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New Glarus Meets The President [PIC]

Deb Carey, Founder and President of the New Glarus Brewing Company, met with President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and other small-business representatives in Washington D.C. yesterday. The discussion was centered around America’s looking “fiscal cliff” and the role Continue Reading →

Posted in Avery Brewing, Beer News, Distribution Expansion

Sorry Minnesota. Avery Has To Go (For a While)

Avery Brewing drinkers in Minnesota, grab what Avery Brewing bottles might be left on your shelves. Avery will be leaving soon. As the brewery works on their new location, the brewery finds it can’t keep up with the demand in all they current territories.

Until we finish our new brewery, we’re forced to limit our markets.  When we do come back to Minnesota, and we will, it will be with quality rep support, tons of fresh beer and even more tons of excitement to be drinking with those guys again.” 

Don’t worry. Avery plans on returning as soon as they can.

[PressRelease]

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Coming Soon, New Belgium

New Belgium Shift Coming to Draft in 2013

New Belgium launched Shift Pale Lager in 16 ounce tallboys earlier this year. Currently, the beer is only available in cans. The brewery plans on adding Shift to draft offerings next year. Also, 12 oz cans of Shift might be released soon.

Style: Lager
Hops: Target, Nelson Sauvin, Liberty, Cascade
Malts:  Pale, Munich, C-8

Availability: 16oz cans (currently, year round)

5% ABV

Read more: New Belgium, Canned Craft Beer

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Coming Soon, Green Man Brewing

Green Man Planning 12oz Bottles [PIC]

With a brand new 30 barrel brewhouse built (pics to follow), Green Man Brewing (Asheville, NC) is planning to release 12 oz bottles in the near future. What you see above is the prototype for the new packaging.  No ETA on the release. No equipment chosen yet…

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, New Releases

Total Wine Posts 12/12 Westvleteren Street Date, Releases Early

Total Wine didn’t make a lot of friends this week when they released Westvletern XII. Touted as one of the world’s best beers (and hardest to purchase) has hit U.S. soil for one time only. Total Wine working with Shelton Brothers all but got complete inclusivity (despite legal questions it raises in some states.) Total Wine’s blog announced a street date of 12/12/12. As you can see above, the store communications confirm this date.

However, on December 1st- many of the stores let the gift packs go. Now, BSJ is here to report news and such surrounding your favorite beverage. But I have to ask the question, why would you get people excited for a beer that will be sold in the United States just one time. Ever. Tell them a release date so they get a shot at it, then- not release like you said you would?

Also, I’m told that in Georgia – Quality is the distributor on record. Total Wine received all the gift packs for the state. Quality asked for some back to give to other retailers. Total Wine completely refused. That raises even more legal questions. Shady dealings? Maybe.

UPDATE: Total Wine has removed the original post about the Westy Release date.

Thanks @BrewMeOne for the pic. 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Sam Adams Merry Mischief Gingerbread Stout Arrives

Samuel Adams Merry Mischief is now available. Tis the season drinkers.

This rich dark brew entices with the aromas of the holidays, hinting at the merriment and spices within. The flavor of gingerbread comes alive beginning with the smooth sweetness and heartiness of dark roasted malts and a touch a wheat. But it’s intensity and spices of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, & ginger that add a wicked kick for a jolly playful brew full of merry mischief. 

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves, Ginger)
Hops: East Kent Goldings, Fuggle
Malts: Samuel Adams Two Row Pale Blend, Wheat, Special B, Paul’s Roasted Barley, Flaked Oats

Availability: 22 oz bombers, Draft

9% ABV

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

DC Brau To Can “On Wings Of Armageddon”

DC Brau Brewing Co. (Washington, DC) will be canning On The Wings of Armageddon in December. Perfect for the end of the world right?  According to Mayan and Hopi calendars the “transition from one world age to another” will happen on December 21, 2012.

At first glance, it has an orange hue in the glass with a viscus, rocky head that refuses to dissipate. Upon first sniff there are dominate aromas of citrus, white grapes and grapefruit with light bread and biscut notes. After the first sip we taste a mellow bitterness that only grows as more is consumed. Moderately carbonated, deceptively smooth, refreshingly dry and extremely heady for a beer at 9.2% ABV.

Expect these bad boys shortly after the end of days. If we are still here that is…

Style: Imperial IPA
Availability: Arrived in September, 2012 in 22oz bombers, Draft
Can Arrival: TBA

9.2% ABV 

Read more: DC Brau, Canned Craft Beer

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Cool Stuff, New Glarus Brewing

New Glarus Meets The President [PIC]

Deb Carey, Founder and President of the New Glarus Brewing Company, met with President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and other small-business representatives in Washington D.C. yesterday. The discussion was centered around America’s looking “fiscal cliff” and the role small businesses play in that financial fabric.

Small businesses, like New Glarus Brewing Company are currently among the fastest growing job segments in the United States.

by Reid Ramsay