The Beer Thread

[The Chuck]

OK, I have to plug it because I went there tonight and I thought it was pretty good:

Original Gravity Brewing Company

Pretty good place in my hometown. Even my brother, who is not much of a drinker liked the beers. They had 6 beers on tap. I liked the Belgian beers myself. I would check it out if you are a serious beer person.

-The Chuck

[tommyz]

Just want to point out that some local brewerys won medals at the great american beer festival

Here are some of local winners:

Redwood Brewing Company, Flint: Gold Medal in the European-Style Dunkel category for its Munich Dark, and Gold Medal in the Sweet Stout category for its Cream Stout.

Detroit Beer Company, Detroit: Gold Medal in the German-Style Altbier category for its Detroit Dwarf.

Bastone, Royal Oak: Silver Medal in the European-Style Dunkel category for its Bastone Munchner Dunkel.

Jolly Pumpkin, Dexter: Bronze Medal in the French- and Belgian-style Saison category for its Luciernaga.

Michigan ranks sixth in the country for having the most breweries, microbrews and brewpubs. Our state's brewing industry contributes over $133 million to the local economy each year. For more information visit Michigan Brewers Guild.

[the King]

I've driven past that Redwood Brewery a few times, tempted to stop, but just haven't had the time. It doesn't look like they are members of the brewing guild anymore though.

[tommyz]

Samuel Adams Chocolate Stout...


Is back!

From the newsletter...

Look for Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock in its distinctive 750ml bottle starting the 1st week in November. But act fast because we only made a few batches of this brew!

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Samuel Adams Beer Lover's Choice Winner: Blackberry Witbier


From the newsletter ...

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Your taste buds have spoken! As part of the 4th Annual Samuel Adams Beer Lover's Choice program over 50,000 of you tasted the two worthy contestants - Samuel Adams Blackberry Witbier and Samuel Adams Coffee Stout - and cast your votes. The voting was close but as with most contests there can only be one winner. We are pleased to announce (drum roll please) that Samuel Adams Blackberry Witbier will be the next addition to the Samuel Adams family of beers. We brewed this traditional witbier with orange peel and coriander, and then added a hint of blackberry. The flavor is very complex with malt and cereal notes, intense spice and citrus flavors and a smooth, sweet/tart finish. It will be available in January in its own 6-pack and in the Samuel Adams Brewmaster's Collection Variety 6 & 12-packs.

While a winner has been chosen let us not forget the other worthy contestant. Samuel Adams Coffee Stout was brewed with Rwandan coffee from The Thousand Hills Coffee Company. Thousand Hills' proceeds help subsidize and support the building of schools in Rwanda. To learn more about their admirable efforts visit their website.

A big "thank you" goes out to everyone in New England who voted for their favorite style this summer. As promised back in July, for every vote cast in New England, Samuel Adams donates $1 towards the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream program on your behalf. Well, more than 22,000 of you voted, helping the fund give a leg up to local food and beverage entrepreneurs working hard to realize their dreams. For more information about the program, visit Samuel Adams – America’s World Class Beer

[celini20]

Tommy... Sam Adams Winter Lager comes out the beginning of November right?

[JeepinSpartan]

Just has some Magic Hat the other day - pretty good stuff

[studevets18]

Tommy... Sam Adams Winter Lager comes out the beginning of November right?

FWIW, I've seen it out already in 6 packs.

[celini20]

FWIW, I've seen it out already in 6 packs.

WTF??? Where?

[jobu18770]

I like beer. That is all

[tommyz]

WTF??? Where?

Ive seen it in a few stores around in Livonia.....

[celini20]

Ive seen it in a few stores around in Livonia.....

Hmm...I'll have to check some of the stores then.