Yearly archive for 2021

On this day in 1620, the Pilgrims finally landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts. After missing their intended destination of New York, they finally decided, lost or not, to come ashore because in the words of William Bradford. “..for we could not now take much time for further search or consideration, our victuals being much spent, especially our beer….” Visit our website with schedule of events for 2022… http://MBBF.org Copyright Gregg Smith – His latest book “American Beer History” is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/American-Beer-History-Mayflower-Microbreweries/dp/108155410X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=American+Beer+History&qid=1625503750&sr=8-2  

Remember in the movie Elf how Santa needed Buddy’s help to recharge the Claus O’ meter with Christmas Cheer? Well Santa needs you to help him now. Tomorrow, December 11th, is time for the return of Santa Crawl – To help Santa, show up at Idaho Brewing between noon and 2 and drop off a non-perishable food item, you’ll then receive a coupon sheet for that day with discounts around town celebrating Santa Crawl. No Costume? No Worries! Santa Hats will be available for a cash donation. Visit http://mbbf.org to

Coupon sheets provided at the start of the Santa Crawl, at Idaho Brewing between noon and 2 on Saturday December 11th  Your contribution of non-perishable food earns you offers for a variety of discounts at different Idaho Falls breweries, bars and restaurants. A list of those participating has been released and include: Idaho Brewing Snow Eagle Brewing Frosty Gator Golden Crown Marcellars Snake Bite Black Rock Samoa Club The Celt Pie Hole Fords Tap  N Fill MacKenzie River So drop off a non-perishable food item at Idaho Brewing and join

On November 29th in 1650, Cornelius Van Tienhoven, Secretary to the Director General of New Amsterdam, declared that innkeepers should have nothing to complain about the beer tax since they passed the entire amount on to customers. It seems consumers have been taking it on the chin ever since. Save the Date of December 11th for Santa Crawl – between noon and 2 drop off a non-perishable food item at Idaho Brewing and receive a coupon sheet for that day with discounts around town celebrating Santa Crawl. Copyright Gregg Smith

15 November On this day in 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company of Chico, California brewed its first batch of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Many consider it the prototypical American Pale. An off-shot of the traditional English Style, Sierra Nevada used American hops which yielded a distinct citric-like flavor profile. Save the Date of December 11th for Santa Crawl – between noon and 2 drop off a non-perishable food item at Idaho Brewing and receive a coupon sheet for that day with discounts around town celebrating Santa Crawl. For more information

On November 10, 1775, in Philadelphia’s Tun Tavern, Beer witnessed the formation of the United States Marine Corps. Since then this day has been celebrated as the Marine Corps Birthday. Wish a Happy Birthday to your favorite Marine, better yet, if possible, buy him a beer in memory of Tun Tavern. Save the Date of December 11th for Santa Crawl – between noon and 2 drop off a non-perishable food item at Idaho Brewing and receive a coupon sheet for that day with discounts around town celebrating Santa Crawl. Copyright

The North American Brewers Association is pleased to announce the return of Santa Crawl. Santa has wrested free from the shackles of Covid confines and will reappear on December 11th for the rescheduled 10th annual Santa Crawl. Calling all Santa’s, Elves, Reindeer, Candy Canes, Bad Santa’s, Trashy (think Elvira) Elves, and for Old folks Laurel and Hardy looking Toy Soldiers……. to help the food bank while participating in a SANTA CRAWL on December 11th in Downtown Idaho Falls. Here’s how it works… the food bank is in need of some