tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228397582011-06-08T01:04:26.101-04:00Welcome to the 2 Beer Guys Blog! Here, you will be able to read our stories and adventures as we travel through the world of craft beer.Ianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05007956632257597223noreply@blogger.comBlogger3641100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-41440631728737749832008-03-25T21:34:00.002-04:002008-03-25T21:37:55.004-04:00

The time has come and we have hung up our gloves. We are no longer using Blogger to host our blog and we have moved to a new home. http://www.2beerguys.com/blog/ If you stumble on this website, please visit us at our new home.ThanksSean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!!

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Here's an interesting article... Did you know? SeanDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!Anheuser-Busch Globalizes Beer Through AcquisitionsBy Fred DelkinBudweiser is far and away the biggest-selling beer in the USA, despite its lack of quality, which earns it avoidance by craft beer lovers. Anheuser-Busch, Bud's brewer, does not hang its stein solely on the Bud hook, however. The brewing

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In February, I shared a story about the "Free the Hops" movement that was taking place in Alabama. With Alabama being one of the last states in the country that could not sell beer higher than 6% and sold in 12 oz bottles, the beer lovers are rejoicing for the moment. Last week, the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB196, the Gourmet Beer Bill, which would raise Alabama’s allowable

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We met the Surly folks at the Night of the Barrels. Their email gives you a little insight to the issues that some microbreweries encounter.Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!!Here are a few Surly updates for those interested… Grumpy’s NE is finishing off its ten year anniversary celebration this week. We kicked off their anniversary month with a keg of two and some cask beer.

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This article was posted on Beer Advocate.com, but I thought that you would enjoy.SeanMatt Venzke of Yorktown, Virginia Wins 2008 Beerdrinker of the Year ContestPosted by: Todd on Thursday - February 28, 2008 - 16:04 UTCVirginia man wins Wynkoop Brewing Company's 12th annual search for America's ultimate beer fiend(Denver, Colorado) - Matt Venzke, an avid beer lover from Yorktown, Virginia, has

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The news around town is that Cape Ann Brewing just released two new beers. Try them if you can find them.Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!Fisherman's Tea Party - a barley wine made with 3 different styles of tea that were amongst the types dumped during the Boston Tea Party. If you can guess all three types you win a big kiss from our main man TJ. 9.0% ABVFisherman's

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The Brewers Association, producers of the Great American Beer Festival, is bringing the quintessential craft beer and food event to Washington D.C. in celebration of American Craft Beer Week. A must attend for craft beer aficionados and foodies alike, SAVOR will offer a memorable craft beer and food experience to a limited number of attendees under the columned archways of the Andrew W. Mellon

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The weekend of Harpoon St. Patrick's Festival - March 7th and March 8th - is finally upon us. Time to get your green face paint, your favorite green hat, and your finest greenery and get your green self on over to the Brewery to enjoy some serious non-green Harpoon beers. Join us at the Harpoon St. Patrick's Festival for a celebration that will have you getting jiggy with it once again. We'll all

2 Beer Guys-Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164937565677639377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-34357177551523510972008-03-06T14:52:00.002-05:002008-03-06T14:57:48.353-05:00

Ok, Magic Hat just released a new beer called Lucky Kat. Type: Irresistible Pale AleYeast: English AleAlcohol: 5.8IBUs: 58SRM: 18.0Gravity: 1.056Malts: Pale, Munich, CrystalHops: Amarillo, Crystal - Dry-hopped with Amarillo and Crystal.Please check out this link and click on "The story". It's rather amusing and kinda freaky :)http://www.magichat.net/luckykat/

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This blog is a bit late in coming, but I think you will be informed and will have plenty of time to find a date for the Extreme Beer Fest next February. Sean, Ian and I ventured into Boston on a Friday afternoon (I know, very romantic). We were down one Beer Wife, but of course, she was there in spirit. We met Andy at Cyclorama (he was a trooper and waited about 10th in line) but we ditched him

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As we like to do around here at 2beerguys, we'd like to put something in your hands. I've set up a mirror of the blog at 2beerguys.wordpress.com, and have imported all of the previous posts that have been done on this blog. So, with the exception of the last two blogs Sean has done, everything should be there. I like WordPress because it's got broader support in the blogging community, has

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It's not time to dance around and say the witch is dead, but at least this gives craft beer lovers hope for a sunnier future. (Although this may entice me to do a dance of joy / forward roll.)Enjoy!!Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!By Lew Brysonupdated 2:19 p.m. ET, Sun., Feb. 10, 2008If you don’t live in Pennsylvania, this is going to sound a little weird: When I go to the

