December 24, 201311 yr MadTree is expanding into the Dayton market in January. http://www.ohio.com/blogs/the-beer-blog/the-beer-blog-1.273124/madtree-expanding-into-dayton-market-1.454800 Rhinegeist is going to start canning in January. https://cincinnati.com/blogs/newintown/2013/12/23/rhinegeist-to-start-canning-in-january/ I haven't had Rhinegeist yet, so I'm happy they will be canning as that ups my chances. I expected MadTree's expansion, as their beer is definitely high quality, especially relative to most Ohio brewers. Look for them to hit the rest of the state in short order.
December 26, 201311 yr ^I haven't been a big fan of many of Rhinegeist's beers. They have four standard beers and their Truth IPA is definitely their best of the four (the only one I like). I assume those four standard beers are the ones they will mostly can. Some of their special beers (like the barleywine they just released) are pretty good.
December 26, 201311 yr In case anyone was familiar with this, Magic Hat and West 6th Brewing (in Lexington, KY) settled a lawsuit alleging that West 6th's logo looked to similar to Magic Hat's #9. http://bizlex.com/2013/06/west-sixth-and-magic-hat-settle-lawsuit/ There was a conversation about this lawsuit in May or so (either here or in the Cincinnati Beer/Brewing News thread) but it was lost in the Great UrbanOhio Crash of 2013.
January 13, 201411 yr i had this tasty hop rod rye draft yesterday. its bear republic, a quality brewer and it is a classic west coast hop bomb - in a good way.
January 20, 201411 yr Beer bill would allow sale, production of high-alcohol brews Typical for Ohio - Democrats seeking to reduce business restrictions while Republicans seek to maintain the nanny state http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2014/01/18/potent-brew.html?fb_action_ids=10203083649313168&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%5B429624897171438%5D&action_type_map=%5B%22og.recommends%22%5D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D
January 20, 201411 yr Beer bill would allow sale, production of high-alcohol brews Typical for Ohio - Democrats seeking to reduce business restrictions while Republicans seek to maintain the nanny state http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2014/01/18/potent-brew.html?fb_action_ids=10203083649313168&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%5B429624897171438%5D&action_type_map=%5B%22og.recommends%22%5D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D Marcie Seidel, executive director of the Drug Free Action Alliance, a statewide group based in central Ohio, said the law should not change. “The problem that we’re concerned about … (is people) will be thinking they are only drinking one drink when really it’s the equivalent of two or three (normal) beers,” Seidel said. Save us Marcie. Save us from ourselves!
January 21, 201411 yr The beers that will be 13+ percent abv will most likely be priced and or portioned accordingly. You won't see them in 24 oz cups for $3.50.
January 21, 201411 yr The beers that will be 13+ percent abv will most likely be priced and or portioned accordingly. You won't see them in 24 oz cups for $3.50. The Macedonia Lizard wouldn't even sell Mad Elf in a "full sized" glass.
January 22, 201411 yr I would expect almost all the beers sold under a revised law to be special edition/limited release/etc beers. They'll be sold in 22 oz or 750 ml bottles, not 6 packs, or by the glass in snifters. The people who will be sophisticated enough to even know they exist let alone be willing to pay $7-10 for a snifter understand what ABV means.
January 22, 201411 yr Collin Castore, a partner of Seventh Son Brewing in Columbus, said, “It has never made any sense to me that wine has no similar cap or that you can buy inexpensive, poor-quality alcohol at any grocery that is around 20 percent, but flavorful, innovative high-gravity beers are banned.”
January 22, 201411 yr whoa mario batali's eataly birreria for del borgo castagnale chestnut ale and barista oatmeal coffee stout w/cold brewed caffe vergnano crema800 espresso and rolled oats. ale was the winner. you'll never see these but what the hell eataly's birreria is an unusual italian craft beer hall. i think they just opened one in chicago.
