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Friday, May 31, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Alaskan Raspberry Wheat returns to Pilot Series on May 31st
Alaskan Raspberry Wheat returns to Pilot Series on May 31st:
Press Release:
(Juneau, AK) – Summer seems finally to have arrived in Southeast Alaska and Alaskan Brewing Co. has responded by announcing the return of the eagerly anticipated Alaskan Raspberry Wheat Ale, scheduled for release May 31. Raspberry Wheat was first unveiled in 2010 as the inaugural brew in Alaskan’s Pilot Series. It proved to be very popular, particularly in its home town of Juneau, and the brewery has released it in early summer every year since.
Raspberries and other berries are a summer treat in Alaska, and like much in the brief Alaskan summers, their ephemeral availability drives substantial demand in the 49th state. “There are almost fifty types of wild berries in the state,” said Alaskan Brewer Jessie Perry, “so they’ve long been a staple in the diet of both Alaskans and the many bears that live here. Brewing a beer that features some of our favorite berries is a natural fit.”
Alaskan Raspberry Wheat is an American-style wheat ale highlighting the bright flavors and inviting aroma of more than 3,000 pounds of real raspberries added during fermentation. The tart flavor of raspberries balances the full-bodied wheat profile and malt sweetness of this enticingly red-hued brew. Bigger than most traditional fruit beers, Alaskan Raspberry Wheat has a little extra kick to its dry and effervescent finish.
The 2012 release of the beer saw a record turn-out of fans, and the Brewery’s Gift Shop sold out of the entire initial bottling in under an hour. This year, Alaskan has increased the inventory and the release of the Raspberry Wheat will be celebrated with a pancake feed featuring raspberry syrup and special flapjacks prepared by the Brew Crew to serve to the expectant crowds—some of whom have already promised to camp out to reserve their places in line.
Alaskan Raspberry Wheat was awarded the 2012 Northwest Brewing News Readers’ Choice Award for best fruit beer, and is a member of Alaskan’s growing list of rotating specialty recipes released in the brewery’s limited-edition Pilot Series. Pilot Series beers represent the creativity of the Alaskan Brew Crew.
“Each new recipe is first created on our one-barrel experimental brew system, perfected in our ten-barrel pilot brewhouse, then put to the test through our Rough Draft series of draft-only beers distributed in Alaska,” explains Alaskan Production Manager Dave Wilson. Those special brews that stand out to the Brew Crew and their fans in Alaska graduate to a limited release in the Alaskan Pilot Series. “Alaskan Raspberry Wheat has been one of our favorite Pilot Series brews.”
About Alaskan Brewing Co.
Alaskan Brewing Co. has been making award-winning beer in Juneau, Alaska, since 1986. The Alaskan Brew Crew bottles the unique character of the Last Frontier with historic recipes, local ingredients and glacier-fed water. Alaskan Brewing handcrafts Amber, Freeride APA, White, IPA, Stout, Smoked Porter, Winter Ale, Summer Ale and an array of limited edition beers in the Alaskan Pilot Series.
Visit www.alaskanbeer.com to learn more and connect with Alaskan at Facebook.com/AlaskanBrewingCo and @AlaskanBrewing on Twitter.
Press Release:(Juneau, AK) – Summer seems finally to have arrived in Southeast Alaska and Alaskan Brewing Co. has responded by announcing the return of the eagerly anticipated Alaskan Raspberry Wheat Ale, scheduled for release May 31. Raspberry Wheat was first unveiled in 2010 as the inaugural brew in Alaskan’s Pilot Series. It proved to be very popular, particularly in its home town of Juneau, and the brewery has released it in early summer every year since.
Raspberries and other berries are a summer treat in Alaska, and like much in the brief Alaskan summers, their ephemeral availability drives substantial demand in the 49th state. “There are almost fifty types of wild berries in the state,” said Alaskan Brewer Jessie Perry, “so they’ve long been a staple in the diet of both Alaskans and the many bears that live here. Brewing a beer that features some of our favorite berries is a natural fit.”
