Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Deschutes Brewery founder Gary Fish receives civic leadership award
Deschutes Brewery founder Gary Fish receives civic leadership award: Deschutes Brewery founder and owner Gary Fish was awarded The Al and Pat Reser Civic Leadership Award at the 2012 Governors Gold Awards ceremony at the Oregon Convention Center. The award recognizes one individual each year who has shown a commitment to promoting quality of life in his or her community.
Monday, October 29, 2012
New Belgium Brewing Adds a Sweet Pilot Brewhouse
New Belgium Brewing Adds a Sweet Pilot Brewhouse:
I recently visited New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado, one of the top breweries to tour in the US and most impressive craft brewing operations I have seen. One of the highlights was the recently unveiled 10-hectoliter pilot brewery. Sitting in a hall adjacent to their impressive lineup of foeders and climbing rock wall(!) the new brewery is a shiny nicely tricked out brewery that a successful brewpub would be happy to have. The new system is comprised of a two-vessel brewhouse with one mash/lauter vessel and one brew kettle/whirlpool. Four fermenters and two bright beer tanks for conditioning complete the facility, which will primarily be used for research and new product development.
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I recently visited New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado, one of the top breweries to tour in the US and most impressive craft brewing operations I have seen. One of the highlights was the recently unveiled 10-hectoliter pilot brewery. Sitting in a hall adjacent to their impressive lineup of foeders and climbing rock wall(!) the new brewery is a shiny nicely tricked out brewery that a successful brewpub would be happy to have. The new system is comprised of a two-vessel brewhouse with one mash/lauter vessel and one brew kettle/whirlpool. Four fermenters and two bright beer tanks for conditioning complete the facility, which will primarily be used for research and new product development.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
You'd Be Hard-Pressed to Find a Hotter Alcoholic Beverage Than Hard Cider
You'd Be Hard-Pressed to Find a Hotter Alcoholic Beverage Than Hard Cider: While cider is still a much smaller part of the overall market, the report pointed to the category as a “bright spot” that posted the largest gain of all, increasing 31.3%. Some of cider's success is credited to craft beer, the popularity of which got ...
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
C&C Group to acquire Vermont Hard Cider Co. | 2012-10-23 ...
C&C Group to acquire Vermont Hard Cider Co. | 2012-10-23 ...: Dublin-based C&C Group, manufacturer of cider brands in Ireland and the U.K., will acquire Vermont Hard Cider Co., Middlebury, Vt., for $305 million.
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Deschutes Brewery Adds New Year Beer
Deschutes Brewery Adds New Year Beer:
Deschutes Brewery Adds New Year Beer:Clean and refreshing “Deschutes River Ale” underlines importance of brewery’s namesake waterway
October 22, 2012 – Bend, Oregon – Deschutes Brewery honors its namesake Central Oregon river with a brand-new, year-round beer dubbed Deschutes River Ale. The new brew, which underwent several experimental batches at the brewery’s pubs over the past few months, will hit shelves in the spring of 2013. The beer will be released in six-packs and draft to craft beer fans across the western United States and Canada.
“This is a very approachable beer. We’ve been looking forward to releasing it for a long time,” said Brian Faivre, brewmaster for Deschutes. “With a drinkability that compares to session ales – which continue to grow in popularity – Deschutes River Ale definitely puts our own twist on this style.”
Deschutes Brewery took its company name from the Deschutes River which winds through the brewery’s hometown of Bend, Oregon. The name, “Riviere des Chutes,” originated with French trappers who were early settlers in the region. The brewery has long supported the river with programs such as the newly released Deschutes River Recordings, an indie music project which donates money to a local conservancy organization dedicated to protecting the health of the river.
Deschutes River Ale underlines the importance of the river to the culture and inspiration that has fed Deschutes beers for nearly a quarter century. It is a well-balanced and refreshing ale, full of Cascade and Crystal hop character, malt poise and a large helping of craft passion. (ABV: 3.9%; IBUs: 28)
Deschutes Brewery Adds New Year Beer:Clean and refreshing “Deschutes River Ale” underlines importance of brewery’s namesake waterway
October 22, 2012 – Bend, Oregon – Deschutes Brewery honors its namesake Central Oregon river with a brand-new, year-round beer dubbed Deschutes River Ale. The new brew, which underwent several experimental batches at the brewery’s pubs over the past few months, will hit shelves in the spring of 2013. The beer will be released in six-packs and draft to craft beer fans across the western United States and Canada.
“This is a very approachable beer. We’ve been looking forward to releasing it for a long time,” said Brian Faivre, brewmaster for Deschutes. “With a drinkability that compares to session ales – which continue to grow in popularity – Deschutes River Ale definitely puts our own twist on this style.”
Deschutes Brewery took its company name from the Deschutes River which winds through the brewery’s hometown of Bend, Oregon. The name, “Riviere des Chutes,” originated with French trappers who were early settlers in the region. The brewery has long supported the river with programs such as the newly released Deschutes River Recordings, an indie music project which donates money to a local conservancy organization dedicated to protecting the health of the river.
Deschutes River Ale underlines the importance of the river to the culture and inspiration that has fed Deschutes beers for nearly a quarter century. It is a well-balanced and refreshing ale, full of Cascade and Crystal hop character, malt poise and a large helping of craft passion. (ABV: 3.9%; IBUs: 28)
Monday, October 22, 2012
The History of Hard Cider From the Old Testament to the Apple ...
The History of Hard Cider From the Old Testament to the Apple ...: Hard cider as the Foodist mentioned earlier this week is the ultimate drink of fall Its dry tangy snap is like the crunch of dead leaves underfoot like the ...
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Big Brewers Chase US Cider Growth on Craft Beer Boom
Big Brewers Chase US Cider Growth on Craft Beer Boom: Craft beer's success is good for the total beer category, Carlsberg's Chief Executive Officer Joergen Buhl Rasmussen said in an Oct. 12 interview with Bloomberg. The company is creating more products for women, he said, suggesting sweeter brews and ...
