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Monday, February 28, 2011

Oaky & The Bandit Review

That’s because we’ve never done it! Today, I take that 28 hours and boil it down to four or so minutes with my friend Seth from Beer Nation

I apologize for there being no shots of the pour. I only received one bottle of beer, so I couldn’t do the beer porn I usually do. Luckily, the bottle has a lot going on, so I got a bunch of shots of it.

Bohemian brewery does things the old-fashioned way. When I received the beer, I didn’t expect it to be aged in bourbon barrels or whiskey barrels, it’s aged in oak barrels. Oak barrels that were designed to age beer. They’ve never had anything in them before. Just beer. I’m not saying I don’t appreciate beer aged in bourbon barrels (because I totally do), I’m saying that there’s something to be said for tradition.

I don’t know if I talked about the Reinheitsgebot before, but it’s a beer purity law established in 1516 that proclaimed beer must be made from water, barley, and hops. I wonder if anyone openly flaunted the Reinheitsgebot and just called their beer something different. This is probably where naming conventions surrounding malt liquor came from. Conversation probably went something like this:

I’ll hayve thine Olde English eigght hunndred bier, maiden.

Tis not a bier kind sir, tis a malte likker.

Wot wench? Bring me the bier and begone with the silly naymes!

Yes, so if you can imagine what it was like to be alive then, you can imagine having an Oaky and the Bandit. You can only get it in UT, so if you’re friends with someone there, have them send you one!

Just The Facts

Appearance: BLACK
Smell: Coffee, smoke, light malty
Taste: Straight cold, black coffee
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, mildly carbonated
Drinkability: Seth said “If I closed my eyes, I wouldn’t know it was dark – sessionable.”

If you like this, you might like:

Schwarzbiers, Porters, Stouts

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Senate Bill 314 to kill beerfest in Utah

"Perhaps you have heard about the liquor law changes being proposed in the Utah Senate. You probably didn't hear that one of the changes in Senate Bill 314 would stop City Weekly from putting on their Second Annual Utah Beer Fest.

Didn't it feel great last summer, being part of a REAL beer fest where you could sample the brewers wares without the need of tokens or chits or any silly payment per sample. Ahh, it was just like everywhere else.

Well, Senator Valentine noticed you enjoying yourself and decided to put a stop to it. Here is the relevant summary from the bill: prohibits event permittees from selling, offering for sale, or furnishing an indefinite 60 or unlimited number of alcoholic products during a set period for a fixed price.

Other fun (read that sarcastically) changes are the push back of beer sales to 11:30 am, an hour and a half later than current law of 10:00 am. Perhaps it would be worth your while to either go to the committee meeting or call your Senator and/or Committee members.

The committee meeting is today (Wed 23rd) at 7:30 am in room 210 of the Senate Building.

Link to text of SB-314:
http://le.utah.gov/~2011/bills/sbillint/sb0314.pdf

Link to committee schedule:
http://le.utah.gov/asp/interim/Commit.asp?Year=2011&Com=SSTBUS

Link to Legislative Roster:
http://le.utah.gov/Documents/2010roster.pdf

Link to post on Utahbeer:
http://utahbeer.blogspot.com/2011/02/your-pound-of-flesh-is-due.html

Here are the committee members contact information:

John L Valentine
857 E 970 N (R)
OREM UT 84097 Utah
Home (801) 224−1693
Office (801) 373−6345
Fax (801) 377−4991

Curtis S Bramble
3663 N 870 E (R)
PROVO UT 84604 Utah
Home (801) 226−3663
Cell (801) 361−5802
Fax (801) 812−8297

Gene Davis
865 PARKWAY AVE (D) SALT LAKE CITY UT 84106 Salt Lake
Home (801) 484−9428
Fax (801) 484−9442

David Hinkins
P O BOX 485 (R) ORANGEVILLE UT 84537 Carbon, Emery,
Home (435) 384−5550 Grand, San Juan,
Office (435) 748−2828 Utah
Fax (435) 748−2089

Dan Liljenquist
553 S DAVIS BLVD (R) BOUNTIFUL UT 84010 Davis
Home (801) 294−2378

Karen Mayne
5044 W BANNOCK CIR (D) WEST VALLEY CITY UT 84120
Asst. Minority Whip
Home (801) 968−7756 Salt Lake

Stephen H Urquhart
634 E 1100 S (R) ST GEORGE UT 84790 Washington
Phone (435) 668−7759
Fax (435) 272−4484

Kevin T Van Tassell
3424 W 1500 N (R) VERNAL UT 84078
Daggett, Duchesne, Home (435) 789−0724
Summit, Uintah, Office (435) 789−7082
Wasatch Fax (435) 789−8411

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Getting ready for American Craft Beer Week!

