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A Call to Action: Growing the Beer Bloggers Conference
At the conclusion of last weekend’s 2011 Beer Bloggers Conference in Portland, Ore., organizer Allan Wright offered grave news about its future as he wrapped up the event. But now, a few days removed from the conference, I receive Allan’s comments in the light that he delivered them: as a call to action.
Dumped by Dogfish Head
I’ve just been dumped. Or at least that’s how I feel today, after learning via Twitter last night that Dogfish Head Craft Brewery founder Sam Calagione (above left) has decided to stop distributing his beer to Tennessee.
Liner Notes: Is BPA in Beer Cans a Cause for Concern?
All beer cans currently on the market contain a controversial chemical called bisphenol A, or BPA. Many brewers believe the benefits of cans outweigh any minor exposure, while others are still looking for concrete answers.
Drink What Ya Like
A couple of months ago I watched Beer Wars. Twice. It’s an entertaining and enlightening documentary film about the U.S. craft beer industry and its challenges in an environment dominated by the macrobrewers. The film paints the contrast between “corporation” beers like Bud Light, Miller Lite and Coors Light—relatively flavorless, tough to distinguish from one [...]
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