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  • Independence Brewery Turning 5

    Independence Brewery Turning 5

    Austin's Independence Brewing Company is turning 5 years old this week!

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  • Vermonster

    Vermonster

    Monster Energy Drink is trying to bully a Vermont microbrewery, Rock Art Brewery, because they claim this small outfit is infringing on their trademarked name.

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  • Oktoberfest

    Oktoberfest

    Germans are awesome!  I was fortunate to live among them for about 5 years as a lad.  Those are some celebratin’ folks those Germans!  My father had a fond saying of them, “Germans’ll make up any excuse to gather, party, drink beer, and roast lots...

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  • Cans VS Bottles

    Cans VS Bottles

    Aluminum cans or glass bottles, which do you prefer? Why do you prefer one to the other? Does it really matter? For me, the beer is what counts. However, the way in which your beer is packaged can drastically effect the taste of your beer. The better question then would be, which container is better at preserving the beer inside? Let's explore their virtues.

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  • Sunshine in a can

    Sunshine in a can

    The folks at Oskar Blues have managed to take the best virtues of sunshine, golden yellow, wholesome, refreshing, awesome, and cram them all into a 12oz can of "Damn Good!" Light on the alcohol, but rich in flavor, and character, Mama's Lil Yella Pils is the ideal summer session beer.

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  • Beer! Beer! Beer!

    Beer! Beer! Beer!

    Hi! I’m Bill, and Beer is why I’m here. Beer is the second greatest thing ever. I’m here because I love beer, drinking beer, brewing beer, AND talking about beer. I’m here to discuss all things beer. Beer is a big celebration in a bottle,...

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