Cafe Gollem Raamsteeg 4, 1012 VZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
When one rich guy, Jim Koch, decided to help another rich guy, Sam Calagione, get even richer we yawned. It’s not like Miller came into Louisiana and bought Great Raft.
We just didn’t care. Continue Reading
Butcher’s Tears at Karperweg 45 in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rumors were flying in Amsterdam earlier this month that the property where Butcher’s Tears resides had been sold and the brewery was going to be forced off the block. Continue Reading
Jopenkerk Haarlem, a brewery in a deconsecrated church in Noord Holland
Lou and Bob’s neighborhood bar in Metairie, Louisiana
Craft Pride beer bar in Austin, Texas
Covington Brewhouse in Covington, Louisiana has closed.
Is it any wonder?
Covington was famous for making watery, indistinct beers that never made headway in Louisiana’s tiny craft beer scene.
The concern has been sold and the new owners are remaining mum on the plans for the operation.
Let’s hope they lure a brewer onto the North Shore from a genuine craft beer hub.
Covington had been in business since 2004 first as Heiner Brau and later as Covington Brewhouse.
Big Bend Brewing Company is closing
Big Bend was a major player from day one back in 2012 when they flung their doors open with brewing legend Steve Anderson (RIP) on the mash tun. Continue Reading
The two things we miss most about Texas: Roadside taco stands and hundreds of local craft breweries
RL Reeves Jr reports on the U.S beer scene
RL Reeves Jr reports on the U.S beer scene
Parish Brewing of Broussard, Louisiana has received TABC approval to begin selling their beers in Texas. Continue Reading