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Friday, October 19, 2012
MillerCoors craft beer sales jump thanks to Leinenkugel's explosive growth
MillerCoors craft beer sales jump thanks to Leinenkugel's explosive growth: Leinenkugel played a big role in double-digit growth from Tenth and Blake Beer Co. in its most recent quarter, according to the Milwaukee Business Journal. Tenth and Blake is MillerCoors's craft and import division. Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy led the ...
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
More of the same in Q3: Miller Lite down, Coors Light up, Tenth and Blake up big
More of the same in Q3: Miller Lite down, Coors Light up, Tenth and Blake up big:
(Chicago, IL) – SABMiller plc reported quarterly earnings on Thursday and part of the update included results for its joint venture with Molson Coors in the U.S., MillerCoors. More of the same this latest quarter as sales declined in the low single digits during the hot summer months, even slightly accelerating…
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For the six months ended 30 September 2012, MillerCoors’ US domestic sales to retailers (STRs) declined 1.9% on a trading day adjusted basis, and by 2.4% in the second quarter. Premium light STRs declined in low single digits in the quarter. Coors Light delivered growth, up low single digits, with a mid single digit decline in Miller Lite. The Tenth and Blake division saw double digit growth driven by Leinenkugel’s, including the strong success of Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy and Blue Moon. The below premium portfolio declined by mid single digits. Domestic sales to wholesalers (STWs) for the second quarter were down 2.7% against the comparative period and were 1.2% lower for the half year, both on an organic basis.
(Chicago, IL) – SABMiller plc reported quarterly earnings on Thursday and part of the update included results for its joint venture with Molson Coors in the U.S., MillerCoors. More of the same this latest quarter as sales declined in the low single digits during the hot summer months, even slightly accelerating…—
For the six months ended 30 September 2012, MillerCoors’ US domestic sales to retailers (STRs) declined 1.9% on a trading day adjusted basis, and by 2.4% in the second quarter. Premium light STRs declined in low single digits in the quarter. Coors Light delivered growth, up low single digits, with a mid single digit decline in Miller Lite. The Tenth and Blake division saw double digit growth driven by Leinenkugel’s, including the strong success of Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy and Blue Moon. The below premium portfolio declined by mid single digits. Domestic sales to wholesalers (STWs) for the second quarter were down 2.7% against the comparative period and were 1.2% lower for the half year, both on an organic basis.
Mike’s® Hard Chocolate Cherry debuts in Winter Grab Bag variety pack
Mike’s® Hard Chocolate Cherry debuts in Winter Grab Bag variety pack:
Press Release:
(Chicago, IL) – Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co. is bringing something refreshingly different to the festivities this holiday season – a brand new flavor, mike’s® hard chocolate cherry, available only for a limited time. Now through January 2013, mike’s hard chocolate cherry will be available on shelves in the mike’s® WINTER GRAB BAG which also includes mike’s hard winter blackberry® and mike’s hard cranberry lemonade®.
With the launch of its first ever holiday variety pack, mike’s enters the season of celebration poised to put its “always different, always refreshing” stamp on the marketplace.
“From Halloween to New Year’s Eve, the weekends are filled with festive parties, feasts and reasons to have fun with friends and family. Mike’s is all about more flavorful experiences, so this year, instead of eggnog, we’re giving people a chance to celebrate with something totally new and different—our mike’s hard chocolate cherry,” says Andy Horrow , chief marketing officer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Co.
Mike’s hard chocolate cherry, a beverage that balances the sweet flavors of smooth chocolate with fresh cherry for a satisfyingly tart kick, will help bring back the fun of all the holidays this season. Mix it up this year: bring mistletoe to the Halloween party, add some spice to your Thanksgiving turkey, leave Santa a mike’s hard chocolate cherry by the fireplace.
Consumers can also get in on the fun online thanks to a number of interactive offerings on the Mike’s Facebook page. From chances to snap pics of your mike’s bottle dressed up for Mike’s Masquerade to the M.I.K.E. of Today (a most noteworthy mike’s fan) to holiday polls and more, mike’s online social engagement has a little something for all its fans.
To add another jingle to this festively different holiday season, Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co. will sponsor a series of holiday film screenings around the country. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, mike’s invites everyone age 21+ to enjoy the cult movie classics Bad Santa or the original Black Christmas (1974) at stops in 12 cities: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, DC, Denver, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, NYC, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle. Ticket includes access to the movie, introductions from special guests, and choice of two mike’s hard lemonade beverages, including the new hard chocolate cherry. Details and links to get tickets will be announced shortly via Facebook.
About Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co.
Chicago-based Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co. defined the $1.7 billion dollar flavored malt beverage category with the introduction of its ground breaking mike’s hard lemonade® in 1999. Mike’s core product line is comprised of premium malt beverages including mike’s hard lemonade®, mike’s HARDER lemonade®, mike’s HARDER PUNCH®, mike’s classic margarita™. For more information, visit facebook.com/mikeshardlemonade. MIKE’S IS HARD. SO IS PRISON. DON’T DRIVE DRUNK. ®
Press Release:
(Chicago, IL) – Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co. is bringing something refreshingly different to the festivities this holiday season – a brand new flavor, mike’s® hard chocolate cherry, available only for a limited time. Now through January 2013, mike’s hard chocolate cherry will be available on shelves in the mike’s® WINTER GRAB BAG which also includes mike’s hard winter blackberry® and mike’s hard cranberry lemonade®.
With the launch of its first ever holiday variety pack, mike’s enters the season of celebration poised to put its “always different, always refreshing” stamp on the marketplace.
“From Halloween to New Year’s Eve, the weekends are filled with festive parties, feasts and reasons to have fun with friends and family. Mike’s is all about more flavorful experiences, so this year, instead of eggnog, we’re giving people a chance to celebrate with something totally new and different—our mike’s hard chocolate cherry,” says Andy Horrow , chief marketing officer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Co.
