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05/31/19 • 10 min
Craft Brew News 5/31/19
(Courtesy of Brewbound.com)
New Jersey ABC Sets Restrictions on the Number of Events Craft Breweries Can Host
The New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) issued a revised special ruling earlier this week aimed at limiting the number of annual events breweries can host in their taprooms.
Under the ruling issued Tuesday, the ABC said the state’s craft breweries can hold up to 25 “special events,” 25 “social affairs,” and 52 “private parties” annually inside their taprooms. Additionally, breweries are now allowed to sell their beer at 12 events a year outside of their taprooms.
Citing concerns of bar and restaurant owners, the ABC first announced plans to impose restrictions on the number of events craft breweries could host in September 2018. The agency suspended that ruling days later amid pressure from craft brewers, state lawmakers and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
In Tuesday’s revised ruling, the ABC said the new guidelines are an effort to “balance the concerns” of the state’s 100 licensed craft breweries with those of the state’s 6,000 retail licenses in an effort to create “stability” and “foster realistic competition.”
Leaders from both of the state’s trade groups — the New Jersey Brewers Association and the Brewers Guild of New Jersey — called the latest ruling a “mixed bag.”
Brewers Guild of New Jersey executive director Eric Orlando said while the ruling gives craft brewers some new privileges, it also adds more restrictive provisions.
New Jersey Brewers Association executive director Alexis Degan said her organization plans to lobby lawmakers to remove the limits on the number of events breweries can host in their taprooms, as well as repeal other “antiquated” liquor laws.
Sierra Nevada Asks Breweries to Honor Camp Fire Pledges
Sierra Nevada Brewing is still waiting for more than half of the breweries that agreed to brew Resilience IPA and donate the proceeds to the relief efforts of last year’s Camp Fire wildfire to submit their donations, according to a company letter.
“Though we have and continue to do good work to get our community back on its feet, this is a long-term process,” Sierra Grossman, brewery co-owner and daughter of founder Ken Grossman, wrote in the letter, which was obtained by WorstBeerBlog. “Those funds you pledged are critical to continue our uphill battle.”
Nearly 1,500 craft breweries signed up to brew Resilience IPA as part of Sierra Nevada’s efforts to raise money for the victims of Camp Fire wildfire, which killed 85 people, displaced tens of thousands of residents, and destroyed more than 18,800 structures.
Sierra Nevada told Fortune that it is “actively working” with breweries “to establish realistic timelines for donations.”
“We are however hopeful that those funds will be received as soon as possible so we can continue funding this essential work,” the company told the outlet.
Earlier this year, Sierra Nevada estimated that the Resilience campaign could potentially raise as much as $15 million if the project’s 1,484 breweries produced to their stated commitment levels.
Ex-MillerCoors VP Sentenced to Prison Time
Former MillerCoors vice president of sales David Colletti was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for bilking the country’s second-largest beer manufacturer out of more than $8 million over the course of a decade as part of a fraudulent scheme, according to Law 360.
Colletti, who reached a plea deal in 2016, told authorities he recruited people to act as vendors on more than 200 phony invoices. Those fake invoices were then submitted to MillerCoors, which paid Colletti’s phony vendors, who split the proceeds with Colletti.
Colletti had worked for MillerCoors for more than 30 years.
Wormtown Brewery to Add 2nd Location at Gillette Stadium
Massachusetts’ Wormtown Brewery today announced plans to open a second taproom, adjacent to the New England Patriots’ stadium, before the end of the summer.
Wormtown managing partner David Fields said the Worcester-based craft brewery took control of a 4,000 sq. ft. space at Patriot Place — a shopping, dining and entertainment center near Gillette Stadium in Foxborough — from Battle Road Brewing Company, which had operated a pop-up taproom there during the latter half of 2018.
“Sixteen million people go through Patriot Place on an annualized basis, and they come from not just Massachusetts, but all over New England and all over the country,” Fields said. “So there’s an opportunity to connect our brand to a whole bunch of people that may or may not have seen us before.”
Wormtown has purchased a 7-barrel brewhouse for the facility, which will serve as an innovation hub. The company is hoping to open the Foxborough outpost ahead of the New England Patriots’ first exhibition game on August 22.
The taproom also brings Wormtown closer to one of its biggest customers: Gillette Stadium.
As for Wormtown, the company...
(Courtesy of Brewbound.com)
New Jersey ABC Sets Restrictions on the Number of Events Craft Breweries Can Host
The New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) issued a revised special ruling earlier this week aimed at limiting the number of annual events breweries can host in their taprooms.
Under the ruling issued Tuesday, the ABC said the state’s craft breweries can hold up to 25 “special events,” 25 “social affairs,” and 52 “private parties” annually inside their taprooms. Additionally, breweries are now allowed to sell their beer at 12 events a year outside of their taprooms.
Citing concerns of bar and restaurant owners, the ABC first announced plans to impose restrictions on the number of events craft breweries could host in September 2018. The agency suspended that ruling days later amid pressure from craft brewers, state lawmakers and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
In Tuesday’s revised ruling, the ABC said the new guidelines are an effort to “balance the concerns” of the state’s 100 licensed craft breweries with those of the state’s 6,000 retail licenses in an effort to create “stability” and “foster realistic competition.”
Leaders from both of the state’s trade groups — the New Jersey Brewers Association and the Brewers Guild of New Jersey — called the latest ruling a “mixed bag.”
Brewers Guild of New Jersey executive director Eric Orlando said while the ruling gives craft brewers some new privileges, it also adds more restrictive provisions.
New Jersey Brewers Association executive director Alexis Degan said her organization plans to lobby lawmakers to remove the limits on the number of events breweries can host in their taprooms, as well as repeal other “antiquated” liquor laws.
Sierra Nevada Asks Breweries to Honor Camp Fire Pledges
Sierra Nevada Brewing is still waiting for more than half of the breweries that agreed to brew Resilience IPA and donate the proceeds to the relief efforts of last year’s Camp Fire wildfire to submit their donations, according to a company letter.
“Though we have and continue to do good work to get our community back on its feet, this is a long-term process,” Sierra Grossman, brewery co-owner and daughter of founder Ken Grossman, wrote in the letter, which was obtained by WorstBeerBlog. “Those funds you pledged are critical to continue our uphill battle.”
