Fourth Annual Yorktoberfest In York County - Whp Cbs 21 Harrisburg - Top Stories

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It's put on by the Sons of American Legion to raise money for local, regional, and national organizations. Guests are treated to a family friendly weekend of unique craft beer, Pennsylvania wines, vendors, local food, and live entertainment. Hand-selected regional, international, and home brews are on tap. "Having all the other breweries here is great because it's like we have a camaraderie," said J.P. Terwilliger of Baldybeard Brewing Company. "It's not really a competition you know, we feel like rising tide raises all ships so we all get here and talk about it and get better from it." Yorktoberfest added some "timed release" beers, some with only one to four bottles available. Yorktoberfest continues Sunday from noon until 5:00 p.m.Fourth Annual Yorktoberfest in York County Related Stories It's not the idea of teachers carrying guns on campus or that the Texas Panhandle school is paying for the firearms. AP News Wires
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White Lion intends to brew craft beer in Springfield | Reminder Publications - East Longmeadow MA - Local Community Newspaper serving Western MA

October is beer season in West Virginia and Wheeling Brewing Company's head brewer, Joshua Clarke is using his talents to help the community fight hunger. Updated: Saturday, October 25 2014 7:03 PM EDT2014-10-25 23:03:30 GMT The West Virginia University National Center of Excellence in Women's Health is a staunch advocate for the well-being of female residents, and representatives continued that trend on Saturday at Heston Farm. The West Virginia University National Center of Excellence in Women's Health is a staunch advocate for the well-being of female residents, and representatives continued that trend on Saturday at Heston Farm. Friday, October 24 2014 7:29 PM EDT2014-10-24 23:29:52 GMT Cobb, James Timothy A Marion County man has entered a plea of not guilty to first-degree murder. Deputies arrested James Cobb last month after they said he killed his cousin, Paul Dean Wilson, Jr., after the two got in a fight. A Marion County man has entered a plea of not guilty to first-degree murder. Deputies arrested James Cobb last month after they said he killed his cousin, Paul Dean Wilson, Jr., after the two got in a fight. Updated: Friday, October 24 2014 6:54 PM EDT2014-10-24 22:54:26 GMT A 27-year fall tradition brought engineers of all ages to Morgantown Friday afternoon, as they raised money for the Ronald McDonald House and put some prized pumpkins to the ultimate test. A 27-year fall tradition brought engineers of all ages to Morgantown Friday afternoon, as they raised money for the Ronald McDonald House and put some prized pumpkins to the ultimate test. Updated: Friday, October 24 2014 6:42 PM EDT2014-10-24 22:42:00 GMT A longtime piece of one Harrison County town is now in pieces.The Division of Highways demolished the old bridge in Shinnston this morning. A longtime piece of one Harrison County town is now in pieces.The Division of Highways demolished the old bridge in Shinnston this morning. FAIRVIEW - Multiple fire departments responded to the scene of a house fire, Saturday. Marion County 911 dispatchers said crews were dispatched just before 7 p.m. to Jarvis Lane in Fairview. Fairview Firefighters said two people were home when the fire broke out but were able to escape without suffering any injuries. Firefighters said it took about an hour to get the fire under control, but the home was declared a total loss. Fairview Police Department, Marion County Sheriff's Department, Marion County Rescue Squad, and several fire departments responded to the scene. Fairview Fire Department is investigating. Home
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Local Brewers Help Community Fight Hunger - WBOY.com: Clarksburg, Morgantown: News, Sports, Weather

October is beer season in West Virginia and Wheeling Brewing Company's head brewer, Joshua Clarke is using his talents to help the community fight hunger. Updated: Saturday, October 25 2014 7:03 PM EDT2014-10-25 23:03:30 GMT The West Virginia University National Center of Excellence in Women's Health is a staunch advocate for the well-being of female residents, and representatives continued that trend on Saturday at Heston Farm. The West Virginia University National Center of Excellence in Women's Health is a staunch advocate for the well-being of female residents, and representatives continued that trend on Saturday at Heston Farm. Friday, October 24 2014 7:29 PM EDT2014-10-24 23:29:52 GMT Cobb, James Timothy A Marion County man has entered a plea of not guilty to first-degree murder. Deputies arrested James Cobb last month after they said he killed his cousin, Paul Dean Wilson, Jr., after the two got in a fight. A Marion County man has entered a plea of not guilty to first-degree murder. Deputies arrested James Cobb last month after they said he killed his cousin, Paul Dean Wilson, Jr., after the two got in a fight. Updated: Friday, October 24 2014 6:54 PM EDT2014-10-24 22:54:26 GMT A 27-year fall tradition brought engineers of all ages to Morgantown Friday afternoon, as they raised money for the Ronald McDonald House and put some prized pumpkins to the ultimate test. A 27-year fall tradition brought engineers of all ages to Morgantown Friday afternoon, as they raised money for the Ronald McDonald House and put some prized pumpkins to the ultimate