Mike’s hard chocolate cherry, a beverage that balances the sweet flavors of smooth chocolate with fresh cherry for a satisfyingly tart kick, will help bring back the fun of all the holidays this season. Mix it up this year: bring mistletoe to the Halloween party, add some spice to your Thanksgiving turkey, leave Santa a mike’s hard chocolate cherry by the fireplace.
Consumers can also get in on the fun online thanks to a number of interactive offerings on the Mike’s Facebook page. From chances to snap pics of your mike’s bottle dressed up for Mike’s Masquerade to the M.I.K.E. of Today (a most noteworthy mike’s fan) to holiday polls and more, mike’s online social engagement has a little something for all its fans.
To add another jingle to this festively different holiday season, Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co. will sponsor a series of holiday film screenings around the country. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, mike’s invites everyone age 21+ to enjoy the cult movie classics Bad Santa or the original Black Christmas (1974) at stops in 12 cities: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, DC, Denver, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, NYC, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle. Ticket includes access to the movie, introductions from special guests, and choice of two mike’s hard lemonade beverages, including the new hard chocolate cherry. Details and links to get tickets will be announced shortly via Facebook.
About Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co.
Chicago-based Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co. defined the $1.7 billion dollar flavored malt beverage category with the introduction of its ground breaking mike’s hard lemonade® in 1999. Mike’s core product line is comprised of premium malt beverages including mike’s hard lemonade®, mike’s HARDER lemonade®, mike’s HARDER PUNCH®, mike’s classic margarita™. For more information, visit facebook.com/mikeshardlemonade. MIKE’S IS HARD. SO IS PRISON. DON’T DRIVE DRUNK. ®
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Oregon-based Minor League Baseball team selects “Hops” as name
Oregon-based Minor League Baseball team selects “Hops” as name:
Press Release:
(Hillsboro, OR) – Short Season, LLC announced today that it has selected the name Hillsboro “Hops” for its Single-A baseball team. The Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate begins play in a new state-of-the-art stadium in Hillsboro in 2013 and will play 38 home games from mid-June to early September.
“The name ‘Hops’ recognizes Hillsboro’s proud agricultural heritage and the fact that Oregon is the second largest hop producing state in the United States,” said K.L. Wombacher, General Manager of the Hillsboro Hops. “Hops is also a term used regularly in baseball – short hop, bad hop, crow hop. We feel ‘Hops’ encompasses several different components we wanted to include in our team name.”
After reviewing team name suggestions submitted by fans, Short Season LLC, the owners of the Single-A Hillsboro franchise, decided on a name that had not been used previously by a pro or college sports team.
The Hillsboro Hops logo includes an animated hop plant donning a baseball cap with the letter “H”. The primary team colors will be navy blue, light blue and green.
The team will unveil its uniforms and baseball caps in November and Hillsboro Hops merchandise will be available immediately following the unveiling.
About Hillsboro Hops:
The Hillsboro Hops are the Single-A baseball affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball. The team’s season runs from mid-June to early September. The franchise relocated to Hillsboro in 2012 and will begin play in 2013 in a new state-of-the-art 4,500 seat stadium. The Hops are part of the 55-year old Northwest League, which includes teams in Boise, Eugene, Salem-Keizer, Tri-Cities, Spokane, Everett and Vancouver BC. Major League stars who rose to prominence via the Northwest League include Ken Griffey Jr., Felix Hernandez, Edgar Martinez, Reggie Jackson, Ozzie Smith, Rickey Henderson and Tony Gwynn. Follow the Hops on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HillsboroHops and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HillsboroHops.
Press Release:
(Hillsboro, OR) – Short Season, LLC announced today that it has selected the name Hillsboro “Hops” for its Single-A baseball team. The Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate begins play in a new state-of-the-art stadium in Hillsboro in 2013 and will play 38 home games from mid-June to early September.
“The name ‘Hops’ recognizes Hillsboro’s proud agricultural heritage and the fact that Oregon is the second largest hop producing state in the United States,” said K.L. Wombacher, General Manager of the Hillsboro Hops. “Hops is also a term used regularly in baseball – short hop, bad hop, crow hop. We feel ‘Hops’ encompasses several different components we wanted to include in our team name.”
After reviewing team name suggestions submitted by fans, Short Season LLC, the owners of the Single-A Hillsboro franchise, decided on a name that had not been used previously by a pro or college sports team.
The Hillsboro Hops logo includes an animated hop plant donning a baseball cap with the letter “H”. The primary team colors will be navy blue, light blue and green.
The team will unveil its uniforms and baseball caps in November and Hillsboro Hops merchandise will be available immediately following the unveiling.
About Hillsboro Hops:
The Hillsboro Hops are the Single-A baseball affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball. The team’s season runs from mid-June to early September. The franchise relocated to Hillsboro in 2012 and will begin play in 2013 in a new state-of-the-art 4,500 seat stadium. The Hops are part of the 55-year old Northwest League, which includes teams in Boise, Eugene, Salem-Keizer, Tri-Cities, Spokane, Everett and Vancouver BC. Major League stars who rose to prominence via the Northwest League include Ken Griffey Jr., Felix Hernandez, Edgar Martinez, Reggie Jackson, Ozzie Smith, Rickey Henderson and Tony Gwynn. Follow the Hops on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HillsboroHops and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HillsboroHops.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Dogfish Head, Grateful Dead to collaborate on American Beauty Strong Pale Ale
Dogfish Head, Grateful Dead to collaborate on American Beauty Strong Pale Ale:
Press Release:
(Milton, DE) – Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and Grateful Dead, two pioneers who built their followings by connecting directly with beer lovers and music lovers, are collaborating on the newest beer in Dogfish’s line of off-centered ales.
Working in that happy place between creative ideas and like-minded people, the off-centered brewery and free-spirited band have been trading ideas for a beer they’re calling “American Beauty.” They’ve settled on a strong pale ale with all-American hops and barley, and now they’re asking their loyal fans to suggest a special ingredient – and the Dead-inspired story behind it.