Alaskan Raspberry Wheat is an American-style wheat ale highlighting the bright flavors and inviting aroma of more than 3,000 pounds of real raspberries added during fermentation. The tart flavor of raspberries balances the full-bodied wheat profile and malt sweetness of this enticingly red-hued brew. Bigger than most traditional fruit beers, Alaskan Raspberry Wheat has a little extra kick to its dry and effervescent finish.
The 2012 release of the beer saw a record turn-out of fans, and the Brewery’s Gift Shop sold out of the entire initial bottling in under an hour. This year, Alaskan has increased the inventory and the release of the Raspberry Wheat will be celebrated with a pancake feed featuring raspberry syrup and special flapjacks prepared by the Brew Crew to serve to the expectant crowds—some of whom have already promised to camp out to reserve their places in line.
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“Each new recipe is first created on our one-barrel experimental brew system, perfected in our ten-barrel pilot brewhouse, then put to the test through our Rough Draft series of draft-only beers distributed in Alaska,” explains Alaskan Production Manager Dave Wilson. Those special brews that stand out to the Brew Crew and their fans in Alaska graduate to a limited release in the Alaskan Pilot Series. “Alaskan Raspberry Wheat has been one of our favorite Pilot Series brews.”
About Alaskan Brewing Co.
Alaskan Brewing Co. has been making award-winning beer in Juneau, Alaska, since 1986. The Alaskan Brew Crew bottles the unique character of the Last Frontier with historic recipes, local ingredients and glacier-fed water. Alaskan Brewing handcrafts Amber, Freeride APA, White, IPA, Stout, Smoked Porter, Winter Ale, Summer Ale and an array of limited edition beers in the Alaskan Pilot Series.
Visit www.alaskanbeer.com to learn more and connect with Alaskan at Facebook.com/AlaskanBrewingCo and @AlaskanBrewing on Twitter.
Craft Beer: A Hopumentary (video)
Craft Beer: A Hopumentary (video):
Per the YouTube page…
For most of the 20th century, beer was dominated by large-scale breweries like Anheuser-Busch, Miller and Coors. By the early 80′s, through industry consolidation there were little more than 100 breweries left in the US. The result was an entirely American style of beer, one that had been diluted, homogenized and mass produced. In this environment, American beer lovers seeking quality and variety began brewing their own with a few intrepid pioneers eventually going commercial. With this, a new movement in American brewing began, one of smaller producers focusing on quality over quantity. This is a story of Craft Beer.
Per the YouTube page…
For most of the 20th century, beer was dominated by large-scale breweries like Anheuser-Busch, Miller and Coors. By the early 80′s, through industry consolidation there were little more than 100 breweries left in the US. The result was an entirely American style of beer, one that had been diluted, homogenized and mass produced. In this environment, American beer lovers seeking quality and variety began brewing their own with a few intrepid pioneers eventually going commercial. With this, a new movement in American brewing began, one of smaller producers focusing on quality over quantity. This is a story of Craft Beer.
MillerCoors launches "air-vented" Coors Lite can
MillerCoors launches "air-vented" Coors Lite can: The can, which MillerCoors has branded “The World's Most Refreshing” as part of a new campaign, will roll out next month, the brewer said last week. It also carries previous packaging innovations such as cold indicators and a liner that claims to keep ...
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Checking in with Reverend Nat's Hard Cider
Checking in with Reverend Nat's Hard Cider:
Though The New School is dedicated to craft beer we ocassionally like dipping our toes into the hard cider world like this update on Portland's Reverend Nat's Hard Cider currently undergoing a big expansion and opening a tasting room. Some readers might consider hard cider a lesser drink, even a "girly" drink but I am here to assure you nothing could be further from the truth. Much like "Craft Beer" or "Microbrew" or whatever you want to call it began it's comeback 20 or so years ago so now is craft hard cider.
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Though The New School is dedicated to craft beer we ocassionally like dipping our toes into the hard cider world like this update on Portland's Reverend Nat's Hard Cider currently undergoing a big expansion and opening a tasting room. Some readers might consider hard cider a lesser drink, even a "girly" drink but I am here to assure you nothing could be further from the truth. Much like "Craft Beer" or "Microbrew" or whatever you want to call it began it's comeback 20 or so years ago so now is craft hard cider.
