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[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Hey if you guys ever need/want a guest writer I'd like to throw my name in the hat. Here's my CV:

• I've been brewing since 2008 (15 years)
• I have a bachelors degree in creative writing
• I'm a BJCP certified judge
• I work in the nuclear industry and have a strong technical and scientific background and can cross between technical and creative well.
• I write technical papers routinely for work
• I travel all over the world for work. In the past 12 months I've been in:
  • Tunisia
  • Scotland
  • South Africa
  • Colombia
  • Brazil
  • Wales
  • India

And I tried beer in each of these countries from local establishments whenever possible

• I've previously written a couple articles for HBT, as well as homebrew supply (which has since been purchased by MoreBeer)
• Long ago, I briefly had my own blog The Ask-O-Matic which is still lurking in the cobwebs of the internet. I did random research questions, hiking gear advice, and homebrewing articles. I'd enjoy writing an article here and there again.

If not, no worries, I'll enjoy the content y'all are creating.

Thanks!

Message me at [email protected] - that way it would be easier and better to keep the conversation together and coherent. Thanks so much for the interest!

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Imprint Beer Company has opened their GNARCADIUM.

Imprint Beer Company has unveiled their new GNARCADIUM. Check out the news here:
Imprint Unveils GNARCADIUM - THE BEER THRILLERS

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Blueprint Brewing Company has announced they will be closing on March 31st:

Blueprint Brewing Company Announces Their Closing on March 31st - THE BEER THRILLERS

Another Closure Sigh, its only February 1st, and we are announcing yet again another brewery closing. This time another brewery in Pennsylvania. Blueprint Brewing Company was on their social media's today making the sad announcement, one that I know couldn't have been easy to make. They...

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[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

You can follow The Beer Thrillers on Facebook here: Log in or sign up to view to stay fully up to date on everything. We are nearing 2500 followers and would be great to hit it before the end of February! Thanks all! Cheers!

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Our buddies at Pilger Ruh Brewing are expanding into Gettysburg with their newest location.

Pilger Ruh Brewing Expanding to Gettysburg - THE BEER THRILLERS

Pilger Ruh Brewing is Expanding The newest boys on the block in Gettysburg is going to be Pilger Ruh Brewing from Pottsville Pennsylvania. Our buddies from Pilger Ruh Brewing just announced that they are expanding into Gettysburg, hoping to open as early as March. The Budwashes (Conlan and...

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[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Yards Brewing is making a Super Bowl bet against Boulevard Brewing:

Yards Brewing Company vs Boulevard Brewing Co - THE BEER THRILLERS

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Our friends at Jigsy's BrewPub & Restaurant are expanding to the Farmers Market in Hershey. We can't wait to stop in and grab some delicious pizza and beer!

Jigsy’s Old Forge Pizza and Brewpub Expanding to Hershey - THE BEER THRILLERS

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Thursday Lovedraft's Brewing Co. - Mechanicsburg had their brewhouse equipment sabotaged. They made an announcement yesterday.

LoveDraft’s Brewery Sabotaged - THE BEER THRILLERS

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Tröegs Independent Brewing has announced they will be releasing "Cordial Elf" just in time for Valentine's Day.

Troegs Brewing Releasing Cordial Elf - THE BEER THRILLERS

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

고릴라브루잉 Gorilla Brewing Co. is unveiling two collaborations with their friends at BeerRoom, 갈매기 브루잉 - Galmegi Brewing, and Daedo Brewing Company - 대도 양조장 - The Godfather and Cherry Bomb.

You can read more here:

Gorilla Brewing Company Unleashes Dual Collaboration Beers: Godfather and Cherry Bomb - THE BEER THRILLERS

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

You might have missed it yesterday, but Sign of the Horse Brewery announced they will be closing Sign of the Horse Bierhaus - Zeichen des Pferdes, and will be re opening it and re branding it March 2nd.

You can read more here: Sign of the Horse Brewery Announces Closure of Zeichen des Pferdes and Re – Branding - THE BEER THRILLERS

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Unfortunate, sad news to report yesterday - Mount Gretna Craft Brewery has announced they are closed immediately.

Mount Gretna Craft Brewery in Palmyra Announces Closing - THE BEER THRILLERS

I was always a big fan of the brewery and enjoyed my stops when out in the Palmyra area. We wish to extend condolences and hope for the best and brightest future endeavors for all involved.

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

A big shout out to Alex Franko of Bright Path Brewing for letting us interview him. Thanks so much for being part of our Brewer Interview Series!

Make sure you check out all of Alex's great beers at Bright Path Brewing in Jim Thorpe, PA!