Nearly 1,500 craft breweries signed up to brew Resilience IPA as part of Sierra Nevada’s efforts to raise money for the victims of Camp Fire wildfire, which killed 85 people, displaced tens of thousands of residents, and destroyed more than 18,800 structures.
Sierra Nevada told Fortune that it is “actively working” with breweries “to establish realistic timelines for donations.”
“We are however hopeful that those funds will be received as soon as possible so we can continue funding this essential work,” the company told the outlet.
Earlier this year, Sierra Nevada estimated that the Resilience campaign could potentially raise as much as $15 million if the project’s 1,484 breweries produced to their stated commitment levels.
Ex-MillerCoors VP Sentenced to Prison Time
Former MillerCoors vice president of sales David Colletti was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for bilking the country’s second-largest beer manufacturer out of more than $8 million over the course of a decade as part of a fraudulent scheme, according to Law 360.
Colletti, who reached a plea deal in 2016, told authorities he recruited people to act as vendors on more than 200 phony invoices. Those fake invoices were then submitted to MillerCoors, which paid Colletti’s phony vendors, who split the proceeds with Colletti.
Colletti had worked for MillerCoors for more than 30 years.
Wormtown Brewery to Add 2nd Location at Gillette Stadium
Massachusetts’ Wormtown Brewery today announced plans to open a second taproom, adjacent to the New England Patriots’ stadium, before the end of the summer.
Wormtown managing partner David Fields said the Worcester-based craft brewery took control of a 4,000 sq. ft. space at Patriot Place — a shopping, dining and entertainment center near Gillette Stadium in Foxborough — from Battle Road Brewing Company, which had operated a pop-up taproom there during the latter half of 2018.
“Sixteen million people go through Patriot Place on an annualized basis, and they come from not just Massachusetts, but all over New England and all over the country,” Fields said. “So there’s an opportunity to connect our brand to a whole bunch of people that may or may not have seen us before.”
Wormtown has purchased a 7-barrel brewhouse for the facility, which will serve as an innovation hub. The company is hoping to open the Foxborough outpost ahead of the New England Patriots’ first exhibition game on August 22.
The taproom also brings Wormtown closer to one of its biggest customers: Gillette Stadium.
As for Wormtown, the company...
Craft Brew News # 5 - Beer Jesus and Hop Wars
Craft Beer Storm
11/09/18 • 18 min
Craft Brew News - 11/9/18
Via Brewbound https://www.brewbound.com/news/last-call-yakima-chief-hops-faces-lawsuit-greg-koch-on-the-big-screen
Yakima Chief Hops Accused of Breaching Contract
Melbourne-based ingredient supplier Bintani Australia has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Yakima Chief Hops that accuses the broker of refusing to sell it hops, the Capital Pressreported.
However, Yakima Chief Hops claims Bintani first breached its supply contract by selling a stake to a competitor, Brewers Supply Group, which is owned by the Rahr Corporation.
Nevertheless, Bintani argues in the lawsuit that the sale did not violate its agreement with Yakima Chief Hops. Instead, it claims that Yakima Chief Hops breached the contract by terminating “for cause” last September and has since started soliciting Bintani customers. A terminated agreement could cost the company more than $20 million, as Bintani buys 71 percent of its hops from Yakima Chief Hops, according to the lawsuit.
Bintani is seeking an injunction to block Yakima Chief Hops’ termination of the supply agreement.
Total Wine, New Seasons to Offer Alcohol Delivery
Total Wine & More is partnering with Texas-headquartered Delivery Solutions to provide same-day home delivery to customers nationwide, according to a press release.
“The goal is to make compliant, nationwide delivery available out of the box for retailers,” Delivery Solutions founder Arshaad Mirza said, via the release. “Our orchestration middleware along with our growing delivery partnerships, makes plug and play last mile delivery possible.”Total Wine & More operates 190 stores in 23 states. A timetable for implementation was not shared.
Meanwhile, another grocery store chain, New Seasons — which operates 21 stores in Oregon, Washington and Northern California — announced its own alcohol delivery service in Portland, Oregon, via Instacart.
Finally, in September, grocery store chain Meijer extended its alcohol delivery service to 40 stores in Ohio, Supermarket News reported. Meijer also offers beer and wine delivery in Michigan.
Craftworks Holdings Acquires Logan’s Roadhouse
Colorado-headquartered Craftworks Restaurants & Breweries — which owns the Rock Bottom and Gordon Biersch brewpub chains as well as Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom — has acquired Nashville, Tennessee-based chain Logan’s Roadhouse, according to a press release. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The three chain restaurants will be part of a newly formed holding company, CraftWorks Holdings, which will be led by current Logan’s CEO, Hazem Ouf. The company now operates 393 restaurants across 40 states and Washington, D.C.
“By creating CraftWorks Holdings, we have laid the foundation for a premiere restaurant & brewery holding company to provide long-term growth opportunities for our brands, team members and franchise partners and established a platform that is well positioned for future growth and acquisitions,” Ouf said, via the release.Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH
Stone Brewing Founder in Documentary
An advance screening of “The Beer Jesus From America,” a documentary featuring Stone Brewing co-founder Greg Koch and his quest to open a brewery in Germany, will be held at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, on Sunday, November 4. After the showing, Koch and filmmaker Matt Sweetwood will take part in a Q&A session.
“This film stands as not just a glimpse into the trials, challenges, roadblocks and occasional triumphs of the project, but the story of following your heart and challenging convention,” Koch said, via a press release.
Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2
Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH
Michael Potorti
Founder/Brewer
Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast
[email protected]
[email protected]
*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***
Beara Brewing Co.
2800 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
www.bearairishbrew.com
Like us on
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo
Twitter:
Via Brewbound https://www.brewbound.com/news/last-call-yakima-chief-hops-faces-lawsuit-greg-koch-on-the-big-screen
Yakima Chief Hops Accused of Breaching Contract
Melbourne-based ingredient supplier Bintani Australia has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Yakima Chief Hops that accuses the broker of refusing to sell it hops, the Capital Pressreported.
