On June 14, 1898, the government raised the tax on beer by one dollar a barrel to help fund the Spanish-American War. In most areas of the country the brewers passed the tax on to retailers who then raised the price of a beer. In other places the bar simply downsized the serving from 16 to 14 ounces, which was the equivalent of an even larger cost burdening the consumer. The end result was a tax increase that was placed fully on the back of the beer drinker. Some things
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It just might happen. If the United States reaches a goal set at 70% of the country receiving a vaccination by the Fourth of July, Anheuser-Busch has pledged to buy adults a round of beer. The Company’s chief of external affairs Cesar Vargas, said the company wanted to encourage vaccinations for those who have yet to receive one, “because that’s one big part of how we can all get back together.” The giveaway which will open for seven days will begin if the Center for Disease Control and Prevention finds
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The Cleveland Indians hosted a ten cent beer and bat night on June 4, 1974. It first appeared a great success, filling the stands, but the dual promotion turned into a nightmare. When the visiting Texas Rangers tied the score 5 – 5 in the ninth inning fans rioted and stormed the field. When order could not be restored Cleveland was forced to forfeit the game 9 – 0 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 – His latest book “American Beer History”
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BELGIUM Hoegaarden White Ale, Belgium – Most noted for its cloudy soft yellow color with white, high reaching head. The aroma is somewhat sweet with floral, Orange and Coriander mixing in a sophisticated bouquet. Almost juicy, sweet and tart, it opens with Coriander which quickly introduces Orange and other citric flavors. Hops remain appropriately low for this style. Body is medium as is the carbonation. It finishes sweet, citric and refreshing. For more on the Wit style visit the NABA Blog via the following link. https://northamericanbrewers.org/category/blog/ Beer Fest tickets available now
MORE →Which beer style, once almost extinct, is a perfect choice for summer? That’s an easy one, it’s Wit. Originating in Belgium, Wit evolved as a product of geography and world conquest. It’s roots go back to the area of Brabant just east of Brussels which extends toward the city of Liege. A part of the Netherlands in the early 1800’s, this was a wheat growing region and the Dutch word for wheat “Tarwe” is still seen on many of the Wit beer labels. The Dutch connection is also significant for
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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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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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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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