New Kirin Belgium

Well this was some news to find in the local paper. I was in a Wi-Fi “un”-enabled spot and did not see this come across the ticker. The employee owners of New Belgium followed a path that Full Sail broke ground on in selling to Kirin – Lion – Little World. I have the feeling that more of this will happen in the future as older and bigger and not hip breweries look for a parachute out. Whether this works will be seen. Full Sail has not regained momentum but Anchor sold not once but twice and seems to be stable but then on the third hand, Lagunitas has been slimming down even with Heineken behind them. Or maybe this will mean a foedre sake blend in the future.

Not for $65

Kirin-Slushie-Pete

I am not against experimenting with beer.  It is not sacrosanct by any means but I would probably not shell out $65 plus shipping for a beer squishee maker.  Apparently it is at Dodger Stadium but since I need a little git-up-and-go in my sports, I won’t be found there with it in hand.  But if you are a fan of Kirin then Kirin’s Frozen Beer Slushie Maker, then you can pour a frozen foamy heady of beer on in soft serve fashion to keep your beer cold.  Because we all know, beer is so much better cold.

If you want one, then head over to Japan Trend Shop. The website title tells it all.