Breweries

Zimbabwe Beer

April 18, 2012

Today in 1980, Zimbabwe gained their Independence from the UK. Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Breweries Chibuku Breweries National Breweries Nesbitt Breweries South Chibuku Breweries Zimbabwe Brewery Guides Beer Advocate Beer Me RateBeer Other Guides CIA World Factbook Official Website U.S. Embassy Wikipedia Guild: None Known National Regulatory Agency: None Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known Drunk Driving [...]

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Syria Beer

April 17, 2012

Today in 1946, the French Mandate of Syria ended, giving Syria their Independence. Syria Syria Breweries Al-Chark Brewery Barada Beer Company Syria Brewery Guides Beer Advocate Beer Me RateBeer Other Guides CIA World Factbook Official Tourism Website U.S. Embassy Wikipedia Wikipedia’s Beer in Syria Guild: None Known National Regulatory Agency: None Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: [...]

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The Top 50 Annotated 2011

April 17, 2012

This is my sixth annual annotated list of the Top 50 so you can see who moved up and down, who was new to the list and who dropped off. So here is this year’s list again annotated with how they changed compared to last year. Anheuser-Busch InBev; #1 last six years, no surprises MillerCoors; [...]

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Top 50 Breweries For 2011

April 17, 2012

The Brewers Association has also just announced the top 50 breweries in the U.S. based on sales, by volume, for 2011. This includes all breweries, regardless of size or other parameters. Here is the new list: Anheuser-Busch InBev; St Louis MO MillerCoors; Chicago IL Pabst Brewing; Woodridge IL D. G. Yuengling and Son; Pottsville PA [...]

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Top 50 Craft Breweries For 2011

April 17, 2012

The Brewers Association just announced the top 50 breweries in the U.S. based on sales, by volume, for 2011, which is listed below here. For the fifth year, they’ve also released a list of the top 50 craft breweries based on the new definition adopted by the Brewers Association a few years ago, and updated [...]

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Lagunitas Building New Brewery In Chicago

April 10, 2012

Sheesh, you try and do something other than sit at your computer all day, and all hell breaks loose. At least I have an excuse, sort of. My wife and I just bought another house, which we’re having some work done on before we move in, and that’s been occupying a healthy percentage of my [...]

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Republic Of Georgia Beer

April 9, 2012

Today in 1991, Georgia gained their Independence from the USSR. Republic of Georgia Georgia Breweries Kaiser Brau Lomisi Brewery Natakhtari Brewery Georgia Brewery Guides Beer Advocate Beer Me Rate Beer Other Guides CIA World Factbook Official Website U.S. Embassy Wikipedia Guild: None Known National Regulatory Agency: None Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known Drunk Driving [...]

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New Belgium Announces Asheville As Site For 2nd Brewery

April 5, 2012

Wow, it’s been a good year for beer in Asheville, North Carolina. Not too long ago, Sierra Nevada Brewing announced they would build a second brewery in the county seat of Buncombe County. Now a second large craft brewery — New Belgium Brewing — today announced that they, too, have chosen Asheville as the city [...]

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Senegal Beer

April 4, 2012

Today in 1960, Senegal gained their Independence from France. Senegal Senegal Breweries Breughel Societe des Brasseries de L’Ouest-Africaine Societe Industrielle de Brasseries du Senegal Senegal Brewery Guides Beer Advocate Beer Me Rate Beer Other Guides CIA World Factbook Official Website U.S. Embassy Wikipedia Guild: Soc. Des Bras. De LQuest Afr. National Regulatory Agency: Not Known [...]

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Iran Beer

April 1, 2012

Today in 1979, Iran declared itself a theocratic Islamic Republic. Iran Iran Breweries Behnoush Iran Co. Iran Brewery Guides Beer Advocate Beer Me Rate Beer Other Guides CIA World Factbook Official Website U.S. Embassy Wikipedia Wikipedia’s Alcohol in Iran Wikipedia’s Beer in Iran Guild: None Known National Regulatory Agency: None Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not [...]

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It Takes Balls: Wynkoop’s New Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout

April 1, 2012

There’s at least one every April Fool’s Day. Here’s Marty Jones from the Wynkoop brewpub in Denver, Colorado with a short video introducing their latest style of beer: Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout. Enjoy.

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Anchor Plaza Debuts At AT&T Park

March 29, 2012

Today was media day at AT&T Park, where the San Francisco Giants play. It’s not the kind of event I’m normally invited to, but this year is a little different. Debuting this season at the Giants’ stadium is Anchor Plaza, a new area behind the giant scoreboard where fans can find beer from Anchor Brewing, [...]

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Larry Sidor’s Yet To Be Named Brewery Has A Name

March 27, 2012

The last time I saw brewmaster Larry Sidor, he was still working at Deschutes Brewing, but I already knew he had a new project in the offing. Since leaving his old job at the end of last year, he’s been building a new brewery in Bend, a brewery without a name, and the progress has [...]

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Craft Beer Breaks The 5% Pint Glass Ceiling

March 26, 2012

Wow, the Brewers Association just released their annual data on U.S. craft brewing, for calendar year 2011, and the news is remarkable. “Craft brewers saw volume rise 13 percent, with a 15 percent increase in retail sales from 2010 to 2011, representing a total barrel increase of 1.3 million.” From the press release: In 2011, [...]

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Beer Birthday: Fraggle

March 26, 2012

Today is also Fraggle’s 45th birthday, or as he often refers to them, his 45th bornday. Fraggle, along with his wife Rebecca, own and operate the terrific Beer Revolution, their beer store in Oakland, near Jack London Square on 3rd Street. I first met Fraggle when I featured them in an article I did for [...]

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Bangladesh Beer

March 26, 2012

Today in 1971, Bangladesh gained their Independence from Pakistan. Bangladesh Bangladesh Breweries Crown Beverages Hunter Beer Bangladesh Brewery Guides Beer Advocate Beer Me Rate Beer Other Guides CIA World Factbook Official Website U.S. Embassy Wikipedia Guild: None National Regulatory Agency: Department of Narcotics Control Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.00% [...]

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