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Was June 2014 Chicago's Craft Beer High Water Mark? (+Events & Socials)

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The amount of 10th anniversary events emerging over the last few weeks have made me wonder: Was May-June 2014 the busiest time in Chicago craft beer history? The Lagunitas Chicago taproom (RIP) opened in June 2014 with the Governor in attendance. Smylie Brothers opened their brewpub in Evanston in June 2014 as well (RIP).

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Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014

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Designed as fully traceable from farm to glass, Islay Barley 2014 matured in a combination of first fill bourbon casks, sherry butts and second fill wine casks. Islay Barley 2014 was distilled from barley grown on eight farms, all within an 11-mile radius of the Islay distillery. A subtle maritime note also lingers. per 750-ml.

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Whisky Review: Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014

The Whiskey Wash

We review Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014, distilled entirely from barley grown solely on Islay, specifically from barley grown on eight local farms, all within an 11-mile radius of the distillery. Read the full article at Whisky Review: Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014 Bottled at 50% ABV, this whisky is priced at $82.99.

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Review: Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014, Re/Define 18, and Re/Define 30

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Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014 – The 2014 harvest of local barley on the island of Islay was malted, mashed, and distilled, then aged for 8 years in first-fill bourbon barrels (80%) along with a combination of second-fill sherry butts (5%) and second-fill wine casks (15%). Let’s crack some corks! And so, I chose not to.

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Just For Fun: Here's Our Very First Beer News Email from April 2014

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I recently realized that I started emailing people beer news almost exactly ten years ago. Just for fun, I thought I’d share that original email exclusively with my Premium Subscribers this morning. … Read more

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2014 Fattoria Paradiso Vigna Delle Lepri, Sangiovese Riserva Bertinoro, Romagna DOC

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At eight years of age, this 2014 vintage is a lovely light red wine, with hints of red fruit – well ripened fruit that is – along with well-integrated tannins and acidity flowing throughout. This Sangiovese is made with grapes grown in the winery’s Vigna delle Lepri vineyard, named after the rabbits that have always frolicked there.

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AP government appoints new APSBC MD

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The Andhra Pradesh Government has appointed Nishant Kumar, a 2014 batch IAS officer, as the Managing Director of Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Ltd and the Commissioner of Distilleries & Breweries.

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