January 2008

BrewersSpot.com: Social Networking for Home Brewers

by Luke

I recieved the following press release this afternoon and was too intriqued not to share it: BrewersSpot.com, a new social networking and resource site for home brewers and beer lovers, has announced the launch of their website, allowing users to gain access to this revolutionary social networking site. BrewersSpot will serve as a unique networking [...]

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Vignola Beer & Cheese Tasting: A Recap

by Luke

By 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon I was pretty convinced that I had in fact died and gone to heaven. If you missed out on the 2nd Annual Beer & Cheese Tasting at Vignola in Portland yesterday, I’m really quite sorry and it really is in your best interest not to let that happen again next year. The event [...]

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What Beer Will Make it to the Super Bowl?

by Luke

Just in time for the conference championship games tomorrow, RealSimple Magazine today announced a list of beers to correspond with each team in the NFL. Why? So that at your Super Bowl party you can, give your guests a selection of beers that reflect the names, the mascots, or the hometowns of the competing teams. [...]

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I’ll be at the Beer & Cheese Dinner at Vignola, Will You?

by Luke

Just a reminder that the Beer & Cheese Dinner at Vignola in Portland is this Saturday the 19th. I just found out this afternoon that I have a couple of press passes to the event, so look for a complete re-cap after the fact. It’s not too late to get tickets yourself – they’re only [...]

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Even More Upcoming Beer Events in Portland!

by Luke

With another 14 fresh inches of snow falling on Portland today alone, news like this certainly warms the cold soul. First, more details about the upcoming beer & cheese event at Vignola which was announced a few days ago (from the restaurants’ PR firm): Rob Tod from Allagash Brewing will be on hand, as well as [...]

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A New Belgian Brewpub and Cafe Portland-Bound? Please Say Yes!

by Luke

Thanks to Russ – a good friend and regular reader – for the tip on this. Of course, at this point nothing can be confirmed (it was found in a BA discussion forum) but I’ll keep everyone updated as more details roll through. For now: The Pannepot Brewpub and Cafe – a new Belgian Brew Pub, Cafe, and [...]

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