However, Yakima Chief Hops claims Bintani first breached its supply contract by selling a stake to a competitor, Brewers Supply Group, which is owned by the Rahr Corporation.
Nevertheless, Bintani argues in the lawsuit that the sale did not violate its agreement with Yakima Chief Hops. Instead, it claims that Yakima Chief Hops breached the contract by terminating “for cause” last September and has since started soliciting Bintani customers. A terminated agreement could cost the company more than $20 million, as Bintani buys 71 percent of its hops from Yakima Chief Hops, according to the lawsuit.
Bintani is seeking an injunction to block Yakima Chief Hops’ termination of the supply agreement.
Total Wine, New Seasons to Offer Alcohol Delivery
Total Wine & More is partnering with Texas-headquartered Delivery Solutions to provide same-day home delivery to customers nationwide, according to a press release.
“The goal is to make compliant, nationwide delivery available out of the box for retailers,” Delivery Solutions founder Arshaad Mirza said, via the release. “Our orchestration middleware along with our growing delivery partnerships, makes plug and play last mile delivery possible.”Total Wine & More operates 190 stores in 23 states. A timetable for implementation was not shared.
Meanwhile, another grocery store chain, New Seasons — which operates 21 stores in Oregon, Washington and Northern California — announced its own alcohol delivery service in Portland, Oregon, via Instacart.
Finally, in September, grocery store chain Meijer extended its alcohol delivery service to 40 stores in Ohio, Supermarket News reported. Meijer also offers beer and wine delivery in Michigan.
Craftworks Holdings Acquires Logan’s Roadhouse
Colorado-headquartered Craftworks Restaurants & Breweries — which owns the Rock Bottom and Gordon Biersch brewpub chains as well as Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom — has acquired Nashville, Tennessee-based chain Logan’s Roadhouse, according to a press release. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The three chain restaurants will be part of a newly formed holding company, CraftWorks Holdings, which will be led by current Logan’s CEO, Hazem Ouf. The company now operates 393 restaurants across 40 states and Washington, D.C.
“By creating CraftWorks Holdings, we have laid the foundation for a premiere restaurant & brewery holding company to provide long-term growth opportunities for our brands, team members and franchise partners and established a platform that is well positioned for future growth and acquisitions,” Ouf said, via the release.Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH
Stone Brewing Founder in Documentary
An advance screening of “The Beer Jesus From America,” a documentary featuring Stone Brewing co-founder Greg Koch and his quest to open a brewery in Germany, will be held at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, on Sunday, November 4. After the showing, Koch and filmmaker Matt Sweetwood will take part in a Q&A session.
“This film stands as not just a glimpse into the trials, challenges, roadblocks and occasional triumphs of the project, but the story of following your heart and challenging convention,” Koch said, via a press release.
Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2
Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH
Michael Potorti
Founder/Brewer
Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast
[email protected]
[email protected]
*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***
Beara Brewing Co.
2800 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
www.bearairishbrew.com
Like us on
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo
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07/12/19 • 24 min
Michael speaks with Chad Chadwick, Chairman of the Piscataqua Maritime Commission and Laurie Mantegari, Event Planner for the Tall Sips Brewfest which is happening on July 26, 2019 from 5-9pm in Rye, NH!
Buy your Tall Sips Brewfest tickets here:
https://sailportsmouthnh.org/brewfest
The Piscataqua Maritime Commission (PMC), a 501(c)(3) organization, organizes Sail Portsmouth, a tall ship visit held each summer on the waterfront of our picturesque city. Beautiful rigged ships - square-riggers, brigantines, barques, schooners - sail into Portsmouth harbor.
What else does the PMC do for our maritime region? With the help of our generous sponsors, we arrange for the annual Sea Challenge, sending local teens on a life changing Ocean Classroom adventure. Also, throughout the year,we host Maritime Talks with speakers and slideshows addressing our maritime connection.
Would you like to be a sponsor for the Sea Challenge or for Sail Portsmouth? Are you the captain of a tall ship who would like to bring your vessel to Sail Portsmouth? Would you like to be one of our wonderful 150 volunteers for Sail Portsmouth? Let us know here or through our website.
Check out the PMC Facebook Page here:
https://www.facebook.com/SailPortsmouth/?eid=ARBgQJA8K3UquhWHlb1PW53howtUE4mo7tO3m3Idlr-vjm6yKyAie-4l1nw26cwuofcuQfdi1W4JG5qw
Website: www.sailportsmouthnh.org
Event Planning: https://everydaydetails.com/
Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes:
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*** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes ***
Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH
*** Interested in starting your own brewery? Our Portsmouth, NH TURNKEY facility is for sale! Follow link for more info:
https://www.neren.com/Listing/2800-Lafayette-Rd-12A/5cdda2dabf34cb9150a7faeb
Michael Potorti
Founder/Brewer
Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast
[email protected]
[email protected]
*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***
Beara Brewing Co.
2800 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel. (857) 342-3272
www.bearairishbrew.com
Like us on
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo
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Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/
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Buy your Tall Sips Brewfest tickets here:
https://sailportsmouthnh.org/brewfest
The Piscataqua Maritime Commission (PMC), a 501(c)(3) organization, organizes Sail Portsmouth, a tall ship visit held each summer on the waterfront of our picturesque city. Beautiful rigged ships - square-riggers, brigantines, barques, schooners - sail into Portsmouth harbor.
What else does the PMC do for our maritime region? With the help of our generous sponsors, we arrange for the annual Sea Challenge, sending local teens on a life changing Ocean Classroom adventure. Also, throughout the year,we host Maritime Talks with speakers and slideshows addressing our maritime connection.
Would you like to be a sponsor for the Sea Challenge or for Sail Portsmouth? Are you the captain of a tall ship who would like to bring your vessel to Sail Portsmouth? Would you like to be one of our wonderful 150 volunteers for Sail Portsmouth? Let us know here or through our website.
