Author: Sean Inman

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Ginger beer from Hitachino Nest

Occasionally, I will let trusted beer tasters give me the rundown on what they are drinking (especially if it is something I haven’t had before).

My mystery reviewer “walked away with Real Ginger Brew from Hitachino Nest. The first taste is really light and bright followed by a slightly metallic taste. Ginger flavor is not prominent and it’s not dusty spicy at all. In fact I didn’t think there was a Ginger bite at all until I realized my palate was tingling about a quarter of the way thruogh the glass. It went nicely with my green bean chicken.”

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Central Waters Brewing

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A brewery that makes great beer and is enviromentally conscious? Excellent. Central Waters has just released “Shine On” an easy drinking red ale, made to commemorate our solar hot water system and our partnership with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA). Enjoy a pint, and GET YOUR SHINE ON!

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Great Craft beer news

The sky is not falling. There is reason to be optimistic. Check these stats courtesy of Draft Magazine

~ The number of U.S. breweries is the highest in 100 years because of small and independent craft brewers.
~ America’s small and independent craft brewers are still growing despite many challenges and are continuing to provide jobs to the U.S. economy.
~ Dollar growth from craft brewers during the first half of 2009 increased 9 percent, down from 11 percent growth during the same period in 2008.
~ Volume of craft brewed beer sold grew 5 percent for the first six months in 2009, compared to 6.5 percent growth in the first half of 2008.

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New roads for hops

If you go to FoodGPS.com, you will see the latest musings by yours truly on the latest trends in hoppy beers. You will also probably see a new restaurant or cafe you will want to try out. I found at least three places to try in San Francisco when I drive there in November.

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Loser Pale

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I love the special beers, the anniversary beers, the once and done beers. And now, a pale from Elysian. A pale as a tribute? Counter to trend, but I like it. A Pale Ale made in honor of 20 years of records from Sub Pop. Sounds like a winner to me.

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The Brewing Network

Every day I am pleased to find more beer information on the web, today is no different. The Brewing Network is a great resource for brew information. Based in San Francisco, but not afraid to venture further afield. They have a great website, radio show and home brew show. Anyone who enjoys beer will find something great here.

You can also follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
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