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Hot off the press!! This is Great news. SeanBy Patrick Croninpcronin@seacoastonline.comFebruary 26, 2008 6:00 AMHAMPTON — The Smuttynose Brewing Company is considering the possibility of relocating its brewery to town.The Portsmouth-based company went before the town's Planning Board last week with preliminary plans to relocate the brewery to 105 Towle Farm Road.The proposal was to subdivide the

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Saw an article about this by Lew Bryson. Sam Adams is selling 20,000 lbs of hops they determined they can live without to small craft brewers at cost. Very cool.http://www.samueladams.com/promotions/HopSharing/Default.aspx

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Hello Everyone, Here's a quick update of what's going on these days...Night of the Barrels: A couple of us are heading to the Night of the Barrels event, hosted by the Beer Advocate, on Friday. Description: A very special, exclusive, and all inclusive evening of wood-aged beers (from fresh oak to bourbon barrels to wine barrels), guest speaker panel, tasty snacks, complimentary hydration,

2 Beer Guys-Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164937565677639377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-65779145016643381382008-02-10T17:44:00.000-05:002008-02-12T21:32:35.824-05:00

This was a no-brainer. Please enjoy this story about Smuttynose and their Big Beer series. I am very happy to read this success story. The big bottle series has made a major impact on the 2Beerguys. While I can't say that I enjoy them all, I am never let down by their quality offerings.Sean2beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!The Beer Nut: The Big winner, by a noseBy Norman Miller

2 Beer Guys-Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164937565677639377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-8805981331723914162008-02-10T17:40:00.000-05:002008-02-12T21:18:08.336-05:00

When I started reading this article, I was skeptical about posting it to the blog. Initially, I did not think that a start up brewery in Georgia was relevant enough, until I read their story. Terrapin Beer company, founded by Brian "Spike" Buckowski and John Cochran, opened their doors as a brewpub serving craft beer and food, while contracting their beer production to Frederick Brewing Co.

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When I read this article, I knew that it was something right up our alley. If we ever are involved in creating a brewpub/brewery, solar power can help. Enjoy!!Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!By Associated PressPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Any aficionado will tell you that sometimes a good beer is like a glass of sunshine. At the Lucky Lab Brew Pub on Hawthorne, it's reality.The

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With the rising popularity of craft beer, there is an increasing pressure to change local and state laws. Maryland is a prime example. Small craft breweries are sticking their neck out and saying that the current laws are ancient and they are hurting their business.In summary, all beer must be sold through a distributor before reaching the end consumer. The smaller distributors are just a blip

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Supermarket wine and beer sales still facing opposition at Capitol Associated Press - February 8, 2008 6:14 PM ET DENVER (AP) - The fight between liquor stores and supermarkets over who should be allowed to sell beer and wine continues at the state Capitol.The grocers' have made an effort to reach out to independent store owners and craft brewers who oppose the idea but it hasn't worked.The new

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Oh, so I was a little surprised when I read about Budweiser's "100 percent Share of Mind" campaign from the early 90's. Having never stumbled upon this concept, I am shocked to never have seen this information in any of their commercials. The commercials promote the quality ingredients and the refreshing taste, but not controlling the world?. Monopoly, what? Preventing other breweries from

Ianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05007956632257597223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-51261257120664811582008-02-05T20:04:00.000-05:002008-02-05T20:07:56.168-05:00

Mark your O'Calendars - the Harpoon St. Patrick's Festival is just around McBend. Join as at the Harpoon St. Patrick's Festival on March 7th and 8th for a celebration that will have you getting jiggy with it once again. Here are the details:WHEN? Friday, March 7, 5:30 to 11:00 pm (Doors close at 9:30 pm)Saturday, March 8, 2:00 to 9:00 PM (Doors close at 7:30 PM)Come early - Limited capacity! Rain

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Hey NOW.... Beer dinner in Rowley. GAME ON!!Please let me know if you want to go, Amber and I are IN!!Email me if you are interestedSeanHarpoon Brewery Tasting. . .with an International Tavern Fare OfferingRowley Country Club – February 22ndJoin Harpoon for this unique beer and food pairing event at The Green Jacket Room at the Rowley Country Club. The dinner will include appetizers, four

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I can only hope that everyone is passionate about something in their life. For me, at this moment, I'm passionate about beer. Not just about drinking it, but writing about it, talking about, and educating others about it. As I write this, I'm sitting at the Redhook Cataqua Publick House in Portsmouth. I look around, and I see a lot of people enjoying great conversation over good beer. The premise

Ianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05007956632257597223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-82315748095468222972008-02-02T19:29:00.005-05:002008-02-02T22:56:54.618-05:00

By: Todd on Wednesday - January 30, 2008 - 14:27 UTCBeerAdvocate to Host the East Coast's Largest American Craft Beer FestAt the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, MA(Boston, MA - January 2008) In keeping with their self-elected duty to bring better beer to the masses, BeerAdvocate founders and brothers Jason and Todd Alström are crafting something big.Held on June 20 & 21 at the Seaport World

