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Boston Beer’s Quarterly Report Drops Stock

Jim Koch, chairman of the Boston Beer Company, said his company is doing well in this week’s quarterly earnings report.

But the stock price indicates some loss of optimism. After a long period of strong growth that saw the stock price rise 60 percent, it dropped about 11 percent following the report.

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SanTan Devil's Ale

It’s gray, it’s dreary… it’s time for a Pint Break! Though a light dusting of snow still remains in some places, the winter wonderland of yesterday has been replaced by a bleakness that blankets the heavens.

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Brewery Ommegang Debuts First-Ever IPA

Riding the wave of the American IPA’s massive popularity, New York’s Ommegang Brewery has announced it will release its first foray into that genre in April. The Cooperstown brewery usually specializes in Belgian-style brews, and this departure marks the company’s first exploration of American craft beer styles, underscoring IPA’s prevalence and powerful position in the craft beer segment. Here is the release from Ommegang:

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Sorachi Ace Saison

Seeing Sorachi Ace available in four-packs, I resolved to test Garrett Oliver’s thesis that he had finally brewed a beer that pairs well with pasta. In addition to a difficult pair, the challenge with beer and pasta is that both are relatively filling.Specifically, Sorachi (like my spaghetti and meat balls) is so tasty there’s a temptation to eat and drink more.

A saison made with signature Japanese hops, Sorachi aced our BC Beer Review when it first appeared with a score of 98 in 2011. Brooklyn Brewery, wrote the late, great Charlie Gow, had “a monster” hit on its hands.

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Big Beer Exec Hired at Schlafly

Craft brewers in transition are looking for veteran help. The hiring of James Pendegraft as the CEO at the St. Louis Brewery continues the trend of veterans from major breweries taking the reins at smaller companies in the craft beer segment following a change in ownership.

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Hopothermia DIPA

Should we talk about the weather?! With Winter Storm "Quantum" impacting the Rockies, Central Plains, and Deep South, I have to question its name. A quantum, from the Latin root, refers to the smallest, discrete, measurable unit or portion. That's weak! Could you imagine what it's like living in the Alaskan Tundra? Chill out now, its time for a little Pint Break.

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Starr Hill Announces New Brewmaster

After joining Starr Hill Brewery in 2011 and working his way up the ranks, Robbie O’ Cain has been promoted to brewmaster. O’Cain replaces Starr Hill founder and original brewmaster Mark Thompson. After 23 years at the helm of the venerable Virginia brewery, Thompson will continue as a consultant/advistor. Here is the release from Starr Hill, located in Crozet, Virginia:

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