The Peche is a patio-ready neo-Berliner Weisse fermented with peaches. On a recent trip to Chicago, this hoppy lawyer had the chance to snag a treat from the always popular Delaware brewery, Dogfish Head. If you’re reading this, Dogfish Head, come on out to Minnesota- we’ll take you bike riding and boating and it will […]
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In an interesting case, an Oregon brewery, Full Sail Brewing Company, recently sued a Georgia law firm for trademark infringement. While breweries are frequently involved in trademark disputes, it is rare to see a brewery sue a law firm for trademark infringement. An Oregon brewery, Full Sail Brewing Company, recently sued a Georgia law firm […]
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In Part 2 of our series exploring brewing partnership relationships, Hop Law talks contract brewing. A contract brewing arrangement, as defined by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), is a business relationship in which one person (wholesale or retail dealer or brewer) pays a brewing company (contract brewer) to produce beer for […]
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a beer geek in possession of a love for hops must be in want of a Stone IPA. Their latest missive is a smooth drinking, vaguely floral “session” IPA called Stone Go To IPA. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a beer geek in possession of a […]
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In the first of a series of posts exploring brewing partnership relationships, Hop Law introduces contract brewing, partner brewing, and alternating brewing arrangements.
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Maker’s Mark: Hints of vanilla and apple on the front end as the classic bourbon burn finish and flashes away at the end. Maker’s Mark is a great entry into the world of bourbon. My father-in-law would say its very approachable but its best to sneak up on it. The nose gives off just the […]
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Minnesota’s three-tier system, its effects on brewpub distribution, and why you can’t snag a Masala Mama from Townhall Brewery at your local liquor store. Check out the article about brewpub distribution that led to the creation of Hop Law! What we would give to be able to get some of the great Minnesota brewpub beers […]
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Surly Pentagram: Sour cherries and grapes. Good amount of funk; thanks Brettanomyces! Great end to a long day at the office.
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After a brewery backlash against the FDA’s proposed rules that would restrict (by heavy regulation) breweries from providing grain to farms for livestock feed, the FDA changed its tune. After a brewery backlash against the FDA’s proposed rules that would restrict (by heavy regulation) breweries from providing grain to farms for livestock feed, the FDA […]
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Spent grain and livestock — what do they have to do with beer? “Spent grain” is a by-product of the brewing process when a brewery steeps barley, wheat, and other grains in hot water to extract the wort, which will eventually become the beer. Brewers have no use for the spent grain, so generally, brewers […]
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