Written by Angela Rayfield
The rivalry between beer and wine is nothing new. It goes back centuries, and even helped name a beer style.
Club Update: Escambia Bay Brewers
Pensacola Area
Years ago, the brew club met on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Begining Jan. 21st we will add to our club activities The Thursday Night Brewers Group. The purpose of the group is to share expertise & to sample and evaluate our latest creations. All adult beverages are eligible for sampling. No comercial beverages are allowed unless the brewer brings it. To attend you must bring something. We need volunteers to provide a place to meet. Mark & I will host the first 2 meetings and when the weather is OK we may meet at Pat’s shop. If you are interested please let me know. Only those who respond will recieve email regarding this group. jim
An Interview With Antique Beer Stein Collector Frank Loevi
By Maribeth Keane, Collectors Weekly Staff (©Copyright 2008) Courtesy Collectors Weekly
Frank Loevi discusses collecting beer steins, and the history of stein production in Germany and the U.S. Loevi can be reached through his Beer Stein Library, which is a member of our Hall of Fame.
Hand-carved ivory stein (Italy, circa 1900) and Mettlach “etched” stein No. 2524
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If You Happen to be in Portland, Oregon Next Year…
The Holiday Ale Festival takes place in the heart of downtown Portland at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Here is a list of their beers from this year and comments. Please note: this version of the list includes the style in the name of the beer.
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Mr. and Mrs. Moron Brew Beer
Fugetaboutit 2009
Written by Ken Carman
Usually the first competition is the toughest. Last Spring, in Lexington, KY, they made it look easy. This December the Barley Mob Brewers in Chattanooga made it look easy, simple and smoother than real “mobster” operations: as smooth as some of the beers we judged. I emphasize “some.” Hey, it’s competition, and that’s what it’s all about: finding the delicious gems amongst the problematic or more blase’.
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Fugetaboutit Winners 2009
From the Bottle Collection: New Amsterdam IPA
Without intent, I have collected well over 1,000 beer bottles since the early 70s. When something finally had to be done about the cheap paneling in this old modular, I had a choice. Tear down the walls while, oh, so carefully, replacing the often rotted 1X3s. Or: cover them with… The Bottle Collection.
Written by Ken Carman
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Fixing That Leak in the Roof
What the Professor Might Want for Christmas
The Professor has no idea what someone who likes beer may want for Christmas. He does know what he would want, so he can guess. So here are a few gift suggestions for those who like good beer. Not in any specific order.
1. Beer of the Month clubs may be a good idea, but check out what they have to offer. Unique and odd is best here. Whatever you do don’t call the shipping agent, like UPS for example, and ask, “Where’s that beer I gave Joe for Christmas?” Call the company that offers the service. They probably told the shipping company it’s anything but beer. Also find out delivery times. The longer the delivery time the more likely you should choose some other club. A wide selection is best. A club that only offers beer from a few brewers is probably not wise. This will be hit and miss by the very nature of the gift so a service that offers more brewers; rather than just a few, would be better.
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