Author: Greg Kitsock
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Brewing Features - Full PintsBirth Of A Brew
February 10, 2011 - Greg Kitsock The call, as Jim Koch remembers it, came in October 2007. “Frankly, I though it was a prank,” says the founder and chairman of Boston Beer Co. But the voice on the line was actually Dr. Joseph Schrädler, managing director of Bavaria’s Weihenstephan Brewery, which traces its founding back to the year 1040. “We have... View Article -
Full Pints - Packaging/ServingMisadventures in Labeling
September 1, 2010 - Greg Kitsock Getting a beer label to market is an intricate dance fraught with more missteps than the brewing of the beer itself. At the very least, it means navigating a gauntlet of federal and state regulations that can be confusing, contradictory and vague. At worst, it can entail defending your label against a charge of trademark... View Article -
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Collaborators
May 1, 2010 - Greg Kitsock There was a whiff of xenophobia at the first American Beer Month held July 2000. Gathering for a rally on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a throng of brewers and beer lovers was asked to swear that each would “savor the flavor of American-made beer, responsibly, moderately and exclusively.” That attitude has... View Article -
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Dual Citizenship
May 1, 2010 - Greg Kitsock Can you identify the imports? It’s not always easy. Let’s start with Kirin Ichiban over a bowl of miso soup and teriyaki chicken. Named after a mythical creature said to bring good luck, Kirin is a German-style lager that originated in Japan in 1888. But the fine print on our bottle reads, “Brewed under the... View Article -
Culture - Full PintsBeer Without Borders
May 1, 2010 - Greg Kitsock The day is coming when the distinction between “import” and “domestic” will be far less important than the distinction between “mass market” and “craft.” Check out the top 25 import brands in terms of case sales, you’ll find that most of the leading brands are pale pilsners. Heck, two brands, Corona and Heineken, account for... View Article -
Full Pints - Styles FeaturesBeyond Barleywine
November 1, 2009 - Greg Kitsock You might call them craft beer’s nuclear club. We’re talking about breweries that have pushed the alcohol content of beer past 20 percent by volume, through the process of fermentation alone. -
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Canned Beer Tasting Notes
July 1, 2009 - Greg Kitsock Fat Tire Amber Ale New Belgium Brewing Co., Fort Collins, CO There are subtle but noticeable differences between the bottled and canned versions of this much-sought after brand. The bottled Fat Tire pours a brilliantly clear copper color. The canned version, which contains a small amount of live yeast, has a slight haze. Bottled Fat... View Article -
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Where No Can Has Gone Before…
July 1, 2009 - Greg Kitsock The Red Derby is a homey, unpretentious hole-in-the-wall bar in Washington, DC’s Columbia Heights neighborhood. Inside you’ll find a pile of board games like Risk and Operation, a poolroom in the back, and a chalkboard listing about 30 brands of beer. A bonanza for beer connoisseurs?