“Grateful Dead Productions is extremely pleased to be partnering with Dogfish Head Craft Brewery on the American Beauty pale ale. We’ve looked for a long while for the perfect brewery to team up with for a Grateful Dead-inspired brew, and feel we’ve finally found the right fit. Aside from Dogfish’s history with music-themed brews, we love their beer, and think it’s the best around. Plus, these are really good people and are the type of folks we want to work with,” says David Lemieux, legacy manager for Grateful Dead.
“The feedback the band got from Dead Heads was always an important factor in their shows,” says Dogfish Founder and President Sam Calagione. “And at Dogfish, we’ve always thought of our pub regulars and brewery tour guests as an informal focus group, so we’re sending a shout out to all those Dead Heads and Dogfish Heads by making them a driving force behind this beer.”
Did you trade a bushel of fresh clementines for tickets to a two-night-stand at Long Beach Arena? Or maybe your dad first laid eyes on your mom sipping a cup of green tea in the parking lot of the legendary Cornell ‘77 show? Jog your memory, tell the story, and suggest the ingredient at the heart of that story. You could help bring this counterculture collaboration to life.
Suggestions for American Beauty’s final ingredient will be taken online in December. A panel from the Dogfish Head and Grateful Dead teams will pick the ingredient they feel works best in the context of a strong pale ale recipe. The brewery and band hope to invite the fan who suggested the ingredient to Dogfish’s coastal Delaware brewpub in the spring of 2013 to help brew a test batch.
“My wife, Mariah, and I went to our first Dead show together in the summer of ‘91,” says Calagione, “and I’ve been listening to Workingman’s Dead and Shakedown Street, two of the earliest albums I ever owned, on my morning kayak trips. It’s amazing how timeless those albums are.”
American Beauty is expected to hit taps and shelves throughout Dogfish’s 27-state distribution network in October 2013. Stay tuned to www.dogfish.com for details on how to be a part of this grassroots brew.
About Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Dogfish Head makes off-centered ales for off-centered people. Since 1995, Dogfish has brewed with nonstandard ingredients such as raisins, chicory, maple syrup and grapes, changing the way people think about beer. Dogfish believes beer can have as much flavor, complexity, diversity, food-compatibility and ageability as the world’s finest wines. To discover your favorite off-centered ale, visit www.dogfish.com.
About Rhino Entertainment
Based in Burbank, California, Warner Music Group’s Rhino Entertainment was founded in 1978 and is the world’s leading pop culture label. Emphasizing flawless sound quality, bonus tracks, informative liner notes, award-winning creative packaging, an offbeat sense of humor, and a strong social conscience, Rhino continues to set the standard for excellence in the reissue business it pioneered in both the physical and digital worlds. Rhino is also expanding the definition of what a catalog music company is, as evidenced by the label’s recent name and likeness representation deal with Frank Sinatra and its multi-faceted relationship with Grateful Dead. The vast Rhino catalog of more than 5,000 CDs, videos, and digital exclusive albums features material by Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, The Doors, Chicago, Black Sabbath, John Coltrane, Yes, Alice Cooper, Linda Ronstadt, The Ramones, The Monkees, Carly Simon, Curtis Mayfield, among many others.
Press Release:
(Milton, DE) – Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and Grateful Dead, two pioneers who built their followings by connecting directly with beer lovers and music lovers, are collaborating on the newest beer in Dogfish’s line of off-centered ales.
Working in that happy place between creative ideas and like-minded people, the off-centered brewery and free-spirited band have been trading ideas for a beer they’re calling “American Beauty.” They’ve settled on a strong pale ale with all-American hops and barley, and now they’re asking their loyal fans to suggest a special ingredient – and the Dead-inspired story behind it.
“Grateful Dead Productions is extremely pleased to be partnering with Dogfish Head Craft Brewery on the American Beauty pale ale. We’ve looked for a long while for the perfect brewery to team up with for a Grateful Dead-inspired brew, and feel we’ve finally found the right fit. Aside from Dogfish’s history with music-themed brews, we love their beer, and think it’s the best around. Plus, these are really good people and are the type of folks we want to work with,” says David Lemieux, legacy manager for Grateful Dead.
“The feedback the band got from Dead Heads was always an important factor in their shows,” says Dogfish Founder and President Sam Calagione. “And at Dogfish, we’ve always thought of our pub regulars and brewery tour guests as an informal focus group, so we’re sending a shout out to all those Dead Heads and Dogfish Heads by making them a driving force behind this beer.”
Did you trade a bushel of fresh clementines for tickets to a two-night-stand at Long Beach Arena? Or maybe your dad first laid eyes on your mom sipping a cup of green tea in the parking lot of the legendary Cornell ‘77 show? Jog your memory, tell the story, and suggest the ingredient at the heart of that story. You could help bring this counterculture collaboration to life.
Suggestions for American Beauty’s final ingredient will be taken online in December. A panel from the Dogfish Head and Grateful Dead teams will pick the ingredient they feel works best in the context of a strong pale ale recipe. The brewery and band hope to invite the fan who suggested the ingredient to Dogfish’s coastal Delaware brewpub in the spring of 2013 to help brew a test batch.“My wife, Mariah, and I went to our first Dead show together in the summer of ‘91,” says Calagione, “and I’ve been listening to Workingman’s Dead and Shakedown Street, two of the earliest albums I ever owned, on my morning kayak trips. It’s amazing how timeless those albums are.”
American Beauty is expected to hit taps and shelves throughout Dogfish’s 27-state distribution network in October 2013. Stay tuned to www.dogfish.com for details on how to be a part of this grassroots brew.
About Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Dogfish Head makes off-centered ales for off-centered people. Since 1995, Dogfish has brewed with nonstandard ingredients such as raisins, chicory, maple syrup and grapes, changing the way people think about beer. Dogfish believes beer can have as much flavor, complexity, diversity, food-compatibility and ageability as the world’s finest wines. To discover your favorite off-centered ale, visit www.dogfish.com.
