Maine legislature is currently looking at two bills concerning craft beer. One in regards to increasing the number of “alternating proprietors” allowed at an existing brewery and the other concern regulating serving containers. LD 102 An Act To Strengthen the Craft Beer Industry is a bill sponsored by Senator Justin Alfond. This bill concerns “alternating […]
On the fourth day of Beermas: Name: GingerBreadHead Brewed By: Shipyard Brewing Company Style: Winter Ale ABV: 4.6% Pours very clear, chocolate brown color that glows red when held to the light. Pour produced a short white head that settled quickly but never completely disappeared. The nose is spice forward, molasses, ginger and cinnamon are […]
The Shipyard Brewing Company is celebrating their 20th anniversary in Craft Beer by throwing a party. Saturday July 12, 2014 on the Maine State Pier from 11am-10pm will be live music, local vendors, food trucks, a health and fitness expo including registration for the Shipyard Old Port half marathon and 5k being held on Sunday […]
Shipyard Brewing Company, Maine’s largest brewery, announced today in a press release that they are adding a new year round beer to their lineup. Shipyard American Pale Ale is brewed with English pale malt, whole wheat and seven hop varieties, weighing it at 4.5% ABV and 55IBU. This beer will be available nationwide in April. […]
Name: Black IPA Brewed By: Shipyard Brewing Company Style: Black IPA / Cascadian Dark Ale ABV: 6.2% Shipyard’s newest offering pours a deep black that when held to the light takes on a murky crimson; the pour produced a short, dirty brown head. The nose is pleasant, slightly husky, roasted grains, a hint of sweetness, […]
On the Fifth day of Beermas….. I bowed out, I just couldn’t do it, MINT, I don’t do well with mint, there’s a whole backstory from college but that’s one of those things that only comes out after a few pints at the pub. Because I picked a mint chocolate stout I decided to hand […]
Here we go again, another holiday shopping season, another list of people to buy gifts for and I’m sure one of them is a craft beer lover. Whether you’re a black Friday or cyber Monday shopper I’ve got a few suggestions that’ll make shopping this year a whole lot easier. First off, apparel, how about […]
