QUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity) homebrewing club recently paid it forward by brewing a Hazy IPA at Sorrento Mesa brewpub Gravity Heights. QUAFF members Corey Magers, Doug Drown, Nick Corona, and Chris Conaway developed the recipe with the help of Gravity Heights brewers Skip Virgilio, Tommy Kreamer, and Mike Williams. #Cheers4Sarah arrives at 6.8% ABV…
Garage Brewing Co. has been racking up medals after medals as of late. Not to say their beers weren’t good before, it’s just that people are starting to noticing them more lately for some reason. I must admit that I was one of those people, but all that changed when Stephanie Schulte (Marketing) sent me…
The widely acceptable hominid texts observed by the populous of this terrestrial sphere concur that it came into being approximately 4.54 billion years ago, relatively one-third the age of the universe, amassing from the solar nebula. Several measurements of cosmic temporal length later, the Olmec civilization of Earth in Southeast Mexico discovered the acclaimed phenomenon…
As the days grow longer and the sun finally starts piercing through those clouds, Iron Fist prepares to toast the long hot days to come with Celeste–a deeply refreshing Belgian style Saison. Recalling history, the Saison style of beer dates back to the 1700’s. As part of the Farmhouse Ale category, and because of their…
Motley Brews’ Hopped Taco Throwdown will return for its third year on Saturday, June 8, bringing together craft beer and tacos for a culinary competition showcasing the talents of some of Las Vegas’ top chefs. The event will be held at Zappos Headquarters’ backyard in Downtown Las Vegas, a venue typically closed to the public,…
Before empires and royalties, before writing and weapons, there was cheese. According to historians, the manufacture of cheese began in 7000 BC, a legacy almost as old as our civilization. Today, approximately 22 billion kilograms of cheese are produced each year, distributed and consumed in every corner of the planet. Even with all this history,…
The great artist and proven native earth dweller Frida Kahlo once said, “Take a lover who looks at you like maybe you are a bourbon biscuit.“ I say, “Take a long sip off a beer if it smells like a bourbon biscuit” A bourbon barrel aged stout isn’t always the most attainable of pleasures to…
Big Rock Brewery Inc. (TSX: BR) (“Big Rock” or the “Corporation“), today announced it has undertaken significant cost-cutting measures, including reductions to the Corporation’s workforce, in response to the persisting regulatory environment for brewers of its size in Alberta. The 104% increase in the net Alberta beer mark-up (provincial tax) imposed on Big Rock by the previous Government of Alberta in…
Common Cider Company, an Auburn, California company, is excited to announce the addition of single-serve, 19.2 oz stovepipe cans to its packaging offerings. Stovepipe cans have been growing in popularity in both craft beer and craft cider spaces. “Our additional packaging format is trending with other craft beverages. Form, function and consumer price are attractive as we…
Societe Brewing announced today that they will stop self distribution after seven years and have partnered with Scout Distribution. Societe Brewing’s statement is below: “We have proudly self-distributed our beer for seven years. It’s taken a lot of hard work, but it was well worth it. Today, we’re happy to announce our partnership with Scout…
NEVADA BEER QUEST is printed monthly as an 11″ x 14″ brewspaper featuring great articles and QR codes linking directly to featured breweries, taprooms, gastropubs, and featured posts with added pix and videos. We’ll keep you entertained and informed as you contemplate your next craft beer experience. Co-founder A.D. Cook had this to say about…
Left Hand’s been holding us stout lovers down for a while now with their full bodied, lusciously sweet, creamy milk stout. At 6.00%, its English style balances a fluffy lactose flavor with pleasing chocolate and coffee complexity that’s roastier than most. So even though “roastier” isn’t actually a real word, the announcement of their Seasonal…
Cider Summit Portland, an artisanal hard cider tasting festival, returns to Portland June 21 and June 22 at The Fields Park, located at 1099 NW Overton St. in Portland’s Pearl District. The 9th annual event will present tastings of nearly 200 hard ciders from the industry’s leading cidermakers, many of whom will be on hand to guide…
For over 30 years, independent craft brewery, North Coast Brewing Company, has produced sustainably crafted, award-winning beers in Fort Bragg, CA under the leadership of Co-Founder and President, Mark Ruedrich. Today, North Coast Brewing enters a new chapter with the announcement of Ruedrich’s retirement, the appointment of current Chief Operating Officer, Sam Kraynek, to CEO and…
Able Seedhouse + Brewery in Northeast Minneapolis is proud to share its newest limited release beer: Slow Motion Car Wash. The fruit ale explodes with a big mashup of blackberry, raspberry, peach, cherry and boysenberry. A pile of white wheat softens the beer while the sweetness from the lactose punches up the fruit blend. Slow…
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