#Goose Island Beer Company

[chicagobeerpass]

Chicago Beer Pass: The Boss Berry

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago.

On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White crack open cans of Boss Berry. No, Boss Berry isn't the newest Deep Woods beer. Boss Berry is a fruited sour from the good folks at Goose Island. This fruited sour hits just right for the summertime, and it also looks lovely in the glass with its bright red hue. As the guys knock back a couple of these, they talk about a few stops they made in the burbs and the closing of Lagunitas Brewing here in Chicago.

Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (41.9 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on Spotify

[stephensmithuk]

The Sign of Four: The Strange Story of Jonathan Small (Part One of Two)

I will split this in two parts as I've got a lot to cover here.

CW for discussions of nasty prison conditions.

The depth of the Thames is about 6.5 metres at low tide in Woolwich, near to the Plumstead Marshes as they were then. However, the river has strong currents and very little visibility, so it would be a risky operation even with 2024 diving technology for some rather small objects.

The rupee originally was a silver coin dating back to ancient times in India, becoming something of a standard currency during the Mughal period. The East India Company introduced paper rupees and while there was an attempt by the British to move their territory to the pound sterling, they soon gave up, minting their own rupees with the British monarch's head on. The currency was also non-decimal. India retained the currency post-independence and went decimal as well.

Mangrove trees are very common in equatorial coastline regions - they can remove salt from the water, which would kill many other trees.

Prisoners set to the Andaman Islands penal colony were forced to work nine to ten hours a day to construct the new settlement, while in chains. Cuts from poisonous plants and friction ulcers from the chains would often get infected, resulting in death.

The convict huts on Ross Island were two-storey affairs, with the bottom as a kitchen and took area, the prisoners sleeping on the upper floor. Designed this way as an anti-malaria measure, they however leaked and the prisoners themselves were constantly damp from the rainfall, offering them little protection from the mosquitoes in any event.

Ague is an obsolete term for malaria; adults experience chills and fever in cycles.

The British would conduct experiments with quinine as a malaria treatment by force-feeding it to the prisoners. This caused severe side effects.

The British would make use of locals as warders, who wore sashes and carried canes. I'd imagine they could probably be quite brutal.

Pershoe is a small town on the River Avon near Worcester. It has a railway station with an hourly service to London, taking just under two hours today.

"Chapel-going" in this context means that the people attended a non-conformist church i.e. not one part of the Church of England.

"Taking the Queen's/King's shilling" was a historical term for joining the armed forces - for the army this was officially voluntary, but sailors could be forcibly recruited, being known as "press-ganged" until 1815. You would be given the shilling upon initial enlistment or tricked into taking it via it being slipped into your opaque beer. You would return the shilling on your formal attestation and then receive a bounty which could be pretty substantial in terms of the average wage, although a good amount of that would then be spent on your uniform. Some enlisted, deserted and then reenlisted multiple times to get multiple payments. The practice officially stopped in 1879, but the slang term remains.

The 3rd Buffs refers to the latter 3rd Battalion, Buffs (East Kent Regiment), a militia battalion that existed from 1760 to 1953, although it effectively was finished in 1919. However, in reality, they did not go to India to deal with the rebellion, instead staying in Great Britain to cover for the regular regiments who did.

The British never formally adopted the Prussian "goose step" instead going for the similar, but less high-kicking, slow march.

The musket would possibly have been the muzzle-loaded Enfield P53, a mass-produced weapon developed at the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield. It was itself was the trigger of the Indian Rebellion in 1857 due to the grease used in the cartridges. They would also be heavily used in the American Civil War on both sides, especially the Confederate one as they smuggled a lot of them, with only the Springfield Model 1861 being more widely used. As a result, they are highly sought after by re-enactors. The British used them until 1867, when they switched to the breech-loading Snider-Enfield, many of the P53s being converted.

The crocodile would likely have been a gharial, which mainly eat fish. Hunting and loss of habitat has reduced their numbers massively, with the species considered "Critically Endangered" by the IUCN.

"Coolie" is a term today considered offensive that was used to describe low-wage Indian or Chinese labourers who were sent around the world, basically to replace emancipated slaves. Indentured labourers, basically - something the US banned (except as a riminal punishment) along with slavery in 1865. In theory they were volunteers on a contract with rights and wages, however abuses were rife. Indentured labour would finally be banned in British colonies in 1917.