Check out the PMC Facebook Page here:
https://www.facebook.com/SailPortsmouth/?eid=ARBgQJA8K3UquhWHlb1PW53howtUE4mo7tO3m3Idlr-vjm6yKyAie-4l1nw26cwuofcuQfdi1W4JG5qw
Website: www.sailportsmouthnh.org
Event Planning: https://everydaydetails.com/
Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2
*** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes ***
Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH
*** Interested in starting your own brewery? Our Portsmouth, NH TURNKEY facility is for sale! Follow link for more info:
https://www.neren.com/Listing/2800-Lafayette-Rd-12A/5cdda2dabf34cb9150a7faeb
Michael Potorti
Founder/Brewer
Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast
[email protected]
[email protected]
*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***
Beara Brewing Co.
2800 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel. (857) 342-3272
www.bearairishbrew.com
Like us on
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/
**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**
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Craft Beer Styles # 26 - American Style Amber Lager
Craft Beer Storm
05/01/19 • 12 min
American Style Amber Lager
(Description c/o Beer Advocate)
A widely available, sessionable craft beer style that showcases both malt and hops. Amber lagers are a medium-bodied lager with a toasty or caramel-like malt character. Hop bitterness can range from very low to medium-high.
There are 3 Subcategories in Style:
A)Subcategory: American-Style Amber Lager
-Color – Gold to copper
-Clarity: Appearance should be bright; chill haze should not be present
-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium-low caramel or toasted malt aromas and flavors should be present
-Hop Aroma and Flavor and Bitterness Very low to medium high
-Body: Medium
-ABV: 4.8%-5.4%
B)Subcategory: California Common Beer
California Common beers are brewed with lager yeasts but fermented at warm temperatures like ales
-Color – Light amber to medium amber
-Clarity: Appearance should be bright; chill haze should not be present
-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Toasted malt and/or caramel malt aroma and flavor may be perceived
-Hop Aroma and Flavor and Bitterness Low to medium-high
-Body: Medium
-ABV: 4.6%-5.7%
C)Subcategory: American-Style Maerzen/Oktoberfest
The American version of this classic German beer is distinguished by a more pronounced hop character
-Color – Pale to reddish brown
-Clarity: Chill haze should not be present
-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt aroma and flavor should express a light toasted character. Bready or biscuity malt aroma and flavor is acceptable. A low level of caramel character is acceptable. Sweet maltiness should be present.
-Hop Aroma and Flavor and Bitterness Low to medium
-Body: Medium
-ABV: 5.1%-6.0%
-Glassware: Pilsener Glass (or Pokal) – (c/o Beer Advocate) Typically a tall, slender and tapered 12-ounce glass, shaped like a trumpet at times, that captures the sparkling effervesces and colors of a Lager while maintaining its head. A Pokal is a European Pilsner glass with a stem.
Benefits: Showcases color, clarity and carbonation. Promotes head retention.
Examples (courtesy of Beer Advocate)
(https://www.beeradvocate.com)
Lager | Brooklyn Brewery
Brewed by:
Brooklyn Brewery
New York, United States
brooklynbrewery.com
Style: American Amber / Red Lager
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.20%
Notes / Commercial Description:
In the late 1800’s Brooklyn was one of the largest brewing centers in the country, home to more than 45 breweries. Lager beer in the “Vienna” style was one of the local favorites. Brooklyn Lager is amber-gold in color and displays a firm malt center supported by a refreshing bitterness and floral hop aroma. Caramel malts show in the finish. The aromatic qualities of the beer are enhanced by “dry-hopping”, the centuries-old practice of steeping the beer with fresh hops as it undergoes a long, cold maturation. The result is a wonderfully flavorful beer, smooth, refreshing and very versatile with food. Dry-hopping is largely a British technique, which we’ve used in a Viennese-style beer to create an American original.
Toasted Lager | Blue Point Brewing Company
Brewed by:
Blue Point Brewing Company
New York, United States
bluepointbrewing.com
Style: American Amber / Red Lager
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.50%
Notes / Commercial Description:
Our flagship and most popular brew, Toasted Lager is the best American amber Lager you’ll ever taste.
To back up that claim, we use six different grains to perfect a balanced flavor of malt and hops, and a special proprietary lager yeast to give Toasted Lager an exceptional, long-lasting smooth finish that’s meant to be enjoyed year-round. Pairs perfectly with fresh seafood...or any food for that matter.
Lashes Hopbock Lager | Jack's Abby Brewing
Craft Beer Storm Podcast with Jack! - Episode 19 - Jack of Jack's Abby Lagers Talks Beer – Check it out!
Brewed by:
Jack's Abby Brewing
Massachusetts, United States
jacksabbybrewing.com
Style: American Amber / Red Lager
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 6.80%
Notes / Commercial Description:
This Red IPL balances an assertive Munich Malt character with an infusion of Super Styrian, Columbus, and Palisades hops. It’s full-bodied and malty with a hop aroma that’s both spicy and piney. The lager’s beautiful amber hue takes after our head brewer’s luscious lashes.
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Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH
Michael Potorti
Founder/Brewer
Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast
michael@craftbee...
(Description c/o Beer Advocate)
A widely available, sessionable craft beer style that showcases both malt and hops. Amber lagers are a medium-bodied lager with a toasty or caramel-like malt character. Hop bitterness can range from very low to medium-high.
There are 3 Subcategories in Style:
A)Subcategory: American-Style Amber Lager
-Color – Gold to copper
-Clarity: Appearance should be bright; chill haze should not be present
-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium-low caramel or toasted malt aromas and flavors should be present
-Hop Aroma and Flavor and Bitterness Very low to medium high
-Body: Medium
-ABV: 4.8%-5.4%
B)Subcategory: California Common Beer
California Common beers are brewed with lager yeasts but fermented at warm temperatures like ales
-Color – Light amber to medium amber
-Clarity: Appearance should be bright; chill haze should not be present
-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Toasted malt and/or caramel malt aroma and flavor may be perceived
-Hop Aroma and Flavor and Bitterness Low to medium-high
-Body: Medium
-ABV: 4.6%-5.7%
C)Subcategory: American-Style Maerzen/Oktoberfest
The American version of this classic German beer is distinguished by a more pronounced hop character
-Color – Pale to reddish brown
-Clarity: Chill haze should not be present
-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt aroma and flavor should express a light toasted character. Bready or biscuity malt aroma and flavor is acceptable. A low level of caramel character is acceptable. Sweet maltiness should be present.
