The Beer Genome Project » news http://beergeno.me Organically-generated, social networking to learn about beer. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:38:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Flat Earth Brewing Summer Update http://beergeno.me/2009/08/flat-earth-brewing-summer-update/ http://beergeno.me/2009/08/flat-earth-brewing-summer-update/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:32:57 +0000 Shawn Horton http://beergeno.me/?p=1053 Jeff, co-owner of Saint Paul’s newest (and tastiest) brewery sent out a newsletter detailing all of the great events where Flat Earth will be participating, all across the Twin Cities. You can send an email to Jeff to sign up for the e-Newsletter.

The Flat Earth Brewing website has been improved, and will detail the fine craft beers (and now, sodas) available each Tuesday and Thursday. You can visit each Tuesday and Thursday, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, to sample some of the newest, most exclusive offerings in the state, as well as exchange (or purchase your first) growler to take home and enjoy.

Some events Flat Earth where will be participating:

  • August 6th – Visit the Cedar Cultural Center for Flat Earth Night featuring live music by Jon Rodine and the Cattails. Happy hour pricing on Element 115!
  • August 8th – Head to Station 4 at 9 PM, check out the Rush tribute band Exit Stage Right. Rumor has it they’ll have Cygnus X-1 on tap. (Rush is Jeff’s favorite band, and the inspiration behind the names of many brews).
  • August 9th – they will be participating in the Fresh Taste Fest at historic Nicollet Island Pavilion.
  • August 11th – Head to the Electric Fetus at 6:30 PM. Stop by for live music by The Pines, Flat Earth beer and some munchies from The Wedge co-op.
  • August 14th – Jump over to the Minnesota Zoo for Brew at the Zoo for Flat Earth beer and music by G.B. Leighton.
  • August 14th – Join People Serving People (PSP), on their sixth annual Strike Out Homelessness event taking place at the Metrodome. 4:30-7:00 PM. Pre-game party at The Metrodome Picnic Pavilion (near gate D).
  • August 22nd – Stop over to the brewery for a formal tour, starting at 4 PM. Tasting and sales to follow.
  • Starting August 22nd, head to Shakopee for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Every weekend through October. Belgian Pale ale will be available at: King’s Pub, Royal Pub, Blue Lion Tent & The Foaming Stein.
  • August 29th & 30th – free beer tastings during Highland Fling Weekend at the Renaissance Festival!
Hope to see you out at some of our events as we enjoy the last of the great summer weather. – Jeff & Cathie Williamson
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Picture 1 Pre Great Taste Events

]]> http://beergeno.me/2009/07/pre-great-taste-events/feed/ 3 Boulevard Brewing introduces Unfiltered Wheat in aluminum bottles http://beergeno.me/2009/03/boulevard-brewing-introduces-unfiltered-wheat-in-aluminum-bottles/ http://beergeno.me/2009/03/boulevard-brewing-introduces-unfiltered-wheat-in-aluminum-bottles/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:01:38 +0000 Shawn Horton http://beergeno.me/?p=661 This press release comes to us via our friends at BeerNews.org:

16-ounce Container Expands Opportunities for Craft Brewer

KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 5, 2009 – Boulevard Brewing Company today announced the debut of a 16-ounce aluminum bottle for Unfiltered Wheat Beer, the brewery’s most popular offering. The package is expected to enhance distribution opportunities in locations where glass is prohibited, such as golf courses, pools, concert venues, and some outdoor events. The new metal bottles will hit the market beginning April 1.

Read more [here].

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A bill has been proposed to stop binge-drinking by lowering the drinking age in bars and restaurants to 18. It would also give 16 and 17-year-olds the ability to drink in a restaurants with legal guardians.

In an interview with KARE11, the author of the proposal State Representative Phyllis Kahn said,

It’s the thought to get people to drink under a responsible, controlled situation rather than going out in the backyard with their friends,” Kahn told KARE. “You gradually get people used to drinking; first with their parents, which has got to be the most controlled situation I can think of.

And of course, MADD has a problem with it. I didn’t really do my research to see if this has been tried before but I’m betting that it has and I don’t really see much of a chance of it being passed.

What do you guys think?

Source:City Pages

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