Monthly Archives: December 2017

A-B’s Office Bud-e Will Keep Cold Beer on Hand, Always

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Anheuser Busch extends its  Office Bud-e to Washington D.C. The Office Bud-e is an advanced and fully-stocked premium office refrigerator that arrives at the office ready to work and filled with up to 180 different beers.  “It’s the greatest advancement … Continue reading →

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BA’s Bid to Buy ABI Falls Way Short

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

In a bit less than two months, Brewers Association‘s “Take Craft Back” crowdfunding campaign raised $3,808,660 from 11,811 backers.  That was way short of the goal of $213 billion.  BA says the $3.8 million shows “people really do care about … Continue reading →

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ZēLus Aims at Physically Active People

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

ZēLus, a Massachusetts-based company that creates brews for people with a passion for physical activity and great craft beer, announced two new offerings: Light into Dark, a winter porter, and Race Pace, a New England-style ale.

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Samuel Adams Names Official Beer of Boston Red Sox

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

No surprise.  Hometown brew, hometown team.

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Radeberger Gruppe USA Intros World’s First Hefeweizen Pomegranate Beer

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

It’s made of 50% authentic unfiltered German Hefeweizen and 50% pomegranate juice, and an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 2.5% for a crisp taste that’s easy to drink.  Schöfferhofer Pomegranate follows Schöfferhofer Grapefruit product to market.

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Winds, Terrain and Fuel: Why the Thomas Fire Is Hard to Contain

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Thomas Fire has grown to over 200,000 acres. According to Cal Fire, 18,000 structures threatened, 794 structures have been destroyed, and 187 structures have been damaged.  So why is it so hard to contain?  Blame terrain, weather and . … Continue reading →

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