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Man tells police he took scrap for beer money (Daily Herald)
07/25/2008 02:28 AM
An Aurora man arrested on a theft charge this week told police he stole aluminum scrap from his neighbor's yard in order to buy a six-pack of beer, police said.
Beer and fun, in the house (Channel NewsAsia)
07/25/2008 12:46 AM
SINGAPORE: A night out might actually mean a night in with house parties becoming the rage among tired clubbers in Singapore these days. But it might be the first time a beer giant jumped on the bandwagon and invited us to its “house”.
Man found with can of beer stuffed in his pants, police say (The Journal News)
07/25/2008 02:47 AM
WHITE PLAINS - That was a can of beer in his pants and he wasn't happy to see the cops.
Beer run goes bad, car hits building (The Arizona Republic)
07/24/2008 05:02 PM
The get-away driver in a beer run struck a store manager with his car and later bailed out, sending the vehicle into a building occupied by two children, police said.
ČR 16th largest beer producer in the world in 2007 (Prague Daily Monitor)
07/25/2008 02:26 AM
Domestic breweries turned out the largest amount of beer in their history last year.
The Sipping News: 21st Amendment puts its artisan beer in a can (San Francisco Chronicle)
07/25/2008 03:22 AM
Bay Area craft beer takes on a new look as 21st Amendment Brewery cans two of its most popular brews: Hell or High Watermelon Wheat and Brew Free! or Die IPA. Brewery co-founders Nico Freccia and Shaun O'Sullivan settled on the can over the bottle, a package...
The Farsons Great Beer Festival opens on Friday (Maltamedia.com Daily News)
07/25/2008 03:00 AM
The 28th edition of The Farsons Great Beer Festival opens its doors on Friday at 2000CET and will be entertaining patrons every day till Sunday, 3 August at Ta’ Qali Park. The festival is guaranteed to offer a spectacular attraction for all the family. On Friday, the programme on the Main stage will kick off with a performance by Klinsmann followed by the Big Band Brothers, while The Rock ...
Man crashes into apartment with kids during Mesa beer run (ABC 15 Phoenix)
07/24/2008 08:57 PM
Police have two suspects on Thursday after a Mesa beer run ended in a collision into a home full of children.
Former 'Project Runway' finalist Rami Kashov struck with beer bottle (Reality TV World)
07/24/2008 11:53 AM
After battling it out on Project Runway , Rami Kashov reportedly found himself in a different kind of fight that had a much less glamorous ending. The Project Runway fourth-season runner-up was involved in a physical altercation at a West Hollywood bar last Thursday night and he was allegedly struck in the face with a beer bottle, TMZ.com reported Friday.
What part of beer don’t you understand? (Realbeer.com)
07/24/2008 10:46 PM
Jim Koch, Founder of The Boston Beer Company (who makes the Samuel Adams line of beers), was recognized with an award for his outstanding service to the community of homebrewers at the opening session of the American Homebrewers Association’s (AHA) annual National Homebrewers Conference.

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Beer festival plans for large turnout (The Advocate)
07/18/2008 04:23 PM
Published: Jul 18, 2008 - UPDATED: 3:05 p.m. LAFAYETTE (AP) -- Acadiana Arts Council officials say there's no way the taps will run dry at this year's beer tasting festival.
Proudly South African (News 24 South Africa)
07/21/2008 03:35 AM
Andrea Botha comes to grips with what it really means to be South African. Pass the beer...
La. beer festival plans for large turnout (KATC 3 Lafayette)
07/18/2008 02:18 PM
LAFAYETTE, La. -- Acadiana Arts Council officials say there's no way the taps will run dry at this year's beer tasting festival. Last year, the council expected about 400 people...
Local brewpub puts own spin on taste (Opelika-Auburn News)
07/21/2008 12:55 AM
Local pub, club put own spin on brewing
Opening day of the County Fair (Colorado Springs Gazette)
07/20/2008 03:07 AM
CALHAN - Gavin Zember came for the tractors. Only the ones at the fair weren't like the Colorado Springs toddler's favorite toys at home. These were big, loud and stinky.
Current Issue: (Technician)
07/16/2008 09:28 PM
About two years ago, Kevin Cosentino was a just regular guy. In terms of beer, that is. If he and his friends wanted beer, they'd drive down to the local store. They'd shell out a good amount from their wallets -- it was expensive beer -- so that they could take it home and pop open a few.
American Craft Beers Featured at July 4th Opening of New U.S. Embassy in Berlin, Germany (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
07/15/2008 07:07 AM
BOULDER, Colo.----Beer from American craft brewers flowed in Berlin as dignitaries from Germany and the U.S. gathered to open the new U.S. Embassy on the Pariser Platz square. The July 4th event was attended by over 4,500 guests including current German Chancellor Angela Merkel, former President George H. W.
Bomb Shelter club offers bang for your beer buck (OnMilwaukee.com)
07/11/2008 06:42 AM
The Bomb Shelter's new Suds Club is one of the city's best, and favorably-priced, beer sampling clubs. It goes down each Wednesday in Walker's Point. Here are the details.
Brew Week on tap (The Ohio University Post)
07/12/2008 06:02 AM
Athens bars and restaurants will fill with microbrew tasters and beer lovers from around the state looking to try some of Ohio’s best beers next week.
What's on Tap: Beer on the Fourth of July (Contra Costa Times)
07/01/2008 03:15 PM
BARBECUE AND BEER are as American as fireworks on the Fourth of July. But this year, why not try something more profound than light lager?Here are a couple of suggestions: Marin Brewing Albion Amber Ale HHH½, an excellent version of a very traditional craft beer style, and De Glazen Toren