Indigo is a natural dark blue dye extracted from plants of the Indigofera genus; India produced a lot of it. Today, the dye (which makes blue jeans blue) is mostly produced synthetically.

I have covered the "Indian Mutiny" as the British called it here in my post on "The Crooked Man".

The Agra Fort dates back to 1530 and at 94 acres, it was pretty huge by any standards. Today, much of it is open to tourists (foreigners pay 650 rupees, Indians 50), although there are parts that remain in use by the Indian Army and are not for public access.

"Rajah" meaning king, referred to the many local Hindu monarchs in the Indian subcontinent; there were also Maharajahs or "great kings", who the British promoted loyal rajahs to the rank of. The Muslim equivalent was Nawab. However, a variety of other terms existed. The East India Company and the Raj that succeeded them used these local rulers to rule about a half their territory and a third of the population indirectly, albeit under quite a bit of influence from colonial officials. These rulers were vassals to the British monarch; they would collect taxes and enforce justice locally, although many of the states were pretty small (a handful of towns in some cases) and so they contracted this out to the British. As long as they remained loyal, they could get away with nearly anything.

562 of these rulers were present at the time of Indian independence in 1947. Effectively abandoned by the British (Louis Mountbatten, the last Viceroy, sending out contradictory messages), nearly all of them were persuaded to accede to the new India, where the nationalists were not keen on them, with promises they could keep their autonomy if they joined, but if not, India would not help them with any rebellions. Hyderabad, the wealthiest of the states, resisted and was annexed by force. The ruler of Jammu and Kashmir joined India in exchange for support against invading Pakistani forces, resulting in a war. A ceasefire agreement was reached at the beginning of 1949, with India controlling about two-thirds of the territory; the ceasefire line, with minor adjustments after two further wars in 1965 and 1971, would become known as the Line of Control, a dotted line on the map that is the de facto border and one of the tensest disputed frontiers on the planet.

India and Pakistan initially allowed the princely rulers to retain their autonomy, but this ended in 1956. In 1971 and 1972 respectively, their remaining powers and government funding were abolished.

Many of the former rulers ended up in a much humbler position, others retained strong local influence and a lot of wealth. The Nizam of Hyderbad, Mir Osman Ali Khan was allowed to keep his personal wealth and title after the annexation in 1948 - he had been the richest man in the world during his rule and used a 184-carat diamond as a paperweight, at least until he realised its actual value. The current "pretender", Azhmet Jah, has worked as a cameraman and filmmaker in Hollywood, including with Steven Spielberg.

[regankrause]

In the reading “Book from the Ground: from point to point,” by Xu Bing, I thought a very interesting concept came up in the introduction. It states “anyone with experience in contemporary life can read it.” After reading it, I realized that the meaning that I gathered from the symbols could be vastly different from someone who has lived a different life than me. Symbols leave room for interpretation which make them a valuable asset to an author or creator depending on how they want their work to strike the reader. Words could easily be substituted for the symbols to make a clear point, but the symbols allow for the reader to interact with the piece and interpret it in their own context of life. This connects to “Reading Photographs” by Richard Salkeld where he talks about connotation and denotation. Denotation is the literal meaning of something. In the image above there is clearly a sign in a window. However, the connotative meaning of the photo is very different from person to person. The connotation that I took from the symbols that appear in the sign are that beer + pizza equals happiness. I also know from my own personal experience that the kind of pizza is Gino’s East deep dish with a goose island beer. I know this because that’s where I took the photo and 312 is part of the company name of Goose Island. People that aren’t familiar with Chicago might not have known this and could interpret the sign in their own way based on the pizza and drink they are most familiar with. Drawing from the Salkeld reading, the signatures on the wall also serve as indexical signifiers as they signify people having been there.  

[bike2hops]

12/10/2023 (NBS): Goose Island Beer Company (Chicago, IL ) "2023 Bourbon County Brand Bananas Foster Stout" aged in Bourbon barrels with bananas, almonds, and cassia bark (13.9%)

[nickgerlich]

Beer’s To Ya

Truth really is stranger than fiction. The funny thing is, I am reminded of this truth at least once every week. It’s just that there’s always somebody different hammering home this little gem. Kind of like the guy who just introduced Conservative Dad’s Ultra Right Beer.

Say it with me. “Oh noooooo.”

To be fair up front, I would say the same thing if someone on the hard left did it too. I am an equal opportunity critic. It’s just that this fellow is gliding in on the aftermath of the Bud Light beer can incident that featured trans-woman star Dylan Mulvaney. The new beer can says in small print, “100% Woke-Free American Beer.”

