Archive for Left Hand

Beer Profile: Left Hand releases Fade to Black

Left Hand Fades to Black – Longmont Brewery releases new seasonal beer
(LONGMONT, CO) – One-hundred thirty-four days of blackness. Three thousand, two hundred and sixteen hours before the clocks are switched again. Welcome to Fade to Black. That time of year when the day seems to fade away. Drifting further into the darkness with each [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Inbev releases new flavor of Bud Light – Golden Wheat

Ok – Let me start by saying that this is a strange article to write. I haven’t seen any of the ad’s on tv or the beer on the shelf, but I’ve seen a couple of articles announcing a new flavor of Bud Light – Golden Wheat. [Yup - I used the words [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Saturday, October 10th, 2009

BEER Profiles: Vacationland Summer – Exit 11 – Helles Blond Bock and More

Here are a bunch of beers that were released within the last few months and some that will be releasing this fall:
Vacationland Summer Ale

Vacationland Summer Ale has hit the shelves and is featured on tap at all Gritty’s Brew Pubs. Vacationland is an Extra Special Golden Ale that’s light in color but full-bodied, with a [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

Get signed up for IPA BEERRRRR Maddddddnessssss

The brewing news is hosting an IPA March Madness. Just like the tournament of college hoops, we don’t get to “play” the game, but we can follow along and pick who we think will win. I’ve never joined in this madness, until now.
Here are some of the New England Breweries getting into the action:
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Posted by: Sean-o on Sunday, February 1st, 2009

BEER LAW – pending legislation to allow full-strength beer sales in supermarkets

Here’s a new beer law story.  This ones originates in Colorado.  From the information provided, there is legislation in the mix to allow the sale of full-strength beer at grocery and convenience stores.  Currently, only beer lower than 3.2% can be sold.
I understand that this will take sales away from the liquor stores, but I [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Monday, January 12th, 2009

US Craft breweries expanding internationally

Here’s an interesting article, from Colorado….
Sean
2Beerguys.com
U.S. brewers create overseas ale storm
By Roger Fillion, Rocky Mountain News
A number of U.S. craft beer makers were inspired to launch their small-batch breweries years ago after quaffing beers from countries with long brewing traditions such as Belgium, Germany and England.
Now they’re returning the favor, shipping their beers abroad. [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Thursday, September 11th, 2008

U.S. Craft Breweries Shine on World Stage

U.S. Craft Breweries Shine on World Stage
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Participants in the Brewers Association’s (BA) Export Development Program (EDP) recently won a combined 30 medals from the Stockholm Beer and Whisky Festival and the European Beer Star Competition. EDP is an initiative created to increase the international recognition of
U.S. craft breweries [...]

Posted by: 2beerguys on Sunday, December 16th, 2007