All Hopped Up: A Deeper Dive into Hops – Via Stone Brewing Co.

This concise hops anatomy overview by Stephanie Peterson is an excellent read. “You’ve heard about hops. You know when they go into wort and what dry-hopping is. Heck, you even know they grow on bines, not vines! But do you know the how and why hops act the way they do in beer? Why they…

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140-year-old Arctic Ale auctions for more than $6,300 – Story via CBC News

This story about Arctic Ale will appeal to both beer and exploration enthusiasts. A bottle of beer brewed for an Arctic expedition led by Sir George Nares in 1875 has been sold for $6,300. Research suggests Allsopp’s Arctic Ale, if opened, would be “sweet tasting with a hint of tobacco.” Read the Full Story by…

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Win The Oskar Blues Ultimate GABF Getaway

The Great American Beer Festival (GABF) is one of the world’s best beer festivals. Now you can win the ultimate GABF getaway. The Great American Beer Festival is the premier U.S. beer festival and competition. Each year, GABF represents the largest collection of U.S. beer ever served in a public tasting event. The event is…

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2015 Stone Saison Set for June 1 Release

Starting Monday, June 1, Stone Brewing’s modern take on a Belgian classic, Stone Saison, will be available in six-packs and on draft at retailers, bars and restaurants. Southern California fields, including Stone Farms, produced the lemon zest, grains of paradise, lemon thyme, lavender and small dose of peppers that give Stone Saison its citrus, floral,…

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