Still more on that Gallup poll that indicated wine has surpassed beer as America’s favorite drink, with some points very well made.
“You call this a beer?” asks the Los Angeles Times (registration required, it’s free). Here, class, is Takeaway No. 1:
Beer has a friendly challenger too: beer itself. That is, the more flavorful and […]
A blanket ban on smoking in public places in Scotland goes into effect March 26 (next year). The ban, which outlaws smoking in all pubs, bars and restaurants, is stricter than the proposal in England which will currently see non-food pubs and private members’ clubs given exemptions.
Speaking of extreme beers, Mike Rybinski has brewed a “stone” (or “stein” to put it into historic perspective) beer with hemp at Walter Payton’s Roundhouse restaurant in Aurora, Ill.
Basically, Rybinski heated stones to 1,000 degrees , then tossed them into the wort to bring it to a boil - just as brewers did long ago, […]
Extreme beers go mainstream today in USA Today. The article doesn’t exactly explain what it means by extreme. A list of examples would have made a nice addition.
Dogfish Head Brewery founder Sam Calagione is known for producing eye-catching high alcohol (WorldWide Stout) beers and hop monsters (90 Minute IPA) but suggests beer drinkers need to […]
Canadian Business take a look at several beer-related stories, including the battle for the low-end segment:
The value beer market is booming - consumers these days seem less concerned about image, and more about value. “It’s not an embarrassment when you walk into a party with value-priced beer,” says Jim Brickman, executive chairman and […]
The Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) has posted information about the long-awaited Continuing Education Program.
More on the Gallup survey that found more Americans choose to drink wine than beer. This post from a wine blog asks the important question: What does it mean for wine drinkers:
What does all this mean for the wine industry? Clearly it is good news. They are attracting a larger piece of piece. The […]
