Ask Alfred Lee who brews all 110 beers at his Auburn pub, and he'll tell you about the oompa loompas – little orange men with green hair boiling malt and hops, dragging kegs around and getting tangled in hoses. It almost sounds plausible, considering .... and more »
Read More »Veteran Beer tosses its pot into the Chicago ring
So many things to catch up on, including trying to get a clue as to where Surly Brewing will first pour when it returns to Chicago in a few weeks. But I cannot let this particular day pass without at least mentioning this new company. Veteran Beer .... Chicago beer founded by vets, aims to help them with jobs, profitsWGNtv.com Chicago Company Brews Veterans' BeerNBC Chicago all 4 news articles »
Read More »Chicago beer founded by vets, aims to help them with jobs, profits
A new beer, brewed by veterans to help veterans, is launching right here in Chicago. Veteran Beer went on sale today in Illinois and Indiana. The idea for Veteran Bee rwas dreamed-up by a Chicagoan and former navy pilot Paul Jenkins. Paul is a disabled .... Chicago Company Brews Veterans' BeerNBC Chicago Chicago-based Veteran Beer throws its hat in the ring on Veterans DayChicagoNow (blog) all 3 news articles »
Read More »Chicago Company Brews Veterans’ Beer
World War II Veteran George Boesen from Arlington Heights was honored this Veteran's Day with medals that he earned but never received. NBC 5's Political reporter Mary Ann Ahern attended the ceremony where Sen. Mark Kirk had the honor of presenting .... Chicago-based Veteran Beer throws its hat in the ring on Veterans DayChicagoNow (blog) all 2 news articles »
Read More »Brian Smith On Food + Beer, and Beer + Exercise
IMG_20131005_202749.556.jpg Eater's Tastemakers series is back by popular demand. During this year's Great American Beer Festival, we asked the experts about pairing food and beer. Now we continue our Tastemakers series with the heralded Brian ....
Read More »Are Beer Makers Barrelling Along?
According to the Beverage Information Group's 2013 Beer Handbook, the industry began to rebound in 2012 after a three-year downturn. Both sales and volume were up from 2011, although not tremendously, and volume rose just 0.8%. The segments .... and more »
Read More »Sam Adams Releases Beer-Infused Cigars
Scotch drinkers and cigar chewers might have a new favorite combination: beer and cigars. Sam Adams' barrel-aged Utopias beer is back, with the uncarbonated, rich, almost syrupy beer returning with a 2013 edition that's 28 percent ABV. Even better .... Samuel Adams-flavored cigars now availableBusiness First of Louisville all 2 news articles »
Read More »The drive thru beer stores of Mexico
In some, but not all, corners of Mexico, the drive thru beer store is ubiquitous. The conglomerate that brews Modelo beer has their Modelorama stores shaped like a beer can. Tecate beer drive thrus are also common in the northwest. I saw this drive ....
Read More »Beer makes turkeys, like everything else, way better
Did you know that people feed turkeys beer to make them juicier, fatter, and just way more awesome?! Makes you wonder who is watching us guzzle craft brews while strapping on a bib and cartoonishly rubbing their hands together (aliens, probably). Farmers Feed Turkeys Beer To Encourage GrowthMyFox Philadelphia Get Beer-Fed Turkey for ThanksgivingThe Daily Meal all 3 news articles »
Read More »Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s ‘Boudin, Bourbon & Beer’ attracts celebrity chefs …
“Boudin, Bourbon & Beer," held Friday, Nov. 8, was started a few years ago as a way to kick off the weekend of the Emeril Lagasse Foundation's “Carnivale du Vin” fundraiser, which was Saturday night. But speaking to the popularity of these particular ....
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