Brewers Association Predicts Record-Breaking Participation in 2011 American Craft Beer Week

By CraftBeer.com

Nationwide Toast to the Craft Beer Community: May 16-22, 2011

acbwbeerBoulder, CO • Feb 22, 2011-Cheers. Salud. Prost.L'Chaim. The Brewers Association-the national non-profit association representing the majority of today's U.S. breweries, and publishers of CraftBeer.com-will celebrate American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) May 16-22, with local events held nationwide.

Considered The Mother of All Beer Weeks, ACBW recognizes one of America's true culinary arts and provides a platform for small and independent craft brewers to salute supporters and connect with their local communities. Thousands of today's beer enthusiasts, beginners and hard core geeks will toast craft beer, with ACBW events predicted to take place in all 50 states.

"American Craft Beer Week is an annual celebration of these historic beer times and the amazing community citizenship of craft brewers," said Julia Herz, a spokesperson for the Brewers Association. "With an emphasis to savor the flavor responsibly and the resurgence of a rich brewing culture here in the U.S., the week is a chance to highlight and recognize the incredible contributions of America's craft brewers."

There are close to 30 local beer weeks/beer months in the U.S. annually, each with its own identity and organizer. Established in 2006, ACBW builds on these local celebrations and is the largest national effort focusing solely on American craft brewers. Economically, small and independent U.S. craft brewers contribute an estimated 100,000 jobs, accounting for $3 billon annually in wages and benefits.

In 2010, ACBW logged 341 participating breweries that hosted 621 events with recognition at multiple retailers in 45 states. In addition, U.S. Congress passed House Resolution 1297to support the goals and ideals of ACBW and recognize the significant contributions of craft brewers to the economy.

Throughout the week, a variety of events will be hosted by craft brewers and beer retailers across the country. Mirroring the diverse styles and brands of the industry, events include charity fundraisers, new beer releases, brewery openings, festivals, unique craft beer dinners and special brewery tours. Additionally, participating breweries will once again encourage beer enthusiasts to sign the Declaration of Beer Independence, an official document to support America's small and independent craft brewers.

For an ever-expanding list of events visit the official calendar on CraftBeer.com.

2011 ACBW registered celebrations to date:

Augusta Brewing Company, Augusta, GA: BBQ food pairings and a special release craft beer.

Kreuz Creek Brewing Co., Sugar Land, TX: Limited release tastings, extended tour hours, discounted merchandise, and a Wranger National Patriot Fundraiser.

Kuhnhenn Brewing Co., Warren, MI: Free personal pizza giveaway for patrons who tape their signed Declaration of Beer Independence to the pub wall.

Intuition Ale Works, Jacksonville, FL: Will celebrate American Craft Beer Week at the Jacksonville Craft and Import Beer Festival on May 20.

Mountaineer Brewing Company, Martinsburg, WV: There will be daily brewery tours and on Saturday May 21, an open house with live music and a motorcycle stuntman.

Omaha Beer Festival, Omaha, NE: The largest craft beer festival in Nebraska, will include craft beer tastings, beer-related seminars, beer and food pairings, a comparative beer glass seminar, and live entertainment/local food vendors on-site.

Rogue Ales, Newport, OR: To benefit dog charities in Oregon, Brewer's Memorial Ale Fest will include over 30 microbreweries, live music, doggy musical chairs, dog wash, dog dancing, and celebrity dog look-alikes.

