Hello again, craft beer fans. I had hoped to get this out early in the week, but I was overcome by events (again). I hope everyone is busily enjoying their Permanent Fund Dividend, as I’ve got a feeling we won’t get too many more like this one. At least we can each spend some of it on some good local craft beer. Anyway, let’s move on the awards, news, and reviews.
AWARDS:Congratulations to Jay Bullen and the rest of his brew team at 49th State Brewing for earning a Gold Medal at this year’s Great American Beer Festival in Denver. His Smoked Marzen (reviewed back on 8/1/2013) took gold in the Smoked Beer Category. A frequent past winner in this category has been Alaskan Brewing’s Smoked Porter, but this year the little brewery from Healy took home the prize. If you’s like to sample this brew, you’d better hurry, as 49th State closes for the winter after tomorrow’s big Halloween Party. Also at the Great American Beer Festival, the North American Guild of Beer Writers announced the winners … |
Source: Drinking on the Last Frontier
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