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3/1/2021 0 Comments

Raise a Glass to Mass During #MassBeerWeek

Statewide celebration of craft beer held March 6 through March 13
BOSTON, Mass. | On Saturday, March 6,  Mass Beer Week kicks off its weeklong series of events featuring locally made beer. Breweries and restaurants have created in-person and virtual beer experiences, tastings, trivia, meal kits, and food pairing experiences to celebrate the ever-growing beer culture across the Commonwealth.
 
In 2007, there were just 30 breweries in Massachusetts. To date, there are 210 active breweries with an additional 20 taprooms slated to open by the end of 2021. 
 
Commemorative Mass Beer Week glassware is also available at select tap rooms across the state. Get yours while supplied last! 
 
What’s on tap for Mass Beer Week:
 
·       Want to check out the state’s newest breweries? Get your zoom link for Meet the Brewers Freshman Class of 2021. Each weeknight – Monday, March 8 through Friday, March 12, 7 to 8 p.m. – enjoy five, live, virtual tastings with the newest breweries to break ground across the Commonwealth. Hear their start-up story, ask questions, and drink along. Spectators can also watch on Mass Beer Week’s Facebook live page. 
 
·       Be Bold – Get Cold! Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Co.’s Polar Plunge to support the Special Olympics of Massachusetts returns for Mass Beer Week, March 6-13, with a virtual twist. This year, the brewery is asking participants to get creative with a “shower beer” – what does that mean? You decide! Turn on your sprinkler? Shotgun a shower beer? Snow angels in your bathing suit?  Grab your beer-loving, inclusion-celebrating friends and family, create a team, and start fundraising! Please post your shower beer on social media, tag @exhibit.a.brewing and use the hashtags #massbeerweek #showerbeerforinclusion
 
·       Amherst Brewing Co., has two special beer releases during Mass Beer Week  -- Wider Than The Sky, a collab with Channel Marker Brewing from Beverly, MA. Wider than the Sky is an 8% Double IPA brewed using Massachusetts-grown and malted wheat from Valley Malt, right down the road from Amherst Brewing, in Hadley. Also, the annual release of the Sugar Maple Nut Stout  -- one of the brewery’s most coveted beers -- will be released, brewed with coffee from Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters. 
 
·       Lookin' to satisfy that sweet tooth, day drink, or just treat yourself to something fun? Bone Up Brewing Co., has you covered. They’ve stocked up on all your favorite Girl Scout Cookies and paired them with their delicious beers. They are ready to share the love - join them on Zoom and try their picks on Saturday, March 6 from 5-6 p.m.
 
·       Night Shift Brewing Co., has taken the pub trivia experience to the world of Zoom, where you can assemble a team of friends from all across the globe and test your most trivial knowledge. The winning team will also take home $30 Night Shift gift cards. If you haven't tried Zoom Trivia before, this is absolutely the week to check it out. Two nights: Monday, March 8 & Wednesday, March 10 – 8 to 10 p.m. 
 
·       Looking for some decadence? Tired of takeout? On Tuesday, March 9 The Dirty Truth in Northampton will serve up collaborative Lamb Dinner with their partners at Meadow Fed Lamb. The six course meal will be paired with local beers. 
 
·       Amory’s Tomb releases Broken Latch on Thursday, March 11. A farmhouse-inspired rustic lager brewed with North East grown grain and malts from Blue Ox Malthouse, Valley Malt, and Aurora Mills & Farm. A healthy dose of earthy and spicy Czech Saaz hops provides balance against a bread and lightly toasted malt profile.
 
·       Join the team at Jack's Abby on Thursday, March 11 at 6 p.m. to discuss Pride and Parquet, the recently launched collaboration beer with the Boston Celtics. They’ll discuss how the partnership came together to make Jack's Abby the official Craft Brewery of The Boston Celtics. Jack Hendler will also lead a tasting of the beer, so grab a four-pack and get on Zoom! 
 
·       Cape Cod Beer is celebrating St. Patrick's Day Weekend at the brewery, kicking off on Saturday, March 13. Chef Jay Powell of JP's Twisted BBQ is serving a St. Patrick’s Day menu that includes Bangers & Mash, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Irish Stew, Shepherd's Pie & more! The Cape Cod Beer crew will be pouring beers & mixing cocktails behind the bar to pair with your delish eats.
 
Visit MassBeerWeek.org for the full lineup of events. 
 
Mass Beer Week is hosted by the Mass Brewers Guild and made possible thanks to volunteers and industry friends Craft’d Co., Mass. Brew Bros., and HawkVisuals. The Mass Brewers Guild is the state’s trade association that works to protect and promote the interests of craft brewers across the Commonwealth. For more information about the Mass Brewers Guild, visit MassBrewersGuild.org.
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2/11/2021 0 Comments

Mass Beer Week 2021!

Mass Beer Week is just around the corner (March 8 - 12) and while this year will be a bit different due to Covid-19, we can all come together for a weeklong celebration with the goal to shine a bright spotlight on the amazing craft beer made in our state.