WEBSITE: CraftBeer.com

CONTACT:

Andy Sparhawk, Craft Beer Program Coordinator
303.447.0816 x118
andy@brewersassociation.org

Julia Herz, Craft Beer Program Director
303.447.0816 x113
julia@brewersassociation.org

###

Based in Boulder, Colorado, USA, the Brewers Association (BA) is the not-for-profit trade and education association dedicated to small and independent American brewers, their craft beers and the community of brewing enthusiasts. Visit BrewersAssociation.org to learn more. The association's activities include events and publishing: CraftBeer.com, World Beer Cup®; Great American Beer Festival®; Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America®; National Homebrewers Conference; National Homebrew Competition; SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience; American Craft Beer Week; Zymurgymagazine; The New Brewer magazine; and books on beer and brewing. The Brewers Association has an additional membership division of 24,000+ homebrewers: American Homebrewers Association.

Beer lovers are invited to learn more about the dynamic world of craft beer at CraftBeer.com.


Getting ready for American Craft Beer Week!

Brewers Association Predicts Record-Breaking Participation in 2011 American Craft Beer Week
By CraftBeer.com
Nationwide Toast to the Craft Beer Community: May 16-22, 2011
Boulder, CO • Feb 22, 2011-Cheers. Salud. Prost. L'Chaim. The Brewers Association-the national non-profit association representing the majority of today's U.S. breweries, and publishers of CraftBeer.com-will celebrate American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) May 16-22, with local events held nationwide.
Considered The Mother of All Beer Weeks, ACBW recognizes one of America's true culinary arts and provides a platform for small and independent craft brewers to salute supporters and connect with their local communities. Thousands of today's beer enthusiasts, beginners and hard core geeks will toast craft beer, with ACBW events predicted to take place in all 50 states.
"American Craft Beer Week is an annual celebration of these historic beer times and the amazing community citizenship of craft brewers," said Julia Herz, a spokesperson for the Brewers Association. "With an emphasis to savor the flavor responsibly and the resurgence of a rich brewing culture here in the U.S., the week is a chance to highlight and recognize the incredible contributions of America's craft brewers."
There are close to 30 local beer weeks/beer months in the U.S. annually, each with its own identity and organizer. Established in 2006, ACBW builds on these local celebrations and is the largest national effort focusing solely on American craft brewers. Economically, small and independent U.S. craft brewers contribute an estimated 100,000 jobs, accounting for $3 billon annually in wages and benefits.
In 2010, ACBW logged 341 participating breweries that hosted 621 events with recognition at multiple retailers in 45 states. In addition, U.S. Congress passed House Resolution 1297 to support the goals and ideals of ACBW and recognize the significant contributions of craft brewers to the economy.
Throughout the week, a variety of events will be hosted by craft brewers and beer retailers across the country. Mirroring the diverse styles and brands of the industry, events include charity fundraisers, new beer releases, brewery openings, festivals, unique craft beer dinners and special brewery tours. Additionally, participating breweries will once again encourage beer enthusiasts to sign the Declaration of Beer Independence, an official document to support America's small and independent craft brewers.
For an ever-expanding list of events visit the official calendar on CraftBeer.com.
2011 ACBW registered celebrations to date:
Augusta Brewing Company, Augusta, GA: BBQ food pairings and a special release craft beer.
Kreuz Creek Brewing Co., Sugar Land, TX: Limited release tastings, extended tour hours, discounted merchandise, and a Wranger National Patriot Fundraiser.
Kuhnhenn Brewing Co., Warren, MI: Free personal pizza giveaway for patrons who tape their signed Declaration of Beer Independence to the pub wall.
Intuition Ale Works, Jacksonville, FL: Will celebrate American Craft Beer Week at the Jacksonville Craft and Import Beer Festival on May 20.
Mountaineer Brewing Company, Martinsburg, WV: There will be daily brewery tours and on Saturday May 21, an open house with live music and a motorcycle stuntman.
Omaha Beer Festival, Omaha, NE: The largest craft beer festival in Nebraska, will include craft beer tastings, beer-related seminars, beer and food pairings, a comparative beer glass seminar, and live entertainment/local food vendors on-site.
Rogue Ales, Newport, OR: To benefit dog charities in Oregon, Brewer's Memorial Ale Fest will include over 30 microbreweries, live music, doggy musical chairs, dog wash, dog dancing, and celebrity dog look-alikes.
WEBSITE: CraftBeer.com

CONTACT:

Andy Sparhawk, Craft Beer Program Coordinator
303.447.0816 x118
andy@brewersassociation.org