About Rhino Entertainment
Based in Burbank, California, Warner Music Group’s Rhino Entertainment was founded in 1978 and is the world’s leading pop culture label. Emphasizing flawless sound quality, bonus tracks, informative liner notes, award-winning creative packaging, an offbeat sense of humor, and a strong social conscience, Rhino continues to set the standard for excellence in the reissue business it pioneered in both the physical and digital worlds. Rhino is also expanding the definition of what a catalog music company is, as evidenced by the label’s recent name and likeness representation deal with Frank Sinatra and its multi-faceted relationship with Grateful Dead. The vast Rhino catalog of more than 5,000 CDs, videos, and digital exclusive albums features material by Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, The Doors, Chicago, Black Sabbath, John Coltrane, Yes, Alice Cooper, Linda Ronstadt, The Ramones, The Monkees, Carly Simon, Curtis Mayfield, among many others.
MillerCoors Claims Eight Medals at 2012 Great American Beer Festival
MillerCoors Claims Eight Medals at 2012 Great American Beer Festival: Tenth and Blake Beer Company, the craft and import division of MillerCoors, had a solid showing by winning five of the company's eight medals, including three gold medals. "We're thrilled with how our peers and beer fans across America responded to our ...
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Monday, October 15, 2012
Oregon Breweries Receive 23 Medals
Oregon Breweries Receive 23 Medals:
Oregon Breweries Take Home 23 Medals At The
2012 Great American Beer Festival
PORTLAND, Ore. (October 15, 2012) – Oregon breweries claimed a total of 23 medals at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) held October 11 – 13 in Denver, Colorado. Oregon Breweries brought home five gold medals, eleven silver medals and seven bronzes. The city of Portland led the way with eight medals, followed by Bend with five medals, Baker City with four medals, Hood River with three medals, Pacific City with two medals and Newport with one medal.
The GABF is the world’s largest beer competition and recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the United States today. The top three medalists in each of the competition’s 84 beer-style categories were announced October 13th at the 31st Great American Beer Festival Awards Ceremony held at the Colorado Convention Center. The 2012 Great American Beer Festival Competition winners were selected by an international panel of 185 beer experts from an impressive field of 4,338 entries received from 666 U.S. breweries – that’s an increase of 408 entries and 140 additional breweries from 2011.
The following Oregon breweries received awards:
Category: 1 American-Style Wheat Beer – 29 Entries
Silver: Shredders Wheat, Barley Brown’s Brew Pub, Baker City
Category: 6 Herb and Spice Beer – 114 Entries
Gold: Sweet Heat, Burnside Brewing Co., Portland
Category: 9 Specialty Beer – 35 Entries
Gold: Hazelnut Brown Nectar, Rogue Brewery, Newport
Category: 17 Gluten-Free Beer – 20 Entries
Bronze: Pale Ale, Harvester Brewing, Portland
Category: 18 American-Belgo-Style Ale – 71 Entries
Silver: Chainbreaker WIPA, Deschutes Brewery, Bend
Category: 20 American-Style Brett Ale – 29 Entries
Gold: Seizoen Bretta, Logsdon Farmhouse Ales, Hood River
Silver: Flemish Kiss, The Commons Brewery, Portland
Category: 25 Aged Beer – 24 Entries
Gold: 2010 Old Trainwreck Barleywine, Silver Moon Brewing, Bend
Bronze: Lovely Cherry Baltic Porter, Bend Brewing Co., Bend
Category: 26 Kellerbier or Zwickelbier – 32 Entries
Bronze: Organic Hopworks Kellerbier, Hopworks Urban Brewery, Portland
Category: 31 Munich-Style Helles – 42 Entries
Silver: Session Premium Lager, Full Sail Brewing Co., Hood River
Category: 39 American-Style Dark Lager – 12 Entries
Bronze: Session Black Premium Dark Lager, Full Sail Brewing Co., Hood River
Category: 46 English-Style Summer Ale – 38 Entries
Bronze: Mother Lode Golden Ale, Laurelwood Brewing Co., Portland
Category: 48 English-Style India Pale Ale – 54 Entries
Silver: Silverspot IPA, Pelican Pub & Brewery, Pacific City
Category: 52 American-Style India Pale Ale – 203 Entries
Silver: Pallet Jack IPA, Barley Brown’s Brew Pub, Baker City
Category: 55 Imperial Red Ale – 60 Entries
Gold: Organic Deranger Imperial Red Ale, Laurelwood Brewing Co., Portland
Category: 56 English-Style Mild Ale – 31 Entries
Silver: Breakside Session Brown, Breakside Brewery, Portland
Category: 59 Scottish-Style Ale – 29 Entries
Bronze: MacPelican’s Scottish Style Ale, Pelican Pub & Brewery, Pacific City
Category: 63 American-Style Black Ale – 61 Entries
Silver: Turmoil, Barley Brown’s Brew Pub, Baker City
Category: 65 German-Style Sour Ale – 29 Entries
Silver: German Sparkle Party, 10 Barrel Brewing Co., Bend
Category: 78 American-Style Stout – 43 Entries
Silver: American Stout, 10 Barrel Brewing Co., Bend
Category: 80 Oatmeal Stout – 45 Entries
Silver: Stumbler’s Stout, Columbia River Brewing Co., Portland
Category: 82 Scotch Ale – 44 Entries
Bronze: Scotch Ale, Barley Brown’s Brew Pub, Baker City
For more information about Oregon’s GABF award-winning breweries and photos from the event, please visit: oregonbeer.org/gabf
About the Oregon Brewers Guild
The Oregon Brewers Guild is Oregon’s non-profit trade association for the state’s independent breweries. The Guild, which receives no state funding, comprises 92 brewing companies, 72 associate or supplier members and more than 3,200 enthusiast members or S.N.O.B.s (Supporters of Native Oregon Beer). For more information, see www.oregonbeer.org.
Oregon Breweries Take Home 23 Medals At The
2012 Great American Beer Festival
PORTLAND, Ore. (October 15, 2012) – Oregon breweries claimed a total of 23 medals at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) held October 11 – 13 in Denver, Colorado. Oregon Breweries brought home five gold medals, eleven silver medals and seven bronzes. The city of Portland led the way with eight medals, followed by Bend with five medals, Baker City with four medals, Hood River with three medals, Pacific City with two medals and Newport with one medal.