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Lisa 'Beer Goddess' Morrison New Co-Owner of Belmont Station
Lisa 'Beer Goddess' Morrison New Co-Owner of Belmont Station:
From a Press Release:
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Belmont Station owner Carl Singmaster announced today that he is bringing on a new business partner, Lisa "Beer Goddess" Morrison, to manage the day-to-day operations at Portland's most highly regarded beer store and café. Morrison is joining the Belmont Station family as co-owner, sharing financial responsibilities with Singmaster, in addition to managing the daily operations.
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
New Belgium Brewing: The nation's third-largest brewer of craft beer.
New Belgium Brewing: The nation's third-largest brewer of craft beer.: New Belgium Brewing brewed 764264 barrels of beer in 2012, making it the third -largest brewer of craft beer in the nation and the largest in Colorado.
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World's first nonprofit pub opens in northeast Portland
World's first nonprofit pub opens in northeast Portland: Rogue Ales has released its Beard Beer in limited edition 22-ounce bottles. It's not just an outrageousFull Story > There's a new donut shop coming to town.
New Belgium’s summer television ad campaign is first for brewery in eight years (video)
New Belgium’s summer television ad campaign is first for brewery in eight years (video):
According to New Belgium’s Bryan Simpson, this is the first TV advertising campaign for the brewery in eight years. “We did our first television campaign around 2005, the Tinkerer, directed by Jake Scott,” said Simpson.More >> KUNC.
Central Oregon Beer Week Kick Off
Central Oregon Beer Week Kick Off:
Worthy Brewing’s Beer Week Kick-Off Celebration
05/20/13
Worthy Brewing
495 NE Bellevue Dr
Bend
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Raise your glass for Central Oregon Beer Week’s opening toast! Join us in kicking off the 2nd annual COBW at Worthy Brewing May 20th from 5:30-7:30pm. This limited ticketed event will include a special limited release glass, tours, food, awesome raffle prizes and more!Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased online here: http://bendticket.strangertickets.com/events/7746327/beer-week-kick-off-celebration
*Please remember this is a 21+ event and is cash only. Please also remember to enjoy responsibly.
Worthy Brewing’s Beer Week Kick-Off Celebration
05/20/13
Worthy Brewing
495 NE Bellevue Dr
Bend
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Raise your glass for Central Oregon Beer Week’s opening toast! Join us in kicking off the 2nd annual COBW at Worthy Brewing May 20th from 5:30-7:30pm. This limited ticketed event will include a special limited release glass, tours, food, awesome raffle prizes and more!Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased online here: http://bendticket.strangertickets.com/events/7746327/beer-week-kick-off-celebration
*Please remember this is a 21+ event and is cash only. Please also remember to enjoy responsibly.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Deschutes/Great Lakes Brewing Class of '88 Imperial Smoked Porter
Deschutes/Great Lakes Brewing Class of '88 Imperial Smoked Porter:
Deschutes Brewery's latest collaboration project is an Imperial Smoked Porter brewed with Great Lakes Brewing. It's the 2nd in the "Class of '88" series that started with a barleywine brewed with Rogue and North Coast, and Goose Island Brewery. Each of these seminal breweries that were founded in 1988 and are now sharing a 25th anniversary. Each brewery brews its own version of the same recipe for each beer.
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Deschutes Brewery's latest collaboration project is an Imperial Smoked Porter brewed with Great Lakes Brewing. It's the 2nd in the "Class of '88" series that started with a barleywine brewed with Rogue and North Coast
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
American Craft Beer Week®
American Craft Beer Week®:
American Craft Beer Week® 2013 Toasts the Red, White and Brew
Celebrations Expected in All 50 States from May 13-19
Boulder, CO • April 25, 2013—From May 13-19, craft beer connoisseurs and beginners alike will come together for the eighth annual celebration of American Craft Beer Week (ACBW). With the tagline “Big Week, Small Breweries,” ACBW is an opportunity to toast the more than 2,400 small and independent American craft brewers who continue to make the U.S. the world’s most diverse brewing destination. Once again, ACBW celebrations are expected to be held across all 50 states.
