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MINNEAPOLIS IS THIS YEAR'S HOST TO WORLD'S LARGEST HOMEBREWERS CONFERENCE
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| June 03, 2010 - Boulder, CO - For more than 30 years, homebrewers from around the country have been gathering for the National Homebrewers Conference, the world's largest homebrewers conference. This year's sold-out event will take place in Minneapolis, Minn., June 17-19.
The American Homebrewers Association (AHA), which puts on the event, anticipates more than 1,200 attendees over three days—record attendence for the event.
Along with their passion for homebrewing, attendees also have a passion for learning. The conference offers 27 educational seminars on beer and brewing given by award-winning professional and amateur brewers, renowned authors and experienced homebrewers. Mark Stutrud, founder of St. Paul's Summit Brewing Co., will deliver the keynote address to the sold-out crowd.
In addition to seminars, Pro-Brewers Night will be held on Thursday, June 17. This event allows attendees to taste beers from breweries from across the country and sample local Minneapolis brewed beers.
Always a crowd favorite, Club Night will be held Friday night, June 18. This night is a chance for homebrew clubs from around the country to feature their homebrew and the spirit of their club. Participating clubs share their homebrews as well as show off their club spirit with elaborate themes and decorated booths.
On Saturday, June 20, the Grand Banquet and Awards Ceremony will be held to recognize entrants' winning homebrews in the National Homebrew Competition, which recieved more than 6,000 entries this year. The National Homebrew Compeition is the world's largest beer compeition.
"Minnesota is home to one of the most vibrant homebrewing communities in the country," said Gary Glass, director of the AHA. "That really shows in the fantastic program the local organizing committee has put together for what will be our largest homebrewers conference ever."
Learn more about the event at AHAConference.org. |
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Le Petite Saison launches June 1st
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| June 01, 2010 - The Perfect Summer Beer has Arrived
Boulder, Colorado – Twisted Pine Brewery's latest bottled offering, Le Petite Saison will be hitting the shelves June 1st just in time for the summer's heat. The beer will be available in 22oz bottles throughout Colorado with possible distribution to Missouri. Le Petite is a beautifully crafted Belgian-style Saison with delicate estery and fruity flavors provided by the yeast. "When working with a great strain of yeast, you want it to shine though as much as possible," says brewer Jeff Brumley. "This is definitely a big step for us to make such a distinct style of beer."
Saison is a style of beer that was originally brewed for farm workers in Belgium to drink after a long day of work. This style is typically known as an easy drinking summer session beer with medium alcohol content. Le Petite combines a wonderful breadiness followed by subtle notes of apricot and pear as it warms. Noble hops provide a clean crisp finish to this flavorful balanced beer.
Belgian-style beers provide the perfect complement to food. The yeasty characteristics of this Saison make it a natural pairing for a variety of breads, cheeses and salads. It is a great beer for a backyard barbeque or watching the sun set over the Rocky Mountains.
The decision to extend the 22oz one-off product line comes after strong sales of Hoppy Man Imperial IPA. "More and more people are browsing the bomber section of liquor stores these days," says brewery owner Bob Baile. "People are really starting to take notice of the higher-end beers. When it comes to good drink, craft beer is still very much a value. You just may find the same complexity in a $9 bottle of beer that you find in a $70 bottle of wine."
Le Petite Saison joins Twisted Pines' Timberline Series of beers alongside others such as Hoppy Man, Reilly's Oak Whiskey Red, Billy's Chilies, Espresso Stout and the soon to be released Hoppy Knight India Black Ale (7/17). |
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PHILLY BEER WEEK 2010 ANNOUNCES
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| June 01, 2010 - PHILADELPHIA, PA – The third-annual Philly Beer Week (PBW), which celebrates the region's vibrant beer culture, will kick off on Friday, June 4 with the Opening Tap, featuring the arrival of PBW's official keg mallet, The Hammer of Glory (HOG). As in 2009, the HOG will get to the Opening Tap in over-the-top style, transported like an Olympic torch from The Grey Lodge Pub in the Northeast to Independence Visitor's Center via just about every conceivable means – except automobile.