test. Updated: Friday, October 24 2014 6:42 PM EDT2014-10-24 22:42:00 GMT A longtime piece of one Harrison County town is now in pieces.The Division of Highways demolished the old bridge in Shinnston this morning. A longtime piece of one Harrison County town is now in pieces.The Division of Highways demolished the old bridge in Shinnston this morning. FAIRMONT - October is beer season in West Virginia and Wheeling Brewing Company's head brewer, Joshua Clarke is using his talents to help the community fight hunger. Saturday, the Fairmont Homebrewers Club hosted its second annual Homebrewers Against Hunger event. "It's something we take for granted everyday that we always have food to eat. This is not that case for a huge amount of people and it's something so simple, I'm surprised that it's such an issue," said Clarke. "This is a great way and a fun way to do it, that's really kind of interesting," Taylor Riffle, Fairmont resident. Last year the event raised more than $12,000 and Clarke is hoping to double that amount this year. The event included music, raffles, and of course plenty of home-brewed beers. All proceeds go directly to funding local food banks in Marion County and the Fairmont Field Club was proud to be apart of such a great cause. "We just had a huge turnout today and all the proceeds go to Meals on Wheels and the Connecting Link. It's two great organizations and we're just proud to be apart of it," said Suellen Lemley, Fairmont Field Club Manager. For more information on Homebrewers Against Hunger, c lick here. Home
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College chaplain uses different ways to connect - Yankton Press & Dakotan: State AP - NE

(AP) There is little about how Hastings College chaplain Damen Heitmann conducts his ministry that would fall under the umbrella of conventional. For starters, unlike his predecessor, the Rev. David McCarthy, the 32-year-old minister who assumed his position in July is not a member of the faculty. It's a distinction he notes with a twinge of favor, one he believes may render him more approachable to students. "The chaplain's job is at least in part to form open and honest relationships with students," he told the Hastings Tribune. "It's a lot easier to do that if they don't have to worry about how you are going to grade them on something." Committed to the environment and a believer in exercise, he hopes to incorporate both passions into his ministry at some point. His unconventional lesson plan includes a series of chapel services devoted to environmental preservation, emphasizing how being a good steward of the Earth can help set one right in relationship with God and his creation. "The series will focus on paying really careful attention to how we're living on the planet," he said. "We'll be hearing about these environmental concerns from a faith perspective. "If I can figure it out, I would also like to do an outdoor service on bicycles or walking, to encourage people to get out and look at this stuff. Faith isn't right here in this particular spot (chapel), it's everywhere you go. In the same way, it should really inform all aspects of your life. And I really want it to end up at Dairy Queen so I can have an ice cream treat!" As one with a fascination for so many different facets of life, Heitmann's palette is filled with the colors of imagination and infinite possibility, elements he believes are essential to the development of teen minds looking to make a difference in the world. And while he doesn't claim to have all the answers quite yet, his focus as chaplain is to encourage students to bring inquisitive minds and open hearts into each and every undertaking in their lives. To that end, he has introduced a question-and-answer series on video, "Questions Siri Can't Answer," in collaboration with Hastings College student Mason Lindbloom. The series of three-minute short stories shown during chapel services features interviews conducted on campus with students and staff, with responses given to a series of questions that delve into such relevant topics as to who a person chooses to trust in life and why. "I want chapel services to be a place where students can participate in the message in some way," he said. "Whether it's having a quick discussion with the person sitting next to you, or a space for them to ask big, important questions in life. I want to help people do that. "The thing that excites me about being here at Hastings College is the opportunity to work with students whose job it is to be curious and ask questions. I'm excited about getting to have these conversations with students, because it's hard to think of more important questions than these. It's fun to journey with people as they consider these things and move out into the world in whatever way, shape or form that might be for them." Lending credence to his normalcy are some of his college-friendly hobbies, which include: brewing dark beer in small quantities at home; playing video games, including his latest find, "Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor," based on the "Lord of the Rings" series by J.R.R. Tolkein; and playing acoustic folk rock songs on guitar. And while his affinity for good beer may set him at odds with some conservative Christians, Heitmann has found his brewing hobby to be more of an ice breaker than anything else. And setting people at ease is often the best way to open doors to new friendships. "It seems to be a relief to a lot of people," he said. "It makes me relatable in some