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Two Taproom Closures Announced (Plus This Week's New Beer Labels)

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Temperance established itself early by taking home a GABF Silver for their Gatecrasher IPA in 2014, which went on to earn Gold in 2016. Yesterday afternoon, longtime Evanston brewer Temperance announced that their taproom would be closing on October 27.

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Next Wave Awards Brewer of the Year: Derek Gallanosa

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Two years in, Gallanosa made the move to the brewery’s marketing department to learn that side of the business before securing the head brewer position at nearby startup Abnormal Beer Company in 2014. There, Gallanosa unleashed the innovation that put his name on the entire brewing industry’s radar: imperial pastry stouts.

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The World’s Top 10 Beer Destinations for 2024

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One of Joburg’s most popular destinations for beer drinkers is Mad Giant Brewery , which sprung up as a garage operation in 2014. To date, the brewery has put forth creations such as Bonk City, a double IPA made with Columbus Cryo hops, and Biggie Jumbo, a double stout with rich chocolate notes. Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. ,

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10 Things You Should Know About New Riff Distilling

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In 2014, they set up shop across the parking lot from The Party Source to establish New Riff Distilling in Newport, Ky., He joined New Riff in 2014 as its first head distiller, using his brewing knowledge to produce unique mash bills incorporating malted oats, pale ale malts, chocolate malts, and more.

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The Spice Is Right: Why Brewers Are Betting Big on Micheladas

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Later this year, 4 Noses will also release a Michelada featuring hot sauce fermented in a former stout barrel. Tecate debuted America’s first canned Michelada in 2012, while 2014 saw Modelo roll out Chelada Especial, made with tomatoes, salt, and lime. “We

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How Foursquare Rum Casks Became the Ultimate Whiskey Finishing Vessel

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By the 2014 releases of Port Cask Finish and Zinfandel Cask Finish expressions, Foursquare had begun to garner a cult following. As part of the Collaborative Series — which has also featured finishing barrels from Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout and Amaro Nonino — the Foursquare logo was displayed prominently on the label. “I

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GSN Alert: New Spirits Releases 10.11.24

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Then the blend was finished for a further 17 months in BFB Oxheart Stout barrels. The distillery which closed its doors in 1992 reopened in 2014 and this 22 year-old Kentucky straight bourbon was aged and bottled there. A blend of Kentucky straight bourbons, including 6 year-old from BBCo., were blended ranging in age from 6-14 years.

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