"Bringing the Hammer of Glory to the kick-off party for Philly Beer Week is no small undertaking, and our participants have outdone themselves this year, dreaming up wacky new ways to get it to Opening Tap," says PBW Executive Director and noted beer author Don "Joe Sixpack" Russell. "From hearse to horse and roller skate to wheelbarrow, the HOG will be taking a truly epic journey."
The HOG's adventure will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 4 at The Grey Lodge Pub (6235 Frankford Avenue, 215-825-5357). Planned methods of transportation will include:
· 11:10 a.m. – Grey Lodge Pub to Draught Horse Pub (1431 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 215-235-1010) via Bicycle Convoy
· 12:05 a.m. – Draught Horse Pub to Philadelphia Brewing Company (2439 Amber Street, 215-427-2739) via Horse
· 12:45 p.m. – Philadelphia Brewing Company to Johnny Brenda's (1201 Frankford Avenue, 215-739-9684) via Kenzinger Express Train Kinetic Sculpture
· 1:10 p.m. – Johnny Brenda's to Yards Brewing Company (901 North Delaware Avenue, 215-634-2600) via Trophy Bike "Bar on a Bike"
· 1:35 p.m. – Yards Brewing Company to Delilah's Gentleman's Club (100 Spring Garden Street) via Dog-Drawn Wagon
· 1:55 p.m. – Delilah's Gentleman's Club to Standard Tap (901 North 2nd Street, 215-238-0630) via Delilah's Girls
· 2:20 p.m. – Standard Tap to The Foodery (837 North 2nd Street, 215-238-6077) via Zip Line
· 2:35 p.m. – The Foodery to The Institute (549 North 12th Street, 215-765-8515) via Tricycle
· 3:00 p.m. – The Institute to The Belgian Cafe (2047 Green Street, 215-235-3500) via Wheel Barrow
· 3:25 p.m. – The Belgian Cafe to Kite and Key (1836 Callowhill Street, 215-568-1818) via "The Reckoner" Three-Wheel Giant Kinetic Sculpture
· 3:50 p.m. – Kite and Key to Nodding Head Brewery & Restaurant (1516 Sansom Street, 215-569-9525) via Hearse
· 4:25 p.m. – Nodding Head Brewery & Restaurant to 12 Steps Down (831 Christian Street, 215-238-0379) via Hand Truck Keg Throne
· 5:10 p.m. – 12 Steps Down to Bella Vista Beer Distributors (755 South 11th Street, 215-627-6465) via Running Rocky Look-Alike
· 5:40 p.m. – Bella Vista Beer Distributors to Hawthorne Cafe (738 South 11th Street, 215-627-3012) via Hand Truck
· 5:55 p.m. – Hawthorne Cafe to Varga Bar (941 Spruce Street, 215-627-5200) via "Growler Power"
· 6:15 p.m. – Varga Bar to Brauhaus Schmitz (718 South Street, 267-909-8814) via Varga Pin-Up Girls on Roller Skates
· 6:35 p.m. – Brauhaus Schmitz to Opening Tap (Independence Visitors Center) via Hostess Station "Chariot," pulled by Dirndl-Clad Waitresses, accompanied by the Fishtown Beer Runners
· 7:05 p.m. – Arrive at Opening Tap
· 8:00 p.m. – Swung by Mayor Nutter to tap the first keg of PBW2010
PBW is an annual celebration of beer culture that includes tastings in cozy neighborhood taprooms of locally crafted brews, educational offerings such as guided tastings and lectures and prix-fixe beer-pairing dinners across the region. The largest event of its kind in the nation, it has spawned a host of similar events across the country and remains, in its third year, the premier beer festival in America, set in "America's Best Beer-Drinking City." Over 180 bars, restaurants and breweries will host more than 950 events during Philly Beer Week 2010.
For general information about PBW2010, including the ever-expanding schedule of events and list of participants, please visit www.phillybeerweek.org. |
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Twisted Pine to host Autism Benefit
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| April 22, 2010 - What: Twisted Pine Brewing Company is opening up its doors for a fun-filled fundraiser featuring the Colorado Autism Society. There will be a silent auction with items from 2010 Great American Beer Festival Tickets to autographed golf memorabilia. In addition to the silent auction we are bringing back Brewery Olympics. Brewery Olympics is competition consisting of events such as blind keg tapping, a frozen t-shirt contest, ridiculous relay race, beer trivia and a chug off. Teams of 2-6 people will compete for Twisted Pine Gear, gift certificates and bragging rights. This event is part of a series of fundraisers Twisted Pine will be hosting throughout the summer.
