Archive for the ‘Beer’ Category

The German Beer-pocolypse continues

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Germans are drinking much less beer. This is a repeat of 2007, 2008, 2009,…

Happy birthday to the beer can!

Beer cans through history

Here’s to those of us who like it in the can!

Striking for an all-day happy hour

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Carlsberg workers go on strike when Carlsberg revokes “free beer at work” benefit.

Craft brewers need your help

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If you like cheaper beer and more jobs, then you will want to support this bill.

Beer bottles vs. the sun

Beer bottles vs. the sun

You've probably seen the commercials advertising Samuel Adams lager talking about their brown bottles.  The claim is their brown bottles protect their beer better than the competition in clear or green bottles.  Their claim is partially true.

 

Quick Shots: Chimay Brewery Tour

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A tour of the Chimay brewery hosted by Father Thomas, Director of the Brewery.

 

Are you ready for plastic kegs?

plastic kegs

If you remember the Coors Party Balls, these kegs are a smart step beyond.

Is Canadian beer stronger in Canada than in the USA?

canadian-beers

A reader commented Canadian beers are stronger in Canada than the United States.  He even said if I didn't believe it, I should ask them myself.  So I did.  Here's what I found out.

 

HB 1192 and the battle over full strength beer

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HB 1192 is a big hot button in Colorado right now.  Grocery stores and liquor stores battle for the control of full strength beer sales.

Drink beer, feed fish

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Oberon FMR Inc. and New Belgium are cooking up a plan using beer waste to save our juicy fish sticks.