October 2007

Nova Scotia’s Government is Pitching In

by Luke

The province of Nova Scotia likes Keith’s beer. A lot. The government is spending $4.5 million to help Labatt Breweries expand the Oland Brewery in Halifax, the only place where Keith’s India Pale Ale is produced. That represents 10% of the $45-million tab needed for restorations. Premier Rodney MacDonald called it an investment in a historic manufacturing company that would increase [...]

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Hump Day Genius Fix

by Luke

This week’s Hump Day Genius Fix celebrates the first day of the MLB playoffs with Mr. Outside the Stadium Peanut Seller (click the play button below to listen). This is the post season, this is what baseball is all about, so crack open your favorite brews and remember what being a fan is all about! cheers!  Did [...]

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And the Award for Grossest Beer Goes to…

by Luke

There are a lot of questionable products out there–many of which come from the country’s biggest breweries–which try and pass themselves off as beer, but I have to say that this one takes the cake. Budweiser has begun to market its own “chelada style” concoction (think Miller Chill but worse) of its own beer and Clamato (the [...]

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Beer & Food Dinner in Western Massachusetts

by Luke

The Sherborn Inn  in Sherborn, Massachusetts is joining with the Berkshire Brewing Company for a reception and three-course dinner on Oct. 11. The dinner, prepared by Sherborn Inn Executive Chef Brian Corbley, will be paired with different Berkshire beers. Berkshire Brewing’s co-owner Gary Bogoff will be on hand to discuss each of the beers. The [...]

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Golden Beer Celebrates 165 Years

by Luke

On Friday Pilsner Urquell will celebrate its 165th anniversary as the first golden beer ever produced. “Ninety percent of beer drank now is a direct descendant of that type of style,” said Ryan Johnson, U.S. trade brewer for international brands at Miller Brewing. “Back then, as it is today, gold was looked at as being [...]

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Oregon Celebrates the Hop Harvest with Fresh Hop Tastivals

by Luke

Oregon is widely known for their hops; they down right love ‘em. In fact, in the not to distant past Oregon was the world’s leasing hop producer. Craft brewing starlet the Cascade hop was even bred in a hop breeding program at Oregon State University. So, with that love of hops in mind, The Oregon [...]

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