-Hop Aroma and Flavor and Bitterness Low to medium
-Body: Medium
-ABV: 5.1%-6.0%
-Glassware: Pilsener Glass (or Pokal) – (c/o Beer Advocate) Typically a tall, slender and tapered 12-ounce glass, shaped like a trumpet at times, that captures the sparkling effervesces and colors of a Lager while maintaining its head. A Pokal is a European Pilsner glass with a stem.
Benefits: Showcases color, clarity and carbonation. Promotes head retention.
Examples (courtesy of Beer Advocate)
(https://www.beeradvocate.com)
Lager | Brooklyn Brewery
Brewed by:
Brooklyn Brewery
New York, United States
brooklynbrewery.com
Style: American Amber / Red Lager
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.20%
Notes / Commercial Description:
In the late 1800’s Brooklyn was one of the largest brewing centers in the country, home to more than 45 breweries. Lager beer in the “Vienna” style was one of the local favorites. Brooklyn Lager is amber-gold in color and displays a firm malt center supported by a refreshing bitterness and floral hop aroma. Caramel malts show in the finish. The aromatic qualities of the beer are enhanced by “dry-hopping”, the centuries-old practice of steeping the beer with fresh hops as it undergoes a long, cold maturation. The result is a wonderfully flavorful beer, smooth, refreshing and very versatile with food. Dry-hopping is largely a British technique, which we’ve used in a Viennese-style beer to create an American original.
Toasted Lager | Blue Point Brewing Company
Brewed by:
Blue Point Brewing Company
New York, United States
bluepointbrewing.com
Style: American Amber / Red Lager
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.50%
Notes / Commercial Description:
Our flagship and most popular brew, Toasted Lager is the best American amber Lager you’ll ever taste.
To back up that claim, we use six different grains to perfect a balanced flavor of malt and hops, and a special proprietary lager yeast to give Toasted Lager an exceptional, long-lasting smooth finish that’s meant to be enjoyed year-round. Pairs perfectly with fresh seafood...or any food for that matter.
Lashes Hopbock Lager | Jack's Abby Brewing
Craft Beer Storm Podcast with Jack! - Episode 19 - Jack of Jack's Abby Lagers Talks Beer – Check it out!
Brewed by:
Jack's Abby Brewing
Massachusetts, United States
jacksabbybrewing.com
Style: American Amber / Red Lager
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 6.80%
Notes / Commercial Description:
This Red IPL balances an assertive Munich Malt character with an infusion of Super Styrian, Columbus, and Palisades hops. It’s full-bodied and malty with a hop aroma that’s both spicy and piney. The lager’s beautiful amber hue takes after our head brewer’s luscious lashes.
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Michael Potorti
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Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast
michael@craftbee...
Craft Brew News #1 - Russian River and Buffalo Wings
Craft Beer Storm
10/12/18 • 26 min
10/11/18 Craft Brew News #1
New installment summarizing the weeks top Craft Beer Stories for YOU! Here are links:
Craft Brew Alliance Buys 3 Beer Companies
https://www.brewbound.com/news/2018/led-by-23-million-purchase-of-cisco-brewers-craft-brew-alliance-buys-3-beer-companies?utm_source=Brewbound&utm_campaign=9fca622528-mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6026cb3473-9fca622528-168836149
Russian River Eyes 40,000 Barrels in 2019 in their New Sonoma County Brewery
https://www.brewbound.com/news/2018/as-new-windsor-brewery-opens-russian-river-eyes-40000-barrels-in-2019?utm_source=Brewbound&utm_campaign=9fca622528-mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6026cb3473-9fca622528-168836149
Buffalo Wild Wings Partners with Brewers Association
https://www.brewbound.com/news/2018/buffalo-wild-wings-partnership-with-the-brewers-association-to-extend-beyond-gabf?utm_source=Brewbound&utm_campaign=b58a0ebb00-mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6026cb3473-b58a0ebb00-168836149
Cigar City expands distribution into 17 new states
https://www.brewbound.com/news/growing-at-more-than-60-percent-cigar-city-eyes-143000-barrels-in-2018
New installment summarizing the weeks top Craft Beer Stories for YOU! Here are links:
Craft Brew Alliance Buys 3 Beer Companies
https://www.brewbound.com/news/2018/led-by-23-million-purchase-of-cisco-brewers-craft-brew-alliance-buys-3-beer-companies?utm_source=Brewbound&utm_campaign=9fca622528-mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6026cb3473-9fca622528-168836149
Russian River Eyes 40,000 Barrels in 2019 in their New Sonoma County Brewery
https://www.brewbound.com/news/2018/as-new-windsor-brewery-opens-russian-river-eyes-40000-barrels-in-2019?utm_source=Brewbound&utm_campaign=9fca622528-mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6026cb3473-9fca622528-168836149
Buffalo Wild Wings Partners with Brewers Association
https://www.brewbound.com/news/2018/buffalo-wild-wings-partnership-with-the-brewers-association-to-extend-beyond-gabf?utm_source=Brewbound&utm_campaign=b58a0ebb00-mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6026cb3473-b58a0ebb00-168836149
Cigar City expands distribution into 17 new states
https://www.brewbound.com/news/growing-at-more-than-60-percent-cigar-city-eyes-143000-barrels-in-2018
07/29/19 • 36 min
Michael talks to Drew Rodgers, Owner/Brewer at Barley Head Brewery in Mystic, CT. They discuss the local beer scene and the great advantages of starting small and growing organically.
Located in the heart of downtown Mystic, Barley Head Brewery is a nano-brewery and bar.
Our 2 bbl brewing system allows us to make a wide variety of beers, offering something for everyone. Our beers will change each week. We will strive to have 4 to 6 beers on tap that showcase the versatility and range of flavors that can be achieved in a brewery. Many of our ingredients are sourced locally, sometimes from the brewer's own garden. Our beers are available by the glass, the growler, and in cans.
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Michael Potorti
Founder/Brewer
Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast
[email protected]
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*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***
Beara Brewing Co.
2800 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel. (857) 342-3272
www.bearairishbrew.com
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Located in the heart of downtown Mystic, Barley Head Brewery is a nano-brewery and bar.
