Archive for May, 2008

Beer Goddess Co-Hosts Libation Station

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Beer Goddess, Lisa MorrisonLibation Station is a new radio show coming out of Portland Oregon.The show is co hosted by the much loved Beer Goddess, also known as journalist Lisa Morrison with Bruce Bjorkman. I asked Lisa to write a few words to entice you to tune it. Here’s what she says:

Want to get the latest beer news from the heart of Beervana? Pour yourself a pint and listen to the Libation Station on KXL 750 AM each Saturday from 3-4 p.m. Co-hosts Bruce Bjorkman and Beer Goddess Lisa Morrison bring you all the brews news that fit to sip. Can’t catch it live? Check out the podcasts at http://www.kxl.com/KXLTalkShows/LibationStation/tabid/85/Default.aspx
–Lisa Morrison

You can also subscribe thru an RSS feed and listen to each episode computer or mobile device FREE! Here’s that link: click here

Here’s a sampling of what you can expect to find on the show

Here’s What We’re Pouring May 17

  • Broadcasting from Newberg Tire Factory, 2305 Portland Road, Newberg
  • Live Report from Brewers Memorial Ale Festival, Newport, from Jim Cline of Rogue Ales
  • EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Rick Sellers, Director of Beer, DRAFT Magazine
  • Uncapped Brew News
  • Quick Poll
  • Cigar of the week!
  • Order of the Frothy Head Events Calendar
  • All the news that’s fit to drink!

Cheers to Lisa and Bruce for bringing us more Beervana culture!

Democratic National Convention To Be Fueled By Beer

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

I found this article in my Google News this morning. Gotta share it! The links are below.

Ethanol Made From Brewing Waste To Power Official Cars

DENVER — The Democratic National Convention is going to be fueled by beer. And it’s not just at the parties at the summertime event.
Brewer Molson Coors is donating fuel made mostly out of beer waste for use at the convention.

The Denver 2008 host committee said the beer-based ethanol-gasoline blend will power the official cars. But ethanol isn’t the only thing coming from the Denver-based brewer.

Molson Coors will also provide beer — for drinking — at convention-related events

http://www.wxii12.com/foodnews/16366605/detail.html (this article)
http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/may2008/2008-05-22-093.asp (more in depth)
http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/2008/05/22/coors_to_donate_beer-fuel_to_dnc_gathering/7079/

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Rogue Ales Grows Their Own Hops and Malt

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008


NEWPORT, OR., May 22, 2008 (Rogue Wire Service):  The Rogue Nation’s Department of Agriculture has entered into a strategic alliance with Heritage Hop Growers, the Coleman Family.
Rogue Hop FarmThe Rogue Hop Farm is on the Willamette River, south of Independence, Oregon on the former John Haas Alluvial Hop Farm. Four varieties are now being planted on 22 acres with an initial harvest in 2009. The four varieties are Perle, Sterling, Horizon, and Centennial. The hops will be processed and baled on the farm.

In 2009 Rogue will create an all Oregon product using Oregon hops and malt from their farms, yeast from Wyeast in Hood River, and Oregon Free Range Coastal Water, in commemoration of Oregon’s 150th Birthday.

In 2008 a fresh hop beer will be available from the farm. The Rogue Nation Postal Service will issue a commemorative stamp marking the occasion.

We are proud to join with Oregon Farmers who provide the essential ingredients for Oregon’s thriving fermentation economy.

Tours available. For arrangements contact Newp...@rogue.com