Beer Events – January 2020
Now that we have entered into a new year and have our new 2020 calendars on our walls, I want to provide you with info on some beer events happening in the near future. Aces [...]
Robert Irvine’s Public House — Where You’ll Find a Full Pint and a Full Plate
Food Network TV star, cookbook author and celebrity chef Robert Irvine, drew attention to the upcoming opening of his first Las Vegas restaurant in July, 2016, more than a year before its July, 2017 opening, [...]
NBWA Releases Beer Purchasers’ Index for November 2019
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Today, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released the Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for November 2019. The index surveys beer distributors’ purchases across different segments and compares them to previous years. A reading greater than 50 [...]
Front Yard Now Open at Ellis Island
After two years of planning and building out, the long awaited and highly-anticipated opening of The Front Yard at Ellis Island Casino Hotel & Brewery arrived on Dec. 6. Situated at the front of the [...]
Beer District Brewing Opening Soon
In the works to open soon (possibly before the end of the year) is Beer District Brewing, located at 914 S. Main St. just a few blocks north of Charleston. I stopped in last month [...]
b.B.d’s and Palace Station Part Ways
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAS VEGAS (Nov. 22, 2019) - Ralph Perrazzo, owner and chef of b.B.d’s and Palace Station, have made a mutual decision to pursue different goals for their brands. Effective November 30, 2019, b.B.d.’s [...]
Christmas Homebrewing
Christmas Homebrewing A favorite ritual in my homebrewing hobby has become the yearly specialty beer, often referred to as a Christmas beer. Easy to label, but hard to define, it is a fall event that [...]
Is Utah’s New Stronger Beer Law That Big A Deal?
The short answer is no…especially if you’re a craft beer fan. On November 1, a new law took effect in Utah that’s being heralded as a breakthrough in the state. And we have to ask [...]
New Beers: Export Lagers, Sweet Stouts And Hazy IPA’s
(Courtesy Avery Brewing) This weekend’s collection of new November beer offerings are seasonal and cold weather-ready! Peach Perfect (Boulder, CO) – Avery Brewing has a new hazy addition to its growing roster of BIG IPAs. [...]
Beer News Blues: Pizza And Beer Consumption Declines
It was a marriage made in heaven…pizza and beer. But now disappointing earnings results from corporate pizza and beer producers are suggesting that this marriage may have hit the skids. Say it ain’t so Joe… [...]
Painful Beer Takeaways From Molson Coors Restructuring Announcement
(CEO Gavin Hattersley: Courtesy Molson Coors) On Wednesday Molson Coors President and CEO Gavin Hattersley laid out a sweeping corporate restructuring and revitalization plan aimed at putting it on the path to growth. This is [...]
5 Pumpkin Beers For People Who Hate Them
There was a time when pumpkin beers were greeted with the same kind of anticipation that some New England IPAs are now experiencing…But you’d be kicked out a bottle-share for bringing one today. Still adventurous [...]
More Halloween Beers “To Die For”
Seasonality is an important part of the American craft beer scene and it goes into hyper-drive around certain holidays. Christmas, of course, is big – but Halloween offerings are also frighteningly popular. And we’ve a [...]
The Wall—Self-Serve Beer and Much to Entertain You
Want a beer? Why not get up and after perusing 60 choices, grab a glass and pour it yourself? Don’t want to commit to a full pint, but maybe just a few sips? Go for [...]
It’s Not Water But It’s On Water Street
The second annual "It's Not Water, But It's On Water Street!" beer mile is back and better than ever! Join us on Saturday, November 9th at 5:00pm to participate! The race will begin outside of [...]
Book Review: Vegas Brews — Craft Beer and the Birth of a Local Scene
Being released on October 22, this new book by Michael Ian Borer is more than a history of craft beer in Las Vegas. Borer, an associate professor of sociology at the University of Nevada, Las [...]
Nevada Breweries Win Big at the 33rd Great American Beer Festival
The 2019 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) presented by the Brewers Association, the world’s largest commercial beer competition, was held on Oct. 5 in Denver. Nevada breweries had their best showing ever, coming home with [...]
To Print Or Not To Print
Print or Digital or Both? For us, that's been the question since day one. I love paper. As a graphic designer creating for print since 1980, I have a longstanding relationship with old school media, [...]
Mojave Brewing Co – New Website for Nevada’s Newest Brewer
Small but Mighty Craft Brewer, John "Griff" Griffith II That’s John “Griff” Griffith’s motto. It’s fitting, too. Griff is soon opening Mojave Brewing Co. He’s a small passionate brewer of fine craft beers, but [...]
NBWA Releases Beer Purchasers’ Index for September 2019
Today, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released the Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for September 2019 The index surveys beer distributors’ purchases across different segments and compares them to previous years. A reading greater than [...]
Able Baker Brewing to host Grand Opening on October 25-27
Able Baker Brewing will be hosting their Grand Opening on the weekend of October 25-27. In conjunction with Nevada Day, Able Baker Brewing will officially open the doors at their new brewery and brewpub located at [...]
Craft Beer Takes Center Stage at 2019 NBWA Convention & Trade Show
The 82th annual National Beer Wholesalers Association Convention and Trade Show convened at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas Sept. 22-25 filling 100,000+ square feet of tradeshow floor and attracting nearly 4,000 industry representatives. The convention [...]
Beerfest Season Begins [UPDATED]
Okay, these days beerfests happen year round, but the lower temps mean more of them and more held outdoors. Occidental Taphouse Grill Oktoberfest ~ First up, on October 5 from 1-8 p.m. is the Occidental [...]
2 Days of NBWA, Part 1
The 82nd Annual National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) Convention & Trade Show was in Las Vegas this week. Hosted on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 23-24, 2019, at Caesars Palace, this beer hoppening was like no [...]
