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The News in Midwest Microbrews Page 5 |
MidwestMicroBrews, 118 S. Washington Street #402B, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301 |
December 29, 2010
Kalamazoo will be Hoppin’ during Kalamazoo Beer Week
Kalamazoo, MI-- January 10-14, 2011 will mark the first ever Kalamazoo Beer Week. The event, which will offer beer tastings, meet the brewer
events and beer dinners in restaurants and retail locations throughout the city, will feature Michigan craft beer and brewers.
read more
December 22, 2010
Coming Soon To Chicago: Firestone Walker's Double Jack Imperial IPA
The release of Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s Imperial IPA, Double Jack, is a renewed commitment to providing exemplary examples of ales,
true to style. Double Jack brings all the hoppiness you expect from a California double but with a Central Coast sensibility of balance and easy
finish.
read more
December 15, 2010
New Holland Artisan Spirits Launches "Brewers Whiskey"
New Holland, MI: Drawing on their brewing expertise, the team at New Holland Artisan Spirits has launched "Brewers' Whiskey", a series of small-
barrel whiskeys twice distilled from a "beer wash" and laid down in small casks with a heavy char.
read more
December 8, 2010
Roar on the Shore Brewfest 2011 Announced
The Kewaunee and Dyckesville (WI) Lions clubs announce their fifth annual Roar On The Shore Beer and Wine Festival will be held on
March 26, 2011.
read more
November 29, 2010
Warm Up Your Northern Michigan Winter Nights with Furry
North Peak Brewing Company’s Seasonal Black IPA is the ideal cold-weather brew
(TRAVERSE CITY, Mich) – As fall turns to winter, North Peak Brewing Company is ramping up to release its latest seasonal beer – Furry. The
black IPA is a wonderful winter beer. Its hoppy character is sure to warm you up on a chilly Michigan winter night.
read more
November 29, 2010
Black Swan Brewpub Grand Opening
Plainfield's Black Swan Brewpub celebrates its Grand Opening on Dec. 4 with the tapping of a limited-release beer.
Plainfield, Ind. -- Black Swan Brewpub, a locally owned and operated family friendly brewpub in Plainfield, Ind., will hold its Grand Opening on
Saturday Dec. 4. The brewpub, located at 2067 E. Hadley Rd. in Plainfield, will offer special prizes, live music and a special beer tapping.
read more
November 24, 2010
Upland Brewing Company Set to Release Sour Ales
Bloomington, IN: Upland Brewing Co. will release four styles of sour ale this December: Strawberry Lambic, Blueberry Lambic, Peach Lambic, and
Dantalion Dark Wild Ale. Reservations for the sours will open at 12:01am Wednesday, December 1st on uplandbeer.com. In the coming days, we
will announce on our website how many bottles per style each person may reserve, along with exact dates during which the bottles will be
available for pickup at our Bloomington Tap Room.
read more
November 21, 2010
Nebraska Brewing Company Sets Release Date for Barrel Aged Hop God
(Papillion, NE) – Nebraska Brewing Company is set to release the 2010 bottling of one of its Reserve Series Beers, Barrel Aged Hop God. Barrel Aged
Hop God is a French Oak Chardonnay Barrel Aged version of draft Hop God and through an additional 7 month process emerges as an incredibly
unique blend of both intense and subtle flavors. The draft version of Hop God won Bronze in the 2010 World Beer Cup in the American-Belgo Style
Ale Category.
read more
November 19, 2010
Nebraska Brewing Company Begins Distribution to Wisconsin
(Papillion, NE) – Nebraska Brewing Company has signed a distribution agreement with Beechwood Sales / Specialty Beverage of New Berlin, WI.
On and off premise retailers in the State of Wisconsin are now able to order and serve Nebraska Brewing Company’s product suite of draft and
bottled Reserve Series Craft Beers.
read more
November 15, 2010
The Beer Dabbler Showcase At the Winter Carnival
The Second Annual Beer Dabbler at The Winter Carnival offers an afternoon of craft and micro-brew tasting and awareness to adults yearning for
a full spectrum of flavor and color in their beer. For $25 in advance and $35 day-of, beer enthusiasts can take in a great variety of liquid gold and
other precious hues from 60 different local and regional small batch brewers! Dabblers get a miniature pint glass from which to sample and to keep
as a souvenir. Tickets sold here: www.thebeerdabbler.com | Also sold locally at: The Four Firkins, Ale Jail, Station 4, Thomas Liquor & TC Craft
Beer.
read more
November 11, 2010
Two Detroit Classics Combine to Create a True Michigan Original!
