Multi-award winning St Austell Brewery has launched its eagerly awaited new beer today (Thursday August 13). The first bottles of Smugglers Ale were opened by St Austell Brewery’s head brewer, Roger Ryman, just days after he was named the Institute of Brewing and Distilling Brewer of the Year at the … Continue reading

A green partnership is underway as Greenhouse recently picked up the first load of spent yeast from Karl Strauss Brewing Company. Greenhouse is revolutionizing the home ethanol market with the world’s first home ethanol system, called a Microfueler, which converts beer waste (among other things) into clean e-fuel. Karl Strauss … Continue reading

One of the world’s most respected breweries has some exciting news: the US introduction of Ayinger Weizen-Bock. Ayinger Weizen-Bock, a strong wheat ale, is pale – “helles” – and brewed from a grist of 60% wheat malt and 40% barley malt. Produced via a decoction mash, it has the astonishing … Continue reading

St Austell Brewery is celebrating after one of its most popular ales – Proper Job IPA – scooped an award at the UK’s most prestigious real ale festival. Proper Job was awarded a silver medal in the ‘Golden Ales’ category of the Champion Beer of Britain competition at the Great … Continue reading

Flying Dog Brewery is pleased to announce its 2nd annual GonzoFest taking place on September 12th at the Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, MD from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The annual throw down will feature live music and host the Hard Times Chili Cook-Off for the Maryland State Championships. … Continue reading

The staycation – the current buzzword that refers to families staying home and exploring local activities and attractions – helped boost sales for this year’s Oregon Brewers Festival (OBF). Despite warmer than usual conditions, the 22nd annual event witnessed record attendance with 72,500 people, a nearly seven percent increase over … Continue reading

Shipyard Brewing Company announces the release of a new beer in its Pugsley’s Signature Series line. Smashed Pumpkin will be available in late August exclusively in 22 oz. bottles and on draft. Smashed Pumpkin is a big-bodied beer with a light coppery orange color and pleasing aroma of pumpkin and … Continue reading

The organizers of the 2009 Deschutes Brewery Sagebrush Classic at Broken Top announced impressive results today: the event raised $80,000 for area nonprofits that serve children and families in need. 940 guests attended last Saturday night’s Classic Feast, and 44 golf teams participated in Friday’s Sagebrush Classic Golf Tournament. The … Continue reading

Highly awarded; sought after by fine restaurants, stores, and great bars . . . and revered by pretty much any one who has tasted it – Ayinger Oktober Fest Märzen arrives in the US soon. Ask for it at your favorite beer place after August 10, 2009. Munich’s Oktoberfest began … Continue reading

St Austell Brewery’s head brewer, Roger Ryman is celebrating being named the best in the business after being crowned the UK’s Brewer of the Year. Britain’s drinks industry gathered in Westminster this week (Wednesday July 15) to mark Proud of Pubs week and hear the winners of the Institute of … Continue reading