Author Archives: BeerPulse curator

Shmaltz Mazelhops! label approved, Bruery and Cigar City names picked in RBC contest

One of BeerPulse's prized sponsors, The Rare Beer Club, has selected the winning names for three beers set to mark the company's 20th...

May 29, 2014 at 3:46 PM

Taco Bell’s first U.S. Taco Co. & Urban Taproom location won’t carry beer

Taco Bell’s (YUM) soon-to-open upscale spinoff restaurant—the name is a mouthful: U.S. Taco Co. & Urban Taproom—isn’t going...

May 29, 2014 at 2:55 PM

Paulaner Brauhaus NYC re-launches with makeover

After closing for a two-month makeover, Paulaner Brauhaus NYC will reopen on May 30 with a shorter name, a new menu and a new chef. The...

May 29, 2014 at 8:26 AM

Rogue founder and craft beer pioneer, Jack Joyce, passes away at 71

His son, Brett Joyce, sent out this remembrance...no word yet on memorial gatherings, but we'd all do well to raise a pint to one of the...

May 28, 2014 at 1:21 PM

Abita Seersucker Summer Pils seasonal draft, six-packs coming in June

Abita Seersucker Summer Pils (June – September) is a traditional pilsner with a full bodied malt flavor, hop bitterness and a light...

May 28, 2014 at 10:37 AM

More on the Stone Bill compromise and what it means for South Carolina beer

Yesterday was a historic day in South Carolina. The Stone Bill not only got through the conference committee, but an agreement was...

May 28, 2014 at 9:11 AM

May Brewers Association Monthly Legal Brief

Each month, the Brewers Association provides a summary look at all of the legislative activity happening around the country that impacts...

May 27, 2014 at 9:51 PM

A close-up look at the rising D.C. beer market

And D.C.’s beer market is still relatively immature. The D.C. region has 27 breweries or brewpubs serving about 5.8 million people —...

May 27, 2014 at 9:45 PM

More from the Brewers Association on why hops prices are rising

The craft beer story du jour is about how America’s insatiable love of IPAs and the craft brewers who brew them is driving up the price...

May 27, 2014 at 9:38 PM

Some Illinois brewers furious over ILCC’s drafted rules change

IL Liquor Control Commission staff issues rules that completely screws over Revolution (and Two Brothers, Destihl, Haymarket and more)....

May 27, 2014 at 8:28 PM

White Labs undertaking yeast DNA sequencing project

Troels Prahl, a brewer and microbiologist at the Southern California yeast distributor White Labs, sits at his company’s tasting room...

May 27, 2014 at 12:45 PM

Haven Gastropub + Brewery in Pasadena closes

Fans of Pasadena’s Haven Gastropub + Brewery got quite the surprise last weekend when they learned that the celebrated three-year-old...

May 27, 2014 at 12:20 PM

Coalition Brewing Co. to close pub, focus on production side

Elan Walsky says the lease is up at the Coalition Pub after four years, and the company plans to concentrate on Coalition's bottle and...

May 27, 2014 at 12:11 PM

The story behind the beer that is Founders KBS

Barrel-aging has grown as well, at Founders and elsewhere. Only a handful of breweries were using barrels when KBS was developed. Now,...

May 27, 2014 at 12:08 PM

Moonlight Utopian and Last Apple Mead, Midnight Sun Second Hand Smoke now online at CraftShack

Sponsored Post by CraftShack: Craftshack has added 25+ new beers rated 90 or above on RateBeer.com since last week. Check out the...

May 27, 2014 at 11:13 AM

Grateful Hands Brewing closes down for good

Grateful Hands Brewing has closed. Thank you to all who came out to the brewery, tried our beer, and supported us! via Grateful...

May 26, 2014 at 12:14 PM

Goldring Gulf Distributing breaks ground on $18 million distribution center

Construction on a new $18 million beverage distribution center is expected to be completed before Christmas of this year. Goldring Gulf...

May 25, 2014 at 4:25 PM

Little Bitch Otter: Idaho brewery sends message to governor over recent action against same-sex marriage

An Idaho brewery is wading into political commentary with a new beer dubbed "Little Bitch Otter," which appears to take a shot at...

May 25, 2014 at 3:30 PM

New Mexico golden retriever can balance a pint of beer on its head (video)

   JR Bruton's golden retriever, Crown, holds a glass of beer on his head. via YouTube | David...

May 25, 2014 at 10:33 AM

Duff Beer heads to Australia, Medical Association head calls it “dangerous”

The head of the Australian Medical Association has labelled plans by Woolworths to stock new alcoholic product Duff beer in their BWS...

May 24, 2014 at 9:03 PM