The Detroit Brewing Company’s Sanders Chocolate Stout
This holiday season get ready for a treat! Michigan favorites The Detroit Brewing Co. and Sanders Candy have partnered to create Sanders
Chocolate Stout, a unique seasonal beer.
read more
November 10, 2010
Michigan Craft Beer “Enthusiasts” Offered Brewery Tours
(EAST LANSING, Mich) – One of the benefits of membership in the Michigan Brewers Guild “Enthusiast” program is special VIP tours and tastings
at member breweries around the state. To participate in one of these special tours, one must be a current Enthusiast member – a group dedicated
to celebrating the growing craft beer industry in the Great Lakes State. Enthusiast memberships are $25 each and are available online at www.
michiganbrewersguild.org/beernut.asp. There is no additional charge for the tours, but reservations are recommended and attendees must show
their Enthusiast card.
read more
November 8, 2010
Fall Kicks Off With New Glarus Brewing Company’s Apple Ale
New Glarus, WI: With exhilarating crispness, fall returns and hearkens the impending holiday celebrations. When the leaves begin slipping from
the trees, it is again time for the bountiful apple harvest and the return of a satisfying delight from New Glarus Brewing
Company. Kick off your celebration with this special limited edition treat, Unplugged Apple Ale, available throughout Wisconsin.
read more
November 5, 2010
Warm up with New Glarus Brewing Company’s Coffee Stout
New Glarus, WI: New Glarus Brewing Company invites all their friends in Wisconsin to partake in their offering to warm the coming chill with
Coffee Stout. This is their last seasonal release before the snow falls. Whether you are staying in to combat the cold with friends in front of the fire,
or adventuring out into the great outdoors, this brew is sure to awaken the senses.
read more
Kalamazoo will be Hoppin’ during Kalamazoo Beer Week
Kalamazoo, MI-- January 10-14, 2011 will mark the first ever Kalamazoo Beer Week. The event, which will offer beer tastings, meet the brewer
events and beer dinners in restaurants and retail locations throughout the city, will feature Michigan craft beer and brewers.
read more
December 22, 2010
Coming Soon To Chicago: Firestone Walker's Double Jack Imperial IPA
The release of Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s Imperial IPA, Double Jack, is a renewed commitment to providing exemplary examples of ales,
true to style. Double Jack brings all the hoppiness you expect from a California double but with a Central Coast sensibility of balance and easy
finish.
read more
December 15, 2010
New Holland Artisan Spirits Launches "Brewers Whiskey"
New Holland, MI: Drawing on their brewing expertise, the team at New Holland Artisan Spirits has launched "Brewers' Whiskey", a series of small-
barrel whiskeys twice distilled from a "beer wash" and laid down in small casks with a heavy char.
read more
December 8, 2010
Roar on the Shore Brewfest 2011 Announced
The Kewaunee and Dyckesville (WI) Lions clubs announce their fifth annual Roar On The Shore Beer and Wine Festival will be held on
March 26, 2011.
read more
November 29, 2010
Warm Up Your Northern Michigan Winter Nights with Furry
North Peak Brewing Company’s Seasonal Black IPA is the ideal cold-weather brew
(TRAVERSE CITY, Mich) – As fall turns to winter, North Peak Brewing Company is ramping up to release its latest seasonal beer – Furry. The
black IPA is a wonderful winter beer. Its hoppy character is sure to warm you up on a chilly Michigan winter night.
read more
November 29, 2010
Black Swan Brewpub Grand Opening
Plainfield's Black Swan Brewpub celebrates its Grand Opening on Dec. 4 with the tapping of a limited-release beer.
Plainfield, Ind. -- Black Swan Brewpub, a locally owned and operated family friendly brewpub in Plainfield, Ind., will hold its Grand Opening on
Saturday Dec. 4. The brewpub, located at 2067 E. Hadley Rd. in Plainfield, will offer special prizes, live music and a special beer tapping.
read more
November 24, 2010
Upland Brewing Company Set to Release Sour Ales
Bloomington, IN: Upland Brewing Co. will release four styles of sour ale this December: Strawberry Lambic, Blueberry Lambic, Peach Lambic, and
Dantalion Dark Wild Ale. Reservations for the sours will open at 12:01am Wednesday, December 1st on uplandbeer.com. In the coming days, we
will announce on our website how many bottles per style each person may reserve, along with exact dates during which the bottles will be
available for pickup at our Bloomington Tap Room.
read more
November 21, 2010
Nebraska Brewing Company Sets Release Date for Barrel Aged Hop God
(Papillion, NE) – Nebraska Brewing Company is set to release the 2010 bottling of one of its Reserve Series Beers, Barrel Aged Hop God. Barrel Aged
Hop God is a French Oak Chardonnay Barrel Aged version of draft Hop God and through an additional 7 month process emerges as an incredibly
unique blend of both intense and subtle flavors. The draft version of Hop God won Bronze in the 2010 World Beer Cup in the American-Belgo Style
Ale Category.
read more
November 19, 2010
Nebraska Brewing Company Begins Distribution to Wisconsin
(Papillion, NE) – Nebraska Brewing Company has signed a distribution agreement with Beechwood Sales / Specialty Beverage of New Berlin, WI.