The GABF is the world’s largest beer competition and recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the United States today. The top three medalists in each of the competition’s 84 beer-style categories were announced October 13th at the 31st Great American Beer Festival Awards Ceremony held at the Colorado Convention Center. The 2012 Great American Beer Festival Competition winners were selected by an international panel of 185 beer experts from an impressive field of 4,338 entries received from 666 U.S. breweries – that’s an increase of 408 entries and 140 additional breweries from 2011.
The following Oregon breweries received awards:
Category: 1 American-Style Wheat Beer – 29 Entries
Silver: Shredders Wheat, Barley Brown’s Brew Pub, Baker City
Category: 6 Herb and Spice Beer – 114 Entries
Gold: Sweet Heat, Burnside Brewing Co., Portland
Category: 9 Specialty Beer – 35 Entries
Gold: Hazelnut Brown Nectar, Rogue Brewery, Newport
Category: 17 Gluten-Free Beer – 20 Entries
Bronze: Pale Ale, Harvester Brewing, Portland
Category: 18 American-Belgo-Style Ale – 71 Entries
Silver: Chainbreaker WIPA, Deschutes Brewery, Bend
Category: 20 American-Style Brett Ale – 29 Entries
Gold: Seizoen Bretta, Logsdon Farmhouse Ales, Hood River
Silver: Flemish Kiss, The Commons Brewery, Portland
Category: 25 Aged Beer – 24 Entries
Gold: 2010 Old Trainwreck Barleywine, Silver Moon Brewing, Bend
Bronze: Lovely Cherry Baltic Porter, Bend Brewing Co., Bend
Category: 26 Kellerbier or Zwickelbier – 32 Entries
Bronze: Organic Hopworks Kellerbier, Hopworks Urban Brewery, Portland
Category: 31 Munich-Style Helles – 42 Entries
Silver: Session Premium Lager, Full Sail Brewing Co., Hood River
Category: 39 American-Style Dark Lager – 12 Entries
Bronze: Session Black Premium Dark Lager, Full Sail Brewing Co., Hood River
Category: 46 English-Style Summer Ale – 38 Entries
Bronze: Mother Lode Golden Ale, Laurelwood Brewing Co., Portland
Category: 48 English-Style India Pale Ale – 54 Entries
Silver: Silverspot IPA, Pelican Pub & Brewery, Pacific City
Category: 52 American-Style India Pale Ale – 203 Entries
Silver: Pallet Jack IPA, Barley Brown’s Brew Pub, Baker City
Category: 55 Imperial Red Ale – 60 Entries
Gold: Organic Deranger Imperial Red Ale, Laurelwood Brewing Co., Portland
Category: 56 English-Style Mild Ale – 31 Entries
Silver: Breakside Session Brown, Breakside Brewery, Portland
Category: 59 Scottish-Style Ale – 29 Entries
Bronze: MacPelican’s Scottish Style Ale, Pelican Pub & Brewery, Pacific City
Category: 63 American-Style Black Ale – 61 Entries
Silver: Turmoil, Barley Brown’s Brew Pub, Baker City
Category: 65 German-Style Sour Ale – 29 Entries
Silver: German Sparkle Party, 10 Barrel Brewing Co., Bend
Category: 78 American-Style Stout – 43 Entries
Silver: American Stout, 10 Barrel Brewing Co., Bend
Category: 80 Oatmeal Stout – 45 Entries
Silver: Stumbler’s Stout, Columbia River Brewing Co., Portland
Category: 82 Scotch Ale – 44 Entries
Bronze: Scotch Ale, Barley Brown’s Brew Pub, Baker City
For more information about Oregon’s GABF award-winning breweries and photos from the event, please visit: oregonbeer.org/gabf
About the Oregon Brewers Guild
The Oregon Brewers Guild is Oregon’s non-profit trade association for the state’s independent breweries. The Guild, which receives no state funding, comprises 92 brewing companies, 72 associate or supplier members and more than 3,200 enthusiast members or S.N.O.B.s (Supporters of Native Oregon Beer). For more information, see www.oregonbeer.org.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Full Sail Celebrates the Holidays with Four Winter Beers | Full Sail ...
Full Sail Celebrates the Holidays with Four Winter Beers | Full Sail ...: In Hood River, every year a few undeniable signs signal when winter is at the doorstep. The cool east winds begin to blow, Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams get a white ...
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Deschutes Brewery wins World's Best Beer title
Deschutes Brewery wins World's Best Beer title: Beers entered must first win regional competitions in Asia, Europe and the Americas before making it to the World's Best competition. Deschutes Brewery's The Abyss also took home World's Best Stout & Porter and World's Best Stout & Porter Imperial titles.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
Full Sail LTD No. 6 Lager, Session Fest Lager, Wreck the Halls, Wassail highlight Q4 beers
Full Sail LTD No. 6 Lager, Session Fest Lager, Wreck the Halls, Wassail highlight Q4 beers:
Press Release:
(Hood River, OR) – In Hood River, every year a few undeniable signs signal when winter is at the doorstep. The cool east winds begin to blow, Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams get a white blanket of fresh powder, and the snow report for the backcountry regains its trance-like hold. But most of all, we know its winter because Full Sail Brewing Co. holiday beers start flowing once again.
