In case you didn’t know, today is “The Day of the Dude,” a holiday in Dudeism, in honor of the cult classic, The Big Lebowski, so today’s beer video is a scene from the film. It’s one of the few in the movie in which Lebowski (played by Jeff Bridges) is drinking a beer, in this case the fictional Meichtry Draft Beer while driving and smoking a joint. The soundtrack to the scene is Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Lookin’ Out My Back Door.” Abide.
Beer In Film #64: The History of Beer in 3 Minutes
Today’s beer video is fairly ambitious, telling the History of Beer in 3 Minutes using only an Etch-a-Sketch. Naturally, he hits mostly the high points.
Anchor Announces New Spring Saison
Anchor Brewing just released a teaser video announcing a new spring seasonal: Anchor Saison. Here’s what the press release has to say:
Anchor Saison™ Spring Ale (7.2% ABV) is a traditional Belgian-style saison with a California twist. The distinctiveness of roasted Belgian wheat malt is enhanced by the peppery, clove-like flavors of a locally cultured saison-style yeast. And, for this release, Anchor chose three California ingredients — lemongrass, lemon peel, and ginger — whose synergy adds a tangy crispness and herbal spiciness to this sharply refreshing, uniquely Californian saison.
Brewmaster Mark Carpenter suggests pairing the Saison Spring Ale with sushi or Vietnamese cuisine, which perfectly compliments the tangy, citrus notes of the beer.
Released in California this March thru May, Anchor Saison™ Spring Ale will be available in 6-packs and draught at select retailers and at the Anchor Brewing Taproom in San Francisco.
The fourth Zymaster series beer was Fort Ross Farmhouse Ale, so I suspect it was popular enough to launch as their new spring seasonal, perhaps exactly the same or slightly tweaked; perhaps at some point we’ll learn the exact details. The Zymaster farmhouse beer was also 7.2% a.b.v., although the spices seem slightly different. For now, enjoy this old newsreel, a “Special Report” from Anchor Brewing Worldwide News.”
And below is the new label, created to resemble old fruit crate art.
Beer In Film #63: American Eats’ History of Beer, Pt. 5 Of 5
Today’s beer video is part 5 of 5, from a episode of the History Channel show American Eats, which aired for one season in 2006. The episode entitled “Beer” was number eleven of fifteen shows.
Beer In Film #62: American Eats’ History of Beer, Pt. 4 Of 5
Today’s beer video is part 4 of 5, from a episode of the History Channel show American Eats, which aired for one season in 2006. The episode entitled “Beer” was number eleven of fifteen shows.
Beer In Film #61: American Eats’ History of Beer, Pt. 3 Of 5
Today’s beer video is part 3 of 5, from a episode of the History Channel show American Eats, which aired for one season in 2006. The episode entitled “Beer” was number eleven of fifteen shows.
Beer In Film #60: American Eats’ History of Beer, Pt. 2 Of 5
Today’s beer video is part 2 of 5, from a episode of the History Channel show American Eats, which aired for one season in 2006. The episode entitled “Beer” was number eleven of fifteen shows.
Beer In Film #59: American Eats’ History of Beer, Pt. 1 Of 5
Today’s beer video is part 1 of 5, from a episode of the History Channel show American Eats, which aired for one season in 2006. The episode entitled “Beer” was number eleven of fifteen shows.
Beer In Film #58: A Chat With Ron Pattinson
Today’s beer video is a short interview of beer historian Ron Pattinson, the description for which reads. “Ron talks old beers with Bocky whilst sitting next to a very bad gnome. Find out about the latest Once Upon A Time Beers as well as Ron’s pursuit of the truth about porters.”
Beer In Film #57: Craft Beer Tasting At Home
Today’s beer video was created by the Brewers Association and is entitled Craft Beer Tasting at Home and Beer Whispering Too! It’s a nice little “how to” for newbies on how to have a tasting in your home.