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New Glarus Is Adding A Dedicated Lambic Cellar

Reason to start drooling.  New Glarus Brewing Co.  (New Glarus, WI) is adding a dedicated lambic cellar.  A lambics is a spontaneously fermented beer, exposed to wild yeasts, instead of cultivated/controlled strains.  In Belgium, brewers like Cantillion allow the wild Continue Reading →

North Carolina Launches Brewers’ Cup

North Carolina celebrates the launch of the NC Brewers’ Cup this month.  The competition is separated into two parts, a commercial (professional) portion, and a home brewing competition.

On June 16th, a launch party will be held at The Standard

Celebrate the Continue Reading →

3rd Wave To Open In Del Mar, Delaware

Evolution Brewing recently relocated to Salisbury, Maryland, seeking a larger place to brew.  They left behind an 85% equipped building in need of some brew love.  Evo’s old place will now be home to 3rd Wave Brewing, set to open Continue Reading →

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Members Of The Georgia Brewers Guild Create Beer Collaborations

Unofficially, the members of the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild are collaborating.  Late July/August should see the first in a series of collaborative brews by members of the guild.

Some initial information (still waiting on 100% confirmation, subject to change):

Jailhouse’s Glen Golden is brewing at Cannon Brewpub in Columbus, GA

Terrapin’s Spike & John Pinkerton are working on a brew at Moon River in Savannah, GA

O’Dempsey’s is collaborating at Max Lager’s in Atlanta, GA

There are more in the works, each set to debut later this summer.  The members of the Georgia Brewers Guild include – 

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, Buckhead-Atlanta
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, Midtown-Atlanta
Jail House Brewing Company, Hampton
Red Brick Brewing Company, Atlanta
Max Lagers Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery, Atlanta
Moon River Brewing Company, Savannah
O’Dempsey’s, Atlanta
Sweet Water Brewing Company, Atlanta
Terrapin Beer Company, Athens
The Cannon Brewpub, Columbus
Twain’s Billiard and Tap, Decatur

More to follow… 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, New Glarus Brewing

New Glarus Is Adding A Dedicated Lambic Cellar

Reason to start drooling.  New Glarus Brewing Co.  (New Glarus, WI) is adding a dedicated lambic cellar.  A lambics is a spontaneously fermented beer, exposed to wild yeasts, instead of cultivated/controlled strains.  In Belgium, brewers like Cantillion allow the wild yeast from around Brussels in the air “breeze in” and ferment the beer.   In the case of New Glarus, the wild yeast and bacteria that will spontaneously ferment (and funk up) the beer resides in the wood of the vessels seen above.

Lambic style beers give rise to other styles, like gueuze, faro, & kriek beers.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

North Carolina Launches Brewers’ Cup

North Carolina celebrates the launch of the NC Brewers’ Cup this month.  The competition is separated into two parts, a commercial (professional) portion, and a home brewing competition.

On June 16th, a launch party will be held at The Standard

Celebrate the launch of the North Carolina Brewers’ Cup, a professional and homebrew beer competition hosted by the North Carolina State Fair, by joining us on June 16, at The Standard. The event will host a panel discussion on the state of North Carolina’s beer scene with a special tasting to follow. All procedes will go to support the NC Brewers’ Cup.

Drink up, and good luck.  North Carolina, you’ve got a lot going on lately.

The Standard
403 West Rosemary Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 

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@NCBrewersCup, Facebook

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Beer Sales Could Return To World Cup In Brazil In 2014

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff just signed into law a bill that would theoretically guarantee the right to sell beer during 2014 World Cup matches.  Beer has been banned at such matches in Brazil since 2003, to cut down on fights, collateral damage, and battles with opposing fans.

Jerome Valcke, FIFA’s general secretary:

“Alcoholic drinks are part of the Fifa World Cup, so we’re going to have them. Excuse me if I sound a bit arrogant but that’s something we won’t negotiate,” he said. “The fact that we have the right to sell beer has to be a part of the law.”

Looks like the 2014 World Cup could get interesting if beer sales return. The new bill doesn’t mention a ban on alcohol, theoretically opening the window for beer sales.  Local governments might still have the power to ban beer sales where the matches are played.  (Much like Sunday sales, or growler sale bans by county in the U.S.)  Budweiser is a major of the World Cup. [BBC]

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

It’s Officially Gnome Week, Time For A Tiny Toast

Brasserie D’Achouffe celebrates 6,666th anniversary with Gnome Week.  Huh? I’m getting there.  You’ve seen the Chouffe gnomes right? The goes – 6,666 years ago, a village of gnomes were found in magical water in Belgium they were using to make beer.  In 1982, the last surviving gnome past the secret recipe on to two aspiring Belgian brewers, giving birth to Brasserie D’ Achouffe.

Starting today and running through Saturday, the brewery is celebrating – along with Belgian beer fans nationwide. Each day marks a special milestone for the brewery, culminating in the world’s smallest toast on Saturday. Head over to a bar in your state running the smallest toast for little glasses, gnome hats, & more. Also, check out Chouffe’s Gnome Week App in iTunes.  [List Of Gnome Friendly Bars]

.       Wednesday, June 6th: 6,666 Anniversary
.       Thursday, June 7th: Bier De Soleil Tasting
.       Friday, June 8th: Gnomegang Tasting
.       Saturday, June 9th: The World’s Smallest Toast

The smallest toast features a tiny pint glass. Perfect for the tiniest toast on Saturday.
“Gnome Thyself” by putting yourself in one La Chouffe’s gnome photographs.

http://www.facebook.com/LaChouffe.beer/app_182734511849182

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in 3rd Wave Brewing Co, Beer News, New Breweries

3rd Wave To Open In Del Mar, Delaware

Evolution Brewing recently relocated to Salisbury, Maryland, seeking a larger place to brew.  They left behind an 85% equipped building in need of some brew love.  Evo’s old place will now be home to 3rd Wave Brewing, set to open as early as July, 2012.

Ironically, Suellen Vickers and Lori Clough are from Salisbury, and have teamed up to buy the new place.  They currently await Federal government approval.   First beers will be an IPA, Porter & Pilsner.  Future plans include bottling and distribution. [DelmarvaNow]

http://3rdwavebrewingco.com/

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Beer Growler To Open 4 More ATL Area Stores

The Beer Growler – first opening in Athens, Georgia in 2010 has made a pretty big announcement.  The addition of 4 new stores in the Atlanta area in the next 90 days.  Last year, The Beer Growler opened a second store in Avondale Estates.

Locations of the new stores:

  • Alpharetta — 865 North Main Street
  • Brookhaven — 1426 Dresden Drive
  • John’s Creek — 300 Old Alabama Road
  • Suwanee — 4140 Moore Road
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by Reid Ramsay