The Fledgling Brewer

Finney’s Office Addresses Beer Impact of SB 2167

Doug Brumley — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:05:42 +0000

In the past 24 hours, there has been significant discussion among middle Tennessee craft beer enthusiasts about Tennessee Senate Bill 2167 (with companion House Bill 2783) and what effect it may have on sales of high gravity beer. Most notably, Nashville attorney Craig Mangum drafted a post criticizing the bills at his Beer Law Blog. [...]

Debrief: “Beer Wars” Screening & Discussion at Belcourt

Doug Brumley — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:17:32 +0000

On Thursday, Dec. 15, Nashville took another small step in its collective beer education. Yazoo Brewing Company hosted a screening of the documentary film "Beer Wars" at the Belcourt Theatre in Nashville. Following the film, four members of the Nashville beer industry fielded questions in a discussion about the business of beer.

Rebel Brewer, White Labs Collaborate on New House Yeast

Doug Brumley — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:32:56 +0000

If you're a homebrewer looking for a versatile house yeast to use for your ales, a new candidate has arrived and it has a Nashville tie. White Labs and Rebel Brewer have collaborated to produce a yeast strain called Rebel Brewer American Pub Ale Yeast.

Debrief: 12 South Winter Warmer Beer Festival

Doug Brumley — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:53:15 +0000

The 12 South Winter Warmer, held in Sevier Park on Dec. 10, became an instant classic, simultaneously raising the bar for the Nashville craft beer community while offering a promising glimpse at its future.

Tennessee Out of Running for Sierra Nevada Hub

Doug Brumley — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:51:19 +0000

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., which had been considering placing an East Coast brewing hub in Eastern Tennessee, has confirmed that Tennessee has been eliminated from the brewery's list of possible candidates.