BeerGenius News
Nano Brewfest – the report
So while the rest of Portland was at Hopworks Urban Brewery’s Biketoberfest event, I spent some time at Nano Fest at Green Dragon Brewpub in Oregon. It’s still going on today until approximately 9pm, and it’s definitely worth checking out. Green Dragon is a new venture affiliated with Rogue, and they JUST began brewing their [...]
Oregon Brewers Festival Preview
I’m heading to the Oregon Brewers Festival media event in just a few moments, and I’m really quite excited. As some of you know, last weekend was the Portland International Beer Festival, run by a group out of Seattle – but the thing I’ve noticed about Portland in particular is that they LOVE to have [...]
Home is where the beer is…
I suppose I should clear up some misunderstandings around the office. It is true, I did get engaged. Sorry, Ladies (and Lads) but this Beergenius is off the market. But moreover, my best friend and fellow Beergenius, Jameson moved to Portland, Oregon this past week. We may have split up geographically, but this website maintains [...]
My Interview with The Beer Wench
My friend The Beer Wench over at www.drinkwiththewench.com interviewed me. You can check it out on her site here: http://drinkwiththewench.com/?p=3143 Cheers!
Boulevard Collaboration No. 1 Release Party
BeerGenius will be reviewing Boulevard’s Collaboration No. 1 soon, but until then, you can mark next Monday, January 18th at 8pm on your calendar. Boulevard, along with the brand-spankin’ new Oread hotel in Lawrence, will be hosting a release party for the inaugural collaboration brew, an Imperial Pilsner. The event will take place in their [...]
2010 – The Year of Great Beer
Once gain we’ve managed to find ourselves at the start of a brand new year. January brings with it resolution after resolution to improve our lives, health, financial status, and relationships. Yes, 2010 can be anything we’d like it to – and this is why I’m asking that 2010 be the year of great beer. [...]
Karl Strauss Celebrates 2009 To The Nines
So, Karl Strauss, a new favorite of mine from San Diego, has a new winter seasonal making its way across the west coast. Here’s the press release: San Diego, CA – December 9, 2009- To celebrate the memorable year that was 2009, Karl Strauss Brewing Company is releasing its first ever bottled holiday ale, To the 9’s. This [...]
Boulevard Collaboration No. 1 – Imperial Pilsner (preview)
As mentioned before on BeerGenius, Boulevard just did a collaboration with Jean-Marie Rock of Orval. This is the first collaboration (that I’m aware of) with Boulevard, and a rare occurrence for a Belgian brewer of this caliber. Jean-Marie Rock wanted to brew an Imperial Pilsner, so that’s what was done. Hey, I wouldn’t argue with [...]
Cicerone Certified Beer Server
I’ve been asked before what makes me qualified to spew my opinions all over the internet. That’s a good question, and one I’ve had to sweep under the rug with an answer of ‘I drink a lot.’ Well, not anymore. With inspiration from my friend The Beer Wench at www.drinkwiththewench.com, I thought it would be [...]
Happy 76th anniversary of the End of Prohibition!
Happy Repeal Day! As if you needed an excuse to drink, celebrating your constitutional right to do so is a perfect justification. If it’s as cold where you are as it is here, give some of the winter seasonal brews around you a try. I’ve got a few stacked up for today, including Goose Island’s [...]