On and off premise retailers in the State of Wisconsin are now able to order and serve Nebraska Brewing Company’s product suite of draft and
bottled Reserve Series Craft Beers.
read more
November 15, 2010
The Beer Dabbler Showcase At the Winter Carnival
The Second Annual Beer Dabbler at The Winter Carnival offers an afternoon of craft and micro-brew tasting and awareness to adults yearning for
a full spectrum of flavor and color in their beer. For $25 in advance and $35 day-of, beer enthusiasts can take in a great variety of liquid gold and
other precious hues from 60 different local and regional small batch brewers! Dabblers get a miniature pint glass from which to sample and to keep
as a souvenir. Tickets sold here: www.thebeerdabbler.com | Also sold locally at: The Four Firkins, Ale Jail, Station 4, Thomas Liquor & TC Craft
Beer.
read more
November 11, 2010
Two Detroit Classics Combine to Create a True Michigan Original!
The Detroit Brewing Company’s Sanders Chocolate Stout
This holiday season get ready for a treat! Michigan favorites The Detroit Brewing Co. and Sanders Candy have partnered to create Sanders
Chocolate Stout, a unique seasonal beer.
read more
November 10, 2010
Michigan Craft Beer “Enthusiasts” Offered Brewery Tours
(EAST LANSING, Mich) – One of the benefits of membership in the Michigan Brewers Guild “Enthusiast” program is special VIP tours and tastings
at member breweries around the state. To participate in one of these special tours, one must be a current Enthusiast member – a group dedicated
to celebrating the growing craft beer industry in the Great Lakes State. Enthusiast memberships are $25 each and are available online at www.
michiganbrewersguild.org/beernut.asp. There is no additional charge for the tours, but reservations are recommended and attendees must show
their Enthusiast card.
read more
November 8, 2010
Fall Kicks Off With New Glarus Brewing Company’s Apple Ale
New Glarus, WI: With exhilarating crispness, fall returns and hearkens the impending holiday celebrations. When the leaves begin slipping from
the trees, it is again time for the bountiful apple harvest and the return of a satisfying delight from New Glarus Brewing
Company. Kick off your celebration with this special limited edition treat, Unplugged Apple Ale, available throughout Wisconsin.
read more
November 5, 2010
Warm up with New Glarus Brewing Company’s Coffee Stout
New Glarus, WI: New Glarus Brewing Company invites all their friends in Wisconsin to partake in their offering to warm the coming chill with
Coffee Stout. This is their last seasonal release before the snow falls. Whether you are staying in to combat the cold with friends in front of the fire,
or adventuring out into the great outdoors, this brew is sure to awaken the senses.
read more
October 11, 2010
Summit Announces the Release of Imperial Pumpkin Porter
Batch 05 of Unchained Series guarantees to be a holiday treat
ST. PAUL, MN – Summit Brewing Company announces the release of their Imperial Pumpkin Porter, the fifth beer to be released in the limited-
time-only Unchained Series. Created by brewer Nate Siats, the beer will be available in draught the week of October 25, and in bottles mid-
November.
read more
October 7, 2010
Search Intensifies as ‘Best Irish Bar in the USA’ Contest Sparks Major Interest
Irish bars spanning the length and breadth of North America are currently in a heated contest, competing for the much sought after title of the
‘Best Irish Bar in the USA.’ Due to the overwhelming response received from both bars and bar patrons for this Best Irish Bar Contest, Strangford
Lough Brewing Company (SLBC) and Irishbeerfinder.com have decided to extend the competition to satisfy interest. “Bar reviews can now be
submitted until the 31st October 2010 so that all Irish bars have a fair chance to contend for the title of ‘Best Irish Bar in the USA’,” commented
Emma McCarey, Marketing Executive for Irishbeerfinder.com.
read more
Summit Announces the Release of Imperial Pumpkin Porter
Batch 05 of Unchained Series guarantees to be a holiday treat
ST. PAUL, MN – Summit Brewing Company announces the release of their Imperial Pumpkin Porter, the fifth beer to be released in the limited-
time-only Unchained Series. Created by brewer Nate Siats, the beer will be available in draught the week of October 25, and in bottles mid-
November.