2 Beer Guys-Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164937565677639377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-36036305148124937592008-02-02T19:29:00.003-05:002008-02-02T21:43:55.645-05:00

Alabama Craft Beer enthusiasts have started a Free the Hops movement that includes boycotting Budweiser products distributed by Birmingham Budweiser. This movement is inspired by delays in changing the archaic laws that prevents the sale of beer higher than 6%. This limits the sale of most craft beers which are currently in New England.In particular, styles such as Imperial Stouts, Double IPA's,

2 Beer Guys-Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164937565677639377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-49258571947794925522008-02-02T19:29:00.001-05:002008-02-02T19:43:20.755-05:00

Here are some interesting articles released this week. With the increased popularity of Craft beer and the contract beer industry expanding, Costco has announced that they will be offering their own beer under the Kirkland brand.The plan was approved to brew an amber ale, pale ale and hefeweizen made in partnership with Gordon Biersch Brewing in San Jose, Calif.Through acquisition and growth,

2 Beer Guys-Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164937565677639377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-59283452320072203852008-01-28T20:48:00.000-05:002008-01-28T21:56:55.688-05:00

With the new Warner Brother release -- Bucket List -- starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, my imagination started wandering in many directions. Does everyone have a bucket list? We must, right? Once I started thinking about it, I guess we all do. It's easier to think that you will be able to reach all of your goals, but if you never write them down into a list, you might never accomplish

2 Beer Guys-Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164937565677639377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-60344987762950632852008-01-12T16:26:00.000-05:002008-01-31T17:14:50.659-05:00

Here is an interesting story about Magic Hat expanding into the Organic Beer market.SeanAnd for His Next Trick.... Organic BeerMeet Alan Newman. You may know him from his firm, Seventh Generation, which grew into a powerhouse of environmentally friendly cleaning products that are now sold nationally in thousands of stores. Or from his first small business, which rode a wave of consumer interest

2 Beer Guys-Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164937565677639377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-29280558663247092462008-01-12T15:45:00.001-05:002008-01-31T17:01:11.291-05:00

You might have seen this already, but I wanted to share these helpful tips.Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!A Primer on Serving The Perfect BeerBy CATHERINE TSAI Associated Press WriterPosted: Jan. 11, 2008 Yes, there is a better way to serve beer.While American beer once meant light lager, today it encompasses a wide array of flavors concocted by innovative craft brewers

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Article appearing in the New York Times:In the last 30 years American brewers have produced exceptional versions of classic Old World styles, whether pale ales or Pilseners, porters or stouts. They’ve even resuscitated nearly extinct styles like India pale ale, now one of the more popular genres in the United States. But nothing has caught their imagination like going over the top. Forget about

Ianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05007956632257597223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-55349835593106365262008-01-02T17:50:00.000-05:002008-01-09T17:41:15.632-05:00

Flying Dog Brewery Leaps Even Higher In 2008 Author: Eric HebertA new seasonal and 4th new Canis Major style to hit shelves in 2008Flying Dog Brewery has new show-stopping styles and packages for 2008. The brewery continues its tradition of offering award-winning beers in 2008 with the release of a Biere de Garde as their new spring seasonal and a Tripel as the fourth member of its Canis Major

2 Beer Guys-Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164937565677639377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-8161876156915160752007-12-29T18:15:00.000-05:002008-01-09T18:02:14.294-05:00

Happy belated New Year to all of our friends and fellow beer lovers. Ian and I expect 2008 to be a great year for us. We currently have plans to host a Belgian Beer Education night (on January 24th) and we are setting our schedules for the upcoming year. 2007 was kind to us. We accomplished our goal of creating a quality website with solid beer data. With the flurry of blogs, we have learned

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Just stumbled upon the following story and wanted to share.SeanWhen you're Bill Gates, you've gotta party just as hard as you work. And you've got to invest just was hard as you party. Maybe that's why Bill Gates just invested $392 million in Mexico's second largest brewer, Femsa. You know them as the company that makes Tecate, Sol, Superior and Kaiser.Bill Gates buys stake in Mexican brewer

2 Beer Guys-Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164937565677639377noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-7076607017196003872007-12-19T11:00:00.000-05:002007-12-19T11:02:41.830-05:00

Looking for that perfect gift for the person who has everything? How about a quality beer?! Plenty of great Christmas and cold-weather beers are available in the specialty stores, including some made by the local brewers. They make a great gift or a special treat to enjoy on Christmas, either on their own or with that big holiday meal.To read the rest of this article, please click here

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By Tasha Kates / tkates@dailyprogress.com | 978-7267December 19, 2007Adults across America may soon pop the cap off an ice-cold bottle of beer from Starr Hill Brewery.The Crozet-based brewery took a big step Tuesday toward fulfilling its mission of “bringing the gift of great beer to the world” by announcing a distribution deal with Anheuser-Busch Inc. The deal will eventually allow Starr Hill

2 Beer Guys-Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164937565677639377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-79833163453595276152007-12-17T09:23:00.000-05:002008-12-08T19:22:46.204-05:00

It's Birthday time again for some of the 2Beerguy family: Lisa and Ignace.Shake your pants and do the Birthday dance!! Today is a great day to enjoy a tasty beer.Happy Birthday!Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!

