Beer news
News, history, podcasts and opinion from the archive.
- Beer podcast episode 22012
There's nothing like a cold beer. In this episode we talk about: 01:20 — What I am drinking 05:20 — Beware of the last bottle of beer 06:50 — SABMiller in…
- Beer podcast episode 12012
There's nothing like a cold beer. In this inaugural episode we talk about: 01:35 — What I am drinking 03:18 — Beware of pruno 05:17 — Beer consumption around…
- 3 tips for brewing better Christmas beers2012
It is getting to be the time of year when the seasons are changing (at least for those of you not in Las Vegas where it is 95° F here today). That means it is…
- Who has the cheapest beer prices in the world?2012
An interesting article in The Economist, in honor of Oktoberfest, used data from UBS (the Swiss bank) to compare the cost of a beer around the world. Before…
- Anheuser-Busch to put out limited edition brews this fall2012
Anheuser-Busch had a competition between all of their brewmasters at their 12 breweries around the country. It was called "Project 12." The original 12 beers…
- Beer helps you sleep2012
If you are like me, life is hectic and sometimes it is hard to sleep. Well, drink a beer. There is more evidence that beer is healthy. I know that is a relief…
- Role playing developer retiring to pursue craft beer show2012
The Bioware Doctors are retiring from the world of role playing games and moving on into other areas: charity work and beer. Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka…
- Illinois hopes to change draconian home brew beer laws2012
President Obama, who was also a Senator from Illinois, likes beer. He also likes homebrewing. Why then does Illinois have some of the most backward home brew…
- Braveheart brews2012
Are they just a bunch of punks playing around who got lucky or are they marketing geniuses who are really onto something? At 24 years old in 2007, Martin…
- White House releases home brew beer recipe2012
After President Obama announced that he has been drinking beer made from home beer brewing kit, beer geeks have been asking for the home brew beer recipe.
- Beer recall2012
On April 11, 2012 a recall was announced that affects several Mexican imports distributed by Heineken USA. It only affects the brown bottle versions of certain…
- French craft beers in the U.S.2012
It can certainly be argued the French know their stuff when it comes to wines; it seems now beer is the next frontier for them in the U.S. In a press release…
- Organic beer soon to have organic hops2012
Organic beer lovers: did you know your organic beer is probably not made with organic hops? That will change as of January 2013, when new legislation filed…
- Tips for enjoying a craft beer festival2012
So you're going to a craft beer festival for the first time! Well, don't go wearing your two-beer-can hat and stretchy pants, expecting to wander around eating…
- New trend: beer sommeliers2012
For many people, beer is the beverage of choice for backyard barbeques and sporting events, and is synonymous with casual, even unsophisticated entertainment.