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February 16, 2008
Sam Adams steps up!
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
February 14, 2008
Myriad of topics
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 [...]
February 10, 2008
Smuttynose Big Beer Series
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 [...]
February 10, 2008
Terrapin Brewery makes plans for expansion
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 [...]
February 10, 2008
Solar power used to help make beer in Oregon
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.com
Drink 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 [...]
February 10, 2008
Maryland Brewers pushing to change laws
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 [...]
February 9, 2008
Battle in Denver over right to sell beer!!
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 [...]
February 9, 2008
Is Budweiser losing their grip?
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 [...]
February 6, 2008
Harpoon ST. PATRICK’S festival information
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, [...]