“It all began back in 1988 when we began our tradition of holiday brewing with Wassail. Traditionally, these beers were a bit more of everything – malt, hops and alcohol – to emphasize a brewery’s appreciation for its customers and to reflect the richness of the holiday season. So it is with Wassail and all our holiday offerings. Choosing our ingredients for Wassail is like taking time to choose the perfect gift. Each year we carefully select the best hops and malts to brew this special beer. This year’s Wassail is brewed with a range of caramel malts and dark chocolate malts giving it a deep mahogany color and a full malty body, perfect for the holidays. We used a blend of European noble hops and Pacific Northwest aroma hops for a pleasantly hoppy finish creating a deliciously balanced beer that appeals to both hop and malt lovers alike. It’s like our own little Christmas miracle,” said Jamie Emmerson, Full Sail’s Executive Brewmaster. Wassail will be available in 6 packs and on draft from October through December. ABV 7% IBU 56
Over time, Full Sail has continued to add to their holiday presents. Wreck the Halls, in their Brewer’s Share series, is a sublime hybrid of an American style IPA and a “Winter Warmer” style strong ale. The result is a bold beer that celebrates the holidays with an intriguing blend of Centennial hops that provide elegant citrus notes balanced by a backdrop of a rich caramel malt body. Wreck the Halls is dry hopped further, thereby amplifying the aroma and flavor. A perfect way to celebrate the season, Wreck the Halls will be available on draft and in 22oz bottles in early November through December. ABV 6.5%, IBU 68.
Session Fest is Full Sail’s Session holiday beer that comes in a stubby little bottle, makes a great stocking stuffer, and is the perfect beer to leave by the fireplace for Santa or Santa’s little helpers. According to Full Sail Executive Brewmaster, Jamie Emmerson, “Session Fest is a Czech-style strong lager (gotta love the Czechs!) called polotmavé or literally “light dark or semi-dark.” Brewed with 2 Row Pale malt, Munich malt, Caramel malt and Wheat malt, and hopped with a blend of Glaciers and Cascades, Session Fest has a medium-to-full body balancing candy caramel and full malt flavors that are underscored by a spicy hoppiness that provides a nice perfume with citrus and pine overtones and a long clean finish. Session Fest will be available in 12 packs from October through December. 6.2% ABV 26 IBU.
And this year, Full Sail introduces their new holiday beer for their Limited Edition Lager series – LTD 06. LTD means limited edition, but according to Full Sail’s Founder and CEO, Irene Firmat, at Full Sail it means something even more: Live the Dream. “We’ve been living out our dream: brewing beer, our own way, in one of the most beautiful places on earth. We dedicate our LTD Series to everyone who’s living the dream, whatever that dream might be. Our passion for brewing beer was born from our experiences travelling throughout Europe and enjoying the richness of the brewing heritage of great lager beer styles. So with each LTD beer, we create our own individual passport back to these wonderful beer experiences showcasing an original lager recipe available only for a limited time.” LTD 06, a black bock, is lush and full bodied with hints of roast, coffee, and chocolate in the aroma followed by flavors of caramel and figs with a long creamy smooth finish. LTD 06 is brewed as a Czech style Cerné Speciální with 2 row Pale, Munich, Caramel, and Chocolate Malts and hopped with Santiam and Perle hops. LTD 06 will be available in 6 packs and on draft from October through December. ABV 7.0% IBU 34.
“We have crafted all our beers to be great guests at your holiday celebrations and they are a wonderful addition to every holiday meal. All Full Sail beers share balance and nuance and help to inspire the camaraderie of the holidays. So come celebrate the holidays with us. Cheers from the Full Sail Crew!” added Firmat.
About Full Sail Brewing Company:
The independent and employee-owned Full Sail Brewery is perched on a bluff in Hood River, Oregon, overlooking the most epic wind and kite surfing spot in the world. At this very moment our specialists in the liquid refreshment arts are crafting barley and hops into your next beer. Among the company’s most popular brews are Full Sail Amber, IPA, Pale, LTD, Wassail, Session Premium, Session Black, and Session Fest lager. Founded in 1987, the Full Sail crew has been fermenting godlike nectar for 25 years. Committed to brewing great beer and sustainable practices their award winning brews are now available in 29 states. The Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub is open seven days a week. Swing by for a pint, grab a bite, tour the brewery, or just soak up the view. Visit us online at http://www.fullsailbrewing.com or on Facebook and Twitter.
Press Release:
(Hood River, OR) – In Hood River, every year a few undeniable signs signal when winter is at the doorstep. The cool east winds begin to blow, Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams get a white blanket of fresh powder, and the snow report for the backcountry regains its trance-like hold. But most of all, we know its winter because Full Sail Brewing Co. holiday beers start flowing once again.
“It all began back in 1988 when we began our tradition of holiday brewing with Wassail. Traditionally, these beers were a bit more of everything – malt, hops and alcohol – to emphasize a brewery’s appreciation for its customers and to reflect the richness of the holiday season. So it is with Wassail and all our holiday offerings. Choosing our ingredients for Wassail is like taking time to choose the perfect gift. Each year we carefully select the best hops and malts to brew this special beer. This year’s Wassail is brewed with a range of caramel malts and dark chocolate malts giving it a deep mahogany color and a full malty body, perfect for the holidays. We used a blend of European noble hops and Pacific Northwest aroma hops for a pleasantly hoppy finish creating a deliciously balanced beer that appeals to both hop and malt lovers alike. It’s like our own little Christmas miracle,” said Jamie Emmerson, Full Sail’s Executive Brewmaster. Wassail will be available in 6 packs and on draft from October through December. ABV 7% IBU 56
Over time, Full Sail has continued to add to their holiday presents. Wreck the Halls, in their Brewer’s Share series, is a sublime hybrid of an American style IPA and a “Winter Warmer” style strong ale. The result is a bold beer that celebrates the holidays with an intriguing blend of Centennial hops that provide elegant citrus notes balanced by a backdrop of a rich caramel malt body. Wreck the Halls is dry hopped further, thereby amplifying the aroma and flavor. A perfect way to celebrate the season, Wreck the Halls will be available on draft and in 22oz bottles in early November through December. ABV 6.5%, IBU 68.