Brewer Interview: Alex Franko (Bright Path Brewing Company) - THE BEER THRILLERS

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

This is our most ambitious Battle of the Breweries yet! We are doing a 160 brewery tournament in a similar fashion to that of the World Cup instead of March Madness this year.

Our first year in 2021 we did 48 breweries, last year in 2022 we did 128 breweries, and now this year in 2023 we are ramping it up to 160 breweries competing to see who can call themselves The Beer Thrillers Champion!

Read here for more details:

The Battle of the Breweries (2023) - THE BEER THRILLERS

Voting will start Monday, February 27th 2023 around 8:30 AM.

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Here is the list of breweries in their groups inside of their conferences:

The Battle of the Breweries (2023) – Conferences and Groups - THE BEER THRILLERS

The Battle of the Breweries As we said in our previous article: The Battle of the Breweries (2023) - Rules and Overview Tomorrow kicks off our 2023 Battle of the Breweries, and this year is gonna be a bit different. Instead of a straight linear tournament like we did in 2021 and 2022, this year,

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[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

To make things even simpler, here's all four conferences voting pages condensed into one page. This will make things easier to vote and share, as well as also let you get a second vote in each day!

Check it out here:

https://thebeerthrillers.com/2023/02/27/the-battle-of-the-breweries-2023-group-stage-voting/

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Hummelstown based YAH Brew Co. will be opening in Hershey in Spring of 2023.

YAH Brew Coming to Hershey in Spring 2023 - THE BEER THRILLERS

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

The Round of 16 Overview Page. Click here to be able to go and vote for the different conferences:

The Battle of the Breweries (2023) – Round of 16 Overview - THE BEER THRILLERS

Round of 16 This is going to be the big overview page for all things Round 16 of the 2023 Battle of the Breweries. Below will be the pages to vote for each conference, as well as the results from previous group stage. Voting Rules You can vote daily for your favorite breweries in each

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[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

This is the overview article for all of the voting for the Round of 8 in "The Battle of the Breweries (2023)".

The Battle of the Breweries (2023) – Round of 8 Overview - THE BEER THRILLERS

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Thanks to Paul R. Kan and Alexander B. Gates for the interview and article. You can read about how Alex made his way from Central PA to Hawai'i and his craft beer journey:
https://thebeerthrillers.com/.../from-central-pa-to-the.../

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Did you hear the news yesterday? Bespoke_Brewing is expanding and growing in Strasburg. Check it out here to read more.

Bespoke Brewing is Moving and Expanding - THE BEER THRILLERS

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

The Conference Final Four for this year's Battle of the Breweries:

The voting page for the Conference Final Four:
The Battle of the Breweries (2023) – Conference Final Four Overview - THE BEER THRILLERS

 

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BrewDog Pittsburgh has closed:

BrewDog Pittsburgh Has Closed - THE BEER THRILLERS

BrewDog Pittsburgh Has Closed With no fanfare or swan song, BrewDog Pittsburgh has closed. Their location is listed as "Permanently Closed" on Google, Google Maps, and other such similar sites (as you can see above). They have also quietly deleted / closed / de - activated their Facebook...

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[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

The Isle of Que Brewing (The Que Brew Crew) has Announced their Closing:

Isle of Que Brewing – The Que Brew Crew – Has Announced Their Closing - THE BEER THRILLERS

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Its the Conference Finals voting time:

The Battle of the Breweries (2023) – Conference Finals - THE BEER THRILLERS

Conference Finals Its time to decide who walks away from each conference and gets to move on to the Fatal Four Way Finals! Who will be crowned "Chinook Conference Winner" or "Nugget Conference Winner" or "Saaz Conference Winner" or "Walhalla Conference Winner"? But remember -- thats just like...

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[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Fermentery Form announces closure:

Fermentery Form Announces Closure - THE BEER THRILLERS

Fermentery Form Announces Temporary Closure Unfortunately this is no April Fools joke. Fermentery Form announces a temporary closure yesterday on their Facebook page. (They announced it at 2:06 PM on March 31st, 2023.) The Announcement Posted at 2:06PM yesterday on Facebook: Due to unforeseen...

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[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Separatist Beer Project announces closure of both locations:

Separatist Beer Project Announces Closing of Both Locations - THE BEER THRILLERS

Separatist Beer Project Announces Temporary Closing Separatist Beer Project took to their Instagram yesterday on Saturday, April 1st, 2023 to announce that both of their locations will be temporarily closing. Currently Separatist Beer Project has locations in both Easton Pennsylvania and...