Our 2 bbl brewing system allows us to make a wide variety of beers, offering something for everyone. Our beers will change each week. We will strive to have 4 to 6 beers on tap that showcase the versatility and range of flavors that can be achieved in a brewery. Many of our ingredients are sourced locally, sometimes from the brewer's own garden. Our beers are available by the glass, the growler, and in cans.
Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2
*** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes ***
Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH
*** Interested in starting your own brewery? Our Portsmouth, NH TURNKEY facility is for sale! Follow link for more info:
https://www.neren.com/Listing/2800-Lafayette-Rd-12A/5cdda2dabf34cb9150a7faeb
Michael Potorti
Founder/Brewer
Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast
[email protected]
[email protected]
*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***
Beara Brewing Co.
2800 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel. (857) 342-3272
www.bearairishbrew.com
Like us on
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07/22/19 • 36 min
Michael speaks with Tannea Musselman, Director of Craft Beer Sales at Craft Works about their 70 Brewery Restaurants across the US and numerous award winning beers.
The nation’s leading operator and franchisor of brewery and craft beer-focused casual dining restaurants. We operate a combined total of over 390 restaurants, brewery restaurants and entertainment venues, in 40 states across the US. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with an additional Restaurant Support Office (RSO) in Broomfield, Colorado. The 4 largest brands operated by CraftWorks include: Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, Logan’s Roadhouse, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant and Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery.
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Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH
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Michael Potorti
Founder/Brewer
Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast
[email protected]
[email protected]
*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***
Beara Brewing Co.
2800 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel. (857) 342-3272
www.bearairishbrew.com
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The nation’s leading operator and franchisor of brewery and craft beer-focused casual dining restaurants. We operate a combined total of over 390 restaurants, brewery restaurants and entertainment venues, in 40 states across the US. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with an additional Restaurant Support Office (RSO) in Broomfield, Colorado. The 4 largest brands operated by CraftWorks include: Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, Logan’s Roadhouse, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant and Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery.
Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2
*** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes ***
Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH
*** Interested in starting your own brewery? Our Portsmouth, NH TURNKEY facility is for sale! Follow link for more info:
https://www.neren.com/Listing/2800-Lafayette-Rd-12A/5cdda2dabf34cb9150a7faeb
Michael Potorti
Founder/Brewer
Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast
[email protected]
[email protected]
*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***
Beara Brewing Co.
2800 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel. (857) 342-3272
www.bearairishbrew.com
Like us on
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06/26/19 • 9 min
Munich-Style Dunkel or European-Style Dark Lager
(Description courtesy of Beer Advocate)
An old friend of Bavaria, Munich Dunkels are smooth, rich, and complex without being overly heady or heavy. They boast brilliant ruby hues from the large amounts of Munich malts used, and these malts also create a fuller-bodied beer. In addition, the decoction brewing process lends much depth and richness of flavor. Little to no hop aroma is detectable; the nose is dominated by malty notes of bread, nuts, and perhaps a touch of chocolate. Hop varieties used tend to be German Noble varieties like Tettnanger and Hallertau. Bitterness is often moderate, with just enough to balance out any sweetness.
-2 Subcategories:
A.Subcategory: Munich-Style Dunkel
Dunkels do not offer an overly sweet impression, but rather a balance between malt
and dark malt sweetness and hop character.
-Color – Light Brown to Brown
-Clarity: Appearance should be bright; chill haze should not be present
-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt character is low to medium, with chocolate, roast, bread or biscuit aromas and flavors contributed by the use of dark Munich malt.
-Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to low, derived from noble-type hops.
-Perceived Bitterness: Medium-low to Medium
-Body: Low to Medium-Low
-ABV: 4.8%-5.3%
B. Subcategory: European-Style Dark Lager
These beers offer a fine balance of sweet maltiness and hop bitterness.
-Color – Light Brown to Dark Brown
-Clarity: Appearance should be bright; chill haze should not be present
-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt character is low to medium, with chocolate, roast, and malt aromas and flavors evident.
-Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to low, derived from noble-type hops.
-Perceived Bitterness: Medium Low to Medium-High
-Body: Low to MediumLow
-ABV: 4.8%-5.3%
-Glassware: Pilsener Glass - Typically a tall, slender and tapered 12-ounce glass
-Examples (courtesy of Beer Advocate)
(https://www.beeradvocate.com)
Negra Modelo | Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.
Brewed by:
Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.
Mexico
gmodelo.mx
Style: Munich Dunkel Lager
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.40%
Notes / Commercial Description:
Negra Modelo, better known as "the cream of the beer", is a Munich-type beer with 5.3o of alcohol that offers a balanced flavor and a delicate aroma of dark malt, caramel and hops.
Today it occupies the first place in sales among dark beers in Mexico. This beer is accompanied by a bright deep amber color, which is adorned with abundant, white and compact foam.
Negra Modelo was introduced in Mexico in 1925 as the dark beer called Modelo, to begin its great tradition. In 2014 it changed its image to a more sophisticated bottle but with the same content.
Ingredients - Water, barley malt, non-malted cereals, hops
1554 | New Belgium Brewing
Brewed by:
New Belgium Brewing
Colorado, United States
newbelgium.com
Style: European Dark Lager
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 6.00%
Notes / Commercial Description:
A surprisingly bright taste and a dry, chocolaty finish -- one evocotive of dark brews enjoyed in Belgian taverns 500 years ago. Not a porter, not a stout -- it's 1554.
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Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH
*** Interested in starting your own brewery? Our Portsmouth, NH TURNKEY facility is for sale! Follow link for more info:
https://www.neren.com/Listing/2800-Lafayette-Rd-12A/5cdda2dabf34cb9150a7faeb
Michael Potorti
Founder/Brewer
Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast
[email protected]
[email protected]
*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***
Beara Brewing Co.
2800 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel. (857) 342-3272
www.bearairishbrew.com
Like us on
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en
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(Description courtesy of Beer Advocate)
An old friend of Bavaria, Munich Dunkels are smooth, rich, and complex without being overly heady or heavy. They boast brilliant ruby hues from the large amounts of Munich malts used, and these malts also create a fuller-bodied beer. In addition, the decoction brewing process lends much depth and richness of flavor. Little to no hop aroma is detectable; the nose is dominated by malty notes of bread, nuts, and perhaps a touch of chocolate. Hop varieties used tend to be German Noble varieties like Tettnanger and Hallertau. Bitterness is often moderate, with just enough to balance out any sweetness.
