooth malt character. So pour a glass, and grab a window seat to watch as the leaves come tumbling down.”

Style: Brown Ale
Hops: Challenger, Yakima
Malts: 2 Row Pale, Crystal, Chocolate, Smoked
Yeast: Ale

Taste Expectations: Dark malt flavors.  Caramel.  Roasted grains.  Sierra wanted this accented.  Grainy, chocolatey, nutty.
Availability: 12oz/6 pks, Draft.

5.5% ABV

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New Belgium Hits British Columbia in September

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New Belgium Brewing will begin distributing to British Columbia this September. A distribution deal has been signed with Beerthirst to kick off the lineup in the Great White North. New Belgium’s brews will debut  at the Great Canadian Beer Fest on September 6, 2013.  Retail sales will begin on September 9, 2013.

The brewery will initially roll out six-packs and draft of Fat Tire, Ranger IPA and its current seasonal release. Ninety days later, New Belgium will begin to release limited selections from its Lips of Faith, Hop Kitchen and Trip series, as well as Rampant Imperial IPA.