Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Specialty Beer News 8-29-12

Beer fans have plenty of options for fall

He's adding a new cooler to accommodate the demand for specialty beers. “Abita beers are a good performer,” he said of the craft line from Louisiana. “It's something that is a little different and very drinkable. Deschutes beers (from Bend, Ore.) are ...



The Man Who Made Canned Craft Beer Cool

In November 2002, Dale Katechis, the founder of Colorado-based Oskar Blues Brewery, took a bold step and became the first craft brewery in the country to put craft beer exclusively in a can. Now Katechis has company. More than 200 craft brewers are ...

Beer Can Motorcycle Impression Sounds Remarkably Realistic (VIDEO)
Huffington Post
These pioneers of craft beer in a can have several of the best available, including their 10.50% "Ten Fidy" imperial stout. Although this beer looks like motor oil with a head like espresso <em>créma</em>, it is truly a treat of a beer, like rich ...

Craft beers enjoy boom despite Italy's crisis

Craft beers enjoy boom despite Italy's crisis. BORGOROSE, Italy--With oyster, tobacco and watermelon flavored creations, Italy's craft beers are flourishing despite a punishing recession that is putting thousands of other businesses out of work.