Well, somebody hand me a flag so I can wave it.

Right now, he is mailing the beer to customers starting in early May, which clocks in at $19.99 a six-pack plus more than $14 for shipping. That’s about as much as five or six craft beers at a brewery. Shipping is limited to just 42 states because of some arcane laws still on the books. But with that price, I’m betting not a whole lot of Joe Six Packs will be slamming these down at home, especially once the novelty wears off.

The 49-year beer can collector in me also says I want one of these. I’ll make sure I get one, somehow. But I am reminded of other novelty beers from the 1970s, like Billy Beer (named for President Carter’s beer-swilling brother), as well as JR Beer (based on the hit TV show Dallas), and 4077th M*A*S*H Beer (another TV show knock-off). None of these cans are worth more than a quarter on a good day, because millions were saved by collectors.

Furthermore, this guy is going to have a hard time getting distribution. I doubt many retailers would want to carry a politically divisive product like this. Sure, Bud Light has kind of become that, but that was never the intent. And, worse yet, as someone I know at an Amarillo liquor store told me yesterday, the people coming in the store asking for a Bud Light alternative have absolutely no clue all the brands that AB InBev owns or distributes. Say goodbye to your Amstel, Modelo, Karbach, Hoegaarden, Rolling Rock, Goose Island, Kona, and many others.

Good luck with this folks. Oh, and don’t forget that the folks who make Coors Light have also long been a supporter of gay rights. Don’t swap one brewery for another without knowing your beers.

But now comes the really insane part. It’s not just my students who do the learning and changing during a semester. Sometimes it’s the professor as well, and you can count me among those who are now beginning to see that some companies may be willingly playing the controversy card, knowing that any damage inflicted on social media will be short-lived. 



And here’s the other part, which is actually a sobering reality for me: It is the acknowledgement that some companies simply no longer care all that much about old people like me. It’s good for business. They happily rattle people’s cages, because they are pandering to younger consumers, people with a lot more open minds on a lot of these hot-button ideas. We old timers have the majority of our consuming years behind us. I sure as hell don’t drink as much beer as I once did. I’m too old for that. I don’t eat M&Ms, and my preferred shoes for hiking and walking are Merrells.

Now as in all controversial things we have discussed this term, I respect what each of you believe to be right. You don’t have to agree with me, nor I with you. But from a purely marketing perspective, this new beer is a lot like the bottle rockets people will be sending off on the 4th of July. The show will be over in seconds.

Maybe I better try to grab one of those while I am still able to. This one may go away faster than all those 70s brewing mistakes.

Dr “Foam On The Range“ Gerlich

Audio Blog

[justiceheartwatcher]

Here Are All the Brands Owned by Bud Light's Parent Company Anheuser-Busch

The Michelob brands, Natural Light and Natty Daddy, Cass, Castle, Corona, Harbin, Estrella Jalisco, Aguila, Beck’s, Stella Artois, Jupiler, Kona, Leffe, Landshark Lager, Modelo, Presidente, Hoegaarden, Labatt, Hurricane, Rolling Rock, Skol, Johnny Appleseed, Shock Top and Quilmes.

Alas, Corona takes its second unlucky hit since sales declined during the viral pandemic that took the beer’s name in 2020, and a pivot to Michelob will not serve American customers looking to direct their money elsewhere.

The Western Journal also provided a list of “other brands that partner with” Anheuser-Busch, which includes:

10 Barrel Brewing, Appalachian Mountain, Blue Point, Breckenridge Brewery, Cisco Brewers, Devils Backbone, Elysian, Four Peaks, Golden Road, Goose Island, Karbach Brewing, Omission Balanced Brewing, Platform Beer Company, Red Hook, Square Mile Cider Company, Veza Sur Brewing, Nirture Cider, Wicked Weed Brewing, Widmer Brothers Brewing, Wynwood Brewing, Hi Ball Energy, Babe, Nutrl, Cutwater Spirits and Ritas.

Perhaps these brands are not plagued by a “fratty” customer base similar to that from which Bud Light until recently suffered, but maybe “out-of-touch” Americans have been purchasing some of these products after all.

The endurance of the Bud Light boycott and how much it spreads to these ancillary brands is yet to be seen.