“The popularity of American Craft Beer Week is indicative of the craft beer renaissance that continues to captivate the U.S.,” said Julia Herz, publisher of CraftBeer.com and craft beer program director at the Brewers Association. “This week is about uniting for a common cause: support and celebration of our nation’s small and independent brewers and the millions of beer lovers who have helped evolve an industry and put the U.S. on the brewing map.”
New for 2013 is the American Craft Beer Week National Toast. For the first time ever, ACBW will be commemorated by a simultaneous toast. At 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on Thursday, May 16, small brewers and craft beer lovers nationwide will raise a glass of their favorite craft brewed beer to toast ACBW and the delicious beer that it celebrates. To find a toast location near you, visit the official American Craft Beer Week events page, hosted by CraftBeer.com.
Untappd, the mobile-based social network that connects breweries with craft beer lovers, is also offering an American Craft Beer Week Badge for users who check-in during ACBW events.
Additionally, craft beer fans from across the country can sign the American Craft Beer Week Manifesto, pledging their support to craft beer and their love for “the artisans who approach their craft with originality, dedication and passion.” From tap takeovers and tasting tours to food pairings and festivals, ACBW will be celebrated in many ways across the U.S. To find a local celebration, event or promotion, visit the above-mentioned ACBW events page. A selection of scheduled 2013 celebrations includes:
American Craft Beer Week® 2013 Toasts the Red, White and Brew
Celebrations Expected in All 50 States from May 13-19
Boulder, CO • April 25, 2013—From May 13-19, craft beer connoisseurs and beginners alike will come together for the eighth annual celebration of American Craft Beer Week (ACBW). With the tagline “Big Week, Small Breweries,” ACBW is an opportunity to toast the more than 2,400 small and independent American craft brewers who continue to make the U.S. the world’s most diverse brewing destination. Once again, ACBW celebrations are expected to be held across all 50 states.
“The popularity of American Craft Beer Week is indicative of the craft beer renaissance that continues to captivate the U.S.,” said Julia Herz, publisher of CraftBeer.com and craft beer program director at the Brewers Association. “This week is about uniting for a common cause: support and celebration of our nation’s small and independent brewers and the millions of beer lovers who have helped evolve an industry and put the U.S. on the brewing map.”
New for 2013 is the American Craft Beer Week National Toast. For the first time ever, ACBW will be commemorated by a simultaneous toast. At 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on Thursday, May 16, small brewers and craft beer lovers nationwide will raise a glass of their favorite craft brewed beer to toast ACBW and the delicious beer that it celebrates. To find a toast location near you, visit the official American Craft Beer Week events page, hosted by CraftBeer.com.
Untappd, the mobile-based social network that connects breweries with craft beer lovers, is also offering an American Craft Beer Week Badge for users who check-in during ACBW events.
Additionally, craft beer fans from across the country can sign the American Craft Beer Week Manifesto, pledging their support to craft beer and their love for “the artisans who approach their craft with originality, dedication and passion.” From tap takeovers and tasting tours to food pairings and festivals, ACBW will be celebrated in many ways across the U.S. To find a local celebration, event or promotion, visit the above-mentioned ACBW events page. A selection of scheduled 2013 celebrations includes:
Dogfish Head/Dead fans choose key ingredient for American Beauty Pale Ale
Dogfish Head/Dead fans choose key ingredient for American Beauty Pale Ale: More than 1,500 loyal fans of the brewery and band suggested an ingredient idea and the Dead-inspired story behind it.
