January 2012
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Jan 31st
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Jan 25th
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Following-up on WSJ's 'Beeroisseur' story →
I was happy to see the Wall Street Journal write a bit about the craft beer scene in New York City, including call-outs for City Swiggers and Top Hops beer stores, but I noticed at least one omission I commented about on the post.  Of course I can’t expect the reporter to mention all my favorite beer spots around town (they have editorial considerations), but it’s hard to believe they...
Jan 21st
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Jan 20th
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Jan 19th
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Breweries of New York tour on Foursquare →
I created a list of Breweries around the New York City area (and Long Island), which this beer blogger currently calls their home ! Fellow beer lovers can use the list to tour the best local, craft brewers around the metropolis. And if you see any of your favorites that are missing feel free to leave a comment so I can add it to the list.   Follow Brew Noob on Foursquare for more lists/tours...
Jan 18th
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Jan 18th
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Jan 15th
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Jan 14th
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Jan 13th
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Jan 11th
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What makes a craft beer Brand? →
Besides brewing tasty beers, there are lots of other choices a brewery can make that impacts not just the beers we choose but how we enjoy them.  Especially when we’re trying new beers, marketers have an opportunity to use original branding to help their beer stand out on the refrigerator case.  But there are a number of choices beyond the label, like what kinds of bottles or cans to use,...
Jan 10th
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Jan 8th
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What to Watch For: Beer in 2012 →
via ohhleary: Enjoy this little in-depth piece on the beer industry.
Jan 5th
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WatchWatch
It’s been said that people often vote for the candidate they would want to share a beer with, and the same might be true in Iowa during the caucuses, where alcohol isn’t explicitly prohibited (but generally frowned upon) during the voting process.  Here’s a clip of Rick Santorum drinking beer in Iowa, trying a “dark wheat beer” for the first time at a local brewer,...
Jan 3rd
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Brew Noob on Facebook →
Because it’s always a good idea to share tasty beers with friends, we’ve started a Facebook page to connect with fans outside the blog!
Jan 2nd
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