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Redhook, Widmer merge, brew new businessBy Melissa AllisonSeattle Times business reporterRedhook Ale Brewery of Woodinville plans to merge with Widmer Brothers Brewing in Portland to form a new company called Craft Brewers Alliance. It will be headquartered in Portland with management offices in both cities, officials said.Existing breweries will remain, including Widmer's breweries in Portland

2 Beer Guys-Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164937565677639377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-10093869242275711552007-12-16T19:50:00.000-05:002007-12-21T11:37:05.414-05:00

Sorry for the delay in posting this article. Ian and I are HUGH fans of the Oskar Blue movement. Craft beer in cans you say. How can this be so? Well, we have tried Dales Pale Ale, Gordon, and Old Chub from Oskar Blues offering and we are hooked!! Check out our reviews!! They have a great video about their operations: Movie link Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!Oskar

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State alcohol laws antiquatedBy Butch Bailey Have you ever had a Trappist ale? What about a barleywine or an imperial IPA?If you live in Mississippi, the odds are the answer is no. Mississippi is one of only three states left with an antiquated prohibition-era law that restricts the amount of alcohol in beer. The greatest unfairness of this law is the way it targets one particular product: beer,

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U.S. Craft Breweries Shine on World Stage© Business Wire 2007 - 2007-12-08 00:40:32 - Participants in the Brewers Association's (BA) Export Development Program (EDP) recently won a combined 30 medals from the Stockholm Beer and Whisky Festival and the European Beer Star Competition. EDP is an initiative created to increase the international recognition of U.S. craft breweries and promote the

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This article discusses the struggles that smaller micro-breweries face when trying to deliver their fresh, unique beer to the demanding customer. Unfortunately, Prohibition (which lasted 14 years and ended in 1933), is still handi-capping brewers today. With most of the blue laws gone, I often wonder why things haven't changed. The obvious answer is money. The larger breweries aren't

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The following information came from a Newsweek article about the growing craft beer market. I only shared a portion of this article, but if you are interested in reading more about the business side of craft brewing, please use the link below.Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!Growing craft brewers get business-savvyBy LAUREN SHEPHERD"The beer category is having this huge surge

2 Beer Guys-Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164937565677639377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-25943782536601951762007-12-15T14:23:00.000-05:002007-12-15T16:42:00.846-05:00

This is some big news in the Craft Beer market. Flying Dog is one of the major players in the Colorado Craft Beer Market and will be moving all of their operations to Frederick, MD. This is an interesting move and we hope that this works out for them. This just give us another reason to go visit Brace (like we even needed one).Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!Flying Dog

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Miller to test market low-cal craft beers under Lite brandMiller Brewing Co. announced Friday that it plans to test market the Miller Lite Brewers Collection, a trio of craft style beers that are lower in calories and carbohydrates than other craft beers, beginning in February 2008. Milwaukee-based Miller will test the products in four markets: Minneapolis; Charlotte, N.C.; San Diego, Calif.; and

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Hot off the press!! I recommend getting your hands on the Ipswich Oatmeal Stout. It is very tasty and will not let you down.Congrats Mercury!!Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!Ipswich Ales won two awards at the 11th Annual Great International Beer Competition that was held on Friday, November 9, 2007, in Providence, Rhode Island. Over two hundred ten beers from 47 breweries

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This article reminds me why the 2Beerguys and Family is a very important asset to our beer drinking friends. Selecting a beer can be really confusing and over whelming when going to a sports event, concert, or a local store. So many choices and different beers to purchase, the tension can lead to a bad pairing (between the drinker and the brew). Remember, the Beerguys are here to help. Take

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If you happen to find yourself in Wine Country, don't worry - find beer :) (Beer Republic and Russian River are AWESOME!!)Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!By JOE HEIM | Washington PostNovember 25, 2007It turns out that towns in California's Napa Valley, heart of wine country, offer some of the best craft beers in America.Here are a few examples:Bear Republic Brewing Co.:

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OK, by the title you are imagining that this is an article based on the hop shortage and the increase in the cost of grains. BUT if you did, you would be incorrect. I posted this article because they mention the Utopias and the Dark Lord.Enjoy!!Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!P.s. This adds one more thing to my "TO DO" list!! Visit Three Floyds on Dark Lord Day.Buying a

