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First the pandemic, then forced Pub closures, and now a zero alcohol Guinness? You can almost hear the anguished cry across Ireland ‘What new hell is this?’. The result of a four-year development effort, the company brews and ferments in the usual process, then removes the alcohol in a cold filtration, which the brewery claims has no effect on the taste. It will first debut in 440 ml cans( just shy of 15 ounces). Marketed in a 4 pack, it’s expected to sell for about six dollars. A draught version

On November 3, 1601 England was considering a limitation on the number of operating taverns. Sir George Moore spoke up for the common person, arguing, “An Inn is a man’s inheritance, and they set great rates and therefore, not to be taken away from any particular man.” Look for news on the return of Beer Fest in Idaho Falls June 5, 2021 Copy right Gregg Smith – Author American Beer History available on Amazon

On this day – October 28, 1644 – Concerned citizens of New Amsterdam (New York City) protested a new tax on Beer. They pleaded that, “…this will probably have to be paid by the poor, who are unable to procure beer for the sick and wounded….” Beer Taxes were a constant complaint of Dutch New Yorkers. It and other regressive taxes caused the citizens to look upon their leaders with disdain. This contributed to the settlers giving up the colony to the English that year without firing a shot. Look

In 1814 the Meux Brewery of London experienced the catastrophic failure of a 120,000 gallon beer aging tank. The tank released almost all the beer instantly and the surge burst the walls of the brewhouse. Spilling into the street the flood killed 8 people “..by drowning, poisoning, by fumes and drunkenness.” As beer flowed down the street countless inhabitants dove into the flowing gutters for free beer.  Upcoming events Santa Crawl in early December and the Mountain Brewers Beer Fest 5 June, 2021.

Announcing – the Idaho Falls Zoo virtual fundraiser, “Oktoberfest: Home Edition” Although this isn’t Zoo Brew or a North American Brewers Association event, we do love the Zoo and are providing this information through our page to help them out in this very tough year. You can get all the information on this Zoo event by accessing their website at https://www.tpzs.info/oktoberfest-home-edition/ Meanwhile – The next Mountain Brewers Beer Fest will be held on Saturday June 5th, 2021. We know that seems a long time off… and we feel the same

Portland Cider company announced the release of “Ciderade” made from 100% Northwest apples with a splash of lemons and limes. It also acts as an electrolyte with the addition of Sea Salt harvested from Oregon’s Netarts Bay. Meanwhile, in Denver, River North Brewery has canned a “Malt and Hops infused seltzer”  they’ve named Seltzbier. California’s G&Juice of Los Angeles has developed a new line of CBD-Infused sparkling beverages in Ginger Peach, Strawberry Lemonade, Coconut Vanilla, and Blueberry Mojito. Abita Brewing of Abita Springs, Louisiana introduced its “Spring Loaded” spiked seltzer

A soldier from Cambridge, Mass. on this day in 1776 noted, “Begun to draw the allowance for Beer”. It was by act of Congress which provided in soldier’s rations one quart of beer per day for all on active service. It was a sad day when the military later eliminated the ration.  Get your ration at the Beer Fest in Idaho Falls. NEW DATE August 8, 2020 On-line ticket store open now at MBBF.org