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Beer dinners seem to be all the rage these days, but The Chimes on Highland is putting a new spin on it this Sunday. They will be hosting a beer brunch, featuring New Belgium beers, along with brewer Hal Doss, who will discuss all things New Belgium. So skip the Bloody Marys and mimosas this Sunday, and try some of these delicious brunch and be ...

Glasses raised for 14th anniversary of Cove and Kilcreggan Real Ale Festival Helensburgh Advertiser The Real Ale Fest, organised and staffed by locals, is the major fund-raising event for the community-run Cove Burgh Hall. Buses run on the hour from Helensburgh from 7am, with return buses from Coulport leaving on the hour until 11pm. Je ...

A short one this week--but I'm getting this out in time for once!  The PhotoChallenge.org weekly mission was to take a photo utilizing or showcasing the S-Curve.  So far I've seen folks use terrain (twisty roads, rivers, etc) and also s-shaped items. This week I took down my trusty saber and made good use of it's S shaped hilt a ...

I've written the Cask Report for the last nine years. This year was my final one. Here are the headlines, and some thoughts on what's happened to the market over the time I've been doing the report. I presented the 2015 Cask Report this morning.  Each year we start with a blank page and try to pull out some interesting stories that are ...

The Drinks Business Local ranges help Co-op to lead real ale category The Drinks Business The UK's fifth-largest retailer, which has around 2,800 stores across the country, has overhauled its beer range in the past six months increasing its number of real ale brews from just 25 to around 150. The group's ale range includes nine mutuall ...

Leamington Courier Real ale brings real rewards for The Old Post Office Leamington Courier He said: “To be given a mention is excellent, and to be runner up in the area, it's all another good sign for real ale. “Real ale does have a big customer base, we have a lot of regulars and younger people coming in to try out differe ...

From Barley Mow Brewing: We are excited to announce our first 22oz bottle release at the brewery! Dark Track is a 10% ABV Imperial Stout aged on whole Madagascar Vanilla Beans. This full bodied Imperial Stout has huge aromas of … Continue reading →

From Sea Dog Clearwater: 8.3% ABV | 70 IBUs Can you handle the heat? This three-pepper special is like none other. Jalapenos, habaneros, and poblano peppers make the perfect mix. Upfront, the spice gets right to you, yet returns to … Continue reading →

COMSTOCK PARK – On Saturday afternoon, Perrin Brewing Company celebrated its third anniversary. A huge blue and white striped tent, adorned with hundreds of hops vines, was pitched in the back lot of Perrin Brewing Company in Comstock Park. Several vendors, including live glass blowers from Sacred Expressions, and a grassy field dedicat ...

World championship cycling is in full swing in RVA! Friday night, James and I attended the Opening Ceremony of the UCI Road World Championships on Brown's Island. The event introduced the team representing the United States, included performances from the Richmond Symphony, and was emceed by NBC12's Andrew Freiden.  Meh...I thought that ...