Full Sail Brewing Releases New Brewer’s Share Beer
Full Sail Brewing Releases New Brewer’s Share Beer:
Full Sail Brewing Releases New Brewer’s Share Experimental Beer:Bello-Torres y Amigos Lager for American Craft Beer Week
Full Sail Brewing Invites you to Meet the Brewers and the Beer
Hood River, Oregon – To celebrate American Craft Beer Week (May 13-19th), Full Sail Brewing will release a new beer in their Brewer’s Share Experimental line up: “Bello-Torres y Amigos Lager” crafted by Maintenance Supervisor Eduardo Bello and Bottling Technician Leo Torres. Eduardo and Leo were inspired by the beers of their native country, Mexico and the fond memories of sharing cervezas with friends and family on hot summer afternoons. Both Eduardo and Leo have been valued members of the Full Sail crew for over 20 years and have since developed a passion for great beer and a deep respect for the art and science of brewing. “We are excited to have the opportunity to share our beer with you and invite you to fill your glasses and raise them with your own friends and family. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed brewing it. Cheers to good times with family and friends. Salud!”
This crisp, light bodied lager was brewed with 2 row pale malt and a touch of corn. NW Glacier and Sterling hops were used throughout to provide a subtle hop character. This is the perfect brew for the warm days of summer. ABV 5.0% IBU 21.5
Full Sail has scheduled a “Meet the Brewers and the Beer” event at their Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River, on Thursday, May 16th from 5:00 to 6:30PM. Join the Full Sail Crew to celebrate and toast a pint of this new brew. With each Brewer’s Share series beer, Full Sail picks a local charity to receive a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the beer. Eduardo and Leo have chosen to support the Mid Columbia Community Action Council. Their mission is to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in Wasco, Hood River and Sherman Counties. Every keg of Eduardo and Leo’s crisp lager benefits this organization.
The Brewer’s Share series is a line-up of small batch draft beers where each Full Sailor takes a turn hand-crafting their own single batch recipe and a portion of the proceeds benefit a local charity of their choosing. Full Sail’s Brewer’s Share Experimental beers will only be available on tap at Full Sail’s Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River, Oregon, and at Full Sail’s Brewery at Riverplace, in Portland, Oregon. Growlers to go are available. The next Brewer’s Share Experimental will be crafted by brewer Francisco Martinez and is expected in July.
Full Sail Brewing Releases New Brewer’s Share Experimental Beer:Bello-Torres y Amigos Lager for American Craft Beer Week
Full Sail Brewing Invites you to Meet the Brewers and the Beer
Hood River, Oregon – To celebrate American Craft Beer Week (May 13-19th), Full Sail Brewing will release a new beer in their Brewer’s Share Experimental line up: “Bello-Torres y Amigos Lager” crafted by Maintenance Supervisor Eduardo Bello and Bottling Technician Leo Torres. Eduardo and Leo were inspired by the beers of their native country, Mexico and the fond memories of sharing cervezas with friends and family on hot summer afternoons. Both Eduardo and Leo have been valued members of the Full Sail crew for over 20 years and have since developed a passion for great beer and a deep respect for the art and science of brewing. “We are excited to have the opportunity to share our beer with you and invite you to fill your glasses and raise them with your own friends and family. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed brewing it. Cheers to good times with family and friends. Salud!”
This crisp, light bodied lager was brewed with 2 row pale malt and a touch of corn. NW Glacier and Sterling hops were used throughout to provide a subtle hop character. This is the perfect brew for the warm days of summer. ABV 5.0% IBU 21.5
Full Sail has scheduled a “Meet the Brewers and the Beer” event at their Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River, on Thursday, May 16th from 5:00 to 6:30PM. Join the Full Sail Crew to celebrate and toast a pint of this new brew. With each Brewer’s Share series beer, Full Sail picks a local charity to receive a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the beer. Eduardo and Leo have chosen to support the Mid Columbia Community Action Council. Their mission is to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in Wasco, Hood River and Sherman Counties. Every keg of Eduardo and Leo’s crisp lager benefits this organization.
The Brewer’s Share series is a line-up of small batch draft beers where each Full Sailor takes a turn hand-crafting their own single batch recipe and a portion of the proceeds benefit a local charity of their choosing. Full Sail’s Brewer’s Share Experimental beers will only be available on tap at Full Sail’s Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River, Oregon, and at Full Sail’s Brewery at Riverplace, in Portland, Oregon. Growlers to go are available. The next Brewer’s Share Experimental will be crafted by brewer Francisco Martinez and is expected in July.
