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The Bruery 5th Anniversary: Bois

Each year, The Bruery releases an anniversary brew. Each release is different, carrying a French name for the traditional wedding gift each year. 2013 marks The Bruery’s 5th year, typically marked by a gift of wood. The brewery is marking Continue Reading →

Deschutes Gears Up For Can Release

Deschutes Brewery is planning a release of Mirror Pond cans in the Summer of 2013. This is the first can release by the Oregon based brewery.

Update 4pm:  Jason Randles of Deschutes confirmed with Beer Street Journal the brewery is indeed working Continue Reading →

Weyerbacher Blanche now White Sun Wit

The beer formerly known as Weyerbacher Blanche, is now known as White Sun Wit. Sun will seaonally return in April.

White Sun Wit (4.6% ABV) is a crisp and hazy Belgian-Style Wit.  White Sun Wit is Weyerbacher’s thirst-quenching Continue Reading →

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The Bruery 5th Anniversary: Bois

Each year, The Bruery releases an anniversary brew. Each release is different, carrying a French name for the traditional wedding gift each year. 2013 marks The Bruery’s 5th year, typically marked by a gift of wood. The brewery is marking the occasion perfectly with a 100% barrel aged old ale aged in bourbon barrels.

The sturdy beer marks our fifth year, and we are grateful for the outpouring of community. Together may our supporters, our brewery and this beer grow in complexity and refinement over the years. 

Style: Old Ale (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 750 ml bottles
Arrival: TBA

15% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Deschutes Brewing

Deschutes Gears Up For Can Release

Deschutes Brewery is planning a release of Mirror Pond cans in the Summer of 2013. This is the first can release by the Oregon based brewery.

Update 4pm:  Jason Randles of Deschutes confirmed with Beer Street Journal the brewery is indeed working on cans. There is no set date yet for Mirror Pond’s release. Right now, they are working on mimicking the flavor of the pale ale in cans. As soon as the cans pass the sensory panels, it will be ready to rock.

Other interesting things to note – this is the only offering planned for cans in 2013. The cans are contracted, as the current faciility has no room for a canning line. If the cans are successful, Deschutes could put in its own canning line when  they expand the production facility.

Official release date will be announced by Deschutes closer to launch.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Weyerbacher

Weyerbacher Blanche now White Sun Wit

The beer formerly known as Weyerbacher Blanche, is now known as White Sun Wit. Sun will seaonally return in April.

White Sun Wit (4.6% ABV) is a crisp and hazy Belgian-Style Wit.  White Sun Wit is Weyerbacher’s thirst-quenching spring and early summer ale.  The nose has a light spiciness from the coriander, orange peel, grains of paradise, and star anise.  The palate reveals a mild, refreshing and effervescent wheat beer that finishes with just a hint of tartness.  Available from April through July.  Enjoy!

Style: Witbier (w/ Coriander, Orange Peel, Grains Of Paradise, Star Anise)
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft
Arrival: April -July, Seasonally

4.6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Shiner to Pair Up with Diabetes Research Fund

What do Waylon Jennings and Shiner have in common? A lot more as of today. Texas native Shiner announced today that they will be partnering with The Waylon Fund for Diabetes Research. The fund was started after Waylon’s unfortunate death due to complications related to his diabetes in 2002. The fund helps support research on better methods to predict risk and developing better strategies for management among those afflicted. Shiner will be throwing parties all over to celebrate Waylon’s birthday, June 15, with events aimed at raising money for this great cause. The partnership officially launched today with a concert featuring Waylon’s son Shooter with proceeds benefitting the fund.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Magic Hat Brewing

Your Guide to Magic Hat Belgo Sutra [VIDEO]

Have you tried Magic Hat’s latest in the Humdinger series Belgo Sutra? How about we pull the curtain back a little for you.

“Beer has never known such sensuality as with Belgo Sutra. Brewed with six different malts and fermented over figs and dates, this Belgian-Style Dark Ale offers a deep complexity that caresses the palate to a scream-inducing climax.”

Style: Belgian Dark Ale
Availability: 750 mL bottles
Arrival: Feb -April 2013

8.2% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Star of The Hangover Featured In New Miller Commerical

Ken Jeong known well in pop culture as Leslie Chow from The Hangover movies, stars in a rebooted round of “It’s Miller Time” commercials. MillerCoors hopes to revive the slogan for a new generation. Jeong seriously would be the most epic wingman in a bar…

Some Leslie Chow flashbacks. NSFW

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Calfkiller Brewing Company, Yazoo Brewing

Yazoo & Calfkiller’s “The Beacon” Fights Stupid Beer Taxes

It’s a pathetic situation when craft brewers have to fight to change the laws just to exist. In Tennessee, craft brewers are charged more per gallon, then wine or beers from larger, non craft breweries. That is what brings Yazoo Brewing (Nashville, TN) and Calfkiller Brewing (Sparta, TN) together. The Beacon aka A Tennessee High Tax Ale.

Brewed with smoked wheat this unique style knows no limits, but is already guaranteed to have the highest taxes in the nation. Cut the red tape, pop the cap, and enjoy this oppressively refreshing ale!

Style: Wheat Ale (Smoked)
Availability: 750 ml bottles
Arrival: TBA

by Reid Ramsay