What’s New for UK Craft Beers?
Not so far across the Atlantic Ocean a storm is brewing. Well, not a storm, but an array of craft ales and lagers. Britain’s hankering for new, tasty products is spurring small creative breweries, as well as some of the…
Sam Adams Rebel IPA Gains Traction in Craft Beer Section
Last year, Samuel Adams released the Rebel IPA — packaged and flavored to break from the company’s passé image and attract the funky, off beat craft beer market. Samuel Adams has followed up that release with this year’s new Rebel…
Great Illinois Beer Hall in Old Bakery is also Awesome Brewery
Yes, this name is literal. You will not be surprised to find this brewery was once a bakery. Old Bakery Brewery in Alton, Illinois, is proud of its origins and its modern processes. Upon entering, you’ll trace Kevin Gibson’s steps…
New Refreshing Whiskey Cask Stout from Innis & Gunn
Looking for something lip -smackingly refreshing this spring? Award winning Scottish brewery Inns and Gunn are about to let their seasonal favorite, Irish Whiskey Stout, back out on the market. Like Kevin Gibson, you may have a hard time tracking…
Funny And Controversial Beer Ads
Have you seen Heineken’s latest ad campaign — the one where Neil Patrick Harris extols the delicious virtues of the company’s award winning Heineken Light, from… off camera? With this commercial, Heineken is openly mocking modern advertising practices. Ads for…
How to Use the NextGlass App to Test Your Beer
Next Glass recently launched in the US and Canada. Available for your iPhone, or Android, this app analyzes the chemical elements, or DNA, of any given beer or wine for the purpose of delighting your taste buds. Becca Yeamans-Irwin took…
What Type of Beer Glass Should you Use?
A glass of beer by any other shape would still taste just as great, right? Well, apparently not. According to Nora Mcgunnigle, the shape and quality of your beer glass can play a big part in how much– or how…
Gifts for Home Beer Brewers
Wondering what to get for your favorite sibling’s next birthday? Are you looking for something a little bit different for the boss that will set you apart? Or something for your beau that will convey your love and appreciation for…
Special Freight Plan From Europe To the NYIBC
The New York International Beer Competition has finalized a special shipping arrangement with international shipper JF Hillebrand for the upcoming competition on February 9th. Producers in Europe will be able to ship their submissions to Hillebrand’s warehouse for delivery to…
3rd Annual New York International Beer Competition Open For Submissions
New York International BEER Competition –CALL TO ENTRY We are very excited to invite you to submit your beers to participate in the 3rd Annual NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL BEER COMPETITION (“NYIBC”) taking place on Feb. 9th, 2014 at the 3…
2nd Annual New York International Beer Competition Results
THE 2nd NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL BEER COMPETITION ANNOUCES 2013 WINNERS In Its 2nd Year, the NYIBC Competition Sets Unparalleled Standards and Uncovers the World’s Best-Brews, Ciders and Sakes New York, NY (February 2013) The 2nd Annual New York International Beer…
The Snow Could Not Stop The Competition!
We are very excited with the quality of the beers, ciders and sakes submitted to the New York International Beer Competition. We were worried that the snowstorm would screw everything up. Fortunately most of our trade buying judges were able…