Anderson Valley Brewing has recently completed an artwork makeover for some of their packaging. Of course there were bears on the labels before, but now you get a closer look at the iconic animal.
Four Seasons Hotel understands the beer lover’s need for special, limited edition, and collaborative brews. That’s why they have partnered with Philadelphia’s Dock Street Brewing to create “A Beer Four All Seasons.” Each beer is sold exclusively in the hotel’s Continue Reading →
Last week, Calfkiller Brewing got into a kerkuffle with Anheuser-Busch. The small Tennessee brewery purchased kegs from various auctions, and brewery closures to use in production. Sounds good right? Not until Anheuser-Busch goes in to reclaim their kegs.
It’s officially American Craft Beer Week 2012. Some of your favorite establishments are celebrating. Below is a list (of everyone that either published, or contacted BeerStreetJournal back) about this week’s events. Not listed? Hit Contact Continue Reading →
The Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Members-Only ticket pre-sale begins on Tuesday, July 31 at 10:00 AM MDT (Noon EDT, 11:00 AM CDT, 9:00 AM PDT). The general public ticket sale opens on Thursday, August 2, also at 10:00 AM MDT (Noon EDT, 11:00 Continue Reading →
Green Flash Brewing launched Rayon Vert in March in 12 oz bottles. The Belgian pale ale is bottled with brettanomyces yeast (an infamous flavor changing yeast) and has been a big hit. Now, Green Flash is giving the beer some bomber treatment.
Bell’s Brewery officially cut the ribbon to their new brewery today. The new space can produce 500,000 barrels of beer annually. (15,500,000 gallons.)
All of us here at Bell’s are very excited to open the doors of this brand new facility to our friends, family, business partners and community.
This new brewhouse reflects not only the hard work of our employees at Bell’s, but the 400 skilled trade people that worked tirelessly over the past two years to create a space that is not only functional, but beautiful. It is a reflection of our community and its creativity, initiative and skill,” said Laura Bell, Marketing Director at Bell’s.
Bell’s new production facility includes an expanded grain handling facility, a 200-barrel brewing system, new fermentation vessels and a sophisticated energy storage system that will continue and enhance Bell’s commitment to sustainability.
The facility has the potential to produce 500,000 barrels annually.
Almost all of the components were made in the USA and lumber for the brewhouse entryway (doors, banisters and railing) was grown, sawed, kilned and finished locally.
Anderson Valley’s New Packaging Highlights “Barkley”
Anderson Valley Brewing has recently completed an artwork makeover for some of their packaging. Of course there were bears on the labels before, but now you get a closer look at the iconic animal.
“Our new packaging reflects our unique heritage and the legendary Boonville Beer (the iconic bear with antlers, affectionately known as Barkley), while staying true to our desire to innovate in all aspects of our brands. We’re still brewing the same authentic, hand-crafted, quality beers you’ve come to expect from Anderson Valley, only now with a new look. Find us at your favorite retailers, better beer bars, or wherever fine craft beer is sold.”
More Dock Street & Four Seasons Hotel Philly Collabs
Four Seasons Hotel understands the beer lover’s need for special, limited edition, and collaborative brews. That’s why they have partnered with Philadelphia’s Dock Street Brewing to create “A Beer Four All Seasons.” Each beer is sold exclusively in the hotel’s Swann Lounge.
The first release was Truffled Old Ale. The second arrived in arrived in April, called Caliente Golden Ale. Brewed with blue agave nectar, then aged for a few weeks on guajillo and ancho chilies.
A summer beer arrives in time for Philly Beer Week in June, and of course another in Autumn. Each beer will use herbs and fruits from hotel’s rooftop garden. [FourSeasons]
Last week, Calfkiller Brewing got into a kerkuffle with Anheuser-Busch. The small Tennessee brewery purchased kegs from various auctions, and brewery closures to use in production. Sounds good right? Not until Anheuser-Busch goes in to reclaim their kegs.
It’s easy to see both sides of this issue. Calfkiller buys used kegs from what they consider legit sources. A-B says “hey! That’s stolen property bro!” The attempt to take back the supposedly “stolen” kegs ruffled the feathers of Calfkiller.
The brewery [Calfkiller] announced over the weekend that the issue has been resolved. They will not lose any kegs after this incident.
We are very pleased to announce the keg issue with Budweiser has been resolved, and we are losing NO KEGS! Thank you fans for your support, and THANK YOU BUDWEISER!!
It’s officially American Craft Beer Week 2012. Some of your favorite establishments are celebrating. Below is a list (of everyone that either published, or contacted BeerStreetJournal back) about this week’s events. Not listed? Hit Contact Me above. It will get added. Now go. Get out. Drink up.