The first year for any new business is always a challenge, but to open amidst a global pandemic – well – that’s something else entirely. Every night during Mass Beer week from 7-8pm, tune in to  “Meet the Brewers Freshman Class,” for FREE, to hear from five of the state’s newly opened breweries. The interviews will be featured on Zoom for attendees who want to interact live with the brewers/hosts and ask questions, and it will also be streamed live on Mass Beer Week’s Facebook page. RSVP and receive your zoom link HERE.

You’ll meet the brewers and owners, hear their startup story, their pivots and turns, hard lessons learned, and most importantly, how you can get your hands on their beer! The brewers will also do a virtual tasting of one of their newly launched beers.

Want to drink along? Of course you do! We’ll post a shopping list in the coming weeks on what they’ll be drinking and where you can get it. Each night will be hosted by a different, well-known, Mass. beer geek.

And in very exciting news - On Tuesday March 9, I will be interviewing Faces Brewing! 
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2/5/2021 0 Comments

Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Goodies & Beer Pairing Virtual Event with New Belgium - 2/11

Join me and @newbelgium_ne for a Valentines Day Beer & Chocolate Covered Goodies Pairing Event on Instagram Live on Thursday 2/11 at 7pm!
Shopping List:
Beer -
  • New Belgium Fat Tire White
  • New Belgium Sour IPA
  • New Belgium 1554
  • Voodoo Ranger Captain Dynamite IPA
Goodies -
  • Chocolate Covered Strawberries
  • Chocolate Covered Candy
  • Chocolate Covered Pretzels
  • Chocolate Covered Nut/Raisins

All beer is available at Craft Beer Cellar - Belmont and I encourage you to support local/small whenever possible!

Tune in on Thursday February 11 at 7pm here!
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12/23/2020 0 Comments

Holiday Cookie & Beer Pairing Virtual Event with New Belgium - 12/16

Holiday Cookies & Beer Pairing with @newbelgium_ne
Pair your holiday cookies with @newbelgium & @voodooranger beer!
• Accumulation White IPA with Sugar Cookies
• Fat Tire Belgian White with Gingersnaps
• Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA with Jam Thumbprints
• Oakspire with Snickerdoodles
Watch the event here: 
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CI4ThU8gRA4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Thank you to @newbelgium_ne for sponsoring!
Which pairing was your favorite?Holiday Cookies & Beer Pairing with @newbelgium_ne

Pair your holiday cookies with @newbelgium & @voodooranger beer!
• Accumulation White IPA with Sugar Cookies
• Fat Tire Belgian White with Gingersnaps
• Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA with Jam Thumbprints
• Oakspire with Snickerdoodles

Thank you to @newbelgium_ne for sponsoring!

Which pairing was your favorite?Holiday Cookies & Beer Pairing with @newbelgium_ne

Pair your holiday cookies with @newbelgium & @voodooranger beer!
• Accumulation White IPA with Sugar Cookies
• Fat Tire Belgian White with Gingersnaps
• Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA with Jam Thumbprints
• Oakspire with Snickerdoodles

Thank you to @newbelgium_ne for sponsoring!

Which pairing was your favorite?
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12/23/2020 0 Comments

Thanksgiving Leftover & Beer Pairing Virtual Event with New Belgium - 11/27

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving, now it’s time for leftovers!
Pair them with some delicious New Belgium and Voodoo Ranger Beers:


Turkey - Fat Tire Amber Ale
Stuffing - Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA
Cranberry Sauce - Fat Tire White
Pie - Sour IPA

Watch the event here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CIGaqwvlYhU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
& in typical @BostonBeerGirl_EJ fashion, a pumpkin beer had to make an appearance and I LOVE Voodoo Ranger’s Atomic Pumpkin!

Try them out for yourself and let me know what you think!

Thank you @newbelgium_ne for sponsoring! 🍻
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10/14/2020 0 Comments

Beer & Candy Pairing Virtual Event with Voodoo Ranger - 10/14

Join me and @newbelgium_ne on Wednesday October 14th at 7pm EST on Instagram Live for a Beer & Candy pairing! 
Beers:
  • Voodoo Ranger IPA
  • Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA
  • Voodoo Ranger Juicy IPA
  • Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin
  • New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale
Candy:
  • Candy Corn
  • Kit Kats
  • Pretzel M&Ms
  • Gummy Bears (Sour, if you're feeling daring!)
  • Milk Duds
Make sure you're following me on Instagram to tune in, see you there [Virtually]!
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9/22/2020 1 Comment

Attend the Massachusetts Brewers Guild Conference Virtually! Oct. 5-7

(press release below provided by the MBG) 
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- The Mass Brewers Guild, a non-profit trade association dedicated to protecting craft breweries across Massachusetts, today announces that MBG Con, the organization’s 3rd annual technical brewing and business conference, will shift to an online model starting Monday, Oct. 5 and will run through Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020.
 
