Posts Tagged craft beer

Things are looking up

Mar 23

Posted by beertender in Beer Expeditions, Craft Beer Locator | 1 Comment

Things are definately looking up. At least they look that way. We have continued to add new functions to Craft beer Locator in our commitment to be the best and most comprehensive Craft Beer website in the world. I encourage all of the explorers to update your profile and keep it that way. Some of the things we are working on will really enhance your Craft Beer Explorations and allow you to keep track of where you have been, when you were last there and what your notes are. Think it would be nice to find out when your favorite retail store has a limited supply of that special beer? Sign up to receive e-mails and/or text messages from your favorite Craft Beer Locations so you can stay up to date on their current activities. Want to have a fun night out with your Craft Beer Friends? Take advantage of our Beer Expedition tool to map everything out for you. Not an Explorer? Sign up now….Its FREE!

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Tags: beer, craft beer, Craft Beer Locator, craftbeerlocator.com

The Copper Canyon Brewery Presents Shillelagh Stout

Mar 17

Posted by tparker in Beer Expeditions, Beer Producers, Beer Related Posts, The Michigan Beer Scene | No Comments

Shillelagh Stout

This beer is named for an Irish walking stick, or the feeling you get

from being hit by one. That’s what this beer will do for you. It is a

stronger (7.5% abv) oatmeal stout with cocoa added to enhance

the chocolate flavor even more. This beer is smooth and silky

, with a pronounced chocolate flavor. It is not very hoppy, and is

served with a Nitrogen gas push for that creamy texture. I call this

a “Todd Stout” in that it is too strong for an oatmeal stout, too

weak and not hoppy enough for an imperial stout, and too sweet

for a foreign export stout.

Food Pairings: this beer goes well with heavier dishes like the ribs or a

steak and also goes well with dessert.

Similar Beers: Short’s Mystery Stout,Young’s Double Chocolate Stout

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Tags: beer, brewpub, Chocolate, craft beer, Microbrewery, Oatmeal Stout, Silky, Smooth, St Pats, stout

Beerposium #8: Stouts and Porters

Mar 2

Posted by tparker in Beer Producers, Beer Related Posts, Craft Beer Locator, The Michigan Beer Scene | No Comments

Copper Canyon Brewery Presents

Beerposium #8, Mar. 6, 4:00 PM

Porter’s, and Stout’s

This will be a celebration of the dark and delectable. Here, you will get a lot of common flavors of chocolate, coffee, and dark fruit. You will learn what is an Oyster Stout, what is the difference between a Stout and Porter, what is Three Threads, and what constitutes a Breakfast Stout? This should be a fun adventure to get you ready for St. Pats!

Reservations will be taken as seating is limited. $20 in advance $25 day of event. You will get at least 10 different beverages and one will be a pint (at least).

Beerposium #9, Apr. 3, 4:00 PM Summer Beers

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Tags: Beerposium, brewpub, Copper Canyon Brewery, craft beer, fun, Microbrewery, Porters, Stouts

Copper Canyon Brewery Presents Heidrun

Feb 25

Posted by tparker in Beer Expeditions, Beer Producers, Beer Related Posts, The Michigan Beer Scene | 1 Comment

New Beer

Heidrun

Heidrun is a goat from Norse mythology that inhabits Valhalla

(Norse heaven), and from its udders springs beer (other reports

have mead- beer works better in our case). This beer is my take

on a Finnish Sahti, which some argue is the oldest continually

fermented beverage. Traditionally, they are brewed with juniper

boughs and rye malt, with other botanicals thrown in here and

there. This beer has rye, oatmeal, juniper, caraway, honey, and

black and white pepper. This beer has a rich malty character

with spicy counterpoints. The hops are very subtle, it rings in at

about 7.3% abv.

Food Pairings: this beer goes well with rich meaty dishes like the ribs.

Similar Beers: Nogne O’s Sahti, Dogfish Heads Sah’Tea

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Tags: brewpub, craft beer, fun, Juniper, Michigan Beer, Microbrewery, new beer, Rye, Sahti

craftbeerlocator.com Release Parties

Jan 22

Posted by NikoInRealLife in Craft Beer Locator | No Comments

It has been a busy month for us here at CBL. We hosted two release parties in January as part of our launch. The west Michigan edition of our party was held at the Radisson Plaza Hotel Kalamazoo on January 13. It was sponsored by the Michigan Brewers Guild who kindly arranged for our use of the Stone Theater in the Radisson. Imperial Beverage of Kalamazoo provided us with a fine assortment of craft beers. Many of the Michigan breweries were represented along with others in the Michigan beer industry and some members of the local media. All eyes were on the projector as Craig, Al and I presented the features of the site. Our presentation was followed by some rather spirited Q & A which provided us with some very valuable feedback. The rest of the evening was spent enjoying some Michigan craft brews and some craft conversation. We did it all over again a week later. This time at Liberty Street Brewing in Plymouth, MI. Our guests at Liberty included several local area beer stores interested in how CBL can help them sell more craft beer. Both events were a huge success. We are adding more beers and locations to our database every day, and the number of registered beer explorers is growing daily as well. If you have not yet done so, join the fun and sign up as a beer explorer.