THE AMERICAN CRAFT BEER – QUICK HITS

We blame the industry for this… It used to be that when we wrapped up our Weekend Picks on Friday, we could coast through the weekend. There was little need to check in for updates – things were pretty much done. But clearly all that’s changed.

So here’s some of what’s happened in the world of craft beer while you were off enjoying yourself.

Flying Dog’s Backyard Symposium (Frederick, MD) –  Flying Dog Brewery recently hosted another of their fantastic Backyard Symposiums, an industry- only event that they throw annually at their compound, when just about everybody in the craft beer biz is in nearby Washington DC for SAVOR festivities. This year’s event was attended by over 300 industry heavies- who gathered on what turned out to be the perfect summer day, to enjoy an afternoon of serious beer, delicious barbecue and insightful panel discussions on the state of the craft beer industry. Many thanks to Jim Caruso, Erin Weston and the whole Flying Dog crew for having us out – and we promise we won’t drink so much, next time around.

Words To Drink By (Scottsdale, AZ) – “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.”

Muhammad Ali – Professional Boxer & American icon

Russian River’s New Diggs (Windsor, CA) – After years in the hunt, Russian River’s Vinnie and Natalie Cilurzo have finally locked in on a new brewery property in Windsor, California. Scheduled to open in 2018, the new 15-acre property will house a production brewery with the capacity to brew up to 50,000 barrels, a state-of-the-art tasting room and the necessary gift shop. Future plans also include, guided and self-guided tours, and a larger brewpub with lots of outside seating!

National Homebrewing Winners Announced (Baltimore, MD) – Homebrew Con, the three-day celebration of homebrewing culture and community that’s hosted by the AHA, culminates with the AHA National Homebrew Competition, the world’s largest beer competition. This year’s winners include Nick Corona of San Marcos, CA, who earned the Homebrewer of the Year Award for his Weissbier.  Jeff Carlson of Grand Rapids, Michigan took, the Cidermaker of the Year Award and Steve Fletty of Falcon Heights, Minnesota won the Meadmaker of the Year Award. QUAFF of Carlsbad, Calif., won the NHC Homebrew Club award, and Derrick Flippin of Rural Hall, NC, won the Ninkasi Award as the competition’s winningest brewer.

For a complete listing of all this year’s winners go HERE.

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