Las Vegas Launch for Scottish Craft Beer Firm
Las Vegas Launch for Scottish Craft Beer Firm as Clan Brewing Co Secures US Importer. A Scottish craft beer producer has announced a “significant” export breakthrough into the US, the world’s largest craft beer market. [...]
CraftHaus Taproom in Arts District Now Open
On Sept. 19, I attended a preview of CraftHaus Brewery’s new taproom, located in the heart of the Arts District at 197 E. California St., just steps from Casino Center Dr. I was delighted to [...]
Able Baker Now Open in Arts District
I’ve talked about the Arts District morphing into a beer district, and although I don’t condone changing the name, with this and other openings coming soon, it certainly qualifies as one. First up was Able [...]
Going Commercial
There is a reoccurring statement that gets told to me by homebrewers, “It’s a goal of mine to one day open my own brewery.” Many of my customers have taken the plunge and made brewing [...]
The British Are Drinking, The British Are Drinking! (U.S.-Inspired Beers, That Is…)
A Report from a California Yankee in the Court of Cask Ale With the fate of Brexit — and indeed all of Great Britain — currently teetering on the pinnacle of a political precipice, the one thing beer-loving Brits (and that is most of them, innit?), be they “Leavers” or “Remainers,” should be thankful for is that their not-so-United Kingdom is debating to disassociate itself from the European Union and not the United States. Why? Because they love our beers… and beer styles, the vast majority of which we nicked from them and “Americanized” (amped, hopped, soured, hazed and
Ryan Reaves Delights Fans with Meet & Greet and His 7FIVE Training Day Golden Ale
On Sept. 5 Pole Position hosted a meet and greet with Golden Knights NHL Hockey star Ryan Reaves (aka “The Enforcer”) and we were there to cover it. The event was a meeting of the [...]
100 Great Beer Destinations
From Sin City and the Las Vegas Strip, to the Biggest Little City in the World, the Silver State is Experiencing a Liquid Gold Rush! This is an exciting time for Nevada's craft beer lovers. New breweries with beautiful [...]
Mark Your Calendars for These Beer-worthy Events
Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas, an authentic replica of the iconic Munich beerhall, is always THE place to celebrate Oktoberfest on this side of the pond. This year the festivities begin on Sept. 13 and run through [...]
Another New Brewery Coming to Downtown Henderson
Looks like another brewery is on the way. Mojave Brewing Company has purchased its 10-bbl brewing system and will be located in a section of the vacant Bank of America building on 107 S. Water [...]
Hop Nuts Brewing 2nd Location Now Open
I previously reported on Hop Nuts Brewing expanding from its location in the Arts District to open a second location in Tivoli Village in Summerlin. This has now come to pass. The new taproom is [...]
Reno and Beyond
Reno Bound It has been years since I last visited Reno, and even longer since I spent any real time there, so my recent road trip with Beti was a fresh experience for us both. [...]
Drink Up, Bitches
Teenanigans' Shenanigans Together, Arlene and Ryan have created a niche in the tee-shirt apparel and custom design industry by combining years of experience in retail fashion, with their passion for beer. It just makes sense. [...]
Discover A Nevada Craft Beer Experience
OR BETTER YET, FIND A GREAT CRAFT BEER! From Sin City to the Biggest Little City in the World, when it comes to delicious craft beers and amazing food, Nevada is the land of plenty. [...]
Why is the Hofbrauhaus in Las Vegas So Special?
There isn't anything you can't find in Las Vegas. For example, if you are looking for a flying saucer overlooking the Strip, we got that. If you're looking for the world's tallest Ferris wheel, we [...]
New Vista Announces Dates for the 2019 Brew’s Best, Hand-Crafted Beer Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Vista announces Dates for the 2019 Brew’s Best, Hand-Crafted Beer Festival New Vista Community offers a specialty beer tasting to kick off their 2019 fall event season LAS VEGAS – July [...]
Las Vegas Beer Scene Sparkles
Some Trustworthy BBQ + Beer offerings. Photo by A.D. Cook, used with permission. Evolve or die is not just a motto, it’s a way of life for Las Vegas. This odd conglomeration of fantasy principalities existing incongruously in a harsh desert climate is continuously evolving and redefining itself. With Bob Barnes (a native of Las Vegas) as my capable and beer-savvy guide, I returned once again to check out the current state of beer in the city that really never sleeps. The vast gaudy mausoleums of gaming and chance that populate the teaming Las Vegas “Strip” are windowless wonders of
Nevada’s Rising Tide…
and a Raised Bar! We've all heard the phrase "A rising tide lifts all boats.” It's actually one of my favorite all-time quotes. When I think about rising tides I don't think of it so [...]
Upcoming Beer Events
Aces & Ales will host its 10th annual Strong Beer Festival on August 10 beginning at 3 p.m. at its Tenaya location. The event will offer an opportunity to indulge in more than 50 different [...]
Trustworthy Brewing Co. & BBQ Now Open at The Palazzo
Bob Barnes with Executive Chef Lloyd Bansil and GM Robert Parekh. At long last, the Vegas Strip once again has a brewery, for the first time since Monte Carlo (now Park MGM) closed [...]
7Five Brewing Co. and Able Baker Brewing Receive Licensing from the City of Las Vegas
PRESS RELEASE: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA– July 18, 2019 –7Five Brewing Co LLC. ("7Five") and Able Baker Brewing LLC (“Able Baker”) are pleased to announce that they have received the appropriate licensing from the City [...]
Las Vegas Beer & Breweries
Often, when you join a Facebook group, or most any online group for that matter, you don't ever meet many (or any) of the members in real life. Maybe that's why we were so curious [...]