A lineup of renowned experts, including Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing Co., Matt Stinchfield, Safety Ambassador of the Brewers Association, Dr. J. Nikol Jackson-Beckham, Diversity Ambassador for the Brewers Association, Jim Koch founder of Boston Beer and Dan Kenary, founder of Mass Bay Brewing Co., will share best practices, hard lessons learned, and strategies for survival during these challenging times. 
 
This year’s conference will have three main areas of focus; technical brewing, business, and communication, covering everything from SOPs to bookkeeping, paid advertising strategies and yeast management. Attendees can choose the day, or track, that best suits their role within the industry, or they can attend the entire conference. 
 
“It’s been a difficult few months for the brewing community, to say the least,” says Katie Stinchon, executive director of the Mass Brewers Guild. “Despite the fact that we all can’t be together -- learning, listening, and being inspired by fellow brewery owners and colleagues is the best way to survive this pandemic. Even now, with all of the heightened competition, our brewers are ready to share how they are navigating these waters -- what’s working, what’s not – in order to support one another. It’s what makes the brewing industry so unique and amazing to be a part of.” 
 
Tickets are just $25 a day for Mass Brewers Guild members, and $50 for non-members. All ticket proceeds support the Mass Brewers Guild and its work to protect and promote the craft beer industry across the Commonwealth. Due to festival and event cancellations, this is the only fundraiser slated for the association this year. The event hopes to raise $7k for the Mass Brewers Guild. 
 
“We wanted to make this event as accessible as possible for our beer family,” says Stinchon. “One of the great perks of a virtual event is that we can draw experts and attendees from all over the country. Our goal is to ensure that the brewing community is armed with the knowledge and skills it needs to remain successful, independent, small businesses that continue to stimulate the economy, revitalize downtown communities, and employ locals.”
 
All sessions offer ample time for Q&A and ticket holders will receive supporting materials and the recording of each session for later viewing. MBG Con is made possible thanks to presenting sponsor, Bernstein Shur and supporting businesses ABS Commercial, Acadia Insurance, arryved, Bowditch, Cavallo & Signorello Insurance, Drink Tanks, Four Star Farms, InTouch Labels, Micro Matic, Omega Yeast, Petainer and Solar On Earth. All of these businesses are associate members of the Mass Brewers Guild and help make our educational programs possible.  
 
To view the entire lineup of speakers, or to purchase tickets to MBG Con, visit MassBrewersGuild.org.
 
About the Mass Brewers Guild 
Founded in 2007 by a group of committed and passionate brewers, the Mass Brewers Guild, is organized for the purposes of promoting craft brewing and protecting the interests of craft brewers across the Commonwealth. The association is membership based and open to all Massachusetts breweries licensed by the federal Tax and Trade Bureau and the Commonwealth’s Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. The nonprofit creates a community of brewers while shining light on the broad range of breweries and styles offered throughout the state. Through industry and educational events, its mobile application beer trail map, and by providing resources and marketing support to brewers, the nonprofit works to highlight Massachusetts as a top travel destination for craft beer in the U.S. The board also continues its work at the legislative level, fighting for license and franchise law reform, and serving as the voice of craft brewers on Beacon Hill. The Massachusetts Brewers Guild is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit corporation.
 

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7/24/2020 0 Comments

@BostonBeerGirl_EJ teams up with Boston Bottle

Exciting News - I’ve teamed up with @bostonbottle and for every purchase of 6 or more singles, you can get 10% off your purchase when you mention “BostonBeerGirl_EJ” ⁣!

I don’t know about you but a 4-pack of 1 beer is a commitment, I love making my own 4 or 6 packs with different cans then you get to try different styles and breweries! ⁣
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Boston Bottle is located in the North End and though they are small, they make great use of their space with an incredible selection of craft beer as well as wine and hard seltzer! Go give them a follow and stop in the next time you’re in the area! 
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7/24/2020 0 Comments

Massachusetts Breweries brewing Black is Beautiful:

•3cross Fermentation Coop
•Aeronaut Brewing Company
•Big Elm Brewing
•Bright Ideas Brewing
•Castle Island Brewing Co.
•Gentile Brewing Company
•Harpoon Brewery
•Lord Hobo Brewing Co
•Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Company
•Old Planters Brewing Co
•Sam Adams Boston Tap Room
•Samuel Adams
•Trillium Brewing Company
•True North Ale Company
•Vitamin Sea Brewing
•White Lion Brewing Company
•Wormtown Brewery
Learn more about this collaboration brew: https://blackisbeautiful.beer/
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    Erika Johnson is a local craft beer lover who chronicles what she's drinking on Instagram. Her love of craft beer stemmed from drinking Narragansett when she went to college in Rhode Island and exploring the newly booming brewery scene in Massachusetts post-grad. 
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    You can follow along on Erika's craft beer adventures on Instagram - www.instagram.com/BostonBeerGirl_EJ

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