January 23, 201411 yr Beer bill would allow sale, production of high-alcohol brews Typical for Ohio - Democrats seeking to reduce business restrictions while Republicans seek to maintain the nanny state http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2014/01/18/potent-brew.html?fb_action_ids=10203083649313168&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%5B429624897171438%5D&action_type_map=%5B%22og.recommends%22%5D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D Marcie Seidel, executive director of the Drug Free Action Alliance, a statewide group based in central Ohio, said the law should not change. “The problem that we’re concerned about … (is people) will be thinking they are only drinking one drink when really it’s the equivalent of two or three (normal) beers,” Seidel said. Save us Marcie. Save us from ourselves! It's not that this could/would never happen, but the cases would certainly be statistically insignificant in terms of negative impact on society. Are Ohio Republicans ready to ban pop servings over 20 oz. yet? Edit: It would also be further fixed by simply putting into the law that establishments wishing to serve >12% ABV beer must provide ABV info on their menu. Most places serving such niche beers probably already do this.
January 23, 201411 yr ^ Agreed, that is a good idea. I wouldn't have a problem with considering requiring some sort of reduced standard serving size as well. The niche beer places already will serve it that way, but I could imagine someone at a trashier bar trying to sell a large size high ABV beer as a sort of promo-stunt. I'm talking draft, not bottles. Most of these will be available in 22-oz, but that isn't really any different than buying a bottle of wine.
February 5, 201411 yr The first trappist brewery in the United States (and the first outside of Europe) was certified in December and started distributing in January. http://www.spencerbrewery.com/
February 14, 201411 yr Beer bill would allow sale, production of high-alcohol brews Typical for Ohio - Democrats seeking to reduce business restrictions while Republicans seek to maintain the nanny state http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2014/01/18/potent-brew.html?fb_action_ids=10203083649313168&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%5B429624897171438%5D&action_type_map=%5B%22og.recommends%22%5D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D Marcie Seidel, executive director of the Drug Free Action Alliance, a statewide group based in central Ohio, said the law should not change. “The problem that we’re concerned about … (is people) will be thinking they are only drinking one drink when really it’s the equivalent of two or three (normal) beers,” Seidel said. Save us Marcie. Save us from ourselves! It's not that this could/would never happen, but the cases would certainly be statistically insignificant in terms of negative impact on society. Are Ohio Republicans ready to ban pop servings over 20 oz. yet? Edit: It would also be further fixed by simply putting into the law that establishments wishing to serve >12% ABV beer must provide ABV info on their menu. Most places serving such niche beers probably already do this. Meanwhile, in Maine, there's a different kind of legal ridiculousness going on ... http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2014/02/07/maines-unwise-and-unconstitutional-ban-on-disclosing-the-alcohol-content-of-beers/
March 24, 201411 yr eurotrash pils? ha! 10 beers for spring: I found this on Village Voice http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkintheroad/2014/03/10_great_beers.php
May 30, 201411 yr a nice surprize at a new local coffee shop/beer bar in my neighborhood -- they have akron's thirsty dog brewery on tap -- hoppus maximus amber ale & ankle biter session ipa, the only repeat brewery of the 10 taps. but oh no i had to go and have a stone imperial russian stout before i saw them and because i'm such a porter/stout fan. its great very flavorful, but ugh 10.5% its like a shot. so recommended, but beware if you see it.
May 30, 201411 yr Beer bill would allow sale, production of high-alcohol brews Typical for Ohio - Democrats seeking to reduce business restrictions while Republicans seek to maintain the nanny state http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2014/01/18/potent-brew.html?fb_action_ids=10203083649313168&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%5B429624897171438%5D&action_type_map=%5B%22og.recommends%22%5D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D Marcie Seidel, executive director of the Drug Free Action Alliance, a statewide group based in central Ohio, said the law should not change. “The problem that we’re concerned about … (is people) will be thinking they are only drinking one drink when really it’s the equivalent of two or three (normal) beers,” Seidel said. Save us Marcie. Save us from ourselves! It's not that this could/would never happen, but the cases would certainly be statistically insignificant in terms of negative impact on society. Are Ohio Republicans ready to ban pop servings over 20 oz. yet? Edit: It would also be further fixed by simply putting into the law that establishments wishing to serve >12% ABV beer must provide ABV info on their menu. Most places serving such niche beers probably already do this. seems very similar to the legalization of marijuana in Colorado... a joint being smoked today is nowhere near the same joint people smoked 10 yrs ago. Much higher ThC levels, longer lasting effects... nobody seems too worried out there though, right?
