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We are brewing tonight. And there was much rejoicing.

We are brewing tonight. And there was much rejoicing.

Our Brew Magic came in Friday night. So obviously we have to break it in tonight. We’d love to have you join us at 8pm, though there are a few caveats:

You must promise not to make fun of us for being overly excited about our new brewing system.
You must commit to spending at least ten [...]

German Bierfest Tomorrow

German Bierfest Tomorrow

Our friend and Monday-Night-attendee commonly known as John (frequent commenter) Alexander will be pouring beer tomorrow at the German Bierfest.  Yes, the Germans did lose WWII but they nonetheless make some amazing beers (and cars) and you should most certainly plan to spend your afternoon there.  If you’re so brave you can even come dressed [...]

Up in lights

Up in lights

We took a break from our bottle rocket war (it’s not as dangerous as it sounds, Mom) this weekend to do a little light-writing. Compliments to Martin for the stellar shot, and Andy and Simon for holding down the “N” and “B,” respectively.

Beer prices set to increase (because people have so much extra money lying around)

Beer prices set to increase (because people have so much extra money lying around)

According to this CNN Money article sent in by long-time reader and Hurricane aficionado Justin, AB InBev is set to raise prices on beers across their portfolio on Tuesday:
“We plan on taking price increases on a majority of volume and in a majority of markets this fall. The increase helps cover some input costs.”
AB InBev [...]

New branded tasting glasses have arrived

New branded tasting glasses have arrived

Some of you may have noticed (and laughed at) the complete mish-mash of pint glasses we drink from on Mondays. About half have our old monk logo, and the other half are from random respectable breweries. Well no longer.
Joel ordered some pretty sweet tasting glasses and they arrived today. There’s a front and a back, [...]

We can’t brew tonight. Not with our new toy in the mail.

We’re not going to brew tonight. Here’s the deal. Our Sabco Brew Magic should get here late this week, and we’re pretty much ecstatic. Joel peed himself a little bit yesterday.
We can’t in good faith brew on our current system. With our new system in the mail, it would be like going on a date [...]

This should be shipping on Monday

Oh please please please please please