-2 Subcategories:
A.Subcategory: Munich-Style Dunkel
Dunkels do not offer an overly sweet impression, but rather a balance between malt
and dark malt sweetness and hop character.
-Color – Light Brown to Brown
-Clarity: Appearance should be bright; chill haze should not be present
-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt character is low to medium, with chocolate, roast, bread or biscuit aromas and flavors contributed by the use of dark Munich malt.
-Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to low, derived from noble-type hops.
-Perceived Bitterness: Medium-low to Medium
-Body: Low to Medium-Low
-ABV: 4.8%-5.3%
B. Subcategory: European-Style Dark Lager
These beers offer a fine balance of sweet maltiness and hop bitterness.
-Color – Light Brown to Dark Brown
-Clarity: Appearance should be bright; chill haze should not be present
-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt character is low to medium, with chocolate, roast, and malt aromas and flavors evident.
-Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to low, derived from noble-type hops.
-Perceived Bitterness: Medium Low to Medium-High
-Body: Low to MediumLow
-ABV: 4.8%-5.3%
-Glassware: Pilsener Glass - Typically a tall, slender and tapered 12-ounce glass
-Examples (courtesy of Beer Advocate)
(https://www.beeradvocate.com)
Negra Modelo | Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.
Brewed by:
Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.
Mexico
gmodelo.mx
Style: Munich Dunkel Lager
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.40%
Notes / Commercial Description:
Negra Modelo, better known as "the cream of the beer", is a Munich-type beer with 5.3o of alcohol that offers a balanced flavor and a delicate aroma of dark malt, caramel and hops.
Today it occupies the first place in sales among dark beers in Mexico. This beer is accompanied by a bright deep amber color, which is adorned with abundant, white and compact foam.
Negra Modelo was introduced in Mexico in 1925 as the dark beer called Modelo, to begin its great tradition. In 2014 it changed its image to a more sophisticated bottle but with the same content.
Ingredients - Water, barley malt, non-malted cereals, hops
1554 | New Belgium Brewing
Brewed by:
New Belgium Brewing
Colorado, United States
newbelgium.com
Style: European Dark Lager
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 6.00%
Notes / Commercial Description:
A surprisingly bright taste and a dry, chocolaty finish -- one evocotive of dark brews enjoyed in Belgian taverns 500 years ago. Not a porter, not a stout -- it's 1554.
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Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH
*** Interested in starting your own brewery? Our Portsmouth, NH TURNKEY facility is for sale! Follow link for more info:
https://www.neren.com/Listing/2800-Lafayette-Rd-12A/5cdda2dabf34cb9150a7faeb
Michael Potorti
Founder/Brewer
Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast
[email protected]
[email protected]
*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***
Beara Brewing Co.
2800 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel. (857) 342-3272
www.bearairishbrew.com
Like us on
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo
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04/01/19 • 34 min
MITCH STEELE
Brewmaster, COO and Co-Founder, New Realm Brewing Co.
Mitch Steele is a true renaissance man — widely respected for his award-winning talent brewing great, innovative beer for just the right time (and times). Authoring IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale and the “Hoptripper” blog, he has been invited to judge many national and international beer festivals. He studied the craft and art of brewing science at the University of California Davis. Studying turned into home brewing and, later on in 1988, he made his passion a profession and eventually worked his way up to the title of brewmaster. If he could have a beer with anyone in the world, it would be an IPA with Stephen King, mainly because of his writing and love of Rock-n-Roll and beer. It should be noted that Steele has a 50,000- song music collection and is a guitar-rocking band member himself.
https://newrealmbrewing.com/
Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes:
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Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH
Michael Potorti
Founder/Brewer
Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast
[email protected]
[email protected]
*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***
Beara Brewing Co.
2800 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel. (857) 342-3272
www.bearairishbrew.com
Like us on
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/
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Brewmaster, COO and Co-Founder, New Realm Brewing Co.
Mitch Steele is a true renaissance man — widely respected for his award-winning talent brewing great, innovative beer for just the right time (and times). Authoring IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale and the “Hoptripper” blog, he has been invited to judge many national and international beer festivals. He studied the craft and art of brewing science at the University of California Davis. Studying turned into home brewing and, later on in 1988, he made his passion a profession and eventually worked his way up to the title of brewmaster. If he could have a beer with anyone in the world, it would be an IPA with Stephen King, mainly because of his writing and love of Rock-n-Roll and beer. It should be noted that Steele has a 50,000- song music collection and is a guitar-rocking band member himself.
https://newrealmbrewing.com/
Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2
Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH
Michael Potorti
Founder/Brewer
Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast
[email protected]
[email protected]
*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***
Beara Brewing Co.
2800 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel. (857) 342-3272
www.bearairishbrew.com
Like us on
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/
**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**
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Craft Brew News #44 - A-B Gets Sued But Also Gets Human
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09/17/19 • 11 min
Craft Brew News 09/12/19
Judge Denies A-B’s Motion to Dismiss Patagonia Trademark Lawsuit
A federal judge on Tuesday denied Anheuser-Busch’s motion to dismiss a trademark case filed by outdoor clothing maker Patagonia after the world’s largest beer manufacturer launched a beer called Cerveza Patagonia.
According to Law 360, Patagonia sued for trademark dilution, rather than trademark infringement, due to the two company’s products being unrelated. A company can only file for trademark dilution when the mark has become “famous.”
U.S. District Judge Virginia A. Phillips ruled that Patagonia, who cited more than $10 billion in sales, did indeed fit this description.
Phillips wrote “To meet the ‘famousness’ element of protection under the dilution statutes, a mark must be truly prominent and renowned. “Plaintiffs have sufficiently alleged that its ‘Patagonia’ mark is famous and distinctive.”
Along with trademark dilution, the lawsuit also sought to cancel A-B’s 2012 registration of the name “Patagonia,” as it could be associated with the apparel company. Phillips refused A-B’s request to dismiss those claims.