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How the Grinch Stole HopzillaEvery BrewerDown in Brew-villeLiked Hopzilla a lot...But the Grinch,Who lived North of Brew-ville,Did NOT!It seems that all the brewers in Brew-ville will be singing a different tune when they find out that the Hop Grinch stole Hopzilla, as well as some of their other favorite recipes. It seems that the Grinch's hop yield this year is three sizes too small! A world

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I read this story today for the first time and at first I wasn't going to post it on the blog. I then realized that this was an inspirational story that should be shared. Life goes on and good beer will survive. (It's interesting that Mass is noted as one of the states it is distributed.)Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!Dixie comes NorthSouthern beer finds temporary home in

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Snow Blower Stout to be offered by Sumttynose Brewery this winter at the Mason and Barley Pub. Sounds like a great idea. Lets take a trip!!Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!Brew for the people: Smuttynose crafts special stout for local pubBy AARON SANBORNFoster's Daily Democratupdated 12:00 p.m. ET, Fri., Nov. 30, 2007Dover, NH - It's a beer they call their own. A smooth,

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PORTLAND AND KENNEBUNK, MAINE (November 30, 2007) – Each year, Brewer’s Choice features a new beer recipe created by Shipyard Brewing Company’s award-winning brew house team. Shipyard announces the release of its new 2008 Brewer’s Choice Royal IPA. This limited edition India Pale Ale will be available in January 2008 while supplies last. Royal IPA was selected as the 2008 Brewer’s Choice

Ianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05007956632257597223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-20768004864595101482007-11-29T13:05:00.000-05:002007-11-29T13:07:36.280-05:00

Check out the article I just found. I wonder what he plans to do with the bud.....I hope he just pours it out to reuse the kegs.Dublin thief seizes 180 Guinness kegsLone robber seizes nearly $100,000-worth of Ireland’s trademark beerReutersNov. 29, 2007DUBLIN, Ireland - A thief made off with 180 kegs of Guinness beer after smoothly driving into the Dublin brewery, which makes the black stout and

Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00975625516529657401noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-57457793994512362002007-11-12T10:19:00.000-05:002007-11-12T10:44:36.695-05:00

This is a rather odd article that I stumbled upon. It sounds like DB will have to expand their marketing team and think of new ways to market their summer offering. I highly doubt that they will win this battle.Is this a Brand or a Style? You Decide.Sean2Beerguys.comDrink craft Beer, You've Earned It!!!Nov 9, 2007 7:54 PM New Zealand's two biggest breweries are at war over the name of a popular

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Hey there beer fans, anyone interested in putting together a group to help Harpoon help out with this?2007 Harpoon Helps Spread Holiday Cheer Locations ListType :Harpoon HelpsThe 4th Annual Harpoon Helps Spread Holiday Cheer mission returns for what promises to be the largest Harpoon Helps mission ever!On Saturday, December 1st, we will be sending Harpoon Helpers (you!) to various locations

Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01305805775239563595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-55114714544780932302007-11-05T10:08:00.000-05:002007-11-05T10:15:20.604-05:00

For those of you who didn't know, Sean drove up to Nashua a couple weeks ago to drop off the brown ale that he, Andy, Tom, Ryan, and Tim brewed. Well, wouldn't you know it, the SOB won the competition in its category, American Ale! Here are the results: 10. American Ale Sean Jansen 2 Beer Guy's India Brown Ale 1 Jim Prucha Brew Free or Die Londonderry,NH #115 2 Andrew Starsiak Weymoth,MA

Ianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05007956632257597223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-2575643156843350052007-11-04T10:42:00.000-05:002007-11-04T10:44:40.624-05:00

Well Sean, you always said you'd love to rub hops all over your body.... well this is pretty close!Original FormulaTom’s of Maine created the first natural deodorant in 1976. Since then, we’ve continued to pursue innovative new natural ingredients that deliver improved odor protection. We’re excited to introduce our newest natural odor-fighting ingredient—hops (Humulus lupulus)—which we've added

Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01305805775239563595noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-58063197745791784002007-11-04T10:18:00.003-05:002007-11-04T10:35:02.742-05:00

Are you satisfied with the temperature of your beer? Generally, I am satisfied. The temperature of beer is more situational for me. For Example, after spending 2-3 hours cutting the grass, I navigate towards a very cold lager or light ale. For reviewing, we always use a non chilled class and try keep the beer around cellar temperature. When going to the 99's restaurant, they always sever

2 Beer Guys-Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164937565677639377noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-63296674448567267012007-11-04T09:47:00.001-05:002007-11-04T10:00:59.680-05:00

