http://westchesterbeer.com/wordpress Extra Special "Bitter" Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:49:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Victory has cloned Anchor Steam! The beautiful blend of lager smoothness and ale complexity, if you like Anchor Steam - 'nuff said..... Available right now at Victory in Downingtown, PA. http://westchesterbeer.com/wordpress/2008/08/26/victorys-dampf-beer/ Really cool idea, but I feel the push to beer snobbery is on! Alas, I will probably put one in my house!! Read the article in June 25th's NYTimes http://westchesterbeer.com/wordpress/2008/06/25/let-me-take-you-down-to-my-beer-cellar/ Chalk this story up on the "I guess people will by anything" section... $95 beer. http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/brooklyn/2008/05/30/2008-05-30_95_dollars_a_beer_on_the_wall.html I did not know that Italian barley wine was so expensive. As a alternative I suggest my Cousin Iggy's stuff in the Carlo Rossi jug that I have been drinking for years! http://westchesterbeer.com/wordpress/2008/06/23/i-guess-theres-a-market/ Brooklyner is term that harkens back to an older New York. And like older things, it could be said, “that it ain’t like that anymore.” Brooklyner Keller Helles is an old fashioned, old world classic lager. Imagine Victory Lager with just a bit more refinement, more subtle hop ... http://westchesterbeer.com/wordpress/2008/06/21/brooklyner-keller-helles/ In the May issue of Beverage World magazine: ----------------------------------------------------- USA-based Magic Hat Brewing Co. & Performing Arts Center, Inc. plans to merge operations with Seattle-based Pyramid Breweries; according to an announcement April 29. According to the proposed transaction, Magic Hat would purchase the craft brewer, known for its flagship wheat beers, through ... http://westchesterbeer.com/wordpress/2008/06/21/magic-hat-acquistion/ There a burgeoning number of articles concerning the dwindling hop supply throughout the world this year. The Wall Street Journal features a small video segment on brewers in Vermont (like Otter Creek) commenting on how it is effecting their business. http://westchesterbeer.com/wordpress/2008/06/14/hops-shortage/ Today marks Frank's 30th birthday, and what a perfect experience we all had. I mean, Foodery? Standard Tap? Only a party for Kate would be nearly comparative. http://westchesterbeer.com/wordpress/2008/06/13/happy-birthday-frank/ Interesting article in the WSJ regarding bars using thicker glasses to pour less beer; this comes in the face of inflation pressure.... Read the WSJ Article here. http://westchesterbeer.com/wordpress/2008/06/12/ill-have-a-34-of-a-pint-please/ It's official, on my birthday.... Bring on the duopoly!!! http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aQcIu_1L5zOQ&refer=home And for the A-B lobbiests reaction - http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080612/ap_on_bi_ge/anheuser_busch_inbev http://westchesterbeer.com/wordpress/2008/06/12/inbev-makes-it-official/ The West Chester Beer Consortium will be proudly respresented at the Red Sox v. Philllies series on June 16th through the 18th. Be on the lookout for us, sportin' our "Red Sux" ringer tees. If interested in purchasing one of these super awesome t-shirts, email frank@westchesterbeer.com. By the ... http://westchesterbeer.com/wordpress/2008/06/06/lets-go-phightins/