read more
October 7, 2010
Search Intensifies as ‘Best Irish Bar in the USA’ Contest Sparks Major Interest
Irish bars spanning the length and breadth of North America are currently in a heated contest, competing for the much sought after title of the
‘Best Irish Bar in the USA.’ Due to the overwhelming response received from both bars and bar patrons for this Best Irish Bar Contest, Strangford
Lough Brewing Company (SLBC) and Irishbeerfinder.com have decided to extend the competition to satisfy interest. “Bar reviews can now be
submitted until the 31st October 2010 so that all Irish bars have a fair chance to contend for the title of ‘Best Irish Bar in the USA’,” commented
Emma McCarey, Marketing Executive for Irishbeerfinder.com.
read more
October 4, 2010
Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale is Back Bigger Than Ever
Stevens Point Brewery boosts production of seasonal ale to meet demand
STEVENS POINT, Wis. Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale proved so popular when it was introduced last fall that Stevens Point Brewery tripled production
this year to meet the growing demand.
read more
October 4, 2010
Announcing BontebOktoberfest: October 8th at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, Michigan
Come tip a few back with the wolves, snow leopards, and red pandas at BontebOktober Fest, Binder Park Zoo’s first annual beer tasting event on
October 8th, 2010 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. This 21 and up event will feature breweries from all over Michigan, live music, animal
presentations, a Carousel Derby, and many other exciting activities. BontebOktoberfest is a brand new fundraising event that will support the Zoo’
s conservation efforts here in Michigan and across the globe.
read more
September 28, 2010
2nd Annual Detroit Beer Week Kicks off with Tap:Detroit Friday, October 15 – Saturday, October 23, 2010
(DETROIT, Mich.) – “Last year was kind of an experiment… something to prove to everyone that it could be done,” stated Jon Piepenbrok, principal
organizer of Detroit Beer Week, AKA Chief Imaginationer. “This year, it‟s a kind of a big deal… and people are taking notice.” Detroit Beer Week
began in 2009 as a week-long series of events leading up to the Michigan Brewers Guild Inaugural Harvest Beer Festival in Eastern Market,
Detroit. Events were held at 13 locations in the City of Detroit. The decidedly small, self-financed effort was a success in bringing thirsty craft beer
fans into Detroit to celebrate delicious beer in a city that most people don‟t think of when discussing beer towns.
read more
September 22, 2010
Icelanders Buy “Viking” Name from Dallas Brewery
Celebration at the 14th Annual Dallas Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 2nd with the World’s Longest Brat and a Viking Funeral
Dallas, WI: After sixteen years, the Viking Brewing Company of Dallas, Wisconsin need’s to find a new name. Recently, the brewery sold its U.S.
Trademarked name “Viking” to the Viking Brewery - Vifilfell Ltd. of Akureyri, Iceland who wanted to import its Viking beer into this the U.S.
Randy Lee, owner of Viking Brewing Co. USA had this to say, “We’ve been in negotiations with Viking, Iceland for some time now, and we finally
reached terms that we can both live with. It’s going to be difficult to come up with a new name because we’ve been Vikings for so long that we just
don’t know how else to behave, but I guess, now we will have to become civilized.”
read more
September 20, 2010
POINT HORIZON WHEAT WINS TRIPLE CROWN OF BEER
Wheat Ale wins its third gold medal of 2010 at Great American Beer Festival
STEVENS POINT, Wis. With a new Gold Medal from the Great American Beer Festival, Point Horizon Wheat has accomplished a rare feat gold
medals in three of the United States' leading beer competitions in one year.
The unfiltered wheat ale from the Stevens Point Brewery received its latest Gold Medal September 18 in the American-style Wheat Beer with Yeast
category, which attracted 43 entrants at the 2010 Great American Beer Festival (GABF). Held annually in Denver, the GABF is the largest
commercial beer competition in the world. This year 3,523 beers vied for medals in 79 categories judged by 151 beer judges from 10 countries.
Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded in each category, recognizing the best examples of each style in the United States.
read more
September 18, 2010
List of Midwest Great American Beer Festival Competition Winners
Midwest craft brewers had an excellent showing at the 2010 Great American Beer Festival this past weekend. Below is the list of the great Midwest
beers that came home with awards. Congratulations to all of the winners!
read more
September 18, 2010
Great American Beer Festival Competition Winners Announced
Competition continues to grow; 2010 entries up nine percent
Boulder, CO • September 18, 2010—The 2010 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition drew an impressive field of competitors, with
2010 topping last year's entries by nine percent. GABF remains the largest commercial beer competition in the world, with 3,523 beers vying for
medals (compared to 3,308 entries in 2009).
read more
September 13, 2010
Something New is Brewing at Arcadia Ales
2010 Shaping up to be a record year for the Cereal City Brewer
(Battle Creek, Mich) – Just three-quarters of way through 2010 and Arcadia Ales in Battle Creek is reporting record growth, a trend that is
expected to increase throughout the year.
read more
Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale is Back Bigger Than Ever
Stevens Point Brewery boosts production of seasonal ale to meet demand
STEVENS POINT, Wis. Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale proved so popular when it was introduced last fall that Stevens Point Brewery tripled production
this year to meet the growing demand.
read more
October 4, 2010
Announcing BontebOktoberfest: October 8th at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, Michigan
Come tip a few back with the wolves, snow leopards, and red pandas at BontebOktober Fest, Binder Park Zoo’s first annual beer tasting event on
October 8th, 2010 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. This 21 and up event will feature breweries from all over Michigan, live music, animal
presentations, a Carousel Derby, and many other exciting activities. BontebOktoberfest is a brand new fundraising event that will support the Zoo’
s conservation efforts here in Michigan and across the globe.
read more
September 28, 2010
2nd Annual Detroit Beer Week Kicks off with Tap:Detroit Friday, October 15 – Saturday, October 23, 2010
(DETROIT, Mich.) – “Last year was kind of an experiment… something to prove to everyone that it could be done,” stated Jon Piepenbrok, principal
organizer of Detroit Beer Week, AKA Chief Imaginationer. “This year, it‟s a kind of a big deal… and people are taking notice.” Detroit Beer Week
began in 2009 as a week-long series of events leading up to the Michigan Brewers Guild Inaugural Harvest Beer Festival in Eastern Market,
Detroit. Events were held at 13 locations in the City of Detroit. The decidedly small, self-financed effort was a success in bringing thirsty craft beer
fans into Detroit to celebrate delicious beer in a city that most people don‟t think of when discussing beer towns.
read more
September 22, 2010
Icelanders Buy “Viking” Name from Dallas Brewery
Celebration at the 14th Annual Dallas Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 2nd with the World’s Longest Brat and a Viking Funeral
Dallas, WI: After sixteen years, the Viking Brewing Company of Dallas, Wisconsin need’s to find a new name. Recently, the brewery sold its U.S.
Trademarked name “Viking” to the Viking Brewery - Vifilfell Ltd. of Akureyri, Iceland who wanted to import its Viking beer into this the U.S.
Randy Lee, owner of Viking Brewing Co. USA had this to say, “We’ve been in negotiations with Viking, Iceland for some time now, and we finally
reached terms that we can both live with. It’s going to be difficult to come up with a new name because we’ve been Vikings for so long that we just
don’t know how else to behave, but I guess, now we will have to become civilized.”
read more
September 20, 2010
POINT HORIZON WHEAT WINS TRIPLE CROWN OF BEER
Wheat Ale wins its third gold medal of 2010 at Great American Beer Festival
STEVENS POINT, Wis. With a new Gold Medal from the Great American Beer Festival, Point Horizon Wheat has accomplished a rare feat gold
medals in three of the United States' leading beer competitions in one year.
The unfiltered wheat ale from the Stevens Point Brewery received its latest Gold Medal September 18 in the American-style Wheat Beer with Yeast
category, which attracted 43 entrants at the 2010 Great American Beer Festival (GABF). Held annually in Denver, the GABF is the largest
commercial beer competition in the world. This year 3,523 beers vied for medals in 79 categories judged by 151 beer judges from 10 countries.
Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded in each category, recognizing the best examples of each style in the United States.
read more
September 18, 2010
List of Midwest Great American Beer Festival Competition Winners
Midwest craft brewers had an excellent showing at the 2010 Great American Beer Festival this past weekend. Below is the list of the great Midwest
beers that came home with awards. Congratulations to all of the winners!
read more
September 18, 2010
Great American Beer Festival Competition Winners Announced
Competition continues to grow; 2010 entries up nine percent
Boulder, CO • September 18, 2010—The 2010 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition drew an impressive field of competitors, with
2010 topping last year's entries by nine percent. GABF remains the largest commercial beer competition in the world, with 3,523 beers vying for
medals (compared to 3,308 entries in 2009).
read more
September 13, 2010
Something New is Brewing at Arcadia Ales
2010 Shaping up to be a record year for the Cereal City Brewer
(Battle Creek, Mich) – Just three-quarters of way through 2010 and Arcadia Ales in Battle Creek is reporting record growth, a trend that is
expected to increase throughout the year.
read more