Archive for February, 2006

Bert’s Pub: Good idea

Monday, February 13th, 2006

A fifth-generation hop farmer - isn’t that a great phrase? fifth-generation hop farmer - plans to open a bar in the former and quiet historic Grant’s Brewery Pub in Yakima, Wash.
The Olympian in Washington reports that Aaron Gamache, a 31-year-old beer lover and hop farmer in Toppenish, plans to call the new restaurant “Bert’s Pub,” […]

BrigePort Pub reopens

Thursday, February 9th, 2006

The BridgePort Brewpub in Portland, Ore., will reopen Feb. 23. Slightly new name, basically the same beer (the old beers are the same, the new beers are, well, new).
From the press release:
It’s not your old brewpub! Following a 14-month, extensive renovation, the beloved BridgePort BrewPub is back with an updated look and a new moniker: […]

Last of the old-time beer joints

Thursday, February 9th, 2006

Rosie’s Bar and the Full Moon Saloon in Atchison County, Kansas, serve only 3.2 beer. Not places to seek out because of their beer selection, but this look at the “Last of the old-time beer joints” is worth a few minutes.

Oslo home of $12 pint

Wednesday, February 1st, 2006

We already knew beer in Norway was expensive but even so you must pause when you see a pint of beer costs between £5 and £7 (that’s more than $12 on the high end).
This report from the Guardian in London reports:
One of the main topics of conversation in the city is where to […]

Only brewery in Mobile closes

Wednesday, February 1st, 2006

Mr. Jim’s Cannon Brew Pub, the only brewery in Mobile, Ala., has closed, leaving the fate of 1,000 gallons of beer in doubt.

Drinking big in San Francisco

Wednesday, February 1st, 2006

Two San Francisco brewpubs team up for the fourth year to present a whole bunch of big beers. You can pick up a punch card at either 21st Amendment or Magnolia Pub and Brewery and sample your way through 10 choices. Drink them all (not in one sitting) and get a commemorative tasting glass.
The […]