Session Fest is Full Sail’s Session holiday beer that comes in a stubby little bottle, makes a great stocking stuffer, and is the perfect beer to leave by the fireplace for Santa or Santa’s little helpers. According to Full Sail Executive Brewmaster, Jamie Emmerson, “Session Fest is a Czech-style strong lager (gotta love the Czechs!) called polotmavé or literally “light dark or semi-dark.” Brewed with 2 Row Pale malt, Munich malt, Caramel malt and Wheat malt, and hopped with a blend of Glaciers and Cascades, Session Fest has a medium-to-full body balancing candy caramel and full malt flavors that are underscored by a spicy hoppiness that provides a nice perfume with citrus and pine overtones and a long clean finish. Session Fest will be available in 12 packs from October through December. 6.2% ABV 26 IBU.
And this year, Full Sail introduces their new holiday beer for their Limited Edition Lager series – LTD 06. LTD means limited edition, but according to Full Sail’s Founder and CEO, Irene Firmat, at Full Sail it means something even more: Live the Dream. “We’ve been living out our dream: brewing beer, our own way, in one of the most beautiful places on earth. We dedicate our LTD Series to everyone who’s living the dream, whatever that dream might be. Our passion for brewing beer was born from our experiences travelling throughout Europe and enjoying the richness of the brewing heritage of great lager beer styles. So with each LTD beer, we create our own individual passport back to these wonderful beer experiences showcasing an original lager recipe available only for a limited time.” LTD 06, a black bock, is lush and full bodied with hints of roast, coffee, and chocolate in the aroma followed by flavors of caramel and figs with a long creamy smooth finish. LTD 06 is brewed as a Czech style Cerné Speciální with 2 row Pale, Munich, Caramel, and Chocolate Malts and hopped with Santiam and Perle hops. LTD 06 will be available in 6 packs and on draft from October through December. ABV 7.0% IBU 34.
“We have crafted all our beers to be great guests at your holiday celebrations and they are a wonderful addition to every holiday meal. All Full Sail beers share balance and nuance and help to inspire the camaraderie of the holidays. So come celebrate the holidays with us. Cheers from the Full Sail Crew!” added Firmat.
About Full Sail Brewing Company:
The independent and employee-owned Full Sail Brewery is perched on a bluff in Hood River, Oregon, overlooking the most epic wind and kite surfing spot in the world. At this very moment our specialists in the liquid refreshment arts are crafting barley and hops into your next beer. Among the company’s most popular brews are Full Sail Amber, IPA, Pale, LTD, Wassail, Session Premium, Session Black, and Session Fest lager. Founded in 1987, the Full Sail crew has been fermenting godlike nectar for 25 years. Committed to brewing great beer and sustainable practices their award winning brews are now available in 29 states. The Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub is open seven days a week. Swing by for a pint, grab a bite, tour the brewery, or just soak up the view. Visit us online at http://www.fullsailbrewing.com or on Facebook and Twitter.
Bridgeport Brewing's "Enchanted" New Beer
Bridgeport Brewing's "Enchanted" New Beer:
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For fans of barrel-aged and/or fruit beers, Bridgeport's newest may be worth seeking out. Enchanted is a new, very limited barrel-aged version of Stumptown Tart from 2010. Aged for 2 years in oak barrels, Bridgeport calls it a Framboise. I wouldn't go that far, as the base beer is no Lambic, but I can see 2 years on wood treating this beer well.
Note the new packaging design for Enchanted, reminiscent of the screen printed designs on the new Hopworks Abbey line of bottles for its stylistic but sparse imagery. I wonder if this will be the first of a new reserve series from Bridgeport? Bottles will be available only in Oregon.
“This is a special one for our team,” commented Brewmaster Jeff Edgerton. “The 2010 Stumptown Tart was a favorite not only amongst our loyal BridgePort fans – but also amongst our brewers. The only way to up the ante on that beer was to let it age in oak barrels for two years. The result is something surprising and pretty unforgettable.”
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Deschutes Brewery Red Chair Named World's Best Beer - Cascade ...
Deschutes Brewery Red Chair Named World's Best Beer - Cascade ...: Deschutes Brewery's Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale took the title of World's Best Beer for the second time in the World Beer Awards, the U.K.-based competition ...
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Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Deschutes Brewery University – Fresh Hop Beers
Deschutes Brewery University – Fresh Hop Beers:
Deschutes Brewery University – Fresh Hop Beers
10/02/12
Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House – Tap Room
1044 NW Bond Street
Bend, OR
541-382-9242
6- 8pm
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Our focus this month is on fresh hop beers! We will focus on a brief history of fresh hop beers and the techniques we’ve used with them, when they are added to the kettle and how they are harvested from the vines. Sample several varieties of fresh hop beers including Hop Trip and Chasin’ Freshies along with some tasty appetizers. Brewer, Matt Henneous will be back from his hop selection trip to Yakima, WA to teach this class so you won’t want to miss this one.
Deschutes Brewery University – Fresh Hop Beers
10/02/12
Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House – Tap Room
1044 NW Bond Street
Bend, OR
541-382-9242
6- 8pm
Order Tickets
Our focus this month is on fresh hop beers! We will focus on a brief history of fresh hop beers and the techniques we’ve used with them, when they are added to the kettle and how they are harvested from the vines. Sample several varieties of fresh hop beers including Hop Trip and Chasin’ Freshies along with some tasty appetizers. Brewer, Matt Henneous will be back from his hop selection trip to Yakima, WA to teach this class so you won’t want to miss this one.
Jubelale Release
Jubelale Release:
Jubelale Release Celebration & Artist Signing
10/02/12
Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House
210 NW 11th Ave
Portland
503-296-4906
5pm
Jubelale pints and 6-packs will be available for purchase as well as commemorative merchandise and a special harvest menu (below) that will delight your tastebuds. Try Braised Pork Tostada, Jubelale Braised Lamb Shank, Jubelale S’mores Cake
Jubelale Release Celebration & Artist Signing
10/02/12
Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House
210 NW 11th Ave
Portland
503-296-4906
5pm
Jubelale pints and 6-packs will be available for purchase as well as commemorative merchandise and a special harvest menu (below) that will delight your tastebuds. Try Braised Pork Tostada, Jubelale Braised Lamb Shank, Jubelale S’mores Cake
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