Sam Adams Brewer VS Sam Adams Mayor

The Portland Mayoral race has a candidate named Sam Adams, this has brought objections from the Beer brewer, Sam Adams.

AP Article

"They say they've been using this trademark since 1984," Adams said. "I've been using it since 1963."

Boston Beer's representatives didn't know there was a real Sam Adams running for mayor when the letter was sent, and has previously run "Sam Adams for President" marketing campaigns.

According to the candidate's website, he announce his bid for mayor at the Roots Organic Brewing Company in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Adams even mentioned them in his speech,

"especially the small, neighborhood businesses like 100% organic, locally owned and operated, and now expanding Roots Brewery. These are the businesses form the backbone of our economy".

Since these two Sam Adams have such a strong connection, not only by namesake but an obvious support for beer, they should team up. Suppose the Portland Sam Adams becomes Mayor, maybe the next step is a bid for President. I know it's a long shot, but talk about a great way to revive an old marketing campaign for the brewer and have another namesake in office!

Now I need to find a way to get my hands on some of that Roots Beer and see what this candidate's pallet is like.

Bud VS Budvar, might finally be over.

The Czech government has started the process to sell the last European state owned brewery in the next few years. If rivals Anheiser Bush were to purchase the brewery, it would end a century long dispute over the Budweiser name.

The process will take a few years and other private investment firms have shown interest in the acquisition. Budvar considers itself the maker of the original Budweiser, it exports its lager to the U.S. under the name Czechvar, because Anheiser-Busch has firm control of the U.S. trademark on the name. There are currently 17 lawsuits in various countries between the two firms.

Full article here

Free Beer For Life!!!!!

Croucher Brewing Company is offering a great reward for the return of a stolen laptop.

The laptop, containing years of financial and creative work, was taken during a break-in at Croucher Brewing on Monday.

Co-owner Paul Croucher says the brewery will give a lifetime supply of beer to anyone with information leading to both the safe return of the laptop and the arrest of the theives; who stole it.

It works out to one dozen Croucher Brewing boutique beers per month.

Great American Beer Fest Results 07

Denver, Colorado

2,793 beers at the festival

GABF

2007 Brewery and Brewer of the Year Awards:
Large Brewing Company and Large Brewing Company Brewer of the Year
Pabst Brewing Company, Woodridge, IL
Bob Newman

Mid-Size Brewing Company and Mid-Size Brewing Company Brewer of the Year
Sponsored by Crosby & Baker Ltd.
Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Paso Robles, CA
Matthew Brynildson

Small Brewing Company and Small Brewing Company Brewer of the Year
Sponsored by Microstar Keg Management
Port Brewing & The Lost Abbey, San Marcos, CA
Tomme Arthur

Large Brewpub and Large Brewpub Brewer of the Year
Sponsored by Brewers Supply Group
RedRock Brewing Company, Salt Lake City, UT
Kevin Templin

Small Brewpub and Small Brewpub Brewer of the Year
Sponsored by Briess Malt & Ingredients Co.
Montana Brewing Company, Billings, MT
Travis Zeilstra

2007 Great American Beer Festival Pro-Am Beer Competition - 48 Entries
Sponsored by Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. and Hopunion CBS LLC

Gold: English Style India Pale Ale, Allentown/Bethlehem Brew Works, Allentown, PA
Beau Badem & AHA Member Chris Bowen

Silver: Kentucky Weissbier, Alltech’s Lexington Brewing Co., Lexington, KY
Brewery Team & AHA Member Bill Caldwell

Bronze: Sculpin IPA, Ballast Point Brewing Co., San Diego, CA
Ballast Point Brewers & AHA Member Doug Duffield

Saint Arnold Brewing Company: Oktoberfest

Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2522 Fairway Park Drive
Houston, TX 77092
713.686.9494

Style: Marzen/October Fest
6.0% ABV

Rich caramel color, fluffy head. Tastes of sweet malt with hints of caramel with hops in the end. Nice mouth feel.

Available in Austin: Yes

Left Handed Brewing Pale Ale

Left Hand Brewing Company
1265 Boston Ave
Longmont, CO 80501
303 772 0258

Jackman's American Pale Ale

Color: Golden
Medium Body
ABV 5.2%
Malt: Premium Pale 2-row and Crystal
Centennial Cascade Hops

Easy rider style label. Nice malty flavor, with balanced hop finish.

Available in Austin: Yes

Sam Adams Hallertau Imperial Pilsner

Samuel Adams

Hallertau Imperial Pilsner

8.8% Alc.

“An Intense Hop Experience”

Noble Hallertau Mittlefrueh Hops

Glass: Pilsner

Light honey color

Mild hop aroma in the nose with a strong but balanced hop flavor, light body. Smooth finish with a nice hoppy aftertaste.

Available in Austin: Yes