According to the Pioneer Press, Herkimer has gotten a new brewer. Gustavo de Toledo of Paulaner Brauhaus beer in Munich has taken the reins and hopes to create some new varieties while retaining the classics.
News & Updates
Autumn Brew Review: Sold Out
Yes. If you’re riding the fence with regards to Autumn Brew Review, NOW is indeed the time to get tickets. Jeff sent me an e-mail today to inform me that they’re down to 11 tickets. That was at least an hour ago. Sold out. If you missed it, better luck next year…
Speaking of ABR, you’ll see a few new faces this year… Lift Bridge Brewery is planning on coming as are Vine Park and Furthermore, among others. As always, this event should be a good, good time. Don’t miss out!
And now, your moment of zen…
This was taken almost two weeks ago. These feisty little Centennial hop cones are even bigger now. Can you smell ’em?
Wheat Wars Results
Michael Agnew, owner of A Perfect Pint, hosted “Wheat Wars” last night at The Four Firkins. He led us in a head-to-head battle of wheats – one wit versus another (Unibroue’s Blanche de Chambly vs. Ommegang Witte), one American wheat versus another (Pyramid Crystal Wheat vs. Goose Island 312) and one German hefeweizen vs. another (Schneider Weisse vs. Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier) and then a final battle royale to choose the winner. It was an interesting way to facilitate discussion and get people to share what they were tasting in a particular beer. Obviously there were lots of differing opinions. In the end, I was 2 for 4 – the group chose Blanche de Chambly (I chose otherwise), Crystal Wheat (I chose otherwise), Weihenstephaner (Finally!) and then Weihenstephaner for the “best of show.”
Zipp’s Fall Grand Beer Tasting at Cedar Cultural Center
We’ve done it with wine, so we thought to ourselves, “why not with beer?” Join us tonight at the Cedar Cultural Center as we sample some of the best craft and micro brews from around the US as well as the world. Come on down, have some fun and support a great local organization while you’re at it! The final vendor and beer list will be posted closer to the event date. Keep your eyes open for email and in-store updates. 11-6-2008, 6:30pm- 9pm. $20 tickets are available at Zipp’s.