May 30, 201411 yr ^ Less smoke inhaled for the same effect sounds like a health benefit to me. Though I'm sure plenty of people let their tolerance build and burn the same quantities people did back in the day. Probably burns a hole in their pocket too, though, as I've heard the price differential from then to now roughly matches the potency differential. My general understanding/belief is that the "zomg today's weed is super weed" is fearmongering, especially since there's no such thing as a THC overdose. I've also read that the selective breeding that led to that situation occurred when Nixon cracked down on pot and drove the growers indoors. Who knows how things would have gone had Nixon actually listened to the Shafer Commission in 1970. Or if the LaGuardia Committee were taken seriously. The history of marijuana prohibition is pretty fascinating. It's so full of lies, I think people are finally finding that out in great numbers. The Internet probably helped along the multigenerational debunking. Had the market matured naturally, I wonder if the potency issue wouldn't be more of a beer/wine/liquor thing instead of people just aiming for the strongest stuff. I mean, it's beneficial along the whole supply chain to have less material with more potency -- less legal risk.
May 30, 201411 yr ^ Less smoke inhaled for the same effect sounds like a health benefit to me. Though I'm sure plenty of people let their tolerance build and burn the same quantities people did back in the day. Probably burns a hole in their pocket too, though, as I've heard the price differential from then to now roughly matches the potency differential. My general understanding/belief is that the "zomg today's weed is super weed" is fearmongering, especially since there's no such thing as a THC overdose. I've also read that the selective breeding that led to that situation occurred when Nixon cracked down on pot and drove the growers indoors. Who knows how things would have gone had Nixon actually listened to the Shafer Commission in 1970. Or if the LaGuardia Committee were taken seriously. The history of marijuana prohibition is pretty fascinating. It's so full of lies, I think people are finally finding that out in great numbers. The Internet probably helped along the multigenerational debunking. Had the market matured naturally, I wonder if the potency issue wouldn't be more of a beer/wine/liquor thing instead of people just aiming for the strongest stuff. I mean, it's beneficial along the whole supply chain to have less material with more potency -- less legal risk. Two of the major "problems" with marijiana, the idea that is a "gateway drug" and the fact that you don't always know exactly what you are getting, are actually a product of its illegality, not of the drug itself.
May 30, 201411 yr ^ Less smoke inhaled for the same effect sounds like a health benefit to me. Though I'm sure plenty of people let their tolerance build and burn the same quantities people did back in the day. Probably burns a hole in their pocket too, though, as I've heard the price differential from then to now roughly matches the potency differential. My general understanding/belief is that the "zomg today's weed is super weed" is fearmongering, especially since there's no such thing as a THC overdose. I've also read that the selective breeding that led to that situation occurred when Nixon cracked down on pot and drove the growers indoors. Who knows how things would have gone had Nixon actually listened to the Shafer Commission in 1970. Or if the LaGuardia Committee were taken seriously. The history of marijuana prohibition is pretty fascinating. It's so full of lies, I think people are finally finding that out in great numbers. The Internet probably helped along the multigenerational debunking. Had the market matured naturally, I wonder if the potency issue wouldn't be more of a beer/wine/liquor thing instead of people just aiming for the strongest stuff. I mean, it's beneficial along the whole supply chain to have less material with more potency -- less legal risk. Two of the major "problems" with marijiana, the idea that is a "gateway drug" and the fact that you don't always know exactly what you are getting, are actually a product of its illegality, not of the drug itself. Absolutely.
May 30, 201411 yr I saw the show "The Brief History of Beer" at the Fringe last night in Cincinnati. Very entertaining.
July 11, 201410 yr a nice surprize at a new local coffee shop/beer bar in my neighborhood -- they have akron's thirsty dog brewery on tap -- hoppus maximus amber ale & ankle biter session ipa, the only repeat brewery of the 10 taps. but oh no i had to go and have a stone imperial russian stout before i saw them and because i'm such a porter/stout fan. its great very flavorful, but ugh 10.5% its like a shot. so recommended, but beware if you see it. i was back at this place the other day after work and had thirsty dog porter. they sure love that brewery, they always seem to have it on tap (upright brewhouse). it was great, but not surprising that style is slow going for summer + 6.7% alcohol. i sat outside at first, but the heat finally drove me inside. any recs for lighter & more seasonal, summer friendly beer?
