Moroco

On May 26, 2021   /   Beers of the World, NABA Blog  

Flag Speciale Société des Brasseries du Maroc, Fez, Morocco – “Like an old work of Shakespeare we’re Moroccan bound” A Pale Lager pours clear and golden with a light orange hue topped by a thin white head (better to set a Fez upon). Aroma is of pale malt, low honey and a citric that almost seems a hint of soapiness. Flavor is of malt, grainy, straw-like. Body is thin. It finishes grassy, and somewhat bitter. Beer Fest tickets available now at MBBF.org or follow this link https://myidahotix.com/events/2020-mountain-brewers-beer-fest-6-6-2020-58530 Copyright Gregg Smith –

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Beers of the World Greece

On May 20, 2021   /   Beers of the World  

Crazy Donkey Ale Santorini Brewing, Sabtorinin, Greece – An American IPA brewed in Greece? Why not, craft brew continues to spread. Santorini’s ‘Crazy Donkey’ is a tribute of sorts to both a symbol of rural Greece and craft brewing. Amber Red with a touch of haze, Crazy Donkey sports a rocky head. Aroma is a hoppy, citric\spicy mix from Cascade and Nelson hops. Finishes appropriately bitter and dry. Please vote for the Mountain Brewers Beer Fest under best annual event and the NABA under best non-profit in the Post register’s

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Craft Beer Battling COVID ?

On May 15, 2021   /   Industry News, NABA Blog  

Tyler Morsch from Erie County, New York was debating whether or not to get a Covid vaccine until he heard those irresistible words “Free beer”. All he had to do was walk across the bar and bare his arm, afterwards the county bought him a beer. Mark Poloncarz, the county executive was nursing his own beer while directing vaccine recipients to the county’s first Shot and a Chaser effort. How well did it work? As the staff began preparing injections at 11 a.m. there was a line out the door.

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Beers of the World

On May 7, 2021   /   Beers of the World, NABA Blog  

Ommegang Abbey Ale, Cooperstown, NY USA  (Parent Company Duvel) – Crafted in the image of Belgian Dubbel, the reddish brown hues are almost Mahogany-like. Sitting atop this ale is a long-lasting, creamy-white head which elegantly laces down the glass. Flavor is Belgianish with deep malty sweetness, hard candy, caramel\toffee, honey and a light, spicy character that suggests citrus, clove, and vanilla. It has medium body and carbonation, finishing sweet and nearly sticky. VOTE for the NABA as Best Non-Profit and the Beer Fest as Best Annual event in Post Register

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On This Day In Beer HIstory

On May 5, 2021   /   Industry News, NABA Blog  

Over pints of Beer on May 5, 1775, Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys met in the Catamount Tavern of Bennington, Vermont to plan their attack on British held Fort Ticonderoga. Five days later they captured the fort without firing a single shot. The captured cannons were transported to the heights overlooking Boston and their Machiavellian presence forced the British to evacuate that city. Although the tavern is long gone there is a marker which commemorates the meeting place. Beer Fest tickets available now at MBBF.org or follow this

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