| Vol. #12 Issue #3 | Friday, November 22, 2024 |
Beginning this fall, Sierra Nevada, one of America’s premier craft breweries, will be adding an Oktoberfest beer to its lineup of seasonal offerings. This new brew was created in collaboration with the renowned, award-winning Brauhaus Riegele, which has been crafting German specialties in compliance with the Reinheitsgebot (the German beer purity law) since 1386. Sierra Nevada’s partnership with Brauhaus…
Memphis. Elvis. Beer. Charity. A great combination. That’s what you can expect to find this Saturday, August 15th at the Downtown Memphis Flying Saucer, as we help host the 6th Annual Stumblin’ Elvis Pub Crawl. 6th Annual Stumblin’ Elvis Pub Crawl When: Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 7 to 8 p.m. – kick off at the…
Throughout our series, The State of Craft Beer, we’ve discussed the shifting definition, ideas and values of the craft beer industry. In this, the fifth, and final installment, we look ahead and try to forecast the the future of craft beer. Now that we’ve examined the current state of craft beer, what can we expect from the…
It’s undeniable that the IPA is America’s most popular craft beer style. Although it’s popular around the world, it’s pretty much what defines the American craft beer culture. It embodies the ingenuity and creativity of America. IPAs present endless opportunities and possibilities for flavors and experiences. The appeal, the broad reach and the diversity of…
We continue our State of Craft Beer series with a discussion of the trend of specialization—breweries dedicating their lines production facilities to specialized styles or categories of beer. Some refuse to adhere to any category and experiment for the sheer reason because they can. Is it a good thing? Is it a good thing for…
Traditionally, beer is a male dominated drink and industry. Women have been overlooked in many ways, especially in their contribution to the craft beer movement here in America. Women are major contributors to the industry and not just as Beer Goddesses (though that is certainly an important role). With that in mind, Flying Saucer Kansas…
In Part One we discussed the definition of craft beer. In Part Two we explored how the idea of “localness” should factor into the idea of craft beer. Now, in the third installment of our “State of Craft Beer” series, we examine the argument between brewing beer for the craft versus for the cash. It…
SPILL IT is where Beerknurds contribute by sharing their experiences, stories and best bullshit. In this installment, Bud and Kathi from the Little Rock Flying Saucer show off some new friends they made. Reps from Lagunitas Brewing Company were in Little Rock for a special event earlier in the week. Bud and Kathi just happened to drop…
In the second installment of our “State of Craft Beer” series, we are looking at the idea of “localness”. Does the distance a beer travels affect the drinker’s enjoyment? Should it factor in the definition of craft beer? Imagine this scenario: You’re a bar owner, and a random stranger knocks on your door trying to get you to taste…
With the incredible growth of craft beer production, there’s no better time to examine the state of the industry. We wanted to ask the important questions, investigate the answers, explore how far craft beer has come and where we think the future will take us. This is all part of a series we’re calling “The…
