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Not Kidding Around Anymore
by Dave GausepohlTo this day, one of the favorite items in my collection is a simple license plate that reads, “Don’t worry, Dad, we’re drinking Genesee.” This item dates back to the early 1970s. If it were to be released today, the ramifications would fill all of the major news sources. Drinking and driving—and underage drinking, at... View Article
Readers’ Favorite Beers
by - -To understand the real diversity of American beer, walk no further than a beer-lover’s refrigerator. We heard from over four-hundred beer drinkers about the beer they enjoy on a routine basis; the beer they save for a special meal; and the beer they save, period. However, the comment that summed up your love of beer... View Article
The New British Invasion?
by Steve HamburgForty years ago, the Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show and the British music invasion was on. Since then, many bands and performers from all rock music genres have crossed the pond and achieved success in the USA. Comparatively few groups, however, were able to achieve the widespread and enduring acceptance of the Fab... View Article
What’s in your cooler?
by K. Florian KlempWant to have the coolest igloo at the party? Below is a game plan sure to win many adoring fans.
Beers of the Big Ten: The Brews Fans Love
by K. Florian KlempFootball and beer: the perfect autumn pairing. Football is the ideal sport for socializing and, of course, sampling a favorite brew. Brewpubs become gathering spots for game fans to stoke the fire, toast a victory, or lament defeat with a soothing beverage. In many college towns, the names of brews and pubs pay homage to... View Article
Beer and Elections 2004
by Greg KitsockCandidate Coors Handles a Hot Potato Peter Coors, who’s taken a leave of absence from the family beer business to run for the United States Senate in Colorado, has sought to rekindle a long-smoldering issue: the 21-year-old minimum drinking age. At a June 23 forum in Greenwood Village, Coors said, “We got along fine for... View Article
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Bitter, Ordinary and Special
by K. Florian KlempIn British rock icon Pete Townsend’s song entitled “Misunderstood,” one line is “I wanna be misunderstood, I wanna be feared in my neighborhood.” The term “bitter,” as applied to beer, carries such a misunderstanding. Bitterness may be desirable with certain styles, but bitter as a noun may invite skepticism among the uninitiated.
Munich in Four Seasons
by Paul RuschmannCan’t make it to this year’s Oktoberfest? Fear not. The other 349 days on Munich’s calendar are filled with events at which you can enjoy Bavarian food, beer and culture. According to Larry Hawthorne, the author of The Beer Drinker’s Guide to Munich, “every day is Oktoberfest somewhere.”
Beer Talk
Smithwick’s Irish Ale
by - -E. Smithwick & Sons Kilkenn,. Ireland Imported by: Diageo-Guinness USA Place: Stamford, CT Available: nationwide on draft Smithwick’s history dates back to 1710 at St. Francis Abbey in Kilkenny, Ireland. The abbey was constructed by Franciscan monks in the 13th century. Alcohol (wt.): n/a Alcohol (vol.): n/a Color: n/a Bitterness: n/a Gravity: n/a
Cream Ale
by - -Sleeman Breweries Guelph, ON Imported by: Sleeman U.S.A. Clarkston, MI Available: n/a The Sleeman Brewery was established in 1834 by English immigrant John Sleeman, whose great-great-grandson now heads the company. The cream ale has been brewed since 1834. Alcohol (wt.): 4.0 Alcohol (vol.): 5.0 Color: n/a Bitterness: n/a Gravity: n/a
Archer’s Ale
by - -Sherwood Forest Brewers Marlborough, MA Available: MA, RI This is brewed in the traditional London style with English pale, crystal and caramalt; brown sugar is used as an adjunct; and the hop varieties are East Kent Goldings and Fuggles imported from England. Alcohol (wt.): 4.4 Alcohol (vol.): 5.5 Color: 9.4 Bitterness: 14 Gravity: 1049
Red Sky At Night Saison Ale
by - -Clipper City Brewing Co. Baltimore, MD Available: MD, DC, VA, PA This saison is the newest member of this brewery’s “Heavy Seas” line of beers. It is a saison, brewed with European pils malt, two strains of Belgian yeast, and Belgian candy sugar. Alcohol (wt.): 6.6 Alcohol (vol.): 8.25 Color: 4 Bitterness: 20 Gravity: 1072
Kona Longboard Lager
by - -Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. Portland, OR Available: HI, CA, AZ, NM, OE, WA, ID, MT, NV In 1994, Kona Brewing Co. became the first microbrewery on the Big Island of Hawaii. This beer was originally produced in Hawaii; it is now made in Portland. The gekko on the label is a tribute to the Hawaiian... View Article
Kapittel Abt
by - -Brouwerij van Eecke Watou, Belgium Imported by: Global Beer Network Santa Barbara, CA Available: All over the U.S.A. where legal The “Kapittel” is the managing board of an abbey, consisting of the abbot and his lieutenants and others. Alcohol (wt.): 8 Alcohol (vol.): 10 Color: 18 EBC Bitterness: 30 Gravity: 1080
Hitachino Nest Japanese Classic Ale
by - -Kiuchi Brewery Ibaraki, Japan Imported by: B. United International Place: Redding, CT Available: n/a This bottle-conditioned ale is matured in Japanse cedar casks which are commonly used in the brewing of traditional Japanese sake. Alcohol (wt.): 5.8 Alcohol (vol.): 7 Color: 27 EBC, copper brown Bitterness: 35 Gravity: 1070
Southern Tier IPA
by - -Southern Tier Brewing Co. Lakewood, NY Available: NY The tap handle for this American-style India pale appeals to the already converted: “The iso-alpha acid experience,” referring to the bittering components in hops. Alcohol (wt.): 5.2 Alcohol (vol.): 6.5 Color: n/a Bitterness: 50 Gravity: 1064