38 U.S. craft breweries partner with ALS TDI on Ales for ALS™ initiative
38 U.S. craft breweries partner with ALS TDI on Ales for ALS™ initiative:
Press Release:
(Cambridge, MA) – The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) announced today that 38 microbrewers across the country have joined the Ales for ALS campaign in support of ALS TDI’s mission to discover and develop effective treatments for ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig ‘s disease. Ales for ALS™ is a unique craft brewery-based fundraising initiative created to accelerate drug development for ALS patients today.
As part of the program, participant brewers receive a special blend of experimental hops donated by B.T. Loftus Ranches and Hopunion. From these hops, each brewer will brew a unique beer and donate a portion of the sales to ALS TDI. Target brew availability is June and July 2013.
Ales for ALS craft brewers (by location) include:
California: Beachwood BBQ, Bear Republic Brewing, Brewery at Abigaile, Coronado Brewing Co., Drakes Brewing Co., Faction Brewing Co., Iron Springs Pub & Brewery, Pizza Port Brewing Co., Russian River Brewing Co., Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Stone Brewing, Third Street Ale Works, Triple Rock Brewing Co.
Colorado: New Belgium, Odell Brewing
Connecticut: Willimantic Brewing Co.
Delaware: Dogfish Head Brewing Co.
Georgia: 5 Seasons Brewing Co.
Massachusetts: Boston Beer Co. (Samuel Adams), Cambridge Brewing Co., Harpoon Brewery, Wormtown Brewery
Missouri: Mother’s Brewing Co.
Nevada: Great Basin Brewing
New Mexico: La Cumbre Brewing Co., Marble Brewery
New York: Brooklyn Brewery, Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
North Carolina: Front Street Brewery
Ohio: Fat Head’s Brewing Co., Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Oregon: Deschutes Brewery Public House, Full Sail Brewing Co.
Utah: Uinta Brewing Co.
Washington: Bale Breaker Brewing Co., E9 Brewing, Fremont Brewing Co., Two Beers Brewing Co.
“My family and I wanted to create a program with ALS TDI that we could lead and sustain until a treatment for ALS is in hand,” says Michael M. Smith , president of B.T. Loftus Ranches , Inc. and ALS TDI board member.
“We’re honored to have the enthusiasm and support of hop growers, B.T. Loftus Ranches and Hopunion, and the nation’s top craft brewers in our effort to end ALS,” says Steve Perrin , Ph.D., CEO and CSO of ALS TDI. “We thank them on behalf of patients, families and the ALS community who desperately need effective treatments and a cure for the disease.”
To learn more about Ales for ALS, please visit www.alesforals.com.
About ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig ‘s disease) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that leads to paralysis, due to the death of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brain. There is no known cure for the disease. About 5,000 people in the US are diagnosed with ALS each year; the incidence is similar to multiple sclerosis. However, with no effective treatment, the average patient survives only two to five years following diagnosis. There are about 30,000 people in the US diagnosed with ALS today. The worldwide population of ALS patients is estimated at 450,000.
About ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI)
The mission of the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is to develop effective therapeutics that slow or stop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig ‘s disease) as soon as possible for patients today. Focused on meeting this urgent unmet medical need, ALS TDI executes a robust target discovery program, while simultaneously operating the world’s largest efforts to preclinically validate potential therapeutics; including a pipeline of dozens of small molecules, protein biologics, gene therapies and cell-based constructs. The world’s first nonprofit biotech institute, ALS TDI has developed an industrial-scale platform, employs 30 professional scientists and evaluates dozens of potential therapeutics each year. Built by and for patients, the Cambridge, Massachusetts based research institute collaborates with leaders in both academia and industry to accelerate ALS therapeutic development, including Biogen Idec, UCB, the Gladstone Institutes, MDA and RGK Foundation. For more information, please visit us online at www.als.net.