Brew Pub News

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Quick Trips | Abita Springs, La. (Miami Herald)
07/23/2008 02:30 PM
If it weren't for the beer, not many visitors would know about this village on Lake Pontchartrain's North Shore. Abita Springs' beer is a staple in nearby New Orleans, and folks drive here to visit the brewery and sample the product in cafés like the Abita Springs Brew Pub.
What's on Tap: Pub crawl targets Belgian beer (Inside Bay Area)
07/22/2008 03:26 PM
Belgian beer has become a big deal here in the Bay Area, so when KQED/KTEH, the public television stations, asked if I would do a pub crawl to be auctioned on the station's online fundraiser, I immediately thought: Belgian Beer Pub Crawl.
Fuller Sales Weaken as Pressure on Incomes Increases (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
07/23/2008 04:58 AM
July 23 (Bloomberg) -- Fuller Smith & Turner Plc , the largest pub owner in London's financial district, said sales have weakened in its current fiscal year as pressure on Britons' incomes increases.
Timothy Taylor marks 150 years in the trade (Publican)
07/25/2008 05:52 AM
The brewers of a celebrated ale have marked their 150th anniversary by looking forward to the future. Yorkshire brewers Timothy Taylor - which makes four time Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) champion beer of Britain Landlord - turned 150 this month.
21 at last! (The Oregonian)
07/25/2008 03:09 AM
The Oregon Brewers Festival is the largest outdoor beer festival on the continent -- a sprawling, family-friendly behemoth that draws brewers and beer tourists from around the world, pumps millions into Portland's economy and is the crowning event of Oregon Craft Beer Month.
OnMilwaukee.com Weekend Preview: July 25-27 (OnMilwaukee.com)
07/25/2008 06:51 AM
This weekend, it's Brewers, Bradford Beach Jam, Gallery Night and Day, The Police, German Fest, Armenian Fest, Brady Street Festival, the Great Downer Avenue Bike Race, Washington County Fair and more.
Cyclists discover Great Lakes escape (Ancaster News)
07/25/2008 12:12 AM
Nine enthusiastic and energetic local cyclists recently returned from a 400-kilometre week-long tour in Michigan's Upper Peninsula where the Great Lakes Huron, Michigan and Superior merge.
Share this article: (Tallahassee Democrat)
07/25/2008 02:04 AM
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There's moody blues and more for music fans (Tallahassee Democrat)
07/25/2008 02:04 AM
The Will Goble Trio , which features pianist Austin Johnson, drummer Dave Potter and Goble on bass, plays one more show for us before heading up to Georgia to headline a gig for the Coastal Jazz Association of Savannah on Sunday.
DINING GUIDE (St. Petersburg Times)
07/24/2008 05:01 PM
Cafe Idiot — Great Russian and vegetarian food served all day. Jazz, cappuccino, fresh juice, specialty teas. Happy hour from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Weekend brunch. Used English-language books and magazines, plus an art gallery. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

