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AUTHOR’S NOTE: After originally publishing this story I received an email from Christopher Goblet of the Brewers Guild. He brought up a couple key points that I’ve now added to the story. Perhaps most importantly for everyone, based on people’s responses, is that you can sample the beers before you buy them. Read on for more d ...

Funky Buddha Brewery is joining up with NFL punter Brandon Fields to make a beer to support James Edwards, a local boy who almost drowned in his swimming pool in late May. Funky Buddha posted recently: On Monday, ProBowl football … Continue reading →

The longest day of the year is upon us. The list of today New Beer Friday offering reflect summer and a strong sense of diversity. All of these beers emulate our local brewers passion, from the traditional to the cutting edge.  Bohemian Bohemian Sommer Landbier: Landbier (“lunt”-bier) is a German designation for beers that ...

5.8% ABV, Draft Appearance: Slightly cloudy orange color with no head. Aroma: Subtle fruit nose with hops. Taste: Sweet citrus fruit up front followed by some hops and malty bitterness. Mouthfeel: Medium bodied. This otherwise traditional ale is somewhat “twisted” with a slight citrus sweetness and hop finish. This brew is cr ...

Derby Telegraph Hairy Helmet: Runners get ready to race in the Real Ale Relay Derby Telegraph THE Real Ale Relay, also known as the Hairy Helmet, takes place this evening around Darley Park. The two-mile race starts at the Darley Abbey Cricket Club and takes a circular route around the greenery of the park. 160 teams with more than 600 ...

Festival treat for real ale lovers in Lewes Sussex Express The 18th South Downs Beer and Cider Festival gets under way at Lewes Town Hall today (Friday) from 11am-8pm. The popular event, which continues tomorrow, features 80 real ales plus ciders, perries and bottled beers. Hot and cold food, as well as soft ...

Snallygaster, the Neighborhood Restaurant Group's mythically-named beer festival, returns to The Yards Park this September from 1-6pm. More details via the press release are below. Did you attend last year? Let us know what your thoughts are in the comments! WHAT: The third installment of DC’s monstrous beer festival is returning to ...

Bob McManus and Lee Egbert are set to throw open the garage doors and introduce 11 Wells Spirits to the world with an open house this Saturday from 12-4pm. Located in the old Hamm's Brewery complex, the open house will be the first time the Saint Paul distillery will officially be open to the public. 11 Wells Spirits opens this weekend in Saint ...

CommentAs the craft beer market grows, the industry is throwing up more and more entrepreneurs hoping to build a business servicing the demand or the culture around it. Brews News currently receives one of two pleas a week to promote a new beer-related Kickstarter projects, on which we will write more soon.However, one idea to service the ma ...

Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the NorCal Beer Blog's brew review. Tonight’s featured beer is Almanac Beer Company Dogpatch Strawberry. From the Almanac Beer Company website: “Swanton Berry Farm is nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Warmed by the summer sun during the day and cooled by humid marine breezes a ...