ways, I think. It sort of sends the message to folks that, 'OK, I don't have to worry about everything I say or do in front of this person.'" That isn't to say ministry is strictly fun and games to Heitmann, whose upbringing as the youngest of three children born to David and Karen Heitmann of Victor, Iowa, revolved around participation in church activities. As one looking to be "all things to all men," as the apostle Paul endorses in his letter to the Corinthians, he is forever striving to walk that fine line that separates frivolity from fervency: a time for every purpose under Heaven. "I'm laid-back, easygoing and have a sense of humor, and really like sarcasm," Heitmann said. "But I also know when to take things seriously and how to really pay attention to things that need to be paid attention to. My goal is to have a presence on campus that students recognize as open and approachable, one who is able to maintain confidences and is willing to take them seriously." ___ Information from: Hastings Tribune, http://www.hastingstribune.com
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Multiple Crews Respond to A House Fire in Fairview - WBOY.com: Clarksburg, Morgantown: News, Sports, Weather

(Sy Bean/The Gazette) Nikki Scheel, co-owner of BIY Homebrew Supply, helps Lawrence Smith, a novice beer maker, select a Mountains Gold Docklands Porter at her and her fiances store, located at 147 Marion Blvd. in Marion. (Sy Bean/The Gazette) Lawrence Smith, a novice beer maker, selects a Mountains Gold Docklands Porter at BIY Homebrew Supply, located at 147 Marion Blvd. in Marion. (Sy Bean/The Gazette) Nikki Scheel, co-owner of BIY Homebrew Supply, rings up a Mountains Gold Docklands Porter for a customer at her and her fiances store, located at 147 Marion Blvd. in Marion. (Sy Bean/The Gazette) Joe Williams, owner of BIY Homebrew Supply, at his store in Marion on Saturday. (Sy Bean/The Gazette) MARION Six years ago, Joseph Williams fiancee got him a home-brew kit for Christmas. Williams instantly became hooked on the hobby and has since made it a business opening BIY Homebrew Supply. After starting to brew his own beers, Williams began making YouTube videos that offered instructions and tips on home brewing. The videos quickly gained a following and Williams brewing knowledge grew. So when his fiancee mentioned he should consider opening his own supply store during a job transition, Williams said the idea seemed like it could have legs. He opened the Marion location of BIY Homebrew Supply in May of last year just a month after moving to the area from Chicagoland. It has been a whirlwind trip since, he said. BIY Homebrew Supply is a one-stop-shop for all things wine making, beer brewing and cheese making. Williams noted it also recently started carrying Kombucha kits to make probiotic fermented tea. We carry everything for these hobbies from fermenting, finishing and filtering batches for everyone from absolutely novices all they way up to people who have their own picobreweries, Williams said. I really try to keep up with customer requests and interests. And we develop our own brewing kits here as well. Theres science as well as art to brewing, Williams said. We try to introduce folks to these hobbies without overwhelming them. Williams opened his second location in North Liberty in April of this year to reach customers on the south end of the Corridor. I noticed a fair number of customers making the drive up to the Marion location, and I figured for as many people that were doing that, there were even more who werent making the drive. While both locations continue to grow, Williams said that like many small, niche retailers, BIY Homebrew Supplys biggest competition is online retailers. Ive done a lot of work to make sure we have very competitive pricing. But those companies dwarf a store like this. Williams added that he works to carry as many products in stock as possible and makes special orders when necessary. Plus, we can special order anything people need. I can get it for customers very quickly, especially the high end equipment that we dont have the floor space for. With the opening of the North Liberty store, BIY Homebrew Supply also ramped up its own online offerings, thanks to moving to a cloud-based inventory tracking system. A theater major with a varied work history including box office work and writing for a pet magazine Williams said he is enjoying his new venture, especially the independence of owning his own stores. I dont own a suit and prefer coming to work in jeans and a hoodie, he said. He would love to eventually host classes and other events in store and truly appreciates talking with his customers. A smaller niche business allows you the opportunity to serve customers one-on-one, he said. We talk with everyone and they ask questions. I spend a lot of time troubleshooting and I enjoy helping out customers in any way that I can. As owner, Williams divides his time between talking with customers and managing inventory and finances for the business. And because beer brewing is a seasonal hobbythink pumpkin ales, holiday beers, and summer shandiesWilliams also spends a fair amount of his time forecasting. Fall is typically our busy season, he said. Of course, Williams has not lost interest in his own brewing. While he prefers English style beers, his move to Iowa has opened his eyes to more German styles. I dont brew as much as I did before, said Williams. But clearly, I like the hobby. Ive never brewed the same batch twice. l Company: BIY Homebrew Supply l Name: Joseph Williams l Address: 147 Marion Blvd., Marion and 7 Hawkeye Dr., North Liberty l Phone: (319) 373-2337 l Website: www.biyhomebrewsupply.com l Know a manager or company in business for more than a year that would be ideal for My Biz? Contact Chelsea Keenan at Chelsea.keenan@thegazette.com. Most Popular
