The American Craft Beer Rumor Mill – February 10, 2016

American Craft Beer|February 10th, 2016|

Yikes it’s February already… and clearly nothing is slowing down anytime soon. But no worries, Rumor Mill is always on the case, keeping you plugged in to all the craft beer news that matters. Plus we’ve an all-important update on what we’ve been drinking lately and you absolutely don’t want to miss that.

Book It (Milton, DE) – Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione Sam Calagione has been busy writing a new book that he’ll be dropping nationwide, on February 22^nd. Off-centered Leadership: The Dogfish Head Guide to Motivation, Collaboration & Smart Growth is an eight-chapter exploration of “the power of collaboration” in the business world – and what happens when companies and co-workers stop competing.

R2Hop2 Returns (Dover, DE) – Fordham & Dominion’s 5^th annual R2Hop2 Beer and Music Festival returns to the brewery’s grounds on April 23^rd and tickets are now on sale. This super-fun day will be filled with great music, artisan eats and most importantly, serious beer. And it can sell out quickly – so you’ve been warned…

Looking For A Great Head Brewing Gig? (Washington, DC) – Because there is a rare Head Brewer opening at Atlas Brew Works – and you can find out more about it HERE.

Words To Drink By (Los Angeles, CA) – “Bitterness is a very bad look…It rots you from inside.”

Bob Lefsetz – Music Analyst & Writer

Pliny Alert/Pliny Alert/Pliny Alert (Santa Rosa, CA) – Russian River’s legendary Triple IPA, Piney the Younger has officially made its 2016 return to the brewery’s California compound – and the lines haven’t let up since its arrival on February 5^th. After all, this year’s 10.25% Younger is neither bottled nor available in growlers, so the only way to enjoy it, is right from the source, or at a handful of select draft accounts. This year’s Pliny celebration runs through February 18^th – so you know what to do.

The Beyond Brewing Forum (Leesburg, VA) – Mark your calendars for April 7^th-8^th, because our friends at Organarchy Hops, along with the Northeast Hop Alliance, will be bringing together an all-star cast of speakers at the Beyond Brewing Forum 2016. Join some 300+ fellow brewers and hop growers for 2-days of actionable insight, in-the-trenches elucidation, networking and drinking, at the Black Hops Farm in beautiful Leesburg, Virginia This thing is going to be awesome experience and you absolutely don’t want to miss it.

What We’ve Been Drinking Lately (Washington, DC) – We’d like to thank all of the American craft breweries who’ve shipped us beer from time to time. It’s always great to sample the brews that we write about and it helps us have a better feel for what’s happening out there. Last night we hit up their latest Debut Series “draft-only’ release from our friends at Starr Hill. Midnight black, with a rich dark chocolate and vanilla aroma, Starr Hill Debut Double Chocolate Stout is a full-bodied, 7.8% ABV Imperial with a deep creamy head and a lingering mouthfeel.