When: Sunday, April 25th, 2010
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Twisted Pine Brewery
3201 Walnut St Suite A
Boulder CO, 80301
Why: To raise money for the Colorado Autism Society and to have a great time. The $15 entry fee and 30% of total sales will be donated to the Colorado Autism Society. This is yet another example of the craft beer industry coming together with the community for a good cause.
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Thousands to Participate in National Celebration During American Craft Beer Week
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| April 21, 2010 - Boulder, CO - Beer lovers, craft brewers, homebrewers, beer distributors, and retailers are all making special plans for the annual American Craft Beer Week taking place across the country May 17-23. The "Mother of All Beer Weeks" celebrates small and independent craft brewers and is a chance to highlight all that the U.S. loves about craft beer. In 2006, the week became the largest national effort focusing on American craft brewers and remains so today.
"American Craft Beer Week has become a cherished tradition, making this annual celebration a great chance to toast craft brewers and to celebrate the advanced beer culture here in the United States," stated Julia Herz, a spokesperson for the Brewers Association.
In the works for the 2010 American Craft Beer Week are special brewery tours, beer and food pairing events, special release craft beers and festivals all across the country. Participating breweries are encouraging beer enthusiasts to sign the Declaration of Beer Independence, an official document to support America's small and independent craft brewers, which is available on the American Craft Beer Week website and Facebook page. And, both breweries and homebrewers alike will brew a special recipe called American Craft Beer Wheat to celebrate.
Highlights of diverse celebrations
Charity Fundraisers:
•Barley Brothers (AZ)
•East Coast (NJ)
•Upslope (CO)
•Diamond Bear (AZ)
Declaration of Beer Independence Events:
•Peekskill (NY)
•Beaver Creek (MT)
Homebrewing Focus:
•Alltech's Lexington (KY)
•Cornerstone (OH)
•Fitgers (MN)
•Liberty Street (MI)
•Moccasin Bend (TN)
•Town Hall (MN)
New Beer Releases:
•Avery (CO)
•Bell's (MI)
•Cigar City (FL)
•Freetail (TX)
•Full Sail (OR)
•Great Divide (CO)
•Hangar 24 (CA)
•Healdsburg (CA)
•Limestone (IL)
•New Belgium (CO)
•Odell (CO)
•Pagosa (CO)
•Table Rock (ID)
•Water Street (WI)
Opening a Brewery:
•Epic (UT)
•Fullsteam (NC)
•Strange (CO)
Special Beer Festivals:
•Central Coast (CA)
•Iron Hill (PA)
•Rogue (OR)
Special Dinners:
•Abita (LA)
•Anderson Valley (CA)
•Battle Ground (TN)
•Chuckanut (WA)
•Flossmoor Station (IL)
•Gordon Biersch (VA)
•NOLA (LA)
•Prescott (AZ)
•Laguanitas (CA)
•South Shore (WI)
•Standing Stone (OR)
Special Tours:
•America's Roadhouse (IL)
•Capital Brewing (WI)
•Clipper City/Heavy Seas (MD)
•Deschutes (OR)
•Draught House Pub (TX)
•Great South Bay (NY)
•Oakshire (OR)
•Ram (ID)
In 2006, the inaugural American Craft Beer Week was recognized by the U.S. Congress with House Resolution 753 (PDF file). Since then, the week has continued to attract interest and support from beer enthusiasts and media, with more than 200 breweries formally participating in 2009.
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IRON HILL BREWERY AND RESTAURANT WINS BIG AT THE WORLD BEER CUP 2010
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| April 13, 2010 - WILMINGTON, DE - The region's fastest-growing collection of brewpubs, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, brought home seven awards from the World Beer Cup (WBC), the world's largest commercial beer competition that was held in Chicago this past weekend including overall awards for World Champion Brewery and World Champion Brewmaster both in the large brewpub category. Iron Hill also took home two gold, one silver and two bronze awards for their beers, bringing their all-time award count from the WBC to 16.