Press Release:(Cambridge, MA) – The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) announced today that 38 microbrewers across the country have joined the Ales for ALS campaign in support of ALS TDI’s mission to discover and develop effective treatments for ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig ‘s disease. Ales for ALS™ is a unique craft brewery-based fundraising initiative created to accelerate drug development for ALS patients today.
As part of the program, participant brewers receive a special blend of experimental hops donated by B.T. Loftus Ranches and Hopunion. From these hops, each brewer will brew a unique beer and donate a portion of the sales to ALS TDI. Target brew availability is June and July 2013.
Ales for ALS craft brewers (by location) include:
California: Beachwood BBQ, Bear Republic Brewing, Brewery at Abigaile, Coronado Brewing Co., Drakes Brewing Co., Faction Brewing Co., Iron Springs Pub & Brewery, Pizza Port Brewing Co., Russian River Brewing Co., Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Stone Brewing, Third Street Ale Works, Triple Rock Brewing Co.
Colorado: New Belgium, Odell Brewing
Connecticut: Willimantic Brewing Co.
Delaware: Dogfish Head Brewing Co.
Georgia: 5 Seasons Brewing Co.
Massachusetts: Boston Beer Co. (Samuel Adams), Cambridge Brewing Co., Harpoon Brewery, Wormtown Brewery
Missouri: Mother’s Brewing Co.
Nevada: Great Basin Brewing
New Mexico: La Cumbre Brewing Co., Marble Brewery
New York: Brooklyn Brewery, Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
North Carolina: Front Street Brewery
Ohio: Fat Head’s Brewing Co., Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Oregon: Deschutes Brewery Public House, Full Sail Brewing Co.
Utah: Uinta Brewing Co.
Washington: Bale Breaker Brewing Co., E9 Brewing, Fremont Brewing Co., Two Beers Brewing Co.
“My family and I wanted to create a program with ALS TDI that we could lead and sustain until a treatment for ALS is in hand,” says Michael M. Smith , president of B.T. Loftus Ranches , Inc. and ALS TDI board member.
“We’re honored to have the enthusiasm and support of hop growers, B.T. Loftus Ranches and Hopunion, and the nation’s top craft brewers in our effort to end ALS,” says Steve Perrin , Ph.D., CEO and CSO of ALS TDI. “We thank them on behalf of patients, families and the ALS community who desperately need effective treatments and a cure for the disease.”
To learn more about Ales for ALS, please visit www.alesforals.com.
About ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig ‘s disease) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that leads to paralysis, due to the death of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brain. There is no known cure for the disease. About 5,000 people in the US are diagnosed with ALS each year; the incidence is similar to multiple sclerosis. However, with no effective treatment, the average patient survives only two to five years following diagnosis. There are about 30,000 people in the US diagnosed with ALS today. The worldwide population of ALS patients is estimated at 450,000.
About ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI)
The mission of the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is to develop effective therapeutics that slow or stop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig ‘s disease) as soon as possible for patients today. Focused on meeting this urgent unmet medical need, ALS TDI executes a robust target discovery program, while simultaneously operating the world’s largest efforts to preclinically validate potential therapeutics; including a pipeline of dozens of small molecules, protein biologics, gene therapies and cell-based constructs. The world’s first nonprofit biotech institute, ALS TDI has developed an industrial-scale platform, employs 30 professional scientists and evaluates dozens of potential therapeutics each year. Built by and for patients, the Cambridge, Massachusetts based research institute collaborates with leaders in both academia and industry to accelerate ALS therapeutic development, including Biogen Idec, UCB, the Gladstone Institutes, MDA and RGK Foundation. For more information, please visit us online at www.als.net.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Deschutes wins international awards in London
Deschutes wins international awards in London: Deschutes Mirror Pond and Obsidian Stout each win an International Brewing Award in the 127-year-old event, where BridgePort IPA won gold in 2000 and 2005...
Monday, May 6, 2013
Worthy Brewing: Best. IPA. Ever.
Worthy Brewing: Best. IPA. Ever.: The Worthy IPA I just had at the Hop & Vine may be the best beer I've ever had...