Julia Herz, Craft Beer Program Director
303.447.0816 x113
julia@brewersassociation.org
###
Based in Boulder, Colorado, USA, the Brewers Association (BA) is the not-for-profit trade and education association dedicated to small and independent American brewers, their craft beers and the community of brewing enthusiasts. Visit BrewersAssociation.org to learn more. The association's activities include events and publishing: CraftBeer.com, World Beer Cup®; Great American Beer Festival®; Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America®; National Homebrewers Conference; National Homebrew Competition; SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience; American Craft Beer Week; Zymurgy magazine; The New Brewer magazine; and books on beer and brewing. The Brewers Association has an additional membership division of 24,000+ homebrewers: American Homebrewers Association.
Beer lovers are invited to learn more about the dynamic world of craft beer at CraftBeer.com.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Cherny Bock in the East Village

Bohemian Cherny Bock
by Bohemian Brewery

So cherny means “black” in Czech. I think that’s exactly what I say in the video. It’s black. It looks like it’s going to be thick, but it’s not. You usually think of bocks as heavier beers, but this one is refreshingly thinner and easier to drink. Throw out your bock preconceptions, people. It’s a session Bock.

I said that I was going to get a Vespa in the video and in the blog post last week. I seriously don’t know how I am going to afford a Vespa, but I’m going to buy one, mark my words. I’m going to get two matching helmets so the girl I’m taking to the sexy West Village brunch spot can look cute (and be safe). Sign up in the comments section to be the girl in that fantasy. Be prepared to pay for gas. ;-)

Utah has some ridiculous laws about shipping beer. The three-tiered system in place probably helped at some point, but the laws put in place to protect the distributors might be hindering interstate commerce as far as beer goes. I always think the best thing to make sure you have control over something is to legalize it and tax it. You might be able to solve the debt problem by legalizing marijuana if you taxed it enough. I know one former president who would get behind that bill.

Have you had a Bohemian Cherny Bock? Let us know how you like it in the comments section! Please make sure to indicate whether you are just commenting on the beer or would like a Vespa ride, or both.

Just The Facts

Appearance: BLACK
Smell: Coffee, smoky, raisiny, faint floral
Taste: Nutty, like drinking a lightly carbonated cold black coffee
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied
Drinkability: Session Bock!

If you like this, you might like:

Rauchbier, Bock, Dopplebock

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Win a trip to the Brewer's Ball in D.C.


2011 Brewer's Ball



Presented by:
Raymond James
And
Shepard


The exciting and unique Brewer's Ball, presented by Raymond James and Shepard Exposition Services, is back for its seventh year! A must-attend increasingly popular annual tradition, this event offers guests the opportunity to sample a variety of handcrafted microbrews from more than a dozen of the region's best microbreweries, while also enjoying the cuisine of several popular restaurants. The event will also feature live entertainment, upbeat tunes and a memorable live and silent auction.

Net proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and our mission to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those living with the disease. For more information, contact Laura Starr, Development Manager, at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Chapter at 301-657-8444 or via email at
lstarr@cff.org.

Join us in serving up hope, one pint at a time…

All guests must be 21 or older.

Draft Magazine
Click here for DRAFT magazine competition details.

"Brewer's Ball, from my experience of covering the event in both 2009 and 2010, is one of the best run, and most fun in D.C. Combining a fantastic atmosphere, great cause, beautiful settings, and terrific organizers, Brewer's Ball is a joy to cover...and having some of the best brews around is another plus!"
Alfredo Flores, freelance photographer

Some of the Featured Tasting Stations Include:
American Tap Room
Cabot Creamery
Dogfish Head Alehouse
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
Harry's Tap Room
Heavy Seas Beer
Hops Grill and Brewery
Mon Ami Gabi
Port City Brewing Company
Tony & Joe's Seafood
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Starr Hill Brewery
Vintage 50


Because of risks to people with cystic fibrosis (CF), individuals with a confirmed positive sputum culture forBurkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) complex shall not attend this event. This is because B. cepacia can be passed between individuals who have CF through close proximity. B. cepacia infection in a person with CF can cause serious respiratory illness and, in some patients, may lead to death. Despite this policy, there might still be some individuals with B. cepacia in attendance. B. cepacia is not a risk for otherwise healthy individuals. For alternative ways to participate and for information about this policy, please contact the CF Foundation at (800) FIGHT-CF or visitwww.cff.org
. Consult your CF care center physician with medical questions.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Appa to summit Everest for the 21st time!

