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Doorbuster deals making you thirsty? Get in line for Black Friday beer from Lakefront Brewery

Written By Maxwell Arndt - November 18 2012

Black Friday is just around the corner and many are studying up on how to get the best deals on their holiday gifts. As Tom Rotunno at CNBC reported, "There's finally a really good reason for beer lovers to wake up early on Black Friday morning." That reason: Black Friday Imperial India-Style black ale from Lakefront Brewery.

Lakefront touts this buzzworthy mash-up of shopping tradition and craft beer as having a bold combination of dark malts with a hoppy finish, all under a 10% a.b.v. And, in true Black Friday deal fashion, this craft beer anomaly can only found for a very limited time - until supplies run out on Black Friday at Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

As if a great limited beer release wasn't enough to get you to travel to Milwaukee; Lakefront will also be having a Black Friday party, with food, music and, of course, brewery tours.

Sources: CNBC - Drink Up This Doorbuster: Black Friday, The Beer, Image: Blackfridaybeer.com.

A New King Reigns in the World of Monster Beers

Written By Maxwell Arndt - October 31 2012

Enter Armageddon. The new "biggest beer" in the world of behemoth brews.

Crafted by Scottish Brewery Brewmeister, Armageddon weighs in at a hefty 65% Alcohol By Volume, topping the previous leader by 5%.

According to the brewer, Armageddon is "slightly sweet, hoppy, malty and retains much of the yeast present during fermentation".

Gimmick? Maybe. Impressive? Yes.

The race to 100% is on!

Proof That Ancient (5000 Year-Old) Civilizations Drank Beer!

Written By Maxwell Arndt - October 30 2012

The BBC recently reported that the folks at Oxford have been having a difficult time decoding a written language called proto-Elamit found on ancient tablets. But the one of the Oxford academics, Dr. Jacob Dahl, seems fairly certain about at least one thing: they drank beer.

Studying the tablets from around 3000BC, academics were able to deduce that some people of this society consumed a diet largely composed of barley. That’s where the story takes a bit of a gloomy turn.

The reference of beer is in relation to the rations given to the lowest class - farm laborers. These workers were treated poorly; called “cattle with names.” They barely received enough food to stay above the starvation level and with what they did receive in rations, they were only able to prepare things like porridge and weak beer.

To pay respect to these workers who dealt with terrible conditions and undernourishment, we encourage you to enjoy a tasty brew this weekend.

Nuclear Bombs Ain't Got Nothin' On Our Beer

Written By Maxwell Arndt - October 05 2012

A document that addresses a question that has been eating away at us for decades has recently resurfaced. That question, of course, is,

"Is it okay to drink beer that has been exposed to high levels of radioactivity?"

In short, the answer is yes.

According to a 1957 U.S. government study called "The Effect of Nuclear Explosions on Commercially Packaged Beverages," after being exposed to an actual atomic explosion,

"These beverages could be used as potable water sources for immediate emergency purposes as soon as the storage area is safe to enter after a nuclear explosion."

Better start stockpiling!

Source: NPR

IKEA Beer: No Assembly Required

Written By Maxwell Arndt - August 27 2012

Ultra-modern furniture, meatballs, and now craft beer! That's the wonderful combination of products you can look forward to enjoying if you live in the UK and shop at IKEA. The furniture-turned beer producer has two new offerings: Öl Ljus Light Lager and Öl Mörk Dark Lager.

If this beer ever makes it to the US, we'd bet our bar tab that plenty of beer geeks would drink it while assembling their Björkudden.

Number of U.S. Breweries Hits 125-Year High

Written By Maxwell Arndt - August 06 2012

According to a report published by the Brewers Association, the brewing craze is still booming. Some highlights from the report include:

An estimated 6 million barrels of beer were sold in the first six months of 2012.

The U.S. now has 2,126 breweries—an increase of 350 additional breweries since June 2011, and there are 1,252 breweries in planning.

There are 2,075 craft breweries, which means that 97 percent of U.S. breweries are craft breweries.

The industry currently provides an estimated 104,000 full-time and part-time jobs.

Paul Gatza, Director of the Brewers Association, also notes that, "Beer drinkers are responding to the quality and diversity created by small American brewing companies. India pale ales, seasonal beers, Belgian-inspired ales and a range of specialty beers are just a few of the beer styles that are growing rapidly.”

Think about all of those brewers and beer drinkers that will need craft beer shirts and beer soap! Oh, and, check out this nifty graphic:

Hops: America's New Cash Crop

Written By Maxwell Arndt - July 10 2012

Lots of Americans are converting land into hop-growing fields in order to cash in on the demand for locally produced Humulus lupulus, one of the four main ingredients in almost every single beer.

According to St. Louis Today:

"Many of the new hops growers are idealistic first-time farmers who are passionate about beer, and some are lured by the fact that hops are a high-cash crop that can be grown on a relatively small piece of land. (An acre can produce 2,000 pounds, enough for about 2,000 barrels of the average craft ale.)"

Could Hops be the next big cash crop? With breweries popping up left and right (and with people now offering hop-infused soaps), domestic demand for hops will only continue to grow. As homebrewers and backyard hop growers ourselves, we're hopeful that the scent of fresh hops could one day permeate the country air from coast to coast!

Kare 11 weighs in: Tapping into the booming craft beer business

Written By Maxwell Arndt - June 08 2012

How many breweries do you think Minnesota had before prohibition...90? ...100? Nope, not even close: 400! Although Minnesota's current brewery count is just over 10% of what it used to be, at 43 breweries (and counting), the craft beer revelucion is manifesting itself all over the state and across the country.

Kare 11 recently did a piece on the growing interest craft beer which brings to light more interesting facts about brewing in Minnesota. Take a looksie:

My question for you: Does it really matter how many craft breweries we have in MN or across the U.S.? Or do you just care about drinking good beer no matter the variety of breweries?

Either way, breweries like Lucid and Boom Island Brewing are offering up more and more opportunities to drink locally in Minnesota. And, with the successes of specialty beer stores like Four Firkins and pubs like Barley John's Brewpub and The Republic that are committed to selling nothing but the best craft beers, we can all rest well tonight knowing that good beer is here to stay!

Taste of Summer: Our Favorite Pizza and Craft Beer Pairings

Written By Maxwell Arndt - June 01 2012

Do you like pizza, good beer, or both? So do we. We're thinking summer, and summer to us means awesome food and awesome beer. Check out some of our favorite pizza and craft beer pairings. Why not try one of these combos tonight?

Hawaiian Pizza + Unfiltered Wheat Beer

The savory Canadian bacon and sweet and acidic pineapple flavors pair well with the light wheat and tropical notes of the Columbus, Tomahawk, and Zeus hops in Tallgrass Halcyon. Other wheat beers suggestions: Bell's Oberon and Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat.

Jalepeño Bacon Pizza + IPA

The grapefruit notes and assertive bitterness in a beer like Summit's Saga IPA help cut the heat and savory fat flavors in the herby and zippy jalepeño bacon pizza. Other IPA suggestions: Surly Furious and Founders Centennial IPA.

Vegetable Pizza + Bock Beer

Sweet, earthy notes in a mushroom and pepper vegetable pizza compliment the light sweetness, caramel, and low bitterness of a beer like Alaskan Birch Bock. Other bock suggestions: Anchor Bock and Shiner Bock.

Margherita Pizza + Belgian Tripel

Creamy fresh mozzarella, meaty tomato, and spicy basil are well complimented by the smooth sweetness and peppery fruit notes of a Belgian Tripel like the Westmalle Tripel. Other Tripel suggestions: La Trappe Tripel and Leffe Tripel.

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