West Coast IPA 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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Pliny for President 2020 Background Korbel Champagne Cellars founded Russian River Brewing Company in 1997 in Guerneville, CA. In addition, Korbel hired Vinnie Cilurzo as the brewery’s Brewmaster. For the next 6 years Vinnie brewed super hoppy and Belgian-inspired beers. Most importantly, Vinnie created Pliny the Elder in 1999. Pliny the Elder, one of the…
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Baltic Porter 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,…
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Beer by the Numbers with Bart Watson, is part 2 of 2 articles featuring a Profiles in Craft Beer interview with Bart Watson. Part 1 provides insight into Bart’s background and the type of work he does. If you haven’t yet read part 1, do so by clicking here. Part 2 focuses on some of…
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Lambic and Gueuze 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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Bart Watson – Brewers Association Chief Economist Small and independent U.S. craft breweries have a powerful and fascinating story to tell about their impact to the U.S. economy and our social fabric. The story includes: generating significant taxable retail sales; creating numerous direct and indirect jobs; providing sustained growth to other complementary business areas such…
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