Utah’s Apa Sherpa to attempt 21st ascent of Mount Everest

February 10, 2011
By Jared Hargrave

Apa Sherpa, the world record holder for most ascents of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, will seek to break his own record by summiting the mountain (and making his wife worried) for the 21st time.

Apa Sherpa on his last record breaking ascent, where he brought canned beer from Utah's Bohemian Brewery to the summit.

Apa Sherpa is 51-years-old, lives in Draper, Utah, and is known the world over as the “Super Sherpa for his super human ability to climb mountains. In 2010 be previously broke his own world record by climbing Everest for the 20th time as part of the Eco Everest Expedition. Their mission has been to clean the garbage and human waste off the face of Everest so it can be properly disposed of. In the last four years, the team has brought down 12,000kg of garbage.

As a Utah related side note, in true mountaineer fashion, Apa brought beer to the summit in 2010. Utah’s Bohemian Brewery had the honor of being the fist microbrew on Everest when Apa carried their Pilsner and Amber Lager to the top of the world.

This year, Apa Sherpa will again take part in the Eco Everest Expedition 2011. According to the Asian-Trekking Agency, the team will once again climb the 29,028-foot peak to climb in ”an eco-sensitive manner, bringing old garbage, in addition to our own, and all human waste produced on the mountain down to base camp for proper disposal. We will once again be using our highly successful alternative energy solutions like the parabolic solar cookers and the SteriPENs for water purification.”

“Last year, Apa carried the banner of the Nepal Tourism Board to the summit of Mt Everest to announce to the world that Nepal was gearing up to celebrate 2011 as its tourism year,” said Ang Tshering Sherpa, chief of Asian Trekking. “This year, he felt he had to return to the peak to complete the work.”

Apa has sought to raise awareness of issues facing the people of Nepal ever since he first climbed Everest in 1990 as a porter. Last year, he established the Apa Sherpa Foundation to raise funds for a Sherpa school in Thame, a remote village in northern Nepal where he was born.

Apa and his wife, Yangjin, have two sons and a daughter. The family moved to Draper, Utah with the help of his friend Jerry Mika so his own children could receive a better education.

According to The Times of India, after the expedition that kicks off in April, Apa will be returning in autumn to further support Nepal’s Tourism Year 2011 campaign that seeks to draw 1 million tourists. With Dawa Steven, Apa will lead “the Great Himalaya Trail” – a five-month trekking odyssey from east Nepal to the west to promote tourism in rural Nepal.

Source: Asian-Trekking, The Times of India

Monday, February 14, 2011

Bohemian Czech Pilsener in the East Village NYC.

Maaamaaaa… just tasted beer… Czech Pilsner in my hand, popped the tab off of the caaaaaaan

I came up with something or the other three lines leading up to the chorus, but this one was the best.

Check out the Bohemian Brewery website. Can I be impartial about websites and package design? I think I can (no pun intended… you know, because they all come in cans). The lion on the outside feels strong. They love vespas, too – I’ve never owned one, but I’m going to get one this summer. This is the one I want. What do you think? Comments on vespas and beer below!

Oh yeah, the lion. You gotta feel like a man when you’re drinking this, baby. Look at that lion. He means business. I bet that lion chews on expensive foodall of the time. If you put a mask on this guy, you could ride him like He-Man. This is the lion your man could be riding right now.

The Pilsner? Traditional. Where to find it? Gotta go to the land of the Pow-Pow or have a friend send it to you. Be one of the first to try it before they go global with this baby!

Just The Facts

Appearance: Pours a clear gold with a generous off-white head
Smell: Biscuity malt
Taste: Acidic and tart on the front end, hops come up strong in the finish balanced with the malt
Mouthfeel: Light body, just short of medium carbonation
Drinkability: Easy drinker, you could lose track of how many you’ve had quickly

If you like this, you might like:

Pilsners, Lagers, Chopping Wood, Feats of Strength

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