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Mesa to become the home of new Beer Research Institute

23, 2014 White Lion Brewing Company President Ray Berry (left) laughs at a joke made by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno at the company's launch party. Reminder Publications photo by Chris Maza Chris Maza chrism@thereminder.com SPRINGFIELD With artifacts of the citys past as a backdrop, Ray Berry and White Lion Brewing Company publically embarked on a quest for their own piece of Springfield history. White Lion formally introduced itself to the Bay State as the citys first craft brewing company and was welcomed by a host of local politicians, public features and businesspeople at a launch party hosted at the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History on Oct. 21. I did a lot of tossing and turning over the last several days, Berry, president of White Lion, told Reminder Publications. Im very excited, for not only the White Lion team, but for the city of Springfield and the region, to add another quality product to the craft beer conversation and actually say its from the city of Springfield, the City of Firsts. Being the first to market in a city and being part of that history is overwhelming at times, but very exciting. White Lion is currently being produced through a contract brewing agreement with Mercury Brewing Company , which, according to Berry, is the largest contract brewing facility in Massachusetts. Other well-known beer labels made through contracts with Mercury include Ipswich Ale and Clown Shoes . [Master Brewer] Mike Yates and the team actually travel back and forth, Berry said. Were very fortunate to have a dynamic team to support what were trying to accomplish. Yates, an award-winning brewer whose resume includes stops at Cambridge House Brew Pub in Granby, CT, Amherst Brewing Company , Berkshire Brewing Company in South Deerfield and Thomas Hooker Brewing in Bloomfield, CT, said he was excited to be associated with such a promising project. When I met Ray, I knew he had a recipe for success; his business background and my brewing background, I thought it was a great team and we could really go far with this, he said. Berry said the company has initial plans to explore options for bringing the brewing operations within the Springfield city limits. Its a two-phase process, he said. Phase one is to introduce the product and the brand and let the beer, the brand and the compelling story resonate in the area [to create] organic growth and strategic growth. Well do that all while trying to identify 9,000 to 10,000 square feet to bring a multi-barrel production facility, job creation and a landmark where folks can go and do some tasting right here in the city of Springfield. Mayor Domenic Sarno lauded the opening of the first craft brewing company for the city, which he pointed out was the home of 52 inventions, innovations and firsts. The city of Springfield already has a history of brewing. Among the notable is Kalmbach and Geisel Brewery, later known as Highland Brewery and later part of the Springfield Breweries, which was owned by Theodore Dr. Seuss Geisel s grandfather. In 1919, when Geisels father was slated to take over the business, prohibition put it under. Berry said being able to add a craft brewery to the local history books could play an important role in Springfields return to prosperity. Piggybacking on that theme, Sarno noted that White Lions launch, along with the announcement of plans for a new rail car manufacturing plant on Page Boulevard, made for a historic day for the city in terms of economic development, then touted the potential for further gains through a no vote on Question 3 on the Nov. 4 ballot and the construction of MGM Springfield s proposed resort casino. MGM Springfield President Michael Mathis , also spoke of Springfield as a city on its way up and noted we just want to be a part of it, before also imploring voters to cast ballots against the gaming law repeal, stating, We need you and you need us. White Lion, which is already on tap at certain area restaurants, will have an initial distribution area of Western and Central Massachusetts, thanks to a partnership with three distributors under the Anheuser-Busch portfolio Williams Distributing , which will service Hampden and Hampshire counties, Girardi Distributors of Athol, which will deliver to Franklin and Berkshire counties, and Quality Beverage Inc. of Taunton, which will distribute the label to Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol and Worcester counties. Were being very strategic, but at the same time were very fortunate to have a very strong distribution pipeline to get our product out there, Berry said. Berry credited the local business and craft beer communities for bringing a tremendous amount of excitement and buzz regarding White Lions products prior to the official release. For more information on White Lion, visit their website, http://whitelionbrewing.com . The company is also on social media on Facebook ( facebook.com/WhiteLionBrewing ), Twitter ( @WhiteLionBrew ) and LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/white-lion-brewing-company ).