Monday
Allagash Bourbon Black
Saison Mimh
Odyssey
Fluxus 2011
Hugh Malone
Little Big Beer
Old HLT
Tuesday
Saison Season – Featuring 6 saisons on tap
Thursday
Dogfish Head Takeover, Featuring: Palo Santo 2011 Jiahu Pangea Hellhound Bitches Brew Red & White My Antonia Namaste Sah-Tea Ta henket
Friday
Avery Takeover: Featuring Avery 17, Avery 18, Avery Maharaja 2011, Avery Maharaja 2012, Collaboration not Litigation and more.
Saturday
Yard Sale Breakfast. Featuring Terrapin Wake & Bake 2009, Terrapin Wake & Bake 2010, Terrapin Wake & Bake 2011, Terrapin Wake & Bake 2012, Founders KBS 2010, Founders KBS 2011, Founders KBS 2012, Founders CBS 2010, Founders CBS 2011, Great Divide Espresso Yeti 2009, Great Divide Espresso Yeti 2010, Great Divide Espresso Yeti 2011, Great Divide Espresso Yeti 2012, Sweetwater Mean Joe Bean, Sweetwater BSP Quad Randallized with Coffee Beans, 2010 Southern tier Mokah, 2010 Southern tier Javah, 2011 Bell’s Java Stout & More. Plus breakfast. Time? Early. Like… early.
Cask: “Where There is Smoke, There is Fire” — our Punch Yo Momma Smoked Porter aged with chipotle peppers in the cask.
Tuesday
Drink Local Night. Have a beer with SweetWater, Terrapin, Red Hare, Twain’s, Wild Heaven, Red Brick, Monday Night, Terrapin, plus a couple of casks.
Tuesday
In-store tasting of One Screw Loose Jams, Jellie & Rubs. We met Chopper and the gang from One Screw Loose several months ago and immediately recognized genius, in spreadable form. They have perfected the art of rubs, jams and all things gelatinous, featuring Jailhouse brewery beer jellies, and all of the delicious flavors that you expect w/ a unique twist. We’ll be pairing some of our local cheeses and charcuterie here in the shop from 5:30-7:30. Spread some delicious love. Wednesday
We’ll have Randy Dempsey from O’Dempsey’s and Kevin Fox from Heavy Seas in the shop as we celebrate a collaborative cask that these mad scientists brewed a couple of months back. This particular concoction is a Lemongrass IPA, aged on Sycamore that is sure to be delicious. Casks are smaller vessels for beer (~10 gallons) that impart a ‘softer’ carbonation as the beer is naturally fermented in the cask, so growler fills will need to be consumed the day they are poured, but that shouldn’t be a problem as we know that a 1/2 gallon of this sucker will go down like water. We’ll have other kegs from both breweries available for growler fills as well. Join us from 6-8pm as we tap what is sure to be another epic experiment from these boys. Thursday
Locals only tap takeover. We’re gonna celebrate this week with some of our favorite offerings from our local breweries. We’ve held a couple of special kegs for a spell (Wild Heaven Ode to Mercy Special Winter, Jailhouse Experimental Saison, etc…) and all 12 taps will be local.
Great American Beer Fest 2012 Tix On Sale Late July
The Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Members-Only ticket pre-sale begins on Tuesday, July 31 at 10:00 AM MDT (Noon EDT, 11:00 AM CDT, 9:00 AM PDT). The general public ticket sale opens on Thursday, August 2, also at 10:00 AM MDT (Noon EDT, 11:00 AM CDT, 9:00 AM PDT).
All tickets will be available via Ticketmaster.com.
Don’t forget: The Great American Beer Festival has sold out each year for the past five years, and tickets sold out in a matter of days in 2011. Buy your tickets early to ensure you can enjoy the largest beer tasting event in the world.
The Great American Beer Festival site will be updated in the coming weeks.
Note: The above is copied straight from a recent GABF email.
Green Flash Brewing launched Rayon Vert in March in 12 oz bottles. The Belgian pale ale is bottled with brettanomyces yeast (an infamous flavor changing yeast) and has been a big hit. Now, Green Flash is giving the beer some bomber treatment.
If Green Flash were founded in historical Belgium, Rayon Vert would have been our flagship brew. A bold layering of hops finds balance from traditional malts. Bottle conditioning with fresh ale yeast and Brettanomyces finishes the beer, adding a delightful effervescence, dryness and continuously evolving character. Rayon Vert is Green Flash.
Style:Belgian Pale Ale Availability: 12 oz bottles, Draft. New 22 oz bottles. Arrival: Late May, 2012
Bell’s Brewery officially cut the ribbon to their new brewery today. The new space can produce 500,000 barrels of beer annually. (15,500,000 gallons.)
