Looking for a reason to drink good beer? Hate prohibition? Like the 30s? Then check out Lucky Bucket’s Speak Easy Party April 17th at the brewery. Here is the press release.
Lucky Bucket Brewing Company & Sòlas Distillery are hosting a “Speak Easy” Costume Party on April 17th from 8pm until 1am at their brewery located [...]
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Beer News for March 16, 2010
Posted By Brian Johnson on March 16th, 2010
HOMEBREWING LEGALIZED IN OKLAHOMA
A bill has been passed in Oklahoma that makes it legal to home brew. This bill did meet with some stiff resistance though opponents of the bill argued that this is a step towards legalizing marijuana, and more alcohol problems.
Nebraska Brewing Company has announced the date for this years Great Nebraska Beer Fest. The date is August 28, 2010 at Shadow Lake Town Center.
Iowa has passed a bill allowing the making and selling of beers up to 12% abv. Previously Iowa breweries could only make and sell beers up to 5% abv . Beers made outside of the state could go over 5% abv.
ANHEUSER-BUSCH VS THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
Anheuser Busch Inbev has been denied in their attempt to buy City Beverages a distributorship in Chicago. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission ruled that as a company based out side the state (Leuven, Belgium) can not control a distributor inside the state. ABI says that it wants to own the distributor so it can improve the performance of it’s brands in the Chicago market. A market which has long been dominated by MillerCoors LLC. For more click here.
Senator Jim Webb of Virginia has suggested that military commanders loosen the ban on drinking other wise known as General Order #1. General Order #1 is enacted on deployed troops typically with the culture of the host country in mind, but troop safety is also a major reason for the order.
Russian officials are looking at banning alcohol sales after 9pm. The ban is supposed to help crack down on alcohol abuse problems. There is already a ban in affect but it starts at 11pm.
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Two Brothers – Domaine DuPage
Posted By John on May 27th, 2009
Beer: Domaine Dupage
Brewery: Two Brothers Brewing in Warrenville Illinois
Style: French Farmhouse Ale
ABV: 5.9%
Reviewed: 26-May-09 on Episode 142
Appearance: Copper with off white head.
Aroma: Bready, with sweet malt undertones.
Taste: Sweet malt and white bread flavors dominate the taste.
Mouthfeel: Medium light body with light carbonation.
Aftertaste: Lingering white bread taste.
Overall: Nicely made bready beer.
Notes: A fine bready beer that would really shine when paired with food. We would recommend smoked cheeses and meats.
| John: A- | Brian: B+ | Ryan: A- | Overall Grade: |
B+ Very Good |
| Marissa: B | Anne: B |
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