PRODUCT: Sam Adams Utopias 10th Anniversary

It’s rare, it’s expensive, it’s exciting: Samuel Adams Utopias. Photo courtesy Boston Brewing Company.   Boston Beer Company has launched its 10th anniversary batch of Samuel Adams Utopias, a barrel-aged, limited edition, limited release brew. Only 15,000 bottles have been made. At a suggested retail price of $160, you probably can’t give it as a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pumpkin Beer & Other Fall Craft Beers

Invite Fat Jack and Oktoberfest to a fall beer tasting. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   We received an email from Innis & Gunn, an Edinburgh brewer that ages beer in oak bourbon barrels, announcing that their Spiced Rum Aged beer has arrived in the U.S. It was a reminder that it’s time…
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PRODUCT: Time To Switch To Spring Beer Styles

One of the great things about the craft beer movement is that it enables us to change our beers with the seasons. Just as you don’t want a heavy, wintery Barolo on a fresh spring day, the same goes with your beer. Look for a May bock (Maibock), a style that is brewed to celebrate…
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PRODUCT: Samuel Adams Longshot Homebrew Variety Pack

Last fall, Samuel Adams made dreams come true for three homebrewers, who were named at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver. More than 700 hopefuls entered their beers in the annual Samuel Adams Longshot American Homebrew Contest. The main contest is not open to employees of Samuel Adams’ maker, The Boston Beer Company. Instead,…
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PRODUCT: Samuel Adams Wee Heavy Beer

Photo courtesy Midtown Wines & Spirits |Nashville.   Scotch lovers: Here’s a beer for you! The Boston Brewing Company (maker of Samuel Adams beers) has been prolific lately, expanding the line to some 40 different beers of widely varying styles. While each beer is special in its own way, the variety we find most special…
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