[nwbeerguide]

Maui Brewing's Craft ‘Ohana announces the hiring of Trent Tokos, former VP of Sales and Marketing at Montana Craft Malt.

Press Release

Kihei, Hawaii (January 24, 2023) – Craft ‘Ohana is pleased to announce the addition of Trent Tokos, former VP of Sales and Marketing at Montana Craft Malt, as VP of Marketing effective January 16, 2023. Trent will oversee the marketing strategy for Craft ‘Ohana’s portfolio of brands, including Maui Brewing Co., Modern Times Beer + Coffee, Maui Hard Seltzer, and Kupu Spirits.

"We are happy to welcome Trent to our Craft ‘Ohana as the Vice President of Marketing," said Chris McJunkin, Chief Commercial Officer. "Trent brings to our team a wealth of experience in brand and field marketing across multiple breweries, along with his years in sales management that will help the Craft ‘Ohana family of brands with activations at wholesale and retail across our portfolio. Trent joins a talented Craft ‘Ohana marketing team and will be tasked with building out the remainder of the marketing department to extend our brand awareness and connection with our fans."

As VP of Sales and Marketing at Montana Craft Malt, Trent was an integral part of growing the company to one of the largest craft malt brands in the United States. Trent previously spent 17 years at Craft Brew Alliance in brand and field marketing management, along with leadership roles in sales, where he worked directly on Widmer Brothers, Redhook, Wynwood Brewing, Goose Island, and Kona Brewing Company brands. Prior to CBA, Trent worked in marketing for Anheuser-Busch and sports marketing for Adidas. 

“I am so excited for the opportunity to work with a great group of people on an outstanding family of beverage brands,” said Tokos. “I look forward to building on the success of these award-winning coffee, beer, seltzer, and spirits brands.”

For more information, visit MauiBrewing.com or follow @MauiBrewingCo on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

For more information on Modern Times, visit ModernTimesBeer.com or follow @ModernTimesBeer on Instagram and Twitter or @ModernTimesIsYourFriend on Facebook.

###

About Maui Brewing Company

Founded in 2005, Maui Brewing Company is Hawai'i’s largest craft brewery. MBC is based on Maui, with its grid-independent production brewery, full-service restaurant, and tasting room in Kihei, as well as restaurants in Lahaina (Maui), Kailua (Oahu), and Waikiki (Oahu). Maui Brewing Company is available in 26 states, 1 district, and 2 countries with more areas to follow.

[oakbyliannejpreston]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Goose Island beer company scarf.

[rcsodak]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: SORRY Sold-Goose Island Beer Company, Purple Bear Beer, Gray baseball cap.

[qands]

The Atlantic

# The Atlantic ### The Bud Light mystery no one’s talking about Aug 7, 2023 at 10:49 AM [The Atlantic](https://apple.news/Aza5J5g7oTDaXzd9bIDHKiA) Coors responded to the backlash by creating subsidiary brands that hid the corporate connection, such as Killian’s Irish Red and Zima. (After mergers, Coors is now part of Molson Coors Beverage Company, a juggernaut that also owns Miller.) “You have to be a really knowledgeable consumer when you’re standing there in the beer aisle to know where these different products come from,” Brantley says. That dynamic seems guaranteed to blunt the impact of the latest boycott on Anheuser-Busch InBev’s bottom line. In America, the conglomerate offers more than 100 brands that include not only Michelob Ultra and Busch Light but also the likes of Stella Artois and Hoegaarden, plus once-independent craft breweries such as Goose Island. Representative Dan Crenshaw, the Texas Republican, tried dissing Bud Light by displaying a fridge full of beer from Karbach, a Houston brewery owned by … Anheuser-Busch InBev. The bucks go to the same bank account.

[thebreweryblazer]

(via Toms River Brewing, Toms River, New Jersey - Ocean County)

Toms River Brewing

(1540 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08755)

Website: https://www.tomsriverbrewing.com/

#tomsriverbrewing

#thenewjerseybreweryblaze

Founded: 2018

Fun Facts About Toms River, New Jersey

*European settlers first arrived in the area between 1614 and 1685. In 1685, the British-born Thomas Luker settled along the banks of what was then called Goose Creek. Luker began operating a small ferry service across the waterway, which eventually became known as Toms River.

