Archive for Competitions

Marshall McNellie’s Pub Ale wins the Thirsty Beagle Challenge

Marshall McNellie’s Pub Ale Wins Thirsty Beagle Beer Championship Marshall McNellie’s Pub Ale has won the second annual Thirsty Beagle Beer Championship Series! Thank you to all the loyal local beer drinkers, family, and friends for your vote over the past few weeks. This is truly a validation of our passion to offer local craft [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Homebrewing: Winners of the NERHBC have been announced

4th Annual NERHBC (New England Regional Homebrew Competition) took place on October 24th 2009 in Portland-Maine. The New England Regional Homebrew Competition continues to grow every year. In 2008, over 290 entries, from 20 states were entered, and we were able to raise $2,200 for the American Cancer Society. In 2009, 343 entries were sampled [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Beer Dinner: Gardner Ale House – All Beef Beer Dinner

All Beef Beer Dinner – Certified Black Angus – A Sophisticated Affair Thursday, October 15 6 – 8:30 PM 2Beerguys Commentary: I love this idea. Beef, Beer and more Beef – it’s what for dinner. As Rick mentions below, the summer beer dinner was a veggie only event. He took a bold step — possibly [...]

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

Wanna be a brewer? Oregon dream job up for grabs‏

We received this email today and it looks awesome!!! Whether you pride yourself on your home brewing skills – or wish you had some, this may be the chance of a lifetime. Today, Travel Oregon launched the “Cuisinternship” (pronounced: quiz-een-turn-ship) contest, which will award seven lucky people with the opportunity to shadow a notable Oregon [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Monday, August 24th, 2009

2009 Boston Wort Homebrew Competition Results

On Saturday, I participated as a judge for the Boston Wort Homebrew competition. The judging started around 9:00 and lasted a good part of the day.  During the first round, judged some of the Bocks and IPA’s during the second round.  There were about 20-30 judges in attendance from Mass/RI/NH homebrew clubs. During the competition [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Wednesday, March 4th, 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: [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Sunday, February 1st, 2009

Beer Summit, Vengeance du Gros Homme, and Patriot Homebrew competition

Update on What’s been going on… Beer Summit 2009 – Winter Jubilee On Saturday – January 17th, Ryan – Amber and I took the train to Boston. Yeah, we decided to go into Boston on the coldest day of the year — but we had a good reason: The Beer Summit – Winter Jubilee. Due [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

2008 Topsfield Fair Homebrew Competition Results

The Topsfield Fair Homebrew Competition too place last Saturday. Ryan and I attended the second half of the day and worked as stuards/guest judges. We stayed around for the Best of Show, where a Berliner Weiss was selected as the best brewed to the BJCP style guidlines. Berliner Weissbier Description: Berliner Weisse is a top-fermented, [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

U.S. Craft Breweries Shine on World Stage

U.S. Craft Breweries Shine on World Stage © Business Wire 2007 – 2007-12-08 00:40:32 – 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 [...]

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

Ipswich Takes Medals at the Great International Beer Festival

Hot off the press!! I recommend getting your hands on the Ipswich Oatmeal Stout. It is very tasty and will not let you down. Congrats Mercury!! Sean 2Beerguys.comDrink Craft Beer, You’ve Earned It!! Ipswich Ales won two awards at the 11th Annual Great International Beer Competition that was held on Friday, November 9, 2007, in [...]

Posted by: 2beerguys on Thursday, December 6th, 2007