"We're extremely proud of our brewers and the work that they do, year after year, to keep Iron Hill at the top," says Director of Brewing Operations Mark Edelson. "These latest awards are a testament to their hard work and devotion to making great beer."
Iron Hill beers earning awards at this year's WBC are Raspberry Torte, won gold for "American Sour Ale," Russian Imperial Stout, won gold for "English-Style Imperial Stout," Lambic de Hill, won bronze for "Belgian-Style Sour Ale" created by Media Head Brewer Bob Barrar, Iron Hill's most award-winning brewer; and Crazy Ivan, won silver for "English-Style Imperial Stout" and Abbey Dubbel, won bronze for "Belgian Style Dubbel category" created by Iron Hill Newark brewer Justin Sproul.
The World Beer Cup is a bi-annual beer competition in which participating beers are judged according to the style guidelines developed by the Brewers Association. Awards reflect beers that adhere to style descriptions and specifications while displaying distinctive, ethereal qualities that propel them into the category of "world-class" prominence. Brewers Association President Charlie Papazian explains, "for a brewer, a World Beer Cup gold award allows them to say that their beer represents the best of that beer style in the world."
Founded by home brewers Kevin Finn and Mark Edelson and restaurateur Kevin Davies in Newark, DE in 1996, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is the region's fastest-growing restaurant group, blossoming from one restaurant and brewery to eight locations across the mid-Atlantic. Each is dedicated to producing and serving top-quality hand-crafted beers and cuisine in a warm and hospitable setting, and all are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Five to seven more locations across the mid-Atlantic are planned for the next five years.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant's eight locations include: Newark, DE (147 East Main Street, 302-266-9000); Wilmington, DE (710 South Madison Street, 302-472-2739); Media, PA (30 East State Street, 610-627-9000); West Chester, PA (3 West Gay Street, 610-738-9600); North Wales, PA (1460 Bethlehem Pike, 267-708-2000); Phoenixville, PA (130 East Bridge Street, 610-983-9333); Lancaster, PA (781 Harrisburg Pike, 717-291-9800); and Maple Shade, NJ (124 East Kings Highway, 856-273-0300). |
| | March 24, 2010 - Boulder, CO – Brewers Publications, a division of the Brewers Association, announces the publication of its latest title, Brewing With Wheat: The ‘Wit’ and ‘Weizen’ of World Wheat Beer Styles by Stan Hieronymus.
Brewing With Wheat is a historical journey through the global development of beer styles brewed with wheat. Hieronymus visits the ancestral homes of the world's most interesting styles—Hoegaarden, Kelheim, Leipzig, Berlin and even Portland, Oregon—to find out first-hand how these beers are made today.
With ample coverage of American wheat beers as well as Belgian white/wit, this volume explores both tradition and innovation in brewing with wheat. Hieronymus shares myths, facts, recipes and brewing and fermentation processes of a range of global wheat beer styles.
The book is replete with brewing details and recipes for even the most curious brewer—and answers to compelling questions such as "Why is my beer cloudy?" and "With or without lemon?"
A long-time Real Beer page editor, Hieronymus is also the author of Brew Like a Monk, which investigates the heavenly brews of Belgium and is published by Brewers Publications.
"In Brewing With Wheat, Stan Hieronymus has given homebrewers, craft brewers, and beer enthusiasts alike a wheat-fuelled flux-capacitor that will transport them from region to region around the world," said Sam Calagione, founder Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. "This page-by-page journey will satisfy the reader’s thirst for the knowledge, history and science needed for producing and enjoying the wide spectrum of wheat beers."
"Stan Hieronymus has filled a giant, gaping hole in the beer literature with this book," said Randy Mosher, author of Radical Brewing and Tasting Beer. "And once again, he has done it with crisp, engaging prose, loaded with rock solid information, much of it directly from those who brew these delicious, but technically challenging, beers every day."
The 200-page book includes full-color photos, illustrations and recipes. Copies are available for purchase at shop.beertown.org or by calling 888.822.6273. Members of the media may request review copies by contacting Meghan Storey at 303.447.0816 x 166.
