For those of you who have not been following beernews.org on a regular basis since its inception, here are a just a few articles to wet your palettes (a.k.a. things we’ve been tracking). Click on the Archives links on the lower left to see what else we’ve been posting…

Founders Imperial Stout and Porter to make long-awaited return in 08

Mott sets June-July timetable for Portsmouth Kate the Great” [Posted back in March; he’s since set a June 24 release date]

Southern Tier Creme Brulee and Cherry Saison get approval

Deschutes to release Black Butte XX as part of its Special Reserve Series in June.

General News:

1. Dark Lord Day 2008 troubles overshadow spirit of the event

2. Magic Hat purchases Pyramid Brewing.

3. Dogfish Head continues to makes its way around California after a years-long absence (90 Minute IPA, Palo Santo Marron, and Midas Touch for now)

4. Rumors started floating around on the BA forums that the new Toronado pub will open up in San Diego on May 24.

5. A fast food restaurant, Iowa Castle, started selling beer at its drive-through window … and then stopped five days later.




New beer releases/announcements:

1. Struise Black Albert bottles and Pannepot Cafe to arrive in US this summer

2. Announced that a number of Rogue beers are coming out later in 2008.

3. Ommegang Rouge will become Brewery Ommegang’s first Flemish sour red ale when it goes on tap later this year.


Events:

1. Homebrewers around the globe will celebrate Big Brew tomorrow, a.k.a. National Homebrew Day. Click over to the Brewers’ Association for more info.

2. Port Brewing 2nd Anniversary with the release of Port Brewing Cuvee de Tomme and others

3. New England Real Ale Exhibition concludes tomorrow (Saturday)

4. Cambridge Brewing 19th Anniversary with 19+ beers on tap Friday and Saturday

5. Deschutes opens its Portland Pub in grand style on Friday night.

6. Great Taste of the Midwest 2008 tickets go on sale at select locations at noon on Sunday.