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On this day in 1933, Ninety years ago, Prohibition essentially came to an end. Repeal meant on this day the United States allowed the sale and consumption of Beer. Although the official end of prohibition lay in the future, official modification of the Volstead act allowed the sale of Beer. Mark your calendars, Mountain Brewers Beer Fest –June 3rd, Idaho Falls, ID – TICKETS on sale now at https://myidahotix.com/events/mountain-brewers-beer-fest-2023-6-3-2023 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

            Guinness announced it plans on opening its second US Taproom (the first was in Baltimore) with the official name as Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago. Located at 901 W. Kinzie St. The project was originally announced in 2021 but was delayed by several circumstances. The 15,000 square foot facility Will feature a Taproom, restaurant, bakery, brewing facility and aging area. Aside from standard Guinness the up to 16 tap line-up will feature Guinness experimental beer. Mark your calendars, Mountain Brewers Beer Fest –June 3rd,

What would Doug and Bob Mckenzie think? A newly released report from Statistics Canada, a government data collector, determined overall alcohol sales dropped in the Great White North for the first time in a decade, by 1.2%. Although beer remains the county’s most popular alcoholic beverage its sales have slipped by 8.8% over the past 10 years. Not surprisingly the beneficiary was Cider and Seltzers which claimed the majority of that drop by gaining 5 percent. Mark your calendars, Mountain Brewers Beer Fest –June 3rd, Idaho Falls, ID – TICKETS

This painting of a sailing ship certainly qualifies as art but what does it have to do with Beer? To find out come to The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho – for…. Beer in ART: A Walk Through Art (and Beer) History Presented by: Gregg Smith  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2023, 4 – 5 PM Beer has been around for millennia and Art as well; if Art depicts life shouldn’t Beer have a place in Art? It does, and it can be seen over and over, but sometimes we need to

Who created the man in this painting and what is he drinking? To find out come to….. The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho – for…. Beer in ART: A Walk Through Art (and Beer) History Presented by: Gregg Smith SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2023, 4 – 5 PM   Beer has been around for millennia and Art as well; if Art depicts life shouldn’t Beer have a place in Art? It does, and it can be seen over and over, but sometimes we need to know where to look. Explore where

North American Brewers Association Events for 2023 include Beer Fest June 3rd Zoo Brew August 18th Santa Crawl December 16th

Thanks to all who participated in Saturday’s 11th annual Santa Crawl. A large amount of food was donated and the Food Bank has expressed its appreciation of the event. Several of the eateries and pubs were frequented by joyous Santa’s, Elves, and ugly sweaters and we observed quite a few that had standing room only! A special shout-out to those who joined the crawl for the first time. We hope you’ll join us again next year (and bring a few friends) ! Reminder Beer Fest Tickets are on sale at

December 10th between noon and two drop off a donation of non-perishable food at Idaho Brewing to receive your coupon sheet for Pub and Eatery specials. Discounts include Idaho Brewing 1/2 price draft beer (2), Frosty Gator, buy one draft and get one free and 25% off eatables; Marcellars $ 3 off beer or wine; Black Rock $1 off Beer and Wine; Snow Eagle 1/2 off draft (2); Tap N Fill 1/2 off draft (2);  Celt $1 off Draft, wine or well drink plus 25% off any one food item;