I saw this article below and thought... say it's not so.... Who's mixing there beer? Do you get a better beer if you mix a corona with a blue moon? Could you call that a Blue Corona or a Corona moon? Sure, there's the famous black and tan, but would you order it if it didn't split the glass in half? NO, when I order one and it's all mixed together, I am rather annoyed.If you would like to

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If you find yourself lost in Tulsa-Oklahoma, go check out Marshall Brewing Co. Eric Marshall will be opening a craft brewery this month. Here's his story...Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!Marshall BrewingSat November 3, 2007Old World flair draws favor for brew masterBy Trisha EvansBusiness WriterCraft beer enthusiasts get ready to drink your fill. The state's third

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This article is a couple of months old, but it still worth posting because of its relevance to the current climate in the brewing industry. It talks about the hop "crisis", and what brewers are doing about it.Soaring hop prices are also cutting into brewers' profits. "Hops are easily up 20 percent over last year," says Sisson, "and that's if you're buying under contract. If you have to scrounge

Ianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05007956632257597223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-35760307205098994042007-10-30T12:44:00.000-04:002007-10-30T12:48:03.338-04:00

This press release was just sent out by Flying Dog Ales in Denver, CO. It's a guide to holiday food pairings with craft beer, and contains a link to Beer and Turkey for more pairings. The following excerpt is from the press release:Caramelized and toasted grain flavors in many beers complement the flavors of roast turkey while herbal hop additions pair nicely with popular holiday seasonings

Ianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05007956632257597223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-81334703313661468802007-10-26T09:10:00.000-04:002007-10-26T11:16:44.243-04:00

Interesting article about the movement of the large brewers trying to capture some of the craft beer segment. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119335845004872313.html?mod=todays_us_nonsub_marketplace

Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01305805775239563595noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-43020338572739442262007-10-26T09:01:00.000-04:002007-10-26T09:06:37.384-04:00

This is one of those times that you're better off researching before shooting from the hip. We've all done it before... Spoke before our brain has finished computing. BUT.. Even negative press can help a mayoral campaign. Can you believe that someone actually poured beer into a toilet?Enjoy!!Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!Brewer in Dispute With Real Sam Adams14 hours

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Anyone up for the challenge?Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!Well, you don't see something like this every dayWed Oct 24, 11:30 AM ETCANBERRA (Reuters) - An Australian barmaid has been fined for crushing beer cans between her bare breasts while an off-duty colleague has been fined for hanging spoons from her friend's nipples, police said Wednesday.Police in Western Australia

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They had found rice beer in Indian village; incident reflects loss of habitatAssociated PressUpdated: 8:47 a.m. ET Oct 23, 2007GAUHATI, India - Six Asiatic wild elephants were electrocuted as they went berserk after drinking rice beer in India's remote northeast, a wildlife official said Tuesday.Nearly 40 elephants came to a village on Friday looking for food. Some found beer, which farmers

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By Tracey Rauh Solomon , Staff writerEagle-TribuneHAVERHILL - Sean Corcoran and Adam St. Jean don't mind paying $4 for a pint of beer at The Tap in Haverhill.But if the price were to go up to $4.50 or $5, would they still be willing to sit at the bar and sip their favorite specialty beverage?"I won't drink less beer," said Corcoran, 37, of Haverhill, quaffing a beverage at the bar one afternoon

Ianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05007956632257597223noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-88868461062271198992007-10-21T22:43:00.000-04:002007-10-22T10:54:01.196-04:00

By Bill Kirk, Business EditorEagle-TribuneBrewer David Wilson stood in the basement of The Tap on Washington Street in Haverhill as one of his assistants poured a bag of malt - a grain used to make beer - into the noisy milling machine.He shook his head as he recited the recent price increases for ingredients that go into making beer at the popular downtown brew pub.Base malts, used to make many

Ianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05007956632257597223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-77021662348850642102007-10-19T12:06:00.000-04:002007-10-19T12:14:24.413-04:00

Beer in the news..SeanLife Is Far Too Short To Drink Cheap Beer - 10 Ways To Maximize Your Beer ValueSeptember 14, 2007 By Al at Hop TalkEditors Note: I wrote a piece on how to save money on beer awhile back and Al chasized me for only considering how to save money and not about how to get true value. In response, he has put together this list of how to get the best value out of the beer you

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I just wanted to share the SPAM OF THE WEEK!!! I hope that you enjoy.Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!Or else, like us, sunk into some long gazeFor any part of them we can make outIn stone waves and rock waters, far from day,And so I gaze avidlyDreaming time has reversed—and you,Life, or only joy, that stands outThis gap in time, this season not their own,Pierced by the mist

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Brewer offers lifetime's beer for laptopBy Ray Lilley, Associated Press Writer | October 19, 2007WELLINGTON, New Zealand --A New Zealand brewer is offering a lifetime supply of free beer in exchange for the return of a laptop stolen in a break-in.Croucher Brewing Co. co-owner Paul Croucher said Friday the computer contains "all our financials" as well as label designs for new beers and business

