Libation 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!

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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At Lola’s on Harrison, Downtown Hollywood, Florida

When: February 26^th thru Sunday March 2^nd, 2008
Where: 2032 Harrison Street, Hollywood FL

Notes:Chef Michael Wagner and the staff at Lola’s on Harrison invites you and your pooch to come and dine with us. In honor of your k-9 counterparts we will be offering housemade doggie treats, doggie beer (non-alcoholic), and doggie prizes. Our doggie theme transends into our weekly beer flight sampler which offers great boutique craft brews like Abita Turbodog, Stoudt’s Fat Dog, Seadog Blueberry, and Dogfish Head 90 Minute. The whole event centers around Thursday February 28^th with Chef Wagner’s Four Course Charity Beer Dinner Featuring Craft Beer from Dogfish Head Brewery. The first two dinners were a huge success, and some items made it to our regular menu permanently! 5% of the proceeds will be donated to the Broward County Humane Society. Seating is limited and reservations are required, however walk-ins will be welcome based on availability. To make your reservations, please call 954-927-9851 after 3pm. **Dining with pets is permitted outside only and therefore is weather dependent.

February 28th Dogfish Head Beer Dinner Menu:

Course One
Big Eye Tuna Carpaccio with Mache Lettuce,
Roasted Serrano-Chili-Lime Vinaigrette
PAIRED WITH Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA

Course Two

Green Peppercorn Crusted Duck Breast with Golden Raisin Potato Pancakes and Red Current Apple Sauce PAIRED WITH Dogfish Head Raison De’tre

Course Three

India Brown Ale Braised Beef Shank with Creamy Grits and Ginger-Orange Gremolata PAIRED WITH Dogfish Head India Brown Ale

Course Four

Fresh Grape Pie topped with Rolled Oats and Brown Sugar Served with Honey Ice Cream PAIRED WITH Dogfish Head Midas Touch

**Dinner is served from 5-10pm Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun and from 5-11:00pm Fri, Sat, and for all special menu events. Ample free parking is available behind the restaurant. All major credit cards accepted. Please call for catering and private event information (954) 927-9851

THERE will be something different in the air in Caerphilly next week when Tom Newman starts brewing the town’s first beer in 100 years.

The smell of hops may have been absent for a century but Tom hopes his beer will soon put the town on the brewing map.

Tom has returned to his Welsh roots after relocating his brewery from Somerset and branching out under a new name – The Celt Experience.

Under the new banner, Tom will start brewing his latest creations based on historic Celtic brewing methods.

The first brews of Celt Golden and Celt Bronze are expected to take place on Friday.

When production is up and running around 11,000 pints a day will be barreled and sent out to free houses throughout Wales.

Tom will also continue brewing his other ales, including Wolvers Ale, which won an award in the Winter Beer Festival in Manchester. He started brewing under the name Newman’s Brewery in his garage in Yatton, Somerset, and now his beers are available in 40 pubs in the area.

His £250,000 venture and relocation has been made possible with grants from the Welsh Assembly and Caerphilly County Council.

Tom, 32, who lives in Whitchurch, Cardiff, with his wife Becky and two young children, said his plan had always been to brew Welsh ale for a Welsh market after a few years experience in Somerset.

“All my family are from Nantgarw so it wasn’t the case of why should we move back to Wales but why did we go to Somerset? Becky’s from there and we started the business there but it was always the plan to start a business in South Wales.

“It’s been a bit strange for me coming back to an area I knew from such a young age.

“Everybody talks to me about my dad, uncle and family. It’s quite nice but yes, it’s strange.”

Contractors are currently putting the finishing touches to the brewery based at the old Hill’s factory unit which will employ four people including his wife Becky on a part-time basis.

Tom is planning to brew a lager in the new year and hopes to bottle his creations by March.

He also intends to double his staff by the end of next year.

–Wendy Horton
wendyhorton@mediawales.co.uk.co.uk

December 1, 2007 - From: icWales.co.uk

September 17th was the big day for the 1st brew at Hopworks Urban Brewery aka the HUB. Christian Ettinger formerly of Laurelwood Brewing Company was joined by Ben Love, his assistant brewer at Hopworks Urban Brewery for the big day. Christian’s family was there too, son Jules and his mamma Brandie. It’s definitely a family affair! There are some great pics on their Blog page. Check it out here: (Permalink to Hopworks inaugural brew- September 17, 2007  blog entry)

Hopworks Urban Brewery is going to be a magnificent place. It is a huge 3 level endeavor in SE Portland, Oregon with plenty of festival space out back. Interestingly laid out on the property, the front door to what will be to the pub enters on the street level on SE Powell-the second level. Go around back and you’ll enter the brewery below the pub-the first level! There is also a loft above the pub. Some months back Christian and Ben told me that they’ve planned seating and a game area up in the loft. There will be decks overlooking the southern view off of the pub, a large wrap around bar and even an old walk in safe that is being preserved for use as a private booth.  

This pub will have an under 21 area so that families can commune over ORGANIC brews AND sodas. The loft and other areas will be over 21 only. This is brilliant thinking. It can be tough for parents with kids to find a place to have exceptional brews without ditching their kids. At the same time, when out with adults to enjoy adult conversation and fine craft brew you sometimes would rather pass on the cacophony that children having fun can create. HUB will provide for both of these occasions/groups.

Christian mentioned that he had already been speaking with the Oregon Brewers Guild about hosting festivals at the HUB. So keep an eye and ear out for the happenings at the HUB.

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Craft Brew Cast Shows

Hopworks Urban Brewery

Oregon Brewers Guild

Originally posted August 9, 2007

It seems Comcast has worked things out, and the podcast does play thru iTunes! You can also successfully download the file and it will play just fine too. They player on my home page isn’t playing the lasted episode yet. I’ll continue to work on getting the site player to work. But don’t wait for that, download or subscribe today! - Christine