In this episode we talk about
- MillerCoors loses their license in Minnesota due to government shutdown
- Flying Dog fights for the First Amendment in Michigan
- Sunoco tests selling craft beer in growlers at convenience stores
- and, our contest winner!
Download it here: Hop Talk Podcast ep. 8
Show notes:
Beer News
MillerCoors got caught up in the government shutdown in Minnesota and temporarily lost their license to sell beer there. That’s 40% of the market suddenly gone. But, crisis averted?
“All Beers Considered“, from Aleheads, pointed us toward this issue, where Flying Dog’s best-selling beer was originally blocked for sale in Michigan, but a court reversed the block. However, Flying Dog is continuing to fight for the First Amendment.
Sunoco is conducting a test at 30 of their APlus stores in and around Buffalo, New York. It’s called the Craft Beer Exchange.
- Buffalo News: Fill it up twice at gas station
- Convenience Store News: Craft Beer Pilot Program Flows at 12 Sunoco C-stores
Our Contest Winner!
Congratulations Amanda Brezina!
What we drank:
- Ron: Widmer Rotator X-114 India Pale Ale
- Max: Peak Organic IPA
- Don: Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA (Beer-A-Day #183)
- Al: Brooklyn Summer Ale (Beer-A-Day #133)
Spot a discrepancy? Something missing? Let us know. contact@hop-talk.com
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Music credits:
Background music at bar during intro:
Artist: Gnappy
Song: Best Not FUnck Around
Main intro:
Artist: A Thousand Knives of Fire
Song: She’s Yours
Outro Music:
Artist: Aphasia
Song: Metal Tank
Transition Music:
Artist: Devil In A Woodpile
Song: Beer Ticket Rag
