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A Texas Bar & The Power Of Prayer

April 19, 2011

It reads like a joke, so I don’t know if it’s true or not, though it does come from the Clark County Democrat of Grove Hill, Alabama from late October, 2009. Thanks to Pete Slosberg, who sent me the link. Apparently, a Texas beer joint sues church…. Here’s the joke … er, story: In a [...]

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Saturday Toast To Don Younger

February 24, 2011

There’s at least one more worldwide toast to Portland Publican Don Younger. This one is set to take place at 5:00 p.m. YLT (your local time) on Saturday, February 26. It was organized by Phil Farrel, who you probably will recognize as “The Rubber Chicken Man.” Phil Farrell Phil gave me a flier about the [...]

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R.I.P. Don Younger 1941-2011

January 31, 2011

I just heard that Don Younger, owner of the Horse Brass in Portland, passed away last night around 12:30 a.m. He will be greatly missed. The craft beer community has lost one of its earliest and most ardent supporters, and a great friend to so many of us. Here’s to you, Don. I just spoke [...]

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Beer In Art #114: Sam Rigling’s Crying In His Beer

January 30, 2011

This week’s work of art is by American artist Sam Rigling, who it appears is from around Shreveport, Louisiana. The title of the painting is Crying in His Beer.” There’s not much information about Rigling, or the painting. The Fine Frame Gallery has the following: Many of Rigling’s paintings exhibit an undercurrent of humor depicting [...]

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Don Younger In Hospital

January 30, 2011

Don Younger, owner of the Horse Brass in Portland, has been the subject of numerous rumors today throughout the Twitterverse. I wanted to find out what’s really going on so I called a friend in Portland who’s close to the situation, and here’s what I’ve learned. Don fell last week and broke his shoulder, and [...]

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Brickskeller Re-Opens As “Bier Baron”

December 30, 2010

The Brickskeller is now re-opened, only a week after it changed hands. The original name was reported to be “Rock Creek,” but according to D.C.’s Young & Hungry blog, that name was already taken and eventually they settled on the “Bier Baron” as the new name. A new canopy sign won’t be up until Friday, [...]

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Brickskeller Sale Update, Will Remain A Bar

December 10, 2010

While the fate of the Brickskeller pub in Washington, D.C. has been mostly rumor, today local FM radio station WTOP 103.5 revealed the names of the new buyers and some of their plans for the iconic building at 22nd Street NW. According to WTOP News: Megan Merrifield and her husband are buying The Brickskeller, a [...]

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Brickskeller To Close

December 8, 2010

Rumors have been flying around for months, and now it looks like it’s just about official. The world-famous Brickskeller pub in Washington, D.C. on 22nd Street NW will be closing shortly. Opened by Diane Alexander’s family in 1957, and operated for many years by her and her husband Dave Alexander, the building will apparently be [...]

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Colorado To Make Session Beers Illegal In Bars & Restaurants

November 29, 2010

This should give anyone who loves session beers or groups trying to keep people from getting blotto a case of apoplexy. A new law in Colorado, actually a bill amended last spring, “now requires the state to enforce license restrictions to a T.” The law requires to-the-letter enforcement of the state’s existing beer regulations. Bars, [...]

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Craigslist TV: Drinking Buddy For Hire

November 4, 2010

I must confess that at first I was skeptical about a press release I received yesterday from Craigslist TV, a new division of Craigslist, which they describe as “an online documentary series. In March 2010, craigslist provided “opt in” check boxes for craigslist users interested in having their adventures on craigslist chronicled, and sponsored the [...]

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Good Pub Guide Announces Pay To Play

October 29, 2010

I’m not quite sure what to think about this. The Publican reported today that the highly respected and nearly 30-year old UK Good Pub Guide is going to begin charging pubs to be included in the guide. Starting with next year’s edition, fees to be included “will be either £99 or £199, depending on the [...]

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Sanity/Fear: A Rally for Beer 10.29.10

October 17, 2010

If you’re planning on going to either Jon Stewart’s Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Stephen Colbert’s March to Keep Fear Alive on October 30 — or if you just happen to live in the Washington D.C. area — you’re most likely going to need something to do the night before. If so, have I got [...]

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Toronado’s Dave Keene & Jennifer Smith Married Saturday At GABF

September 20, 2010

Toronado owner Dave Keene and his longtime girlfriend Jennifer Smith tied the knot during the afternoon session at the Great American Beer Festival on Saturday, September 18. The impromptu ceremony took place in front of the Russian River Brewery booth, with Vinnie Cilurzo as best man and Natalie Cilurzo as Jennifer’s maid of honor. Brett [...]

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Bus Crashes Into Monk’s Cafe

August 10, 2010

NBC News Philadelphia is reporting that a SEPTA bus and police car slammed into Monk’s Belgian Cafe. They’re saying “the bus came through the front door of the popular Monk’s Cafe right before last call. Remarkably, no one was hurt.” (Thanks to Todd Alstrom for the story tip.) Monk’s co-owner Tom Peters is on video [...]

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UK Wants Pubs To Be Responsible For Patrons

June 2, 2010

According to an article in the UK’s Publican, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (or, ironically, NICE), which describes itself as “an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health,” has made several recommendations for tackling their nation’s alcohol abuse problems. I’ll skip most [...]

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SF Weekly’s Best of San Francisco

May 19, 2010

The weekly alternative SF Weekly announced the winners in their most recent “best of” issue for 2010. Reader’s Poll Winner for Best Brewery: Magnolia Gastropub Best Beer Bottle Selection: City Beer Store Best Cult Brew: North Coast Le Merle Best Microbrewery: Elizabeth Street Brewery Best Brewery Tour: Speakeasy Ales and Lagers Best Beer and Trivia: [...]

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