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Eight awesome autumn-inspired area brews | New Hampshire Life & Culture

25, 2014 at 5:18 a.m. Tweet For the eighth straight year, October is Dining Month on OnMilwaukee.com, presented by Locavore, the newest restaurant at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. All month, we're stuffed with restaurant reviews, delectable features, chef profiles and unique articles on everything food, as well as the winners of our "Best of Dining 2014." In 1941, John P. Kallas started Kallas Honey Farm, a local business that will soon turn 75. The company launched in the Kallas' Glendale home and later moved to a larger facility, also in Glendale. In 1999, Kallas Honey moved to its current facility at 5500 W. Douglas Ave. Today, the company is run by John Kallas' grandsons, Perry and Peter Kallas. "My grandfather was more of a beekeeper than a businessman," says Perry Kallas. "However, when my dad got out of the service, he needed a career and so they really developed the company at that time." Kallas Honey is a small operation, with only five employees, including Perry and Peter. "We all wear a lot of hats," he says. Originally, Kallas Honey made the honey with company-raised bees. At one time, Kallas had 1,200 bee colonies a small number compared to the 50,000-70,000 colonies that most commercial beekeepers have today. In 1972, John Kallas retired and the company discontinued beekeeping. "Beekeeping is a lifestyle, you have to be committed to it," says Kallas. These days, the life of a commercial beekeeper is similar to a migrant worker. Most move with the warm weather so the queens continue to lay eggs. After Kallas quit the bees, it began to purchase honey from other beekeepers and bottle / package / supply it instead. The majority of Kallas honey is sold to other businesses as an ingredient for sauces, mustards, pretzels, salad dressings, pizza crusts, hams, nuts, ice cream, beer and dairy, primarily yogurt. "Pretty much every aisle in the grocery store has a product made with honey," says Kallas. Kallas honey is available in many local grocery stores including some Pick 'N Saves, Sendik's, Grasch Foods, Outpost Natural Foods, Glorioso's Italian Food Market, Groppi's Food Market and others. Kallas supplies honey to Colectivo Coffee Roasters, Miller Brewing Company, Minhas Distillery, Lakefront Brewery, Tyranena Brewing Company, Usinger's and many local restaurants. "Peg (Magister) at Crazy Water insists on Kallas honey," says Kallas. Kallas collaborates with other companies and makes a barbecue sauce, maple syrup, granola and mustard. For Kallas, buying quality honey is the most important aspect of the business because in the end, the customer's opinion is all that's relevant. "The quality of honey you get in January is going to be the same in June," he says. "When you squeeze that honey bear onto your biscuits or pancakes we want you to have a great experience every time." All of Kallas' honey suppliers are in the United States and many are located in Wisconsin. "We're spoiled here in Wisconsin," says Kallas. "Our soil conditions, plants and Great Lakes make us able to make some really nice, flavorful honey." Because of the company's commitment to buying local honey, Kallas' prices tend to be higher than those of larger commercial brands. "If folks are concerned about the quality and integrity of the honey and are looking for a good, reliable source and are able to spend a little more that's where we fit in really nicely," says Kallas. "We specialize in small orders. We've carved out our niche." Kallas does not use any filtering agents or additives in its honey. "It's what we don't do that makes us different from other companies," says Kallas. "Larger companies might pack the honey in October and it might not be in the grocery store until February, so it has to be processed a lot more heavily to ensure it's still in liquid state when it hits the shelves. Our honey is always fresh, so we don't have to worry about that." Kallas' most popular honey is the white / clover honey 99 percent of which is from Wisconsin. The company offers seven other honeys, including orange blossom, cranberry blossom, blueberry, sunflower, alfalfa, wildflower and buckwheat. Kallas also offers natural, raw honey. A lot has been written about the homeopathic properties of honey, which has contributed to a boost in sales. Because honey has antimicrobial properties, many people as well as physicians have used it for relief from allergies, hay fever, athlete's foot, facial scrubs, salves and even on deep puncture wounds. "I'm not going to suggest if you step on a rusty nail you should take your honey bear and squirt some in there, but there are folks doing that," says Kallas. Kallas strives to educate people about honey to clear up misconceptions. "Despite what some