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Challenging What Beer Is and Can Be
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| March 24, 2010 - Boulder, Colorado - Experimentation is running rampant in the craft beer industry these days. Cherry Chocolate Chili Stout, Yerba Mate Pale Ale and Pumpkin Brown Ale are just some of the latest beers now available to the everyday consumer. The craft beer industry is constantly exploring new frontiers to come up with the next biggest thing in beer. Twisted Pine continues to embrace experimentation and takes it up a notch.
Past releases have included "Poison Fish" a beer laced with ginger, wasabi, horseradish and mustard, "Port Wine Porter" an ale infused with port wine soaked oak chips and of course, there's the ever so popular "Billy's Chilies," a beer that packs the heat of 5 fresh chili peppers. "The freedom to brew whatever comes to mind is one of the privileges of working at Twisted Pine," says brewer Jeff Brumley. "If you can dream it, you can brew it."
In the works at Twisted Pine is a beer made with Ghost Chilies, also known as the hottest chilies on Earth. "The trick to these creative brews is keeping them balanced," says owner Bob Baile. "You don't want one flavor to completely overwhelm another."
"It is the unique interesting beers that really keep people coming back to our brewery, especially when there are as many great breweries as there are in Boulder," says marketing director Mike Burns. "I became familiar with the beers of Boulder a long time ago, but I always keep a look out for new releases." Upcoming releases at Twisted Pine include: Imperial Red Ale, Vanilla Espresso Stout, Sour Raspberry Brown Ale and a Vanilla Oaked Stout. At least one new beer has been tapped at Twisted Pine every week since last December.
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BJCP Exam Prep class now forming
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| | March 17, 2010 - Boulder, CO - Anyone interested in becoming a Beer Judge? The man behind Brew-Monkey.com is a Certified Beer Judge and will guide you through a 12 week course to prepare you for the BJCP Exam. This class is a lot of work, and a lot of fun. There is homework, quizzes, exams and a lot of reading. On the more pleasurable side, 70-80 beer styles will be sampled and discussed. Not only will you be prepared for the exam you can use this class as an exploration of the world of beer as well.
Why be a beer judge? Well, you get to try all kinds of beer, seem awesome to your friends, and judge homebrew and commercial competitions.
Class would be 12 weeks 1 Wednesday night per week for 3 - 3.5 hours - Fees - $100.00 for the block of classes - this includes the beer.
The previous classes have been very well received and everyone had a great time, and learned a lot.
Shoot me an email from Brew-Monkey.com if you are interested and I will put you on the list.
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Brewers Association Announces 2009 Craft Brewer Sales Numbers
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| March 08, 2010 - Boulder, CO - The Brewers Association, the trade association that tabulates production statistics for US breweries, today released 2009 data on the U.S. craft brewing industry. In a year when other brewers saw a slowdown in sales, small and independent craft brewers (see definition)1 saw sales dollars increase 10.3 percent and volume increase 7.2 percent over 2008, representing a growth of 613,992 barrels equal to roughly 8.5 million cases.
Overall, U.S. beer sales were down approximately 5 million barrels (31 gallons per U.S. barrel) in 2009.
"Beer lovers continue to find great value and enjoyment in fuller flavored craft beers," said Paul Gatza, director of the Brewers Association. "Americans have an increasing appreciation of craft beers, and the growing number of brewers behind them. They’re eager to try the latest seasonal release and to sample a variety of beers from different breweries."
In 2009, craft brewers represented 4.3 percent of volume and 6.9 percent of retail dollars for the total U.S. beer category. With the total U.S. beer industry representing an estimated retail dollar value of $101 billion, the Brewers Association estimates the actual dollar sales figure from craft brewers in 2009 was $7 billion, up from $6.3 billion in 2008.
The total number of U.S. craft brewers grew from 1,485 to 1,542 in 2009, and they produced 9,115,635 barrels, up from 8,501,713 barrels in 2008. Overall U.S. beer sales fell from approximately 210.4 million barrels to 205.8 million barrels.
The 2009 growth and popularity of beer from small and independent breweries did not go unnoticed by industry observers. The National Restaurant Association Chef Survey (see results), for example, cited "locally-produced wine and beer" among its top five overall trends to watch for in 2010. In the alcohol and cocktails category, the organization ranked "locally-produced wine and beer" as its top trend, while "food-beer pairings" came in at number five on the list. |
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