July 11, 201410 yr a nice surprize at a new local coffee shop/beer bar in my neighborhood -- they have akron's thirsty dog brewery on tap -- hoppus maximus amber ale & ankle biter session ipa, the only repeat brewery of the 10 taps. but oh no i had to go and have a stone imperial russian stout before i saw them and because i'm such a porter/stout fan. its great very flavorful, but ugh 10.5% its like a shot. so recommended, but beware if you see it. i was back at this place the other day after work and had thirsty dog porter. they sure love that brewery, they always seem to have it on tap (upright brewhouse). it was great, but not surprising that style is slow going for summer + 6.7% alcohol. i sat outside at first, but the heat finally drove me inside. any recs for lighter & more seasonal, summer friendly beer? I like Yuengling Summer Wheat.
July 11, 201410 yr Bell's Oberon is a really good summer beer from Michigan that is distributed nationally
July 11, 201410 yr ^ funny ive never seen yuengling wheat, which is so weird because yuengling is on every tap, will definately look for it. i can get bells on tap here and there too, but not like ohio unfortunately, i'll keep an eye out for obregon. most of the ne craft beers dont do anything for me. thx guise! best tap handle ever? :) carlton ale draught at ferdydurke in tattersalls lane, melbourne, australia
July 11, 201410 yr TD's Whippet Wheat is a very good hefeweizen- fruity and spicy without being overwhelming. I'm also a big fan of Troeg's Dreamweaver, another hefe. Just last night I tried 5 Rabbits 5 Lizards, which is a wit. Had a lot going on- spicy/fruity, a little heavy on the citrus for me, though. It's worth a try if you are looking for summery, though.
July 12, 201410 yr never heard of 5 rabbits, but i looked on ba and it sounds interesting. for fruit in the mix they use lime rind instead of orange peel. my craft beer joint, the blind tiger, has mystic saison and mystic hazy jane saison on tap, so i want to try those next. again, a heavier going style tho. we were out at the beach recently and tried something really light and different in cans. 21st amendment watermelon, which was actually pretty subtle on the fruit and nice, and shiner redbird, which is grapefruit beer. both were just right in icy cans on a sunny, hot day, but spliting one of each was enough.
July 12, 201410 yr 21st Amendment Watermelon was a real surprise to me. I didn't expect to like it at all.
July 12, 201410 yr Hell or High Watermelon is fantastic on a hot summer day. At their San Francisco brewery they serve it with a slice of watermelon. "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
July 12, 201410 yr Hell or High Watermelon is fantastic on a hot summer day. At their San Francisco brewery they serve it with a slice of watermelon. Interesting. The only watermelon beer I ever tried was just terrible. Maybe i'll give this a shot.
July 15, 201410 yr 21st Amendment Watermelon was a real surprise to me. I didn't expect to like it at all. I didn't like it at all. :-(
July 16, 201410 yr 21st Amendment Watermelon was a real surprise to me. I didn't expect to like it at all. I didn't like it at all. :-( really? i just had one again recently after a morning at the beach. it was alright. heres another summery beer to look for, although i dk how easily it can be found. i had it on draft at the brooklyn whole foods roof bar, so maybe a whole foods has it, i dk: SingleCut Townes Lemon Squeezer Light Lagrrr!
July 16, 201410 yr My favorite summer beer so far is actually the humble Sam Adams Porch Rocker. I like that one even more than the Hoppin' Frog Turbo Shandy, which is my second-favorite but is also obviously significantly more expensive.