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
2013 International Brewing Awards
2013 International Brewing Awards:
Nine beers and one cider were today named as overall Champions of The International Brewing Awards 2013, at a presentation in London’s Guildhall that marked the end of this year’s competition.
More than 400 people attended today’s celebration, among them many of the brewers and cider makers from all over the world who had entered the bi-annual competition. Chair of judges Bill Taylor presented not only the trophies to the Championship winners, but also Bronze, Silver and Gold medals to 96 winners across the 10 beer and cider categories.
Taylor said, “The International Brewing Awards are about recognising excellence in brewing and cider making and it gives us great pleasure to present this year’s Champions with their trophy.
“Close to 1,000 beers and ciders were sent into the competition in Burton-upon-Trent earlier this year, so to be selected as one of just 10 Champions is a great accolade and one that today’s winners will surely be able to use to advantage in raising the profile of their beers and ciders.”
The list of medal winners reflected the international reach of the competition, with recognition for brewers and cider makers from 25 countries, including South Korea, Greece, Cambodia and Lithuania alongside more established brewing nations such as the USA, UK and Belgium.
Equally diverse was the range of styles present in the beers taking honours today, thanks to the broad structure of the competition, which encourages brewers to innovate and interpret styles in their own way.
Ruth Evans, director of competition organisers Brewing Technology Services, said, “We are delighted with the response to The International Brewing Awards 2013. The competition attracted more entries than in 2011, from 50 countries and from a broad spectrum of producers from regional micro-brewers to multi-national companies. This diversity is important to our Awards and is key to their appeal to the international brewing community.
She added, “We evolved the Awards this year, by reintroducing a cider category.. We will be building on this, as well as reviewing our existing beer categories, for the 2015 Awards.”
The International Brewing Awards 2015 will be held in Burton-upon-Trent in February 2015. Entries will open on 1st August 2014.
The International Brewing Awards Champions 2013
Champion Smallpack Ale
Mirror Pond Pale Ale
Deschutes Brewery, USA
Champion Dark Beer
Obsidian Stout
Deschutes Brewery, USA
Nine beers and one cider were today named as overall Champions of The International Brewing Awards 2013, at a presentation in London’s Guildhall that marked the end of this year’s competition.
More than 400 people attended today’s celebration, among them many of the brewers and cider makers from all over the world who had entered the bi-annual competition. Chair of judges Bill Taylor presented not only the trophies to the Championship winners, but also Bronze, Silver and Gold medals to 96 winners across the 10 beer and cider categories.
Taylor said, “The International Brewing Awards are about recognising excellence in brewing and cider making and it gives us great pleasure to present this year’s Champions with their trophy.
“Close to 1,000 beers and ciders were sent into the competition in Burton-upon-Trent earlier this year, so to be selected as one of just 10 Champions is a great accolade and one that today’s winners will surely be able to use to advantage in raising the profile of their beers and ciders.”
The list of medal winners reflected the international reach of the competition, with recognition for brewers and cider makers from 25 countries, including South Korea, Greece, Cambodia and Lithuania alongside more established brewing nations such as the USA, UK and Belgium.
Equally diverse was the range of styles present in the beers taking honours today, thanks to the broad structure of the competition, which encourages brewers to innovate and interpret styles in their own way.
Ruth Evans, director of competition organisers Brewing Technology Services, said, “We are delighted with the response to The International Brewing Awards 2013. The competition attracted more entries than in 2011, from 50 countries and from a broad spectrum of producers from regional micro-brewers to multi-national companies. This diversity is important to our Awards and is key to their appeal to the international brewing community.
She added, “We evolved the Awards this year, by reintroducing a cider category.. We will be building on this, as well as reviewing our existing beer categories, for the 2015 Awards.”
The International Brewing Awards 2015 will be held in Burton-upon-Trent in February 2015. Entries will open on 1st August 2014.
The International Brewing Awards Champions 2013
Champion Smallpack Ale
Mirror Pond Pale Ale
Deschutes Brewery, USA
Champion Dark Beer
Obsidian Stout
Deschutes Brewery, USA
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