Apparently, Miller will be testing a new fruit-flavored beverage. The Milwaukee brewing company will test a product called Brutal Fruit in Seattle, Tampa and Richmond, Va., beginning March 14. Miller says the product is fruit juice with five percent alcohol, much like beer. It’ll come in four flavors — strawberry, … Continue reading

My last post made me think about this, because the Stone Brewing website has one: an age verification form that you are required to fill out before accessing a beer site. Just what is that all about? Not only are they annoying, but they’re utterly useless as well: the internet … Continue reading

Wil Wheaton has a post tonight about Stone Brewing Company which is kind of amusing; I don’t think I’ve ever asked anyone for permission to link to their site. I called them up, and talked to a guy in marketing. I basically said, "I’ve got this website that a few … Continue reading

I don’t know if I should be worried about this image or what: I mean, some sort of redneck beer drinker’s birthday? Weird light source? Very strange.

Proof that there are contests—and titles—for everything: Wynkoop’s Beerdrinker of the Year Finalists Announced. On February 26, 2005 [yes, they posted a few days late] at the Wynkoop Brewing Company, before a live audience, the finalists will be questioned by a panel of previous Beerdrinker of the Year winners and … Continue reading

Scientists brew low-calorie stout: This just doesn’t sound right to me. They claim it "has the same consistency, taste and texture as its full-bodied equivalent," but I just can’t believe that. Read on: Normal stout has about 2g of carbohydrate and contains 32 calories per 100ml while the new version … Continue reading

I don’t remember how I found this, but it’s not something I would have ordinarily come across: BellaOnline, a "comprehensive, online Network created by women for women," has a Beer and Brewing channel. Huh. Most women I know (my wife included) don’t like beer, so this is pretty cool. I … Continue reading

Bend.com has an article about Oregon’s beer economy: Beer-related businesses, including brewers, wholesalers, and retailers, contribute $2.2 billion to the Oregon economy, according to a new study released today by the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Beer Institute. The industry’s economic impact in the state includes 26,435 jobs … Continue reading

I’d be remiss in letting Valentine’s Day go by without offering up some beer suggestions for those so inclined. Keep in mind, though, that just because you might like beer, that doesn’t mean your significant other will, so take all this with a grain of salt. 🙂 First off, there’s … Continue reading

Spotted this article from our local Bend Bulletin newspaper. Legislators are trying to increase Oregon’s beer tax, which is currently one of the lowest in the nation. Interesting article, full of good information. Pointing to millions of dollars spent annually to cope with addiction and alcohol-related injuries and medical conditions, … Continue reading