November 2010 Archives

Dethroning the King: The Hostile Takeover of Anheuser-Busch, an American Icon this looks like it would be a decent read.

The new series Brew Masters airs on Discovery tonight. I like Sam, I just wish it wasn't on so late.
Generations of local loyalty is eroding in the wake of InBev's 2008 hostile takeover of Anheuser-Busch -- a St. Louis tradition since 1852, when it was called Bavarian. For Schlafly and other small breweries in the city, it's an opportunity to exploit the increased interest in craft beers nationwide.
Hey folks Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout and Goose Island Bourbon County Stout are out. They are seasonals so pick them up while you can.

The raspberry does not overpower the mead like the blueberry does. It does cast it's definitive character however. It possesses a nectarous raspberry nose, sweet with a little tartness, it finishes with a dry crispness. Not only did the raspberries make a great product, they really cleared up the mead. The cinnamon and vanilla did not come out so well. I guess I should have boiled the cinamon sticks. I think they ruined the batch they were in. The fruit infusion seems to be a great way to add a little something to your mead.