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Magic Pyramid Brew Hat

Posted: April 30th, 2008, 5:00pm CEST by Chris Scott

Magic Hat and Pyramid Breweries are planning to merge. According to the press release Magic Hat will acquire Pyramid so the name will just be Magic Hat which is less awesome that what I came up with but probably a much better business decision. West coast, meet east coast.
Beerguard T-Shirts from The Barley Blog

Posted: April 29th, 2008, 9:29pm CEST by Chris Scott

At least I’m assuming they are the ones that made this. Either way, I love the shirt (partial to the red myself).

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Beer Pics

Posted: April 29th, 2008, 7:11pm CEST by Chris Scott

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15th Annual Florida International Beer Festival 4/25/08

Posted: April 22nd, 2008, 3:42pm CEST by Chris Scott
This Friday from 6-10PM at Heritage Square park (where the homeless used to sleep on benches next to bronze alligators before the city took the benches out). Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the gate. You can get advance tickets at:
- Orlando Brewing (Orlando)
- Crooked Bayou (Downtown)
- Big C Liquors (University Blvd.)
- Petty’s Specialty Foods (HWY 434)
- Roget’s Fine Wine & Beer (Oviedo)
- Inland Ocean Surf Shop (WP Village)
- Friendly Confines (Waterford Lakes & WP)
- Hurricane Grill and Wings (South Kirkman)
You can get more details at WHTQs site.

I found out last night that Crooked Bayou (not sure about the others) is only accepting cash so be prepared. Based on what I’ve seen at this and other local beer fests, getting your tix in advance is a good idea and keeps you from standing in line twice.

I’ll be there sporting a Hail the Ale! t-shirt and taking lots of pictures.
Earth Day Celebration at Orlando Brewing on 4/20/08

Posted: April 18th, 2008, 10:02pm CEST by Chris Scott

Beer, live music, and more beer. What else could you want?
Getting Ready for the Weekend

Posted: April 4th, 2008, 9:01pm CEST by Chris Scott

That’s what I’ll be doing, how about you?

Thanks to HTA reader Phil for the pic.
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Hail the Ale! Desktop Backgrounds

Posted: April 4th, 2008, 5:24pm CEST by Chris Scott

Go get them here. Most common desktop sizes (well, at least for Mac) are there. If you have a desktop size you don’t see there, let me know in the comments and I’ll add it.
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Review: Flying Dog Garde Dog

Posted: April 1st, 2008, 11:13pm CEST by Chris Scott

Flying Dog kindly sent a bottle of their spring seasonal Garde Dog to HTA HQ. Garde Dog is a Biere de Garde or “a beer for the keeping” according to the info. provided with said bottle. I really don’t know why you’d keep this since once I drank it, I immediately wanted to have another one. I can’t see keeping these around long in my fridge or at a party.

According to Beer Advocate, the Biere de Garde style:

[...] is golden to deep copper or light brown in color. They are moderate to medium in body. This style of beer is characterized by a toasted malt aroma, slight malt sweetness in flavor, and medium hop bitterness. Noble-type hop aromas and flavors should be low to medium. Fruity esters can be light to medium in intensity. Flavor of alcohol is evident.

I’d say that in this case, Flying Dog nailed it. This is a great, easy-drinking beer. It would be perfect for a party or to introduce someone who doesn’t normally drink craft beers to something that has great flavors without being too extreme in any direction.

For your video enjoyment, Flying Dog has put together an interview w/their Executive Brewer to talk about Garde Dog. I’m embedding it below, but check the link if you want the higher-res version or are seeing this in your feed reader.

Flying Dog Brewery Garde Dog Biere De Garde from Flying Dog Brewery on Vimeo.