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The beer biz never sleeps at American Craft Beer. And here’s just some of what’s been happening while you were drinking your way through the weekend.
5 Trump-Themed Craft Beers
Love him, or hate him, Donald Trump is a larger-than-life character and his last presidential run spawned a number of craft beers with names that either embraced him or took a more satirical approach to his persona.
And here are five Trump-themed craft beers produced over the years, that showcase both humor and political snark.
Dump The Trump American IPA – Behemoth Brewing (New Zealand) – Behemoth’s Dump Trump IPA was a 6.5% ABV American India Pale Ale that the Aukland brewery claimed was uber-hoppy thanks to “uge” amounts of protest hops.
Stable Genius Double IPA – Level Beer (Oregon) – Inspired by Trump’s self-description as a “stable genius,” this IPA is bold and strong, much like Trump’s personality. The beer’s high alcohol content and robust hop profile reflect its larger-than-life inspiration if not his self-proclaimed “genius.”
Trump Golden Ale – Fóti Craft Brewery (Hungary) – Released in 2016, this beer was created to celebrate Trump’s election victory. A golden ale with a malty character, it was marketed to capture Trump’s bold, larger-than-life persona.
Fake News New England IPA – Gizmo BrewWorks (North Carolina) – A satirical beer taking aim at Trump’s frequent use of the term “fake news.” This IPA is a hoppy brew with a bold flavor, offering a tongue-in-cheek jab at the media landscape during Trump’s presidency.
Sad! Lager – Spiteful Brewing (Illinois) -A jab at Trump’s frequent use of the word “Sad!” on Twitter, this lager was brewed as a light, crisp beer. The name is a playful dig at Trump’s social media commentary and offers a refreshing drinking experience.
Words to Drink By
“Just because it happened to you, doesn’t mean it’s interesting.” – Dennis Hopper, American actor and film director
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Last Call For Beer Courses At San Diego University
When craft beer was hotter than it is today, everyone wanted in on the action with universities across the nation announcing that they were now offering new courses in the business of craft beer.
But now with craft beer’s momentum slowing, demand for these educational courses is waning, with even universities in the most established beer regions cancelling beer education programs.
And at San Diego State University, it’s last call for courses in the business of craft beer.
This is “due to a decline in enrollment,” according to a statement from SDSU Global Campus.
“It’s a huge loss,” Gonzalo Quintero, a veteran craft beer insider who had applied to become the program coordinator., told the San Diego Union-Tribune.“ My entire management plan was to work with the casinos to have a pipeline of students.”
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