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Today is the official kickoff of college football (real college football, not that FCS stuff), so why not do another beer review, right? What better way to get it going than to review a beer from the heart of SEC country? Creature Comforts is located in Athens, Georgia, and unfortunately isn’t available in Louisiana. But that doesn&r ...

The Colorado Independent Homebrew: Naysayers fail to block Colorado Springs homeless shelter The Colorado Independent Downtown Colorado Springs business owners and residents have been griping that a cold-weather homeless day shelter would hurt businesses, be unsafe and unclean. But the Colorado Springs Downtown Review Board allowed the ...

“Don’t fear the finger!” 1400 Miles is an organization that aims to probe the conversation on men’s prostate health. Founded by Davis Tucker, owner of the NXNW Restaurant and Brewery in Austin, who was inspired by his friend and craft beer pioneer Don Thompson, the team is biking 1400 miles from Austin to Denve ...

He only just got here and he already has the right shirt. Santa Fe Brewing Company has been undergoing a lot of big changes lately. No doubt you’ve seen the SFBC tower of the new taproom scraping the Albuquerque sky as you fly by on I-40. That opening can’t come soon enough. (Just ask our ABQ bar staff.) SFBC just broke ground on ou ...

Another day, another IPA review. Wait a minute, this isn’t an IPA review. Yep, you read that right. I drank something other than an IPA, and the Earth didn’t stop spinning on its axis. To be fair, I do have a soft spot for Oktoberfest styles of beer. Yep, The Ale Runner does enjoy a lager every now and again. New in 2015 is a festbi ...

September 3, 2015 ANN ARBOR – Since the 1300s, the Union of Belgian Brewers has existed as guild for Belgian breweries. It still exists today as one of the oldest professional associations, and nearly all Belgian breweries belong to it. On Sept. 4, the Union will ennoble founders and co-owners Roy More and Jeff More of Ashley’s Res ...

Southport Visiter CAMRA: Pick up the Good Beer Guide for 2016 Southport Visiter CAMRA's Good Beer Guide hits the streets on September 10 and is fully revised, updated and features pubs across the United Kingdom that serve the best real ale. Now in its 43rd edition, this pub guide is completely independent, with listings based ... Ulve ...

Earlier this year I set myself the goal of doing a photography challenge every week to push myself a bit further with my budding photography and photo editing skills.  I did a great job until we took a couple of trips and I fell behind.  I've been finding myself searching for new things to try and not resting on my laurels.  I ...

After an absence of about ten years, Snake River Brewing Company is returning to The Wasatch Front. Not really sure why Snake River packed it in, but it was most likely financial reasons. Anyway they're due back soon. Look for five beers to start with from their base line-up of beers. Monarch Pilsner - A floral and herbal pils with some ...

Working in the cellar at Founders Brewing Company often finds me shoulder to shoulder with the Yeast Tech department. Their department, as you may have guessed, is entirely responsible for the care, maintenance, and practical application of any and all yeast used in the brewery. For emphasis, a beer is not released for consumption without their ...