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[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Voting for the Finals of 2023's Battle of the Breweries:

The Battle of the Breweries (2023) – Finals Fatal Four Way - THE BEER THRILLERS

The Finals Fatal Four Way Here it is - the Main Event! Its the Finals Fatal Four Way! The culmination of the entire 2023 Battle of the Breweries! And what a tournament this has been! We have four stellar conference champions now pitted against each other in a Finals Fatal Four Way. Three great...

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[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

State Map of Breweries:

* New Hampshire:

Map of New Hampshire Breweries - THE BEER THRILLERS

Maps of Breweries in the United States As a service and a resource to all of our readers, we are creating a full list of all of the breweries in the United States. Starting with Maine and working geographically we are planning on getting all 50 states done, as well as all territories and districts,

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* Maine:

Map of Maine Breweries - THE BEER THRILLERS

Maps of Breweries in the United States As a service and a resource to all of our readers, we are creating a full list of all of the breweries in the United States. Starting with Maine and working geographically we are planning on getting all 50 states done, as well as all territories and districts,

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[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

We have three days left for voting (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday til 11:59:59PM EST.) Get your votes in!
The Battle of the Breweries (2023) – Finals Fatal Four Way - THE BEER THRILLERS

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

The Brewer's Association just released their Annual Top 50 Craft Breweries list:

Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies in the United States (2023) - THE BEER THRILLERS

The Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies in the United States The Brewer's Association has released their annual "Top 50 US Craft Brewing Companies". They release this yearly, and its always a gold mine of information on what breweries are producing how much, distribution, sales, and who all is still...

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[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Happy 4:20 Day Everyone.

Hemp and Beer – Happy 4:20 Day - THE BEER THRILLERS

Happy 4:20 Day Happy 4:20 Day everyone! And what a better way then to sling back some hemp infused beers on a beautiful day like today! So sit out on your patio, light one up, crack open a hemp beer, and enjoy this 75 degree weather! But first... let's learn about hemp and beer. Hemp

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Cape May Brewing Company has Acquired Flying Fish Brewing Company

Cape May Brewing Acquires Flying Fish Brewing - THE BEER THRILLERS

Cape May Brewing Company Announces They Have Acquired Flying Fish Brewing Company Just a little under an hour ago Cape May Brewing Company took to their Facebook and Instagram accounts to make the announcement. Posting the following: Today, we are excited to announce our plans to acquire the...

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Our Town Brewery Expanding into Philly

Our Town Brewery Expanding to Philadelphia - THE BEER THRILLERS

Our Town Brewery is Expanding into Philly Today on social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) Our Town Brewery out of Lancaster Pennsylvania, announced that they are expanding into Philadelphia, adding a second tap room. They are moving into 1519 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our Town...

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[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Looks like Smoketown Creekside is selling their brewery operations:

Smoketown Creekside – Selling Operations - THE BEER THRILLERS

Brewery Operations for Sale This popped up in the Maryland Beer Drinkers Club Facebook group last night around 8:30 PM - a posting of 'turnkey brewery operations for sale' with two pictures about the property, equipment, and asking price. It appears to be the Smoketown Creekside location in...

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It Was All A Dream (A Visit to YAH Brewing) - THE BEER THRILLERS

It Was All A Dream It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up! magazineSalt-n-Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousineHangin' pictures on my wallEvery Saturday Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley MarlI let my tape rock 'til my tape poppedSmokin' weed in Bambú, sippin' on Private StockWay back, when I had the

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[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Founders Brewing Company has announced they are permanently closing their Detroit Taproom.

Founders Announce Closure of their Detroit Taproom - THE BEER THRILLERS

Founders Brewing Company Announces Closure of Their Detroit Taproom Just a little bit ago (about a hour and a half ago) (at 6:30PM EST), Founders Brewing Company posted on their social media accounts that they are closing their Detroit Taproom. Citing COVID-19 related issues and other economic...

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[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Founders Brewing has been sued again, just as they go to close their taproom. Founders Brewing claims they didn't know about the lawsuit until AFTER making the announcement to close their taproom.

Founders Brewing Company Sued for Racial Discrimination (Again) Just Before Detroit Taproom Shut Down - THE BEER THRILLERS

 

[Bender_Braus_Brewing]

Lots of breweries (PA, MD, DE, NJ, OH, FL, CA, etc.) are getting in on the Star Wars Day theme.

May the Fourth Be With You (2023) - THE BEER THRILLERS

May the Fourth Be With You Yes, its that time again! Fourth year running of us mentioning it. (We started the blog in late May of 2019, so we've only gotten to tackle May the Fourth in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 now.) Its that day again. A nerd day of celebratory and galactic proportions.

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