Spilt Mu Pils Collaboration

After grabbing my bottle of Valentine Hunny Bunny Raspberry Wit from Swamp Rabbit Brewery and Taproom (you got yours too, right?) I stopped by Liability Brewing Co. on a tip that a serious collaboration was taking place. Yep, that's what was happening. Long time friend and even longer time brewer, Zach Newton from Newgrass Brewing Company in Shelby, NC, joined Liability's CJ and Jared to brew a Pils, "Spilt My Pils." Just as I arrived they were pitching Amarillo Hop Hash hops into the whirlpool. So, in a couple weeks or so, a new dry-hopped Pils will be available (at both venues I suspect) and I for one am eager to try it.
Stay tuned, when I learn of the release date, I'll let you know.
In the photo:
Dustin Harward, Jeremy Cody, CJ Golobish, Jared Tuttle (top), Zach Newton, Paul Engster, Nick Schotte.
Not in the photo: Bob Muller

Cheers!

Whale Meets Wooden Robot - Greenville Cheers!

If you made it over to The Whale today for the Wooden Robot Brewery event, featuring four of their most popular brews, you could have joined me in welcoming Mikey Foster, Sales Rep, to the beer-appreciating GVL community and tasted some very special brewery-only beers that he conveniently brought along: Aww Fudge, a fudge stout was just velvet on the palate and no hint of the 12.8% Abv. A "Bring me my slippers, I'll be here awhile" type of sipper.

Also a Saison, Alternating Currents (guess the fruit) that was so fresh and fruity that I could have it morning, noon and night. And with an ABV of 4%, why not? Yummers.
 
Despite the occasional power outage, it was an evening of treats and we were told that starting next week, we will see a lot more Wooden Robot kegs available!
Love good news, don't you?
Cheers!

Pabst Ain't Craft

Apparently someone at Pabst could use a refresher course on the meaning of “craft” when applied to beer.
I embrace their increased use of hops, but...
Read and decide for yourself.
Cheers!


 https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/food-and-drink/pabst-brewing-launches-new-captain-pabst-craft-beer-brand/amp?fbclid=IwAR1dN8Bva0K_A3H5KTYt-jZ_bNCkg-sui0BqLUlrpCLxUpYfvGQlBl76c94

Hotel With Beer - Yay!

Heading to Columbus, Ohio any time soon?
Looking for a hotel that’s beyond the ordinary, say, one owned by a brewery?
Like taking showers?
Got just the place for you:



https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2018/10/02/this-new-beer-hotel-has-a-beer-fridge-in-the-shower-i-repeat-a-beer-fridge-in-the-shower/?fbclid=IwAR2VuyAnriaBWIESx_iaStFgzGbInD6PTxblzD4njyLZ8fKXAtHBVPpMssE


Cheers! 

Chili Time at Quest

Winners of the Quest Chili Cook-off!!
1st Place:
Kevin's Morockin Chili
2nd Place:
Puns Are The Wurst
3rd Place:
The Devil Made Me Do It.

A hot time was had by all!!!
Cheers.

Biggest Little Fest Kicks Off 2020

Whoa, 2020 is getting off to a fast start, events are quickly lining up on my calendar. I already mentioned the Quest Brewing Company Chili contest this weekend; looking a little further into the month, what should appear but the first major GVL beer festival of the year, Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria (Greenville)'s Biggest Little Festival 2020, January 19, which will be here before you know it. This is an especially favorite fest for Belgian beer lovers cause The Trappe Door will be filled with an amazing array of popular Belgian offerings. Not to be missed, get downstairs early, the place gets packed quickly.


http://www.barleysgville.com/news-and-events/events/biggest-little-beer-fest3/


Some pix below from last year to remind you of how much fun can be had:

 Cheers!!

Burning Blush Has a Grand Grand Opening

Burning Blush Brewery Grand Opening is officially over but you can still go visit. Weather for the opening day was ideal so the crowd took advantage of the large beer garden area benches conveniently located near the food truck.
You knew it was an official opening cause Cuzzin Adam Willier was there, along with fellow Thomas Creek brewers; Jared Tuttle from Liability Brewing Co. and Eric Boice from Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant plus representatives from White Labs Kitchen & Tap. 

Whit Lanning's Helles was very popular as was the porter. I was impressed with the Pecking Order Hierarchy Vienna Lager and the Square Your Luck Juicy IPA was dry-hopped goodness! 

A grand, Grand Opening and I foresee many happy hours will be spent there by craft beer lovers, families and friends, especially next year when the warm weather returns
 
Congratulations again to Whit and crew for a spectacular kick-off!