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Odell Tree Shaker
Fort Collins, CO. – On April 6, 2013, Odell Brewing will release its latest Cellar Series offering, Tree Shaker Imperial Peach IPA, brewed with 3000 pounds of pureed peaches grown on the Western slope...
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Early South Dakota Brewing History
South Dakota has a long brewing history that was recently documented by Ken Stewart in the winter South Dakota History journal (Vol. 42, No. 4 Winter 2013). Prohibition and competition from larger...
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Summit Organic Ale
Summit Organic Ale Summit Brewing’s newest Unchained Series beer is Organic Ale. It is a session IPA which means it has a lower alcohol content (ABV) coupled with the hop character of an IPA. The...
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Boulevard Coffee Ale
Boulevard Brewing Company recently released their new Smokestack Series Coffee Ale. This ale is a collaboration with The Roasterie using Ethiopian Sidamo coffee. The malt bill uses pale and caramel...
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Odell Tree Shaker
Tree Shaker Imperial Peach IPA is the latest Cellar Series release from the Odell Brewing Company. It brings back memories of eating Colorado peaches and mid 70s rock. The name must come from The...
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Butterflies and Beer
Odell Brewing introduces Celastrina Saison Fort Collins, CO. – On May 18th, 2013 Odell Brewing will introduce Celastrina Saison as part of its Cellar Series of beers. Celastrina is named for a rare...
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Odell Montage Arrives Soon
A Brewery Montage Odell Brewing announces new variety 12 pack featuring Loose Leaf American Session Ale Fort Collins, CO. – In May, 2013 Odell Brewing will release its first variety 12 pack, Montage....
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Wooden Legs Brewing Company Opens
The Wooden Legs Brewing Company in Brookings, SD is now open! The opening day was Monday May 13. Tap Handle Club members were treated to a preview Saturday May 11. Welcome to Seth & Brant. I’m...
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Goose Island 25th Anniversary Ale
The Goose Island Beer Company is celebrating their 25th Anniversary with the release of Anniversary Ale. I have been enjoying their beers for many years but have been seeking out their more rare...
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It’s All About Good Beer at Wooden Legs Brewing
Wooden Legs Brewing Company The Wooden Legs Brewing Company has recently opened to thirsty craft beer fans in Brookings and the South Dakota State University community. A Grand Opening Celebration is...
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Chicago Beercation 2013 – Part 1
Rialto Theater in Joliet Our annual trip to the granddaughter’s dance recital at the Rialto Theater in Joliet, IL usually provides many opportunities to try some new craft beers and explore some of the...
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Chicago Beercation 2013 – Part 2
Train Station in Plainfield, IL Our recent trip to Plainfield, IL (read Part 1 too) included several interesting and valuable homebrewing events. I was able to stop by Chuck’s local homebrew shop,...
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Summit Organic Ale
Summit Organic Ale Summit Brewing’s newest Unchained Series beer is Organic Ale. It is a session IPA which means it has a lower alcohol content (ABV) coupled with the hop character of an IPA. The...
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Boulevard Coffee Ale
Boulevard Brewing Company recently released their new Smokestack Series Coffee Ale. This ale is a collaboration with The Roasterie using Ethiopian Sidamo coffee. The malt bill uses pale and caramel...
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New Summer Beer Choices
New beer choices and flavors make being a beer geek fun! Seasonal and special releases offer variety to the year around menu of your favorite brewery. I am reviewing two new beers for your...
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Homebrew Judging at the Sioux Empire Fair
I look forward each August to the homebrewing contest at the Sioux Empire Fair. This is my fourth year on the judges panel. Ross Bell and Chad McKinney from Taylor’s Pantry (Good Spirits) in Sioux...
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Homebrew Competition Finals at the Sioux Empire Fair
Saturday was the final day for judging homebrew entries to the Sioux Empire Fair. Two groups of judges carefully evaluated the top beers using BJCP guidelines. Homebrewing demonstrations informed...
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Homebrew Competition Results for the Sioux Empire Fair
Here is a complete list of winners for the Homebrew Competition held last week at the Sioux Empire Fair. Thomas Malowski – Coffee Russian Imperial Stout Shaun Bader – Oatmeal Stout Thomas Malowski –...
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2013 Brookings Wing & Brew Festival
The Wing & Brew Festival will be held at the Swiftel Center in Brookings, SD August 17. Click on the link to see the schedule and beer list.
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Sierra Nevada Flipside Red IPA
The Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is located in Chico, CA. It is one of the larger craft beer breweries and is well known for their Pale Ale and good line of beers (Bigfoot, Torpedo, Celebration,...
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