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Great Gift for any Beer Drinker – Screwpop: 4 in 1 Keychain

There are thousands of different key chains out there, but here is something revolutionary – the Screwpop.
We all carry our keys and attach crazy things to our key ring – such as a key-less remote, a sequent frog, or in this case a bottle opener.  But, do you have a screwdriver?
Have you ever been in [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Monday, March 8th, 2010

Beer Wars movie is now available ON DEMAND and Netflix

Beer Wars Movie goes Mainstream!‏
LOS ANGELES, Calif., – Ducks In A Row Entertainment announced that starting Monday, February 1st the documentary film Beer Wars will be widely available On Demand and for Download.
Originally released theatrically on April 16th, 2009 as a one-night event, the film has now found digital distribution through Warner Bros. and Netflix.
In [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Monday, February 15th, 2010

Great Lakes Water Conservation Workshop for craft brewers & cheesemakers

Great Lakes Water Conservation Workshop‏
ROCHESTER, NY MARCH 26, 2010 – The Great Lakes Water Conservation Workshop is proud to announce that Alfa Laval USA will be the Silver Sponsor for the one-day event, to be held at the Rochester Museum & Science Center in downtown Rochester, NY.
The one-day workshop will be held on Friday, March [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Calling All Artists – Chance to $$ and win free beer

Narragansett is hosting their annual Father’s Day Tie Design Contest.  Enter your design for a chance to win.

First Place – $300
Second Place – $200
Third Place – $100

Plus all finalists get a FREE case of Narragansett beer.
To enter, email a low resolution image file (JPG) to intern@narragansettbeer.com by Friday, January 22, 2010.   When you enter, mention [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Monday, December 28th, 2009

Top 10 Gift ideas to purchase for a Beer Lover (part 3 of 3)

As the snow began to fall yesterday (in New England), I assumed that it would be a quick dusting and today the grass would still be green. Boy was I wrong. With the couple of hours of rain before the snow, as it got colder and colder the snow started sticking to everything. [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Top 10 Gift ideas to purchase for a Beer Lover (part 2)

The holiday season is fast approaching.  Are you having trouble finding a gift?  Let us help you with some amazing gift ideas.  Lets recap part 1:
10 ) BREW-OPOLY
9 ) Beer of the Month Club
8 ) Beer Magazine Subscription:

Beer Advocate Magazine
Draft Magazine

Ale Street News
Yankee Brew New

All About Beer Magazine
Beer Connoisseur Magazine

(in case you missed it, click [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Top 10 Gift ideas to purchase for a Beer Lover (part 1)

As Cyber Monday is almost over, let the real holiday shopping begin.  With 24 shopping days left until Christmas,  here are some ideas for that hard to shop for beer fan:

10 ) BREW-OPOLY – Everyone’s played Monopoly, but have YOU played BREW-OPOLY? It’s beer game for the whole family!!
Play along with your favorite breweries, such [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Monday, November 30th, 2009

Saranac Beer Dinner for Bloggers – Part 2 (Ultimate Tour)

FX Matt Brewing Company and the Ultimate Brewery Tour
As one of the countries oldest breweries, the oldest in New York State, FX Matt Brewing Company has been brewing for over the past 120 years.
Their philosophy has always been to brew beers that are both distinctive and drinkable, with the goal of enjoying one, two [...]

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

Saranac hosts Beer Dinners for Bloggers (part 1)

Saranac Hosts Bloggers Beer Dinner to celebrate the release of the 12 Beers of Christmas
Utica, New York: On Thursday October 22nd, FX Matt Brewing Company, got a head start on their Christmas celebration by graciously opening their doors for their first ever blogger beer dinner release party.  Founded in 1888, FX Matt Brewing Company [...]

Posted by: Sean-o on Monday, October 26th, 2009

Brewery visit: Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery

Last week, I had the chance to travel for work, and it brought me to the Twin Cities area in Minnesota. As we always do when we visit a new place, we scour the area for the best beer bars and breweries. Without much effort at all, a friend of ours, without hesitation, [...]

Posted by: Ian on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009