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Rock the Mike: The Freeman Brainefit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DENVER’S BEER AND MUSIC COMMUNITIES JOIN FORCES TO
HELP FRIEND AND CANCER PATIENT
Denver, CO (August 13, 2008) – “Rock the Mike: The Freeman Brainefit,” a
fundraiser for Mike Freeman, the frontman for some of Denver’s favorite Punk
bands will be held on Saturday, August 23 at the Flying Dog Brewery
Warehouse.
Mike was recently diagnosed with Stage IV [...]
MillerCoors changes approach with craft expansion
MillerCoors shelves plans for Miller Lite spinoffs
Test marketing revealed problems
By TOM DAYKIN
MillerCoors LLC is dropping plans for the Miller Lite Brewers Collection, three spinoffs of Miller Lite that tried to emulate craft beers, the company disclosed Thursday.
MillerCoors is suspending its test marketing of the three beers after they did not perform as well as [...]
Boston Beer Company increased sales in the Second Quarter of 2008
Boston Beer posts profit jump as sales increase
BOSTON - The Boston Beer Co., the Sam Adams brewer, posted a 25 percent rise in second-quarter profit, due in part to higher sales of craft beers.
For the quarter ended June 28, the company earned $8.5 million, or 60 cents per share. That was up from $6.8 million, [...]
Beer consumption leap frogs wine and spirits
When you are home eating dinner or enjoying a effortless meal at a restaurant, what do you wash it down with?
In a recent article written by Rob Kasper (titled.. Beer bubbles to top of the poll), he shared data from the 2008 Gallup Poll. The polls results state that 42 percent of the U.S. drinkers [...]
TableRock Brewing Co. production facility files for bankruptcy
I had some difficulty finding additional information about this story. I wonder if this was another tragic occurrence due to the rise in prices (hops, malts, glass, etc.) or if this was something long time coming. With the increasing prices, we expected to see some casualties.
It appears to be a good thing that the Brew [...]
Hoppin’ Frog leaping to greener ponds
Some Hoppin’ Frog offerings have landed on our view table, mostly ranging from 20-22. Decent.
We’ve tasted the following:
- Hoppin to Heaven IPA - 21,
- Mean Manalishi Double IPA - 22,
- Bodacious Black & Tan Blend - 20,
- BORIS The Crusher Imperial Stout - 22,
- Smashin Berry - 17 (Nice aroma, strange taste)
Sean
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The 7th Annual Harpoon Point to Point Ride
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Maine Brewers’ Guild Elects New President
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Maine Brewers’ Guild
Contact:
Tami Kennedy
207-838-0816
tami@maine.rr.com
The Maine Brewers’ Guild Elects New President
PORTLAND, MAINE (August 7, 2008) – The Maine Brewers’ Guild announced it has elected a new president. Fred Forsley, president of Shipyard Brewing Company, takes over the helm from past president Ed Stebbins, vice president / brew master of Gritty McDuff’s. [...]
Philly Beer Week - 2009
BUILDING ON FIRST YEAR’S SUCCESS, PHILLY BEER WEEK ANNOUNCES DATES FOR 2009
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The second-annual Philly Beer Week (PBW), which celebrates the city’s vibrant beer culture, will take place from Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 15, 2009. Co-chairs Don Russell (a.k.a. Daily News columnist Joe Sixpack), Monk’s Cafe Owner Tom Peters and Bruce [...]
Cigar City Brewery
Joe from Cigar City Brewery is a reader of 2Beerguys.com.
He has asked us to post the following information about their brewery. I just read bits and pieces and it sounds like us — for real. Please check out this blog entry: here.
They will do very well if their beers taste anything like they [...]