people say, honey is not bee poop," says Kallas. "Honey comes back up the same way it goes in. It's not digested by bees, rather it's stored in a separate stomach. But it's not bee poop. Bee poop is really quite gross." For 75 years, the Kallas family has been in the honey business and, consequently, spent time around a lot of bee colonies. Surprisingly, not one member has a tragic sting story. However, there is one bee-related family story that Kallas refers to as "peculiar." After his grandfather retired in 1972, he spent many warm afternoons sitting on the porch of his Glendale home, drinking lemonade and watching the honeybees that chose to live in a corner of his home under the siding. "Of all the places in the world for a swarm of honeybees to live, they picked the home of a retired beekeeper," says Kallas. "And there was no way anyone was going to mess with that swarm. It was grandpa's swarm. Next question." Because the house had a southeast exposure and was dark in color, it offered the warmth under the siding needed for successful, year-round hive making. And so, bees lived there for many years, even after Kallas' grandfather passed away. One day, while helping his grandmother with household chores, Kallas noticed a spot on the rug. He didn't think much of it. But then next time, he noticed the spot on the rug had grown larger. Finally, he realized honey was dripping from the ceiling. His grandmother told him not to worry about it, and so he let it go until he received a call from his grandmother saying a portion of her ceiling had collapsed. "A pizza-sized chunk of ceiling had crashed to the ground from the weight of the honey behind the walls," he says.
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My Biz: Beer lover brews up business idea - TheGazette

Martha's Exchange - "Apple Brown Betty" - So we're still on the subject of apples, because who doesn't go apple picking in autumn? What caught our attention with this one is how it was described, as "Autumn in a glass." With that characterization, we figured we couldn't go wrong. This little betty is a beautiful Belgian brown beer that beguiles the senses. "Apple Brown Betty" is brewed and aged on toasted apple wood and features molasses, brown sugar (ooh la la) and coriander to complete the package. How can you resist that? Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille - "Harvest Pub-Style Wheat" - A cold fermented ale of Western German descent made with all German ingredients. Impressive, right? It's light golden color matches the blonde leaves dripping from the trees outside, this brew has a relaxed 'noble' hop presence and a grainy/bready mouth feel. We're getting hungry now. Our curiosity is also piqued by their seasonal beers based on the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" because - well, it's almost Halloween - and the "Famine" Saison ranked high on our list. The third in the series, "Famine" is a locally sourced ale (even better) brewed in the French/Belgian tradition with their proprietary Saison yeast blend. Aged on 50lbs of local, fresh blackberry puree and made using their own freshly picked Cascade hops in the boil. This one is slightly spicy and mildly bitter. Subtle fruit finishes this complex and unique Saison.
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(Facebook photo) Arizona is known for several of its local craft beer makers, like San Tan Brewery and Four Peaks Brewery , but soon another will be added to the list. "When we go to a brewery, the things we want to see are where the beer is coming from, where it's made, where it's stored and how it gets to our glass," Sorrels said. In the coming months, Matt Trethewey and Greg Sorrels are expected to open Beer Research Institute , a microbrewery and "beer museum," next to the AMC Grand 24 theaters in Mesa, the East Valley Tribune reports. Trethewey and Sorrels told the Tribune their philosophy is to take pride in every step of the brewing process. "When we go to a brewery, the things we want to see are where the beer is coming from, where it's made, where it's stored and how it gets to our glass," Sorrels said. This attitude of uniqueness and care is also apparent on the Beer Research Institute's website, which reads, "If you've seen it in a commercial, we don't have it!" Trethewey had been brewing beer in his Phoenix garage for about a year when he met Sorrels, who shared his passion for craft brew. The two soon began working together, and after receiving gold medals for their beers in local competitions, they decided to make a business out of it. The microbrewery's selection will include a vanilla porter, a red IPA, a Belgian saison and a black IPA, among others. Their food options will primarily consist of barbecue and southwestern entrees, which will be made in-house.
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