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Denver, CO – Fresh off another outstanding growth year for the craft beer industry, the craft beer world descended upon Denver this past weekend for the largest beer festival in the United States, the Great American Beer Festival (GABF). Over 450 breweries from all over the country submitted their entries into 75 style categories to be tasted, reviewed, and judged.New England has a rich brewing

Ianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05007956632257597223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-55334180460225865262007-10-17T09:34:00.000-04:002007-10-17T09:58:32.297-04:00

(The following information was provided by Allagash Brewing Company)This October Allagash Brewing Company was honored at the 2007 Great American Beer Festival with two medals! The Great American Beer Festival is one of the biggest beer events in the country. This year over 2,700 beers were entered in the competition. Less than 50 breweries, among 747, were awarded more than one medal this year

2 Beer Guys-Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164937565677639377noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-29804354833101458352007-10-15T21:38:00.000-04:002007-10-15T22:00:42.070-04:00

Below is an article about the Business side of Samuel Adams Brewery (Boston Beer Company). This market analysis was made before the announcement of the Coors/Miller merger. It's interesting to see a former Microbrewery battling with the big guys.... SeanDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!P.s. I added extra pictures for those who might find this rather boring.Small-Cap Spotlight: At Lagerheads

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Quick Update,People were most kind in their expressions of concern for me, which warmed the heart immensely. I could not possibly eat all the fruit I got [seriously, talk to each other and stagger it, it was way too much all at once].Right now, I’m doing fine. I wouldn’t know something had happened to me if not for the boatload of pills I need to take. I’m losing weight, I eat a lot better and I’

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We have found why the chicken crossed the road (to get to the Hop Farm). With a shortage of hops and malts these days, it's important to support out local farmers. After some research, we located a hop farm in Paris Maine. We hope to tour the farm within the next year.Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!!We're an organic hops farm nestled in the hills of Paris, Maine. Our

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Hello Fellow Beer Lovers,Ian and I wanted to post some information about the Samuel Adams Hallertau Imperial Pilsner. Yes, it's strange that I am mentioned Sam Adams here, but once we sampled this offering, we knew it was a home run. I have added our official review and information from Sam Adams. If you are interesting in reading additional reviews, please use the links

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Beer for kids!!! Just wanted to share.(One of the Homebrew club members passed this around today.)Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!Link to video

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Date: 10/13/2007 Address: Jones Tavern (a Revolutionary War era tavern in Acton) 128 Main Street Acton, MA Parkiing on School Street, Railroad Street or at Erikson's Grainary on High St Hours: 4:00 to 7:00 PM Cost/Cover: $15 donation for 3 beer samplings Contact Info: Nancy C. Evans, President, Iron Work Farm in Acton, Inc 978-621-5050 for information, invitation and reservation ----------------

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For those of you out there that are pumpkin fans, here's a tip for you. Go directly to your Not Your Average Joe's and ask for a pint (or two) of the Stone Cat Pumpkin Porter. Their menu has it listed as Stone Cat Pumpkin Ale and, according to the brewery, this is for legal reasons....the government currently requires us to use the word "Ale" on any beer that is not a lager or a stout (even IPA

Ianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05007956632257597223noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22839758.post-32707118671503519362007-10-11T14:08:00.000-04:002007-10-11T14:10:53.259-04:00

At long last, our friends down in Virginia are in close proximity to a Dogfish Head Alehouse! Their latest facility is now open in Falls Church, VA, which means our friends Brace, Liz, and Don can all visit and enjoy fresh pints of DFH and report back in to us!Here is the press release:Falls Church Alehouse Opens For Business!Type: Press ReleaseStart Date: 9/26/2007Restaurant: DFH Alehouse,

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NEW YORK - The makers of Coors and Miller plan to combine their U.S. brewing operations in an effort to compete better against industry-leader Anheuser-Busch. The joint venture announced Tuesday will be known as MillerCoors and will have responsibility for selling brands like Miller Lite and Coors Light in the U.S.Anheuser-Busch Cos. accounts for about half of the U.S. market with brands such as

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This article was published in the Wall Street Journal.(provided by Scott)Enjoy!!Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!By DAVID KESMODEL and JANET ADAMYOctober 5, 2007; Page B1That six pack of high-brow beer is about to come at a higher price, thanks to the sharpest surge in decades in the cost of the hops and barley that give each brew its distinctive taste.Consumers could pay 50

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Beer TherapyRelaxation is on tap for spa-goers who take a heavenly hops soak at the spa found at the Chodovar Family brewery in Chodova Plana, Czech Republic. Guests can take a dip in a dark beer bath while downing a pint. Along with the obvious shot of liquid happiness, the bath is said to increase circulation and aid in detoxification. The glass of non-pasteurized Rock Lager that spa-goers tip

