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Detroit Metro Times (blog) With highest occupancy in years, Ren Cen introduces Granite City brew pub Detroit Metro Times (blog) The Renaissance Center is welcoming a new mid-priced restaurant Granite City Brewery and Food this week, in a move that aims to keep thirsty GM workers in the massive skyscraper complex after business hours. D ...

Another successful year on the Dark Side. The Dark Side Brew Crew gathered on Super Bowl Sunday for the fifth straight year to hold a blind taste test to determine the best house stout in the Albuquerque metro area. And for a fifth straight year, we had a different winner. So who was it? Well, rather than keep everyone in suspense, here was the ...

Not long ago my wife (Sarajo) and I took a field trip to the far and distant land of Marshall, MN to visit one of the more venerable craft breweries in the state--Brau Brothers Brewing Co.  I live in Waconia (a far far western suburb of Minneapolis) and Marshall is about a 2 hour and 15 minute drive (mostly) west of us--getting close to ...

On The Wight Island Brewery take top CAMRA spot On The Wight Congratulations to The Island Brewery who have won the CAMRA Beer of the Year Award. Their Rich Dark Ale, Earls, has taken first place, with Wight Christmas coming third and Yachtsman's Ale fourth. Well done also to Goddards Brewery who managed to ...

Good People Brewing of Birmingham, Alabama has announced recently that they will begin distribution in the Florida Panhandle. According to a recent article in the Birmingham Business Journal, Good People Brewing will see distribution in the Florida Panhandle through Goldring … Continue reading →

New Scientist Homebrew biology kit brings synthetic biology to the masses New Scientist Ever wanted to create your own organism? It's now easier than ever. Just take a dash of E. coli, a pinch of jellyfish DNA, stir well and heat gently. As it bubbles away in a vial mounted on top of the stylish wooden box, the mixture slowly turns red ...

A happy Monday to you all! This morning I was able to obtain the some of the labels for the upcoming beers from Ogden's (soon to be online) Talisman Brewing Company. The labels hold true to the brewery's Celtic themes, with names and images that reflect the history of the Emerald Island as well as our own local roots. These initial offerings ...

Press Release: Orlando’s local microbrewery to release Uncle Matt’s Organic Grapefruit Pale Ale. This 100% Citra hopped beer was brewed with fresh zest from Uncle Matt’s Organic grapefruit. The combination of hops and peel impart a citrus zing and light … Continue reading →

Barrel exchanges are growing increasingly popular in Florida, and Jacksonville’s Engine 15 Brewing is bringing this popular idea to The River City. In the exchange, a craft brewery will receive barrels from a distillery that has previously held a spirit. … Continue reading →

St Helens Star REVEALED: The 6 boozers vying to be named St Helens CAMRA Pub of the Year St Helens Star REVEALED: The 6 boozers vying to be named St Helens CAMRA Pub of the Year. The Sefton Arms is in the running once again. Reigning pub of the year The Cricks will look to retain its title. Simon Mulligan / 00:00 Monday 8 February 2016 ...