Category Archives: beer

Twin Peaks Cuts Draft Line Costs with BeerBoard

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

BeerBoard’s SmartBar technology is tracking every ounce of beer poured in real time at 30 Twin Peaks corporate stores, allowing Twin Peaks Holdings to better-manage inventory, cut losses and make fact-based decisions from actual pour data and industry analytics. “Since implementation, we … Continue reading →

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Dogfish Head Links with Band for 6.5% ABV Pale Ale

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Flaming Lips! is the latest in Dogfish’s musically inspired series of brews with artists like Miles Davis, Deltron 3030, The Grateful Dead, Pearl Jam and Guided by Voices.  “Our brewery has been obsessed with music since the day we … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Pennsylvania-Only Sourced Beer

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Since rolling out its new PA Preferred Brews initiative two months ago, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says six beers have qualified for the promotional label.  Three are from Bonn Place Brewing Co. in Bethlehem.

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Beer Shipments Jump 5.6% in October

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

That’s the biggest increase reported this year by the Beer Institute.  Before this, the biggest increase in 2017 was 3.7% in May.  Overall, there have been four monthly increases and six monthly decreases. In October, beer shipments by domestic brewers … Continue reading →

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Budweiser Sends Barley into Space

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Budweiser’s innovation team, will initiate two barley experiments via SpaceX’s upcoming cargo supply mission, scheduled to launch Dec. 4 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Once on the

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2017 Local Beer Recommendations

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

For those looking to buck tradition, consider featuring some local brews at your Thanksgiving celebration. According to the Meijer beer buyers, the effervescence in beer cleanses the palate, which based on all of the textures and flavors offered in a … Continue reading →

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