Beer News
• Hey Y’All. Beer Bellies Are a Myth. Kapish?! Now Enjoy a Cold One
Consider the cliché: a darkened room, a bleary-eyed middle-aged man collapsed into a couch, beer in hand, TV-flicker illuminating his sallow stubbled face, and a stomach threatening to escape from his pants like a giant mutant amoeba. Blame that belly on the beer? Not so fast. According to University of California Davis food science professor Charles [...]
• 5 Types Of Beer That Shaped Canadian History
Brown ale, porter, pale ale, lager and craft beer help define Canada. Canada can learn a lot about its history by looking at five types of beer, says author and beer connaiseur Ian Coutts. The Canadian author said Canada became a beer country due to environmental factors because wine has only been made in small [...]
• GENIUS! Beer glass only stands up when balanced on a phone
A Brazilian bar has solved the problem of anti-social customers who stare at their mobile phones all evening – with a beer glass that only stands upright when balanced on a mobile. The Offline Glass has been specially designed with a section of its thickened base cut out so that it must be supported by [...]
• Get Ready. Come September, Belgian Beer Fest (BBF) in Boston
September 13 & 14, 2013 – Boston, MA. Held at The Cyclorama at The Boston Center for the Arts. 411 Discover why Belgian beers represent some of the most intriguing and inspiring styles of beer on planet Earth during two glorious days of beer tastings. Presented by BeerAdvocate. Supported by Allagash Brewing Company. Tickets Tickets [...]
• Want to Open a Brewery? SDSU Offers Business of Craft Beer Certificate Program
The local craft beer industry now merits academic study. SDSU’s College of Extended Studies launched a professional certificate program called the Business of Craft Beer set to start in the fall semester. According to SDSU, the program will offer students (who must be at least 21 years old) an opportunity to learn from instructors who [...]
• Hanson launches beer brand: Mmmhops. Who’s Hanson?
Hanson serves up its own brew, Mmmhops, as the group gets ready to release its sixth album, ‘Anthem,’ June 18 and tour in support of it in the fall. Pop-rock trio Hanson is raising a toast to its 21st anniversary by launching its own beer, Mmmhops. The Oklahoma band partnered with craft beer company Mustang [...]
• Will this new can make Coors Light any better?!
The Coors Brewing Company announced today that they will soon begin offering Coors Light in a new “shotgunnable can” that will feature a second tab on its side to allow for easy shotgunning. Coors is aiming to rid binge drinkers of the tedious burden of searching for the air pocket in a can of beer [...]
• Chicago Craft Beer Week Starts May 16!
What It’s All About Welcome to the 4th Annual Chicago Craft Beer Week! This year’s theme is “Chicago: A City of Neighborhoods.” We invite you to explore our city via great beer venues. The goal of Chicago Craft Beer Week is as always, to entice patrons to explore the depth and breadth of local craft [...]
• Two Epic Weeks in Brew Zealand – Part I: The Beer Industry
When most people think of New Zealand the epic landscapes come to mind – breathtaking fiords, picturesque bays, enchanting glaciers, dense forests, thermal wonders, and mythical beaches. When beer geeks think of New Zealand epic hops likely come to mind – Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, Riwaka, Pacifica, Hallertau and Pacific Jade. Sierra Nevada’s Southern Hemisphere Harvest [...]
• Finally, Drones That Deliver Beer!
We’ve seen tacocopters and burrito bombers, and though those will probably be real someday, neither is going to be really delivering anything any time soon. These beer drones, on the other hand, might actually be delivering real beer to real people. In South Africa. Maybe. Part of the OppiKoppi music festival, these beer drones are [...]
• Ok, Boys & Girls. American Craft Beer Week: May 13-19
Beer weeks are giving craft beer fans across the U.S. ever-increasing options to enjoy and share the beverage they love. Beer weeks celebrate the culture and community of craft beer, and give breweries and beer businesses the opportunity to connect with the fans. The Brewers Association, the national non-profit association on behalf of the majority [...]
• In Germany, a U.S. Beer Invasion. That’s Backwards!
Almost 65 years after Allied planes flew Western supplies into blockaded Berlin, a new American import is arriving by air: craft beer. The beer is being flown in as part of a new surge of German interest in American brewing, upending a centuries-old relationship in which German beer defined the golden standard for brewing and [...]
• ‘The Audacity of Hops’: The Craft Beer Revolution One Sip At A Time
Bottoms up, craft beer lovers! A new book by beer enthusiast and journalist Tom Acitelli is getting us nice and thirsty for tall glass of something heavy on the hops. “The Audacity of Hops” explores the craft beer revolution as people put down the cans and pick up home-bottled or specialty brews instead. Bring your [...]
• Top 5 Upcoming Las Vegas Events for Beer Drinkers
Upcoming beer events in Las Vegas: EarlyVegas lists the best Las Vegas events for beer drinkers during spring and summer 2013. (PRWEB) April 19, 2013 There’s nothing like a nice cold brew on a hot spring day or summer night in Las Vegas. Las Vegas Oktoberfest seems to get all of the hype, but what many [...]
• 10 Best Craft Brew States in America. Guess who’s #1?!
The craft beer movement continues to boom across the USA. 10Best editors have compiled this state-by-state guide so you can plan your next beer pilgrimage. 1. California, 268 craft breweries Wine isn’t the only libation California is known for. With 268 craft breweries and counting — more than any other state in the USA — [...]