Tasting Room Hours

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: CLOSED

Wednesday: CLOSED

Thursday: 3pm - 9pm

Friday: 12pm - 9pm

Saturday: 12pm - 9pm

Sunday: 12pm - 6pm

*******

If you are planning on visiting the famous Seaside Boardwalk of any of the fabulous surrounding beach areas like Ortley Beach, Lavalette, Mantoloking, Island Beach State Park, or others, then there is a brewery that you should visit…and we are sure you would love it…the Toms River Brewing Company…just west of the Garden State Parkway on Route 37.

The brewery has a nifty outdoor seating area which is comfortable and cozy. It has a nice beach feel to it. I had a great conversation with two happy guests, Joe and Jenn and their adorable dog, Bohdie, who told me how much they loved coming to the brewery to enjoy a pint of a cold beer after a day of work and just chillin’ in the outdoor area. Upon entering the building you will instantly feel the warmth of the positive vibe created by welcoming and neighborly fellow beer lovers and very friendly and helpful bartenders. Sarah Kennedy was our bartender, and she was more than happy to help us, suggest drinks, and give us a little background of the brewery. If you decide to visit the brewery, she is one person that you should meet! The tasting room / bar room has a woodsy / brick decor and has a comfortable and relaxed feel. There are several high top tables along with other areas to sit. There are plenty of games for everyone and it is pet / child / family friendly. There was also a record player that occasionally plays giving the environment an added sense of amenity.

I spoke with one of the brewmasters of the Toms River Brewing Company, Andrew, and he was more than happy to show me around the brewery room and explain to me how the drinks are made and the process that goes into making their excellent beer. What a great guy!! You need to meet him sometime! There is a wide spectrum of absolutely tasteful and savory beers which range from light to dark as well as seltzers and sours. Some of the beers are barrel aged which give them a unique and special taste that we are sure that you will savor and appreciate.There are sixteen drinks on tap and available for your enjoyment. Their tasty signature brews are the “Saint John’s” , Irish Red and a NEIPS, “Irish Eyes.” Another interesting and creative sour, called the “Shine On, You Prickly Diamond”, is a Kiwi / Prickly Pear concoction which is very good! The good news, like Andrew told me, there are always new kinds of drinks being tested and created. I promise you this…you will not only enjoy their great tasting creations but you will also love the surrounding atmosphere. There are many live events that Toms River Brewing company hosts such as live bands on weekends and Trivia Night on Thursdays! There are also food trucks available on occasion.

Feeling down and having a lousy day? Looking for a destination that will bring a smile to your face, a song in your heart, and a belly full of happiness and goodness? Then make your way to the Toms River Brewery…you will leave a satisfied customer and will be happy you went!

********

Come and Join “The New Jersey Brewery Blaze” Facebook group Page.

You can visit our website for more reviews of Breweries in New Jersey (and New York)! www.thenewjerseybreweryblaze.com

[thecruie]

Big Beer Brands: What To Know

The beer industry is dominated by several major multinational companies that own a significant number of beer brands. Here are some of the big brands that own a substantial portfolio of beer brands:

Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev):

AB InBev is the world’s largest beer company and owns a vast number of beer brands.

In addition to its flagship brand, Budweiser, AB InBev owns numerous subsidiaries and partnerships. Some of them include:

Grupo Modelo: A Mexican brewery that produces brands like Corona, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, and Pacifico.

Anheuser-Busch: This subsidiary includes brands like Michelob, Stella Artois, Beck’s, Busch, and Bud Light.

Craft Brew Alliance: AB InBev owns a significant stake in Craft Brew Alliance, a U.S.-based craft brewing company. This partnership allows AB InBev to access popular craft beer brands like Kona Brewing Co., Widmer Brothers Brewing, and Redhook Brewery.

10 Barrel Brewing Co.

Birra del Borgo (Italy)

Bosteels Brewery (Belgium)

Camden Town Brewery (United Kingdom)

Castle Brewery Van Honsebrouck (Belgium)

Cervejaria Colorado (Brazil)

Cervejaria Wäls (Brazil)

Elysian Brewing Company (United States)

Four Peaks Brewing Company (United States)

Goose Island Beer Company (United States)

Hoegaarden Brewery (Belgium)

Karbach Brewing Co. (United States)

Liefmans Brewery (Belgium)

Virtue Cider (United States)

Wicked Weed Brewing (United States)

Heineken:

Heineken is another major player in the global beer market. Heineken operates various breweries and partnerships across the globe. Some notable subsidiaries and partnerships include:

Lagunitas Brewing Company: A craft beer brewery based in the United States, known for brands like Lagunitas IPA and A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’.

