Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the NorCal Beer Blog's brew review. Tonight’s featured beer is Anchor Brewing Company Meyer Lemon Lager. From the Anchor Brewing Company website: “Inspiration can strike at any time. For brewers, time is often spent talking about different herbs, beer styles, flavors, or brewing ...
Read More »Love is in the air for Michigan Craft Beer
LANSING, Mich—Craft beer enthusiasts are passionate about Michigan brews…and February is the perfect time to fall in love with rich, chocolaty and fruity beers. As you head out with your sweetheart this year for Valentine’s Day, consider ordering up a pint of one of these deliciously romantic Michigan made libations recommend ...
Read More »Fair State, Surly highlight Minnesota beer rankings
“This award belongs to the entire Fair State community, including our more than 700 member-owners who have a stake in our beer and our business,” Sallee said. “We’re humbled to be recognized among this amazing group of breweries, and we’re especially excited to play a role in putting Minnesota craft beer on the wor ...
Read More »HB 248: The AK Legislature Takes Aim at You and Me
Mark Twain famously said: "No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session." That statement is doubly true these days in Alaska, as the legislature tries to deal with the fact that state government can no longer live off the largess of the oil companies. Now that the party looks to be over, at least until oil pr ...
Read More »Homebrew gaming and the rise of independent software development for your retro console
Blasting News Homebrew gaming and the rise of independent software development for your retro console Blasting News But homebrew games are a horse of a different color. These games are built from the ground up to be enjoyed on outdated technology. Here's a comprehensive buyers guide to purchasing the best homebrew titles for your early ...
Read More »Beer Week GR 2016
It’s the most wonderful time… for a beer! Certainly that line could be sung nearly anytime of the year in Beer City. During the extra long week of February 17-28, also known as Beer Week GR , the community of Grand Rapids busts out of their cabin fever and celebrates all things beer. Sure, there may be snow and ice on the groun ...
Read More »Tampa Bay Brewing Company has a different chocolate for Valentine’s Day
Tampa Bay Brewing Company (TBBC) knows that chocolate is a traditional Valentine’s Day gift. This year, the Tampa Bay craft brewery has decided to put a different spin on traditional chocolate, specifically the kind in a bottle. From Tampa Bay … Continue reading →
Read More »Gastro food and real ale await you after Duty Free at Newcastle Airport
ChronicleLive Gastro food and real ale await you after Duty Free at Newcastle Airport ChronicleLive “There are a lot of real ales in the bar. Tyne Bank Brewery supply a lot of the product. It was important in the overall development that we got our partner SSP to put something local and liaise with local suppliers and incorporate ...
Read More »Atlas Brew Works Announces District Common-ish Homebrew Competition
Big week for homebrewers! From a press release: After a great showing at the 2015 Rowdy-ish home-brew competition, Atlas Brew Works is now inviting local home brewers to show off their skills with lagers. In the spirit of our flagship District Common, our 1500 South Cap Lager, and our seasonal IPL Homerule we are opening a best-in-show type &nb ...
Read More »The Oregonian’s New Beer App
I no longer keep very close pulse of our hometown daily, The Oregonian, so I missed the news that they were putting together a beer app. I don't think I'll be sending in jaws to the floor when I report that it's ... not good. One of the biggest complaints locals have had, going back well over a decade, is the abysmal quality of OregonLive, the ...
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