Misc News – July 7

MSNBC says on July 4th we 'mercuns spent $193m on hamburger, $70m on buns, $86m on cheese, $363m on condiments, $92m on chips, $111m on charcoal, $94m on lighter fluid, $267m on watermelons, $101m on coke and pepsi, and $341m on beer. What, we spent more on ketchup, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onions than on beer. article

Oaken Barrel reports they sold a growler at 12:01am on July 4th, thus being the first legal Sunday carry-out in Indiana since 1816.

Barley Island's seasonal Beastie Barrel Porter has emerged from 7-months in Buffalo Trace barrels and it's on tap at both locations where 4-packs are also available. It will head to World Class Beverages tomorrow and show up in liquor stores next week. Pale, Crystal 80, Chocolate, Crystal 60, Black, Carafa malts and Flaked Barley. Summit, Celeia, Styrian Goldings, and Cascade hops. 6.7%.

Caleb will have 8 lambics this fall at Upland - Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Kiwi, Peach, Raspberry, Strawberry, and the Persimmon will be back.

Sun King's one-year anniversary brought out Johan the Barleywine and Danile Lee of the Star who calls it A Crowning Achievement for Sun King.

Here's the 22oz label for the upcoming release of Three Floyds/Mikkeller Ruggoop that was brewed back in April.

 

Lift Bridge Farm Girl Belgian Saison is available in the state. At least at Westside Liquor in Evansville. It's brewed by Flat Earth in St. Paul. "Recipe attributes: Belgian Pils Malt, Candi Sugar, Wheat Malt, Spicy Hops and Farmhouse Funk."

Sunday growlers get ink in WLFI and Journal & Courier in Ron Alting's district - Lafayette.

"New Law Draws Ire" says the Richmond Palladium-Item.

Jay Brooks explains a bit about BA and RB ratings. article

Wychwood Hobgoblin sales are soaring since Barack drank one. article

A bs survey says 1/3 of 14-year olds in England are scared when their parents drink. article

Long term: Ommegang Cup O Kyndnes comes in September – Belgian-style Scotch Ale.

Long term: New Belgium Sahti in the Lips of Faith series comes in October. Rye ale with juniper.