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PRAGUE (Reuters) - A Czech couple who decided to take a DNA test to squash persistent pub gossip and prove that their 10-month-old baby was their own got a nasty surprise.ADVERTISEMENTThe couple, from the southeastern town of Trebic, had some doubts about the child as her hair was blonde and they both had dark hair. Fellow drinkers' suspicions got on their nerves.But the test showed neither of

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Today a co-worker sent this funny beer related video. Enjoy!!Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!http://www.2beerguys.com/beerdiet.html

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Join Beer Encounters for their first ever GREAT PUMPKIN ALE Beer Tasting and HALLOWEEN PARTY! New England's Best Pumpkin Ale Event!Sample a wide variety of Pumpkin Ale!Enjoy beers of our featured breweriesSatisfy your sweet tooth with our Chocolate Buffet!Dance the night away music from New Hampshire's own DJ Matty ZWin a new kegerator for Best Costume!Experience an incredible Light ShowWitness

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What is a beer dinner? A beer dinner is a fantastic night celebrating the marriage of great food and outstanding beer. Our chefs and Harpoon Brewers have teamed up to let you experience the wonderful world of food and beer pairings. Wednesday night October 17th starting at 6:30 PM in our Peabody location please join us for an unforgettable evening. One of the master brewers from Harpoon Ale in

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Two women friends had gone for a girl's night out. Both were very faithful and loving wives, but they had gotten over-enthusiastic on the Bacardi Breezers.Incredibly drunk and walking home they needed to pee, so they stopped in the cemetery.One of them had nothing to wipe with so she thought she would take off her panties and use them.Her friend however was wearing a rather expensive pair of

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Here's a couple of pictures from this weekends brewing. The wort looked so good in the pot it was hard not to just scopp some out for a taste! This was the first time I've used a blow-off tube instead of a regular air-lock. I've read in forums and other homebrewing sites that high gravity beers tend to have really intense krausens anda normal airlock usually gets clogged with foam overflow and

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Sounds like a yummy new option. Tuesday is the night!!Friends of Harpoon are invited to join us for an another Friend of Harpoon 100 Barrel Series event for Glacier Harvest Wet Hop Beer. This special 100 Barrel Series event will take place next Tuesday, October 2 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Olde Spot Pub in Salem. Stop by the Old Spot Pub and show your Friend of Harpoon card to the Harpoon

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Provided by Routers and posted on CNN.com BERLIN (Reuters) - A German man who had been drinking heavily at Munich's Oktoberfest beer festival got stuck in a chimney for 12 hours while trying to climb into a friend's apartment, police said Friday. After finding his friend was not at home, the 27-year-old climbed on to the

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In honour of our good friend Ignace, the United States Treasury has issued a limited-edition commemorative ten dollar bill. It can be viewed here.Ok for safety sake, this is not legal tender, and the treasury has nothing to do with it! Don't try printing it and buying a six pack, you might get arrested!

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Well, this article might be six years old, but it still amazed me when I read it. Apparently, an organization approached schools in Belgium about replacing soda and juice in their lunch program with table beer, which falls somewhere around 2% abv. Their contention was that it was much healthier than the sugary drinks the children were currently consuming. And it turns out, a couple of schools

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I'm sharing this message, because it's the easiest way to share information with everyone... If you have any questions, please let me know.Sean2Beerguys.comMy sister was kind enough to send this message on my behalf.This has been a unique learning experience although I have to strongly recommend against, going through the exercise just for the pleasure of getting to knowyourself better. However

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This article was posted on CNN a couple of weeks ago. I wanted to share with everyone who missed it.Enjoy!!SeanDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!With fall nearing, beer lovers celebrate brewingTwo of the biggest beer festivals take place each fallGermany's 185-year-old Oktoberfest is held September 22 to October 7There are 364 microbreweries and 975 brewpubs operating in the U.S.Rather do it

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PHEEEEEEWWWWWW.... boy have we been busy!!!OK, I apologize for being silent on the blog for a bit lately. I have a medley of topics that I want to recap on. If you have anything to share, please add a comment.Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!!The Liberal Cup The Liberal Cup 115 Water Street, Hallowell, Me. 04347Old world style English Pub. Comfortable, friendly atmosphere

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I was slightly hesitant to post this, but someone needs to go on a scouting mission. Being involved in the 2nd annual Brew Fest might be a something for 2008.Sean2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You've Earned It!! 10/6/2007 Address: Amesbury Sports Park, 12 South Hunt Road, Amesbury Hours: Doors Open at 4 Cost/Cover: $10 Contact Info: MaryCarol at 978-388-5788 ------------------------------------

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