Anderson Valley Brewing Company – Got cabin fever yet?! Between staying home, business restrictions and social distancing, 2020 presents a major test to our ability to remain safe and yet stay sane. Are you feeling like this?!! However, one great way to combat your cabin fever is to take a trip to an isolated area….
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Flanders Red Ale Introduction – by Firkin Ron The term beer style refers to a broad set of descriptors used to differentiate and categorize types of beers. Descriptors such as color, flavor, strength, ingredients, production method, recipe, history, and origin create the framework for establishing a beer style. And almost any time you buy a…
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About 200 people are sitting with me in a conference room at the 2019 California Craft Beer Summit. We are all waiting to hear from Dr. Hoby Wedler, a renowned speaker in sensory perception and integration, about one of our favorite topics – beer! In fact, we are also going to evaluate a few beers….
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Altbier Introduction – by Firkin Ron The term beer style refers to a broad set of descriptors used to differentiate and categorize types of beers. Descriptors such as color, flavor, strength, ingredients, production method, recipe, history, and origin create the framework for establishing a beer style. And almost any time you buy a beer, the…
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ESCONDIDO, CA – Stone Brewing, the country’s 9th largest craft brewery, announced the hire of Maria Stipp to the position of Stone Brewing CEO. Stipp will join Stone beginning September 14, 2020. Maria Stipp “Maria has all the qualities we were looking for in a CEO,” explained Steve Wagner, Stone Brewing co-founder & interim CEO. “She…
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Kölsch Introduction – by Firkin Ron The term beer style refers to a broad set of descriptors used to differentiate and categorize types of beers. Descriptors such as color, flavor, strength, ingredients, production method, recipe, history, and origin create the framework for establishing a beer style. And almost any time you buy a beer, the…
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