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The 'Investment Report of China Food & Beverage Industry, 2000-2008' Summarizes and Analyzes All Investment Projects ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
07/25/2008 06:00 AM
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Investment Report of China Food & Beverage Industry, 2000-2008" report to their offering.
High hopes for hops (The Morning Call)
07/21/2008 05:59 AM
Dan Weirback sows his own crop that will spice up his beer Dan Weirback sows his own crop that will spice up his beer
Turoni's wins gold medal for its beer (Evansville Courier & Press)
07/23/2008 09:26 AM
Several decades ago, Jerry Turner created Turoni’s — an Evansville pizzeria with an Italianized version of his name — and began a tradition among Evansville sports fans who would gather to celebrate victories over a Turoni’s pizza or stromboli.
The Ten Best Summer Beers (Independent)
07/21/2008 06:37 AM
Drink beer and save the planet! Adnams's new Suffolk beer uses East Anglian barley and low-pesticide Boadicea hops, brewed in an energy-efficient brewery with re-cycled CO2. It has an appealing gold colour with a tangy citrus-fruit and grassy aroma and palate.
What's on Tap: Pub crawl targets Belgian beer (Inside Bay Area)
07/22/2008 03:26 PM
Belgian beer has become a big deal here in the Bay Area, so when KQED/KTEH, the public television stations, asked if I would do a pub crawl to be auctioned on the station's online fundraiser, I immediately thought: Belgian Beer Pub Crawl.
Local brewpub puts own spin on taste (Opelika-Auburn News)
07/21/2008 12:55 AM
Local pub, club put own spin on brewing
Beerman: Capitals Prairie Gold holds its own against imported ales (The Oshkosh Northwestern)
07/18/2008 05:20 AM
Ive always held Capital Brewery, situated just outside Madison, in high esteem, mostly because of its various dopplebocks and maibock.
Italy's creative microbrew movement gets noticed (San Francisco Chronicle)
07/18/2008 03:22 AM
Few would deny that beer and pizza go great together ... so why hasn't Italy, the birthplace of pizza, ever had an interesting beer culture? Until now, that is. "Outside of the U.S., Italy probably has the most exciting brewing scene in the world," says...
Test your tastebuds (The Burlington Free Press)
07/17/2008 04:29 AM
Flavorful craft brews easily pair with food | On the Web: Vermont Brewers Association
Take the Milwaukee Challenge: Schlitz vs. Pabst (OnMilwaukee.com)
07/17/2008 06:42 AM
In this edition of the Milwaukee Challenge, OnMilwaukee.com's editorial staff pits two Brew City legends against each other: Pabst Blue Ribbon versus the beer that made Milwaukee famous, Schlitz.

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Plot your path to 73 beers at Oregon Brewers Festival (The Oregonian)
07/24/2008 07:08 PM
The Oregon Brewers Festival is the largest outdoor beer festival on the continent -- a sprawling, family-friendly behemoth that draws brewers and beer tourists from around the world, pumps millions into Portland's economy and is the crowning event of Oregon Craft Beer Month.
New Belgium to share with Seattle craft brewer (The Fort Collins Coloradoan)
07/20/2008 06:36 PM
Friends, associates and now business partners. New Belgium Brewing Co. of Fort Collins and Elysian Brewing Co. of Seattle will soon begin brewing beer at each other’s facilities creating a new model in the craft brewing industry.
Battle brews between beer giant, small makers over free swag (The Sacramento Bee)
07/22/2008 03:11 AM
At the Rubicon Brewing Company in Sacramento and St. Stan's brewery in Modesto, small craft beer makers are foaming over a state Capitol power play by Big Bud. Brant Jordan of Sacramento hoists a beer at the Rubicon Brewing Co. Rubicon owner Glynn Phillips says major breweries are angling for more beer taps in bars. "Even though big brewers say they're not giving away these T-shirts and ...
Buy American! Boycott Budweiser! (WorldNetDaily)
07/24/2008 12:27 AM
Just because Belgian-owned InBev bought Anheuser-Busch to become the world's largest brewery company doesn't mean American-made beers from American-owned companies can't be found.
Hops to it (AUDIO & VIDEO) (Erie Times-News)
07/25/2008 03:01 AM
What began 15 years ago as an idea for locally brewed beer is at last living up to the potential its fans have seen all along. Erie Brewing Co. moved out of Hopper's Pub and Union Station years ago.
Let's hope not (The News & Observer)
07/23/2008 02:41 AM
Those dumb "Whassup?" ads. The Super Bowl. The patriotic, nostalgic, lump-in-the-throat Clydesdales shots. American brewer Anheuser-Busch and, especially, its flagship Budweiser brand are national icons.
Beer king sale comes to a head (Merrimack Journal)
07/21/2008 04:06 AM
Merrimack has good reason to be concerned about its brewery now that Anheuser-Busch has been sold to an oversees brewer famous for its appetite for cost cutting, an industry analyst said Monday.
Brewer crafting bold venture (The Florida Times-Union)
07/20/2008 12:52 AM
Pair hope to attract beer drinkers to their new Riverside spot, the Bold City Brewery.
Triad of new brewers a testament to Coloradoans' growing craft-beer affinity. (Colorado Springs Independent)
07/17/2008 03:45 PM
In a town where the word "trinity" is often reserved for churches, the synchronistic timing surrounding a trio of upstart craft breweries produces another interpretation.
Boscos brewing up packaging plan (BizJournals)
07/21/2008 03:04 AM
Boscos Brewing Co. is launching a new subsidiary called Ghost River Brewing, which will distribute craft beer to restaurants and bars.

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