August 31, 201410 yr Remains of 18th century brewery found on Va. campus at College of William and Mary 08-31-2014 09:39 AM EDT |BROCK VERGAKIS, Associated Press WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — College students have always had a taste for beer, and archaeologists have uncovered new evidence at the College of William and Mary to prove it. The remains of what is likely an 18th century on-campus brewery were discovered just outside of the nation's oldest college building when campus officials were looking to widen a sidewalk. School officials say the discovery near the Wren Building will allow them to tell a broader story about campus life in the Colonial era that involved the interaction of slaves, Native Americans, faculty and students. "This is exactly what we want," said Susan Kern, executive director of the college's historic campus. "It's a marvelous find." READ MORE AT: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/18th-century-brewery-remains-found-va-college "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 31, 201410 yr Remains of 18th century brewery found on Va. campus at College of William and Mary 08-31-2014 09:39 AM EDT |BROCK VERGAKIS, Associated Press WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — College students have always had a taste for beer, and archaeologists have uncovered new evidence at the College of William and Mary to prove it. The remains of what is likely an 18th century on-campus brewery were discovered just outside of the nation's oldest college building when campus officials were looking to widen a sidewalk. School officials say the discovery near the Wren Building will allow them to tell a broader story about campus life in the Colonial era that involved the interaction of slaves, Native Americans, faculty and students. "This is exactly what we want," said Susan Kern, executive director of the college's historic campus. "It's a marvelous find." READ MORE AT: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/18th-century-brewery-remains-found-va-college Alcoholic beverages in general were something between a staple of life and currency in colonial days.
August 31, 201410 yr Especially since drinking water usually made someone sick. I think that's still the case on college campuses today -- it was when I went to KSU 25+ years ago! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 2, 201410 yr not beer, but in the american craft spirits movement single malt whisky or scotch is gaining popularity on bourbons and ryes: http://nypost.com/2014/08/31/are-american-distillers-beating-their-scottish-counterparts/
September 2, 201410 yr Washington Post @washingtonpost 2m Where in the U.S. you can't buy booze http://wapo.st/1w3hbQ4 pic.twitter.com/1fXgxuY6cd "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 22, 201410 yr Washington Post @washingtonpost 2m Where in the U.S. you can't buy booze http://wapo.st/1w3hbQ4 pic.twitter.com/1fXgxuY6cd How is Utah all blue??
September 22, 201410 yr There are alcohol restrictions in Athens County? The title of the image says "or have municipalities within them that are dry". So I would imagine there are laws prohibiting alcohol in a portion of the county.
September 23, 201410 yr Home rum? Online booze delivery service thrives in Cincinnati LOUISVILLE Ky. (Reuters) - Less than 10 days after launching in Cincinnati, an online beer run and convenience store service says business is so good, it is looking into expanding into nearby cities in Ohio and Kentucky. Chicago-based Drinkos.com started offering delivery of alcoholic beverages and other party supplies - such as food, ice and tobacco products - in the Cincinnati area on Sept. 13..... http://news.msn.com/offbeat/home-rum-online-booze-delivery-service-thrives-in-cincinnati
September 23, 201410 yr Washington Post @washingtonpost 2m Where in the U.S. you can't buy booze http://wapo.st/1w3hbQ4 pic.twitter.com/1fXgxuY6cd My guess is the Ohio yellow counties include those with Sunday Sales restrictions.
September 23, 201410 yr That map is incredibly misleading. In Indiana you can't buy beer at a gas station or grocery on a Sunday. In Utah they cap beer at 4% ABV. That map makes it look like there are no issues in those places at all. www.cincinnatiideas.com
September 23, 201410 yr Yeah, the whole map is BS. There is no place in America where there aren't some restrictions on alcohol sales.
September 23, 201410 yr That map is incredibly misleading. In Indiana you can't buy beer at a gas station or grocery on a Sunday. In Utah they cap beer at 4% ABV. That map makes it look like there are no issues in those places at all. Oklahoma had wierd laws in the late 90s. You could only buy higher than 3.2 beer at liquor stores, there were a lot of them but they were not allowed to sell it cold.
September 24, 201410 yr Well, the red counties are probably not BS. Ohh the memories of getting in a caravan of vehicles with my father and his friends to go drive an hour or so away to the nearest liquor store. The supper and country club memberships. My father suing the county all the way to state supreme court. My family loves it's alcohol, and thankfully we moved. My stepsister was a teenager during the time we lived in a dry county, and all it did was ensure that parents had so much beer/booze in their home at given times that it wasn't readily apparent when some went missing.
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