Desnoes & Geddes (D&G): A Jamaican brewing company that produces Red Stripe, Dragon Stout, and other local brands.

Brouwerijen Alken-Maes: A Belgian brewery that owns brands such as Maes, Cristal, and Grimbergen.

Affligem Brewery: Heineken owns the Affligem Brewery in Belgium, which produces a range of Belgian-style abbey beers under the Affligem brand.

Brouwerij De Koningshoeven: Heineken has a majority stake in Brouwerij De Koningshoeven, which is known for brewing Trappist beers, including the famous La Trappe brand.

Molson Coors Brewing Company:

Molson Coors is a multinational brewing company that owns various beer brands.

Molson Coors operates several subsidiaries and partnerships, including:

Sharp’s Brewery: A British brewery known for its Doom Bar ale and other craft beer offerings.

Franciscan Well Brewery: An Irish craft brewery that produces beers like Rebel Red and Chieftain IPA.

Staropramen Brewery: Molson Coors owns the Staropramen Brewery, which is based in Prague, Czech Republic. Staropramen is a well-known Czech beer brand with a rich brewing heritage.

Carlsberg Group:

Carlsberg is a Danish brewing company that owns a substantial number of beer brands.

Carlsberg owns various breweries and partnerships worldwide. Some of their subsidiaries and partnerships include:

Feldschlösschen: A Swiss brewery that produces regional brands like Feldschlösschen, Cardinal, and Schützengarten.

Chongqing Brewery: A Chinese brewery with popular brands such as Chongqing and Three Horses.

Brooklyn Brewery: Carlsberg holds a minority stake in this American craft brewery known for beers like Brooklyn Lager and Brooklyn Defender IPA.

Ringnes: Carlsberg owns Ringnes, a major Norwegian brewery. Ringnes produces popular beer brands like Ringnes Pilsner, Frydenlund, and Dahls.

China Resources Snow Breweries: Carlsberg has a joint venture with China Resources Enterprise, forming China Resources Snow Breweries. This partnership allows Carlsberg to tap into the vast Chinese beer market with brands like Snow, the world’s best-selling beer by volume.

Diageo:

Although primarily known for its spirits portfolio, Diageo also owns several beer brands.

Guinness Brewery: Diageo owns the famous Guinness brand, known for its stout beers. The Guinness Brewery in Dublin, Ireland, is a significant subsidiary of the company.

Hop House 13 Brewery: Diageo operates the Hop House 13 Brewery, which produces the Hop House 13 Lager, a popular brand under the company’s portfolio.

East African Breweries Limited (EABL): Diageo has a majority stake in EABL, which operates in East Africa. EABL produces and distributes popular beer brands such as Tusker, Guinness, and Serengeti.

Asahi Group Holdings:

Asahi is a Japanese brewery that has expanded its presence globally through acquisitions.

Meantime Brewery: Asahi acquired the Meantime Brewery in the UK, which specializes in craft beers. Meantime Brewery offers a variety of ales, lagers, and seasonal brews.

Pilsner Urquell: Asahi owns the rights to the Pilsner Urquell brand, which is known for its Czech-style Pilsner beer.

This is not an exhaustive list, and by the time this is published/read by you may have changed! I say drink what you like, but it is helpful to have this information.

#TheCruIE #CraftBeer #IrishBeer #Beer

[nearmidnightannex]

the big number one: Second to none in craven cowardice

Chicago Gay Bars Stop Selling Bud Light, Other Anheuser-Busch Beers After Brand Backs Down To Anti-Trans Critics (blockclubchicago.org) After backlash over the beer company partnering with transgender TikToker Dylan Mulvaney, the brand distanced itself from the star without addressing the transphobia.

by Jake Wittich 8:48 AM CDT on May 5, 2023

NORTHALSTED — A slew of Chicago gay bars have stopped selling Anheuser Busch InBev products after the beer giant distanced itself from transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney’s Bud Light marketing campaign amid anti-trans backlash.

2Bears Tavern Group, which owns four gay bars from Uptown to Rogers Park, was the first to drop Anheuser-Busch InBev, posting on Instagram Thursday that its abandonment of Mulvaney amid controversy “shows how little Anheuser-Busch cares about the LGBTQIA+ community, and in particular transgender people, who have been under unrelenting attack in this country.”

Sidetrack, a 41-year-old gay bar founded by LGBTQ rights pioneers Art Johnston and Jose Pepé Peña, later made the same announcement.

