Lucy Saunders is looking to fill that pairing knowledge gap for craft beer lovers who also love cooking with fresh, seasonal produce and sharing meals with friends and family. Her new cookbook “Dinner in the Beer Garden” is just about finished. The ...
Read More »Mikkeller Bar celebrates the beer scene
Mikkeller Bar, which was the subject of my review yesterday in The Chronicle, is visible proof of the growing importance of beer. The business is a partnership between Chuck Stilphen, founder of the Trappist and Trappist Provisions in Oakland, and ...
Read More »ASCC in Discussions to Enter Booming Craft Brew Market
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- With the Aristocrat Group Corp. (OTCBB: ASCC) on the verge of launching the first of its two premium distilled spirits, they have begun meetings with a potential distributor to enter the explosive $10 billion U.S. ... and more »
Read More »Michigan’s Best Brewery: Last call to vote for your favorite Grand Rapids …
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Nearly 6,000 votes have been cast to nominate breweries to represent the Grand Rapids area in the statewide search for "Michigan's Best Brewery." But there are still a few hours left to cast your votes. The deadline is 9 p.m ...
Read More »Mikkeller excels matching beer and food
As I turned off Market Street and walked up Mason, one of the people sitting on the sidewalk got up to follow me. "Hey, you look really sharp," she said. "I like your hair." I'll take a compliment anywhere I can get it, so I thanked her. She backed off ...
Read More »Ohio City seasonal-beer events, Cleveland Beer Week, fall fests all on tap
It's that time of year, when a brewer can have a field day with pumpkins. This photo shows Elysian Brewing Company brewmaster Dick Cantwell preparing to tap a 100-pound pumpkin used to ferment and serve his Night Owl Pumpkin Ale in 2005. Elysian is ... Pumpkin Beer's Popularity Extends Into Summer MonthsCBS Local Limited Release Beers Bring Out the BeastRichmond.com Early pumpkin beers brew dismay among drinkersThe Virginian-Pilot The Strategic Sourceror (blog) all 6 news articles »
Read More »Breaking the $9 draft beer barrier at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field: A Steelers fan …
Sure, it was higher than the prevailing bar prices in Harrisburg at the time. But you expected to pay somewhat more for the privilege of sipping a beer while watching the Steelers live and in person from high atop Heinz Field. So you bought the beer ...
Read More »Can craft beer really boost North Country jobs?
Schumer is here today, along with Congressman Bill Owens, to push for a big cut in the Federal excise tax charged for each barrel of beer produced by these small, craft brewers. The Lake Placid Pub & Brewery has been adding jobs. Photo: Brian Mann. and more »
Read More »Beer & BBQ @ Bowes Sept. 14 toasts return of homebrewed samples
ELGIN — Perhaps a victory toast or two will be in order during the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department's Beer & BBQ @ Bowes fundraiser, scheduled for 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday outside Porter's Pub at Bowes Creek Country Club. Raising their glasses high ... and more »
Read More »On Tap: Is Vermont home to the best brewery in the world? – The Star-Ledger
For years now, California's Russian River has been the brewery. Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger, it's Double and Triple IPAs, respectively, have been the Holy Grail for beer nerds. I wrote about my journey for the Younger in my first article. But ...
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