http://www.micromatic.com/Keg-Beer-Commentary-cid-6015.html http://www.micromatic.com/anheuser-busch-king-of-beer-companies-aid-265.html Why does the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company sell more beer than any other? The tongue-in-cheek answer: because people like it. But the question remains—why the heck is A-B so successful? Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-265 http://www.micromatic.com/suddenly-politicians-everywhere-making-sense-aid-266.html Last week, the United States Congress got together to discuss a topic most Americans have quite a bit of knowledge about: BEER! Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-266 http://www.micromatic.com/anheuser-busch-goose-island-aid-267.html In a deal that one might consider “a little tricky” King of Beers, Anheuser-Busch, purchased a stake in Chicago based Goose Island. Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-267 http://www.micromatic.com/pabst-moves-to-windy-city-aid-268.html Pabst, providers of the frat-boy-favorite Pabst Blue Ribbon and street-cred heavy Old Style brands, has decided to move back to the Mid-West. Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-268 http://www.micromatic.com/women-brew-beer-aid-269.html Even now, in African villages of Tanzania, contemporary women brew beer in their homes and share it with other women who drink from a common vessel. Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-269 http://www.micromatic.com/tim-breuning-draft-beer-champion-aid-270.html Last week, Tim Breuning, a native of Ohio, was named the first ever champion of the Great American Beer Tour. Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-270 http://www.micromatic.com/alabama-county-eligible-for-draft-aid-271.html Houston County, Alabama, voters just approved a referendum to legalize the sale of draft beer for the first time in the County’s history. Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-271 http://www.micromatic.com/glasgow-to-lose-glass-in-bars-aid-272.html In a unanimous vote Glasgow’s city council put down a measure that sought to remove glassware from pubs, replacing the centuries-old imbibing instrument with plastic cups. Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-272 http://www.micromatic.com/the-worlds-coldest-beer-aid-273.html Coors has released the coldest beer in the world you don’t have to eat with a spoon. Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-273 http://www.micromatic.com/worlds-greatest-duo-shut-down-aid-274.html The Knox County Commission this week decided not to allow the sale of beer at the upcoming Air National Guard softball tournament. Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-274 http://www.micromatic.com/man-laws-commercials-getting-attention-aid-275.html The Miller Lite brand of the Miller Brewing Co. has hit a homerun amongst male beer drinkers in the US with their latest television ads. Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-275 http://www.micromatic.com/bud-bowl-extended-aid-346.html On Monday the Wall Street Journal reported Anheuser-Busch will continue to be the only alcohol advertiser during the Super Bowl through 2012. Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-346 http://www.micromatic.com/pink-elephants-driving-pachyderms-mad-aid-347.html An innkeeper’s most important job is to encourage temperance, and in order to act responsibly we sometimes have to give a guest the bad news that they will not be served. Tue, 04 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-347 http://www.micromatic.com/canadians-love-to-drink-beer-aid-276.html In a recent poll concerning Canadiana (think Americana, then travel north), beer has been voted by the people of Canada as their favorite thing to drink. Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-276 http://www.micromatic.com/miller-gets-energy-drinks-aid-277.html With brands like Red Bull, Rockstar and Sobe collectively doing more than a billion dollars in sales last year, energy drinks have become part of mainstream society. Miller Brewing Co. is looking to cash in on this. Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-277 http://www.micromatic.com/105th-birthday-celebrated-with-beer-aid-278.html Canadian Alverta Berrington celebrated her 105th birthday by cracking open a cold brew! Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-278 http://www.micromatic.com/budweiser-organic-beer-aid-279.html Anheuser-Busch recently released two organic beers (Wild Hop and Stone Mill) with great success. Neither beer bears the Budweiser name, though. Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-279 http://www.micromatic.com/move-to-new-brunswick-aid-280.html Moosehead Breweries, the independent beer manufacturer, is searching for a beer lover to oversee, and taste, every batch that comes out of their giant kettles. Sun, 16 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-280 http://www.micromatic.com/trains-planes-trucks-beer-aid-281.html The invention of steam (not Anchor Steam) in the early 19th century changed beer distribution. Machines to create vast batches of beer were developed at the same time railroads began to crisscross the world. Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-281 http://www.micromatic.com/homeland-security-caught-drafting-aid-282.html Looks like everybody’s favorite department of the U.S. Government got caught with their hand in the cookie jar - or more appropriately - with their mouth under the beer tap. Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-282 http://www.micromatic.com/did-you-get-your-wheaties-today-aid-283.html We hear more and more about “Summer Brews”, often ales made with a combination of wheat and barley. Of all the styles brewed in the world today, wheat beer is the oldest going. Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-283 http://www.micromatic.com/beer-americans-favorite-beverage-aid-284.html In a landslide poll Americans have voted for their favorite beverage, and guess what? That’s right, beer was voted number one amongst Americans. Posted today on the Gallop Poll website, beer was voted king of the beverage hill. Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-284 http://www.micromatic.com/cheaper-beer-is-on-the-way-aid-285.html If you are resident of North Carolina, your favorite grocery store (and many others) is lobbying in Washington D.C. to give you bigger discounts on that beer you purchase every week. Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-285 http://www.micromatic.com/article-aid-348.html Combining the healthful effects of green tea and the not-so-much beneftis of beer BluCreek launched “Zen”, a mixture of India Pale Ale and green tea. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-348 http://www.micromatic.com/be-a-good-environmentalist-aid-349.html You may have heard the kerfuffle lately about polluted oceans and bad air all over the globe, but I’ll bet you didn’t think you could help out unless you sold your car and became a vegan. Sun, 06 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-349 http://www.micromatic.com/be-a-bad-environmentalist-aid-350.html Greenland Brewhouse has found a way to soften the blow of the ever melting polar ice caps with the introduction of their Greenland Beer. Sun, 06 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-350 http://www.micromatic.com/have-a-beer-its-hot-outside-aid-286.html What are Americans doing to cool off amidst the stifling heat? They’re running out to buy ice cold beers, of course! Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-286 http://www.micromatic.com/beer-sales-exploding-in-utah-aid-287.html Over the last decade Utah’s beer sales have nearly doubled, forcing us all to question - What is going on in the state known for more for its faith in saints than suds? Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-287 http://www.micromatic.com/obscure-dead-celebrity-beers-aid-288.html What do Lenny Bruce and Thelonious Monk have in common? They both have beers named after them! Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-288 http://www.micromatic.com/lets-find-a-beer-hall-aid-289.html There are places all over the world where we can go to enjoy a cool brew. Some have an atmosphere chillier than the beer, and I don’t mean the temperature, I mean the patrons in them. Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-289 http://www.micromatic.com/use-your-dome-save-the-foam-aid-290.html The foam, also known as the head, of the beer is an essential part of a great beer drinking experience. Not only is foam pleasing to the eye, but it also ensures that the proper aroma is released during consumption. Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-290 http://www.micromatic.com/craft-beer-sales-soar-aid-291.html The latest polls are in and craft beer sales have grown yet again, adding fuel to the fire of smaller, independent breweries. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-291 http://www.micromatic.com/ab-joint-venture-falls-apart-aid-292.html Anheuser-Busch has been under fire the last few months as the company has tried to bring more brands to its exclusive distributors. Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-292 http://www.micromatic.com/old-beer-not-always-bad-aid-293.html Anchor Brewing is scrupulous about freshness, as are all breweries. Old beer can destroy brand equity faster that anything in else in the beer business. Sun, 27 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-293 http://www.micromatic.com/finally-a-trail-worth-hiking-aid-294.html The New York State Brewers Association has officially launched the New York Beer Trail. Over the last few decades breweries, micro-breweries and pub breweries have been re-emerging in the Empire State. Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-294 http://www.micromatic.com/i-think-im-turning-japanese-kirin-aid-295.html Anheuser-Busch will take things a step further in their 10-year relationship with the Japanese brewer Kirin. Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-295 http://www.micromatic.com/finally-i-learn-about-draft-beer-aid-296.html The Micro Matic Dispense Institute I attended last week taught me the science behind what I had thought for decades to be “beer voodoo”... Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-296 http://www.micromatic.com/bud-tv-on-the-internet-aid-297.html Bud TV is the beer industry’s latest cross-over utilizing brand-driven content, advertising, and entertainment all found online. The web-based network is expected to kick off sometime in February. Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-297 http://www.micromatic.com/memory-lane-again-foghorn-aid-298.html Old Foghorn is a special beer, because no water is added after the initial mash, which results in that whopping 12% alcohol by volume. Sat, 16 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-298 http://www.micromatic.com/chicago-gets-goosed-aid-299.html Goose Island Brewing Co. of Chicago, IL has seen some big numbers lately from their latest product launch, 312 Urban Wheat. Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-299 http://www.micromatic.com/beer-the-miracle-beverage-aid-300.html Beer cures all. Beer heals all. Beer prevents all. Beer will make you more money. That’s right beer drinkers, you know it’s all true. Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-300 http://www.micromatic.com/boy-was-i-wrong-aid-301.html Fritz Maytag helped revive the custom of brewing heartier ales during the winter known as Christmas Ales. In 1987, he went to the fullest extent possible in that style by making a spiced winter ale known in Britain as Wassail. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-301 http://www.micromatic.com/moosehead-beer-canadian-soldiers-aid-302.html New Brunswick-based Moosehead Breweries has announced they will be sending 1,700 cans of their Moosehead Lager to Canadian soldiers stationed in Afghanistan. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-302 http://www.micromatic.com/busch-lands-the-big-one-aid-303.html Last Wednesday Anheuser-Busch announced that the fifth generation of the Busch family will be leading the largest beer company in the world. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-303 http://www.micromatic.com/draft-comes-back-aid-304.html Draft beer, and in this context I mean beer not bottled or canned, was for millenia the only form of beer. Only after a reasonably inexpensive way of putting it into airtight containers was invented could it even be shipped. Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-304 http://www.micromatic.com/ab-miller-the-import-wars-aid-305.html The war for global supremacy amongst the beer giants is often fought on U.S. soil. Acquisitions, joint ventures and distribution rights are the weaponry for this war. Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-305 http://www.micromatic.com/fire-burns-hop-warehouse-aid-306.html As much as 4% of American hops were lost to a fire last week in Washington’s Yakima Valley. Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-306 http://www.micromatic.com/oomph-in-kids-birthdays-aid-307.html Those of us with kids of a certain age have been going to children’s birthday parties for years. Finally, finally, finally rescue is at hand... Sun, 15 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-307 http://www.micromatic.com/another-successful-dispense-grad-aid-308.html I've mentioned that I had a great time at the Micro Matic Dispense Institute last August, and many of my classmates have expressed great satisfaction with what they learned as well. Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-308 http://www.micromatic.com/karaoke-and-hot-air-aid-309.html The Asaka Beer corporation brews “Suiso” brand beer, in which the carbon dioxide normally used to add fizz has been replaced by the more environmentally friendly hydrogen gas. Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-309 http://www.micromatic.com/spotlight-anchor-brewing-aid-310.html While other companies seek to monetize their businesses at every angle, cutting quality to produce higher quantities, Anchor has remained firm in their ways. Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-310 http://www.micromatic.com/the-season-for-flavoured-beer-aid-311.html I’ve put together a little list of unique flavors that will be hitting shelves in the upcoming months. The theme of the year appears to be chocolate... Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-311 http://www.micromatic.com/tap-handles-wow-aid-312.html Does anybody try a beer based on what its tap handle looks like? The truth, as superficial as you may find it, is "yes". Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-312 http://www.micromatic.com/books-covers-judges-aid-313.html You can't judge a book by its cover, but some of us can judge a wine by its nose. Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-313 http://www.micromatic.com/thanksgiving-time-for-a-beer-aid-314.html For me, Thanksgiving represents the one day in my life where it’s acceptable to have a beer at my parent’s house. Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-314 http://www.micromatic.com/czech-draft-beer-spa-aid-315.html In the little Czech town of Chodova Plana the world’s first beer spa has opened. I mean, you actually get right down into a big vat of warm dark lager and soak. Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-315 http://www.micromatic.com/pigs-beer-cruelty-aid-316.html In Father’s Office’s early days as a draft beer emporium, we caught all the beer that went down the drain in buckets. Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-316 http://www.micromatic.com/journalist-makes-craft-beer-aid-317.html Steve Hindy was a correspondent to the Associated Press, operating in Cairo, when he discovered the wonders of craft beer. Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-317 http://www.micromatic.com/holiday-beer-poem-aid-318.html A Christmas poem with a beer theme, because 'tis that time of year... Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-318 http://www.micromatic.com/never-too-early-for-christmas-aid-319.html Tired of being late on gifts of the season? Don’t despair! Get started now for next year…anyone who likes beer (and who doesn’t?) will appreciate this trio of beer possibilities... Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-319 http://www.micromatic.com/ab-already-busy-aid-320.html It seems our friends at Anheuser-Busch have been very busy in this very short year. 2007 is barely two weeks old and yet Mr. August A. Busch IV and his tiny little brewery are already making some waves. Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-320 http://www.micromatic.com/and-now-the-dog-aid-321.html First there was the story about beer and elephants, then about camels, then about pigs, then about bears, and now finally one about dogs. Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-321 http://www.micromatic.com/another-reason-to-drink-beer-aid-322.html Of course we all know that water is more healthy than Budweisers, Newcastles, Coronas and other brews. But by goodness, we’re not stopping! Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-322 http://www.micromatic.com/beer-cheese-beef-aid-323.html Beer and cheese go well together. Contemplate if you will for a moment a nice savory chunk of Maytag Bleu washed down with some of Fritz's Anchor Steam Beer. Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-323 http://www.micromatic.com/ab-inbev-merger-aid-324.html The powers that be have been very busy lately, and it seems an alliance may take place between the two biggest players in the global beer market. Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-324 http://www.micromatic.com/duke-donors-cheer-aid-325.html Heart-lung machines, lunar modules, the internet…these things are Tinkertoys! A Duke University student has made one of the most important cultural contributions in human history. Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-325 http://www.micromatic.com/micro-matic-gives-back-charity-aid-326.html In the wake of the catastrophic events surrounding Hurricane Katrina, many people wanted to help the residents of the New Orleans, but few knew how to help. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-326 http://www.micromatic.com/boston-beer-posts-record-sales-aid-327.html Popular craft beer brand, Boston Beer, is the latest to see their sales jump in the double digits. Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-327 http://www.micromatic.com/lion-nathan-beer-drinks-mash-aid-328.html Lion Nathan, a New Zealand-based brewer has created a line of beer intended to be viewed as … well … different. Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-328 http://www.micromatic.com/got-milky-beer-aid-329.html An enterprising Japanese brewer has teamed up with a local dairy farmer who has surplus milk on his hands... Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-329 http://www.micromatic.com/celebrate-april7-holiday-aid-330.html April 7th, 1933 was the day that prohibition came to an end, the day beer drinkers were free to consume their favorite beverage again. Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-330 http://www.micromatic.com/irelands-deepening-national-tragedy-aid-331.html Now that the cobwebs are gone from the celebratory hangovers that struck St. Patrick's Day revelers the morning of March 18th, it's time to reflect on Ireland's deepening national tragedy. Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-331 http://www.micromatic.com/slosh-past-your-choppers-aid-332.html Things just seem to get nuttier and nuttier, especially with youtube in the vanguard of culture. Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-332 http://www.micromatic.com/ab-rebounds-after-rough-april-aid-333.html After a disappointing April that saw beer sales plummet to some of the lowest monthly sales in the company’s recent history, A-B’s sales have rebounded in May. Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-333 http://www.micromatic.com/sam-adams-brings-back-black-aid-334.html Sam Adams, known for being the beer drinker’s domestic go-to, has recently launched an ad campaign for their black lager. Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-334 http://www.micromatic.com/10-billion-beers-on-the-wall-aid-335.html Recent spikes in fuel prices combined with dire predictions of global warming caused by the use of these fuels has the American public clamoring for two seemingly contradictory government actions. Sun, 27 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-335 http://www.micromatic.com/beer-bible-lead-you-to-drink-aid-336.html The "beer bible" book has indexed more than 3,000 brands and rates them according to color, bitterness and other criteria. Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-336 http://www.micromatic.com/michigan-beer-drinkers-not-happy-aid-337.html Many Michigan draft beer lovers have been forgoing their $10 deposit and selling their kegs to scrap yards. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-337 http://www.micromatic.com/canned-craft-beer-aid-338.html Craft beers, we love them. We enjoy them straight out of the tap. We enjoy them in a bottle. But have we ever really enjoyed them out of a can? Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-338 http://www.micromatic.com/preakness-adds-fourth-jewel-aid-339.html One unlucky man was forced to dodge a hailstorm of beer and aluminum in order to complete his leg of the race... Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-339 http://www.micromatic.com/irish-craft-beers-aid-340.html Many people have jumped on the craft beer movement because domestic beers have become a little boring, a little lacking in the “taste area” and the idea of making beers for millions of people turns off just about any beer enthusiast. Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-340 http://www.micromatic.com/kegerator-envy-aid-341.html Each day when I returned home, after workouts and summer school, was a shiny kegerator. It was set up masterfully and delivered a perfect pour every single time. Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-341 http://www.micromatic.com/another-american-thirst-first-aid-342.html We've made beer popsicles! Yes, cool, refreshing beer in its ultimate form—completely frozen. Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-342 http://www.micromatic.com/craft-beer-coming-not-near-you-aid-343.html Well, it seems Europeans will finally have American beer worth celebrating. Not that I’m against A-B, Coors or Miller brews, they’ve just become a little stale over the years. Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-343 http://www.micromatic.com/beer-food-pairings-run-amok-aid-344.html Successful food and beverage pairings are the source of some of the greatest pleasures of modern culture. Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMTLou aid-344 http://www.micromatic.com/beer-enthusiasts-not-turning-japanese-aid-345.html Unfortunately beer drinkers have not been turning Japanese, at least not at the rate they were last year. Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMTMatt aid-345