October 2007

Hump Day Genius Fix Halloween Edition

by Luke

Happy Halloween! For this week’s Hump Day Genius Fix, being ol’ Hallow’s Eve and all, I thought it only fitting to entertain you with “Mr. After Halloween Costume Shop Salesman” (click below to listen). According to Wikipedia, the term Halloween (and its alternative rendering Hallowe’en) is shortened from All-hallow-even, as it is the eve of “All [...]

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Beer at the Table this Holiday Season

by Luke

According to a press release from Flying Dog Brewery, they will soon be one of many craft breweries participating in a national program called Craft Beer and Food for the Holidays–a free program organized by the Brewers Association–which highlights the ways in which beer styles complement many traditional American holiday foods. The program (located online at www.beerandturkey.org) explores the pairings of ale [...]

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How Sweet it is!

by Luke

I can think of no better use for Bud Light! Congratulations to the Boston Red Sox, 2007 champions of the world! [images via boston.com]

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Brew Day (a Photo Parade)

by Luke

It was brew day in the Livingston household. My dad I got to work in a 5 gallon Autumn Maple Wheat (brewed with 64oz of pure organic dark amber maple syrup, added at the boil at flame-out). We named the beer “World Series Wheat” due to the timing of the brew. Below are some pictures from the [...]

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Just in Case the Cubbies Losing Wasn’t Enough for the City of Chicago…

by Luke

The Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois is hoping a new website will help in their fight against a beer-tax proposed by Chicago mayor Richard Daley. A tax which the group claims would make beer in Chicago one of the most heavily taxed beverages in the country. The site (which is located at www.abdi.org) gives visitors the ability to contact the city [...]

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England’s Green King Brewing Releases Nation-Wide Premium Cask Ale

by Luke

There has been much debate lately on the state of cask beer around the world. Some sources saying cask beer is in great decline, while others are heralding its comeback. But regardless of where you stand, this should come as good news: Greene King, the well-known English retailer & brewery, is piloting a new premium [...]

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