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A Pilgrimage To Meet Germany’s Last Beer-Brewing Nun
It seems that every town in the southern German state of Bavaria — no matter how small — has a brewery, and beer is brewed by all sorts of people. And before you judge farmer Zausinger for his morning beer run, consider who he bought it from: Sister Doris Engelhard, a 72-year-old Franciscan nun. She claims to be the world’s last nun brewmeister, and woe unto anyone who would argue that title. Read or listen to more at NPR
Portland Fresh Hops Festival Returns This October
Oregon’s Largest Fresh Hops Festival Returns In-Person, Vaccinations Required
The Oregon Brewers Guild’s 17th Annual Portland Fresh Hops Festival will be returning in-person this October, albeit a bit different than
previous years. The event, which has been held previously at the Oaks Park Amusement Park, will be moving to the Glendoveer Golf &
Tennis driving range, with food options provided by Von Ebert Brewing. The event will be held on October 1st and 2nd.
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Drink this beer to help save African wildlife
Fauna Brewing has launched a range of beers that have been inspired by and support endangered African wildlife.
London-based Fauna Brewing has partnered with three charities, the Cheetah Conservation Fund, Painted Dog Conservation and the African Pangolin Working Group to release three beers, each dedicated to a different endangered species.
Read More Via The Drinks Business
San Francisco to require proof of vaccination to enter all indoor bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters as of August 20
San Francisco issued a new public health order Thursday that makes proof of full vaccination mandatory for entering a variety of indoor businesses, becoming the first major U.S. city to institute such a rule.
Via SFIST
No-Mo Homebrew in Antarctica?
Australian Scientists in Antarctica Aren’t Allowed to Brew Their Own Beer Anymore
And researchers will only be able to bring in half as much alcohol as was previously allowed.
Most people don’t need much to be happy. You give me some good records and a case of beer, and I could be left alone for days. But if you only gave me half a case of beer? Well, that could be trouble. It’s a dilemma Australian scientists holed up in Antarctica are going to have to deal with. The Australian government is planning to seriously tighten alcohol rules at their stations — including slashing the amount of beer, wine, and spirits expeditioners can take to the icy continent nearly in half.
Read More at Food & Wine
Henry Weinhard’s Private Reserve, hailed as Oregon’s original craft beer, to be discontinued
Henry Weinhard’s Private Reserve, once the pride of Northwest beer drinkers and hailed by many as Oregon’s first craft beer, is being discontinued by current owner Molson Coors after more than four decades of production. Commonly known as Henry’s, the brand is among 11 beers the publicly traded corporation will stop producing, Molson Coors recently announced in its second quarter earnings call.
Read More at Oregonlive.com
Distillery to Fuel Trucks with Whisky Waste
Comment: I’ll Drink to that!
Glenfiddich Distilleries to Fuel Trucks With Whisky Waste In Sustainability Push
Since 1887, Glenfiddich has set out to make the best “drams in the valley,†and many whisky connoisseurs agree that the brand succeeded with its award-winning single malt Scotch. Now, Glenfiddich’s initiative to turn whisky waste into fuel for its delivery trucks is leading the way for a future of sustainability efforts.
Via Vinepair
The best cities to visit around the world for beer lovers? Really?
These are the best cities to visit around the world for beer lovers
Global Beer Lovers’ City Index
https://www.money.co.uk/current-accounts/beer-cities
Comment: Is it just me or is using Breweries per 10,000 people, Bars, pubs & clubs per 10,000 people, Average price per pint to determine if a place is a great beer town ridiculous. Where does the quality of the beer and beer culture figure in?