“We must also hold brands accountable if they take active steps against LGBTQ+ equality, visibility and safety,” Sidetrack posted.

The gay bars will no longer sell all Anheuser-Busch products, including Bud Light, Busch Light and Goose Island 312....

[mortraveling]

Top-Rated Spots to Visit on Your Sydney to Byron Bay Road Trip

Top-Rated Spots to Visit on Your Sydney to Byron Bay Road Trip Heading north to chase the sun and take a dip in the wonderful beaches of Byron Bay? No need to hurry! Wirth around 800 kilometres of road to drive and awesome beaches, quaint rivers, national parks, lots of fresh produce, microbreweries and other creative places to spend the night, you owe it to yourself to enjoy the journey with a few stops. Time to call work, get a few extra days off and start looking at car hire companies in Sydney to secure your own car and start off your Sydney to Byron Bay trip. These locations will give you all the excuses you need. Top-Rated Spots to Visit on Your Sydney to Byron Bay Road Trip 1. Central Coast. The majestic Central Coast is just a 90-minute drive from Sydney, its calm water, surf beaches, small villages and many national parks, are amazingly unspoilt. If you’re light on cash, you can just claim a patch of grass or caravan at a Central Coast Holiday Park. Otherwise, you may also check into an easy and airy two-bedroom apartment at the Patonga Beach Hotel, coolly perched on the banks of the Hawkesbury River. Across Broken Bay lies Killcare. Where you can tuck into tasty, hatted Italian while encircled by designed gardens at Manfredi or eat a $5 bacon and egg roll at nearby The Fat Goose. Next, stretch your legs while taking in panoramic coastal vistas in the Bouddi National Park. 2. Newcastle. A short two-hour drive will lead you to immense Newcastle, the former steel capital, now the arts community and recently one of Lonely Planet’s top ten cities. Take a comfy sleepover in a sunny room downtown by staying at The Lucky, which reopened in 2014 after a major revamp. Detour for a coffee (and lavish lounges) at Sprocket Roasters, a carefully prepared cuppa at Tea Project or a cold, locally-brewed beer at Foghorn. If you want, get some exercise walking among the CBD’s diverse independent artists’ laneways and spaces plastered with street art, or go to the Newcastle Memorial Walk for a stroll. 3. Port Macquarie. Another three hours drive north, Port Macquarie is nestled on the Hastings River and awesomely surrounded by eighteen beaches. Stop overnight at Old Bar to rest with a rock star (be that Nick Cave, Dave Grohl, David Bowie, or Louis Armstrong) in the Boogie Woogie Beach House. Every room in this fantastic, boutique hotel, situated a short dash from the beach, is devoted to a music legend and has its own vinyl player. Also, there’s live music every Friday and Sunday. In the tiny town of Wingham, you can find farm-fresh produce being turned into mouth-watering dishes at Bent on Food. If you will visit in October, time for your visit to happen together with the Wingham Akoostik Festival. 4. Coffs Harbour. Another hour of road time will bring you to Coffs Harbour. Before going swimming at Aanuka Beach Resort or choosing the Arthouse Beachfront Apartment on Emerald Beach to avoid the crowds, take the compulsory photo with the Big Banana., just 20 kilometres north. The whale watching season is May to July and September to November, so secure a spot at a vantage point with a picnic and be watchful. Get to Muttonbird Island’s viewing platform or Emerald Beach’s Look at Me Now Headland as they are the prime spots. Otherwise, jump on a local tour boat to get up close and personal. That’s it! Don’t forget to secure your own ride by going online to see the car hire companies in Sydney and the range of vehicles available for rent. Enjoy your Sydney – Byron road trip! via Blogger https://ift.tt/Sh3Gacr April 02, 2023 at 01:13PM

[bike2hops]

12/24/2023 (NBS): Goose Island Beer Company (Chicago, IL) "2023 Bourbon County Brand Eagle Rare 2-year Reserve Stout" stout aged for two years in ten-year Eagle Rare Bourbon barrels (14.5.%)

[chicagobeerpass]

Chicago Beer Pass: Black Friday Preview

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago.

On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White get a little preview from the folks at Goose Island; they get to sample the 2021 Bourbon County Stout lineup. There are eight versions that Goose Island is releasing this year and Brad and Nik give you a bit of info behind them as well as their favorites.

Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (77.5 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!