Patagonia general counsel Rob Tadlock told Law 360 that A-B has “deliberately tried to confuse customers into thinking that Patagonia Cerveza is produced by Patagonia, rather than Anheuser-Busch.”
Last month, A-B launched Cerveza Patagonia in 13 states.
Brewers Association Estimates Number of Breweries in Planning
Brewers Association (BA) chief economist Bart Watson, referencing state license lists and brewery-in-planning memberships in its database, along with Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) permits, estimated that 1,940 breweries will open in the U.S. over the next two years. According to Watson, when factoring in brewery closures, the number of total breweries in the U.S. over the next two years could reach around 9,200.
Check out our Podcast with Bart Watson on Episode # 41 - Here is link:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-craft-beer-storm-29999356/episode/episode-41-what-kind-30904715/
Narragansett Acquires 18,000 Sq. Ft. Brewery in Rhode Island
Narragansett Beer officially acquired an 18,000 sq. ft. building in Providence, Rhode Island, which will serve as the company’s new headquarters. Narragansett plans to add an indoor taproom, outdoor beer garden and special event space to the facility, which is slated to open in spring 2020.
Narragansett president Mark Hellendrung told Brewbound that he expects the first phase of the project to cost $6 million. The company will also own the building.
In a press release, Hellendrung called the brewery acquisition a “homecoming” for him and “a new chapter” for the brand.
“To have a brewery right at the top of Narragansett Bay, that’s easy to get to in Providence, and is connected to the picturesque India Point Park and the East Bay bike path is really a dream come true,” he said.
Narragansett will continue to produce its higher volume offerings at FIFCO USA and Isle Brewers Guild in Pawtucket, while producing small-batch and innovation beers on a 15- or 20- barrel brewhouse in Providence, where the company also plans to install a canning line.
Anheuser-Busch Donates Canned Water to Hurricane Dorian Relief Effort
Anheuser-Busch, answering the American Red Cross’ request for aide, donated more than 100,000 cans of water to Florida residents in advance of Hurricane Dorian, according to Florida Politics. The water was delivered to A-B’s Jacksonville brewery from its production facility in Carterville, Georgia. Southern Eagle Distributing, Gold Coast Eagle Distributing and Bernie Little Distributors distributed the water.
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Judge Denies A-B’s Motion to Dismiss Patagonia Trademark Lawsuit
A federal judge on Tuesday denied Anheuser-Busch’s motion to dismiss a trademark case filed by outdoor clothing maker Patagonia after the world’s largest beer manufacturer launched a beer called Cerveza Patagonia.
According to Law 360, Patagonia sued for trademark dilution, rather than trademark infringement, due to the two company’s products being unrelated. A company can only file for trademark dilution when the mark has become “famous.”
U.S. District Judge Virginia A. Phillips ruled that Patagonia, who cited more than $10 billion in sales, did indeed fit this description.
Phillips wrote “To meet the ‘famousness’ element of protection under the dilution statutes, a mark must be truly prominent and renowned. “Plaintiffs have sufficiently alleged that its ‘Patagonia’ mark is famous and distinctive.”
Along with trademark dilution, the lawsuit also sought to cancel A-B’s 2012 registration of the name “Patagonia,” as it could be associated with the apparel company. Phillips refused A-B’s request to dismiss those claims.
Patagonia general counsel Rob Tadlock told Law 360 that A-B has “deliberately tried to confuse customers into thinking that Patagonia Cerveza is produced by Patagonia, rather than Anheuser-Busch.”
Last month, A-B launched Cerveza Patagonia in 13 states.
Brewers Association Estimates Number of Breweries in Planning
Brewers Association (BA) chief economist Bart Watson, referencing state license lists and brewery-in-planning memberships in its database, along with Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) permits, estimated that 1,940 breweries will open in the U.S. over the next two years. According to Watson, when factoring in brewery closures, the number of total breweries in the U.S. over the next two years could reach around 9,200.
Check out our Podcast with Bart Watson on Episode # 41 - Here is link:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-craft-beer-storm-29999356/episode/episode-41-what-kind-30904715/
Narragansett Acquires 18,000 Sq. Ft. Brewery in Rhode Island
Narragansett Beer officially acquired an 18,000 sq. ft. building in Providence, Rhode Island, which will serve as the company’s new headquarters. Narragansett plans to add an indoor taproom, outdoor beer garden and special event space to the facility, which is slated to open in spring 2020.
Narragansett president Mark Hellendrung told Brewbound that he expects the first phase of the project to cost $6 million. The company will also own the building.
In a press release, Hellendrung called the brewery acquisition a “homecoming” for him and “a new chapter” for the brand.
“To have a brewery right at the top of Narragansett Bay, that’s easy to get to in Providence, and is connected to the picturesque India Point Park and the East Bay bike path is really a dream come true,” he said.
Narragansett will continue to produce its higher volume offerings at FIFCO USA and Isle Brewers Guild in Pawtucket, while producing small-batch and innovation beers on a 15- or 20- barrel brewhouse in Providence, where the company also plans to install a canning line.
Anheuser-Busch Donates Canned Water to Hurricane Dorian Relief Effort
Anheuser-Busch, answering the American Red Cross’ request for aide, donated more than 100,000 cans of water to Florida residents in advance of Hurricane Dorian, according to Florida Politics. The water was delivered to A-B’s Jacksonville brewery from its production facility in Carterville, Georgia. Southern Eagle Distributing, Gold Coast Eagle Distributing and Bernie Little Distributors distributed the water.
Craft Beer Storm Website: www.craftbeerstorm.com
** Check out Upcoming Craft Beer Weekends **
Hampton, NH
The Victoria Inn Bed & Breakfast and Pavilion
Craft Beer Weekend - Dates: October 25-27, 2019
Friday - Food / Beer Pairing at Inn / Q&A Brewer's Panel
Saturday - Beer Bus takes you to local Breweries/Dinner
Sunday - Kegs N Eggs and BeerMosas
Availability: Limited - Book NOW!
http://www.thevictoriainn.com/6th-annual-craft-beer-storm-weekend-2019/
If your Company, Hotel or Restaurant wants to book a CraftBeer Weekend or Craft Beer Evening for your guests or employees send an email to [email protected]
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