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Attrition is inevitable in any group writing project. Real life gets in the way, whether through the jobs that pay, family matters, or other aspects that consume the time that was once spent writing about beer. In addition to losing some of our original Crew members to such things, the Bullpen has lost a few writers. Fear not, we still love the ...

Just before I was ready to post this story, the website Business Insider published an article with the best brewery in every province. There were some surprises (the excellent Tommie Sjef for North-Holland for example. Great beers but not widely known) and some not so surprising outcomes like Bax, Oersoep and De Molen. The ‘winner’ ...

Available today for the first time is Uinta Brewing's new Jack Rabbit Barrel Aged Saison. This is a  limited quantity release. The saison's time in the gin barrels from Beehive Distilling produced a beer that is dry, crisp ale with a touch of spice, boasting gentle herbal notes with a bright fruity nose.  This new saison will d ...

Hello again and Happy Halloween! We seem to be getting a slight reprieve from the start of winter here on the Peninsula, with temperatures in the upper 40s, but we all know that won't last. Besides, every one I know keeps hoping for a "real winter" this year, unlike the last couple. We'll see if that enthusiasm still lingers come February. S ...

The Daily Advertiser Louisiana needs more brewpubs The Daily Advertiser Louisiana needs more brewpubs. Louisiana has experienced astonishing growth in the numbers of breweries opening in the state. We've gone from one brewery to 28 in the span of seven years, and there are easily five or six more set to open in the next ...

I wanted to start the week off with a reminder that it will end with a rousing evening at Litcrawl when I'll be speaking at the Big Legrowlski: Jeff Alworth at LitcrawlBig Legrowlski Friday, Nov 4, 7pm 812 NW Couch St, Portland Free! The subject of the talk--which I hope is punctuated by chatty discussion from attendees--will be the way natio ...

November Beer Events list is out–click HERE! SEVEN breweries are celebrating their anniversaries in November! FERMÆNTRA GRIST MOCKERY UPSLOPE ALPINE DOG LOCAVORE CEREBRAL Plus : CHEF & BREW FESTIVAL FALL BACK BEER FEST BACON AND BEER FEST AHA LEARN TO HOMEBREW DAY BEER & CHEESE PAIRING BARLEY’S ANGELS EVENT REAL ALE ...

Appleton Post Crescent The Buzz: Dairyland Brew Pub to open Appleton Post Crescent Dairyland Brew Pub has been a long labor of love. Its public opening Nov. 9 will cap more than two years of planning. Owners Dorri and Bernie Schmidt first looked at the vacant former Moose Lodge at 1216 E. Wisconsin Ave. in Appleton in 2014. It was in&n ...

Last October I came across a story out of Oklahoma in regards to that state's plans to get rid of their "3.2" beer law. I thought this was very interest news considering how closely our [Utah's] liquor laws have mirrored one and other over the years. Basically Oklahoma wants to do away 3.2 beer and according to recent polls, it looks like th ...

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