Category: Beer

Top 6 Beer Myths Revealed

Some of us beer buyers at Binny's hear the same questions day in and day out.  And sometimes when we tell people that ideas they have believed in their entire lives are in fact nothing but old wives tales, well lets just say that their reactions can vary.  But generally they look at us like we are crazy.  Anyways, we stumbled across this beer article this morning, and thought it did justice to debunk some of the mythical beer beliefs that we hear about every day..."

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2 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 10:24 AM - Categories: Beer

A Brewing Controversy

Some brewers, including Boston Beer Company – brewers of Sam Adams – are threatening price increases.

   Beer retailers around Chicago received a notice last Friday from The Boston Beer company outlining price increases on their products to take effect in February of 2012. To justify these increases, they cite a 68% rise in the cost of barley.

   To be very clear, we are talking about a retail increase of one dollar per six pack and one dollar per twelve pack. That is a substantial increase...

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2 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 1:01 PM - Categories: Beer

Binny's Commercial: BIG HURT BEER

   Binny's is proud to stock Big Hurt Beer - the new full flavored, heavy hitting lager in a 24 oz can from former White Sox slugger Frank Thomas. The Big Hurt took some time out of his busy schedule of in-store appearances to talk about this new project and to swing a baseball bat around in a store full of glass bottles. 

   Thanks Big Hurt! Glad to see you hit another grand slam with Big Hurt Beer! If you're looking for more Binny's commercials and other videos from your favorite Beverage Depot, check the Binny's YouTube channel.

0 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 11:10 AM - Categories: Beer | Video

Quick Flight, Small Pours 12/14/11

The Trib's 12 Drinks of Christmas - one for each day.
   Adorable, and some look easy enough to actually make at home.

Australia okays laxative agent for use in wine.
   Ever notice how headlines sensationalize and ignore details?

Will Ferrel films Old Milwaukee commercials for free.
   They are hilarious.

Now there's a Vinturi spirits aerator, Wired likes it.
   Um, yes. You can get it at Binny's.

The Pour Fool on Jay Miller's departure from TWA.
  A level-headed and thoughtful point of view.

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0 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 9:15 AM - Categories: Beer | Spirits | Wine

Stocking Stuffers: Beer

Are you looking for a last minute stocking stuffer for the beer connoisseur in your life?  If so, the beers from England's Ridgeway Brewing Company are perfect candidates...

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0 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 11:33 AM - Categories: Beer

Holiday Beer Sale

Today marks the start of our big Holiday Beer Sale. 
   As you might expect, you'll find sweet prices on great winter brews. We're doing something a little different this time: we've selected over 130 holiday beers from all over the globe, stuff that you might have passed over otherwise. We're highlighting more eclectic seasonal brews, like Lump of Coal Holiday Stout from England's Ridgeway brewing, and Scaldis Noel from Belgium. We have a special price on this year's St. Bernardus Gift Set, plus stuff closer to home like Point's St. Benedict's Christmas Ale 12 packs and Sprecher's...

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0 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 11:43 AM - Categories: Beer

Quick Flight, Small Pours 12/6/11

What does it take for a wine region to change its name?
   Association with a nuclear power plant will do it.

Eric Asimov says that Bordeaux priced itself out of the equation,
   opening the door for the amazing spectrum of wine we have today.

From beernews.org: craft beer industry leaders talk craft beer,
   touch on some VERY important issues.

Jay Miller resigns from The Wine Advocate. (from decanter.com)
   Says the move isn't related to recent controversy....

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0 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 12:17 PM - Categories: Beer | Wine