Local Brewers Help Community Fight Hunger - WBOY.com: Clarksburg, Morgantown: News, Sports, Weather
And who better to pour it than the building's own ghost, Nina? Brewer Cory McGuinness stepped up and stood in for Nina for the beer tasting. (Steve Irwin) View/Post Comments It was a suitably spooky occasion earlier this week when Old Town Brewing tapped its new Wesen Wiezen specialty beer to celebrate the fourth season of Grimm. The media tasting took place in the dark, cobwebby basement of Old Town Pizza next to the closed up Shanghai tunnels that still thread underneath Old Town, and Nina, the turn-of-the-previous-century building's ghost, was our server for the day. Actually, Nina was brewer Cory McGuinness, gamely decked out in a wig and long white gloves, but the beer was the real thing: Wesen Wiezen, a black Bavarian hefeweizen brewed in tribute to Portland's own Grimm TV show, is a classic Bavarian-style hefe with black malt that shifts the shape of the sessionable black ale. The beer is named after the creatures visible to the Grimms, about whom the Grimm Wiki says, " They are the basis not only of the fairy tales that the Brothers Grimm have compiled, but also of the many legends and folklore from many cultures (i.e. Anubis, Aswang, Blutbad, Damonfeuer, and Wendigo)." The specialty brew will be available at both the brewery, 5201 N.E. Martin Luther King Blvd. and the Old TownPizza taproom, 226 N.W. Davis Str.,until sold out. The other thing you should know about Wesen Wiezen is that Old Town Brewing will donate $2 for every pint sold to the Grimmster Endowment at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital. The endowment Old Town brewers Cory McGuinness, left and Bolt Minister, right, with owner Adam Milne at the Northeast Portland brewery.Brewpublic.com was created by cast members after a visit to Doernbecher and provides support the most vulnerable patients and families, including help with uncompensated care, travel, lodging and other required services. "For Old Town Brewing Co., this is what it's all about," says owner Adam Milne, "creating beer with local partners that reflect the spirit of our city, while being able to give something back to an important local organization."
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October is beer season in West Virginia and Wheeling Brewing Company's head brewer, Joshua Clarke is using his talents to help the community fight hunger. Updated: Saturday, October 25 2014 7:03 PM EDT2014-10-25 23:03:30 GMT The West Virginia University National Center of Excellence in Women's Health is a staunch advocate for the well-being of female residents, and representatives continued that trend on Saturday at Heston Farm. The West Virginia University National Center of Excellence in Women's Health is a staunch advocate for the well-being of female residents, and representatives continued that trend on Saturday at Heston Farm. Friday, October 24 2014 7:29 PM EDT2014-10-24 23:29:52 GMT Cobb, James Timothy A Marion County man has entered a plea of not guilty to first-degree murder. Deputies arrested James Cobb last month after they said he killed his cousin, Paul Dean Wilson, Jr., after the two got in a fight. A Marion County man has entered a plea of not guilty to first-degree murder. Deputies arrested James Cobb last month after they said he killed his cousin, Paul Dean Wilson, Jr., after the two got in a fight. Updated: Friday, October 24 2014 6:54 PM EDT2014-10-24 22:54:26 GMT A 27-year fall tradition brought engineers of all ages to Morgantown Friday afternoon, as they raised money for the Ronald McDonald House and put some prized pumpkins to the ultimate test. A 27-year fall tradition brought engineers of all ages to Morgantown Friday afternoon, as they raised money for the Ronald McDonald House and put some prized pumpkins to the ultimate test. Updated: Friday, October 24 2014 6:42 PM EDT2014-10-24 22:42:00 GMT A longtime piece of one Harrison County town is now in pieces.The Division of Highways demolished the old bridge in Shinnston this morning. A longtime piece of one Harrison County town is now in pieces.The Division of Highways demolished the old bridge in Shinnston this morning. FAIRMONT - October is beer season in West Virginia and Wheeling Brewing Company's head brewer, Joshua Clarke is using his talents to help the community fight hunger. Saturday, the Fairmont Homebrewers Club hosted its second annual Homebrewers Against Hunger event. "It's something we take for granted everyday that we always have food to eat. This is not that case for a huge amount of people and it's something so simple, I'm surprised that it's such an issue," said Clarke. "This is a great way and a fun way to do it, that's really kind of interesting," Taylor Riffle, Fairmont resident. Last year the event raised more than $12,000 and Clarke is hoping to double that amount this year. The event included music, raffles, and of course plenty of home-brewed beers. All proceeds go directly to funding local food banks in Marion County and the Fairmont Field Club was proud to be apart of such a great cause. "We just had a huge turnout today and all the proceeds go to Meals on Wheels and the Connecting Link. It's two great organizations and we're just proud to be apart of it," said Suellen Lemley, Fairmont Field Club Manager. For more information on Homebrewers Against Hunger, c lick here. Home
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Oktoberfest draws 200 beer-lovers and community to American Legion Post 317; Proceeds will help fund major exterior renovations - Yardley News - BucksLocalNews.com
Attendees got to sample beer from 50 local breweries while listening to live music and spending time with their 4-legged friends. We have so many great breweries popping up that are local , even in York, Special Events Coordinator Joe Hess said,Its natural to highlight these beers, support local breweries. You can bring your dog! How much fun is that? Bring your dog on this beautiful fall day, and drink beer, theres a costume contest for your dog. Its going to be a good day. More than 400 tickets were sold for the event. All proceeds will benefit the Humane League of Lancaster County.
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Beer Census team researching for Next Glass app | StarNewsOnline.com
'Parts Unknown': 14 things to know about Paraguay Get to know the lions You're bound to be on the lookout for lions in the Serengeti and their conservation deserves a special mention. The tawny lion prides dominating the Ndutu area of the southeastern Serengeti are not your "Lion King" variety of big fuzzy kittens. These giant creatures are respected among locals because of their history of asserting dominance when challenged by aggressive hunters. In an attempt to discourage the trend of stalking and killing lions in the Amboseli Ecosystem, conservation organization Lion Guardians recruits young Maasai warriors to instead protect the regal creatures. By naming the lions and developing relationships by tracking them, members of the guardian program recognize that animals like local lioness Selenkay can live in peace with their human neighbors. Safaris throughout the vast Serengeti give visitors the rare opportunity to see these majestic cats in their native territory. The Ndutu Safari Lodge features 34 cottages with porches facing Lake Ndutu. Learn about Maasai culture For the Maasai, one of the last warrior tribes in the world, cattle are integral to day-to-day life. Besides providing sustenance in the form of milk, and sometimes meat and blood, cows are also currency in the region. The tribes move with their livestock across northern Tanzania and southern Kenya, constructing villages as they go. The settlements generally consist of a ring fence that encloses a group of families, their herds and a collection of mud and dung houses. Where livestock gathers, so do big cats hunting for meals. Relations between the Maasai and the lions that lure tourists by the truckload are tense but evolving. The Maasai are formidable opponents strengthened by a nearly 100% protein diet. A staple is amasi, a lumpy, yogurt-like drink made from fermented milk. Sample the Spice Islands The semi-autonomous islands off the coast of Tanzania exhibit the rich and varied influences that arrived on their shores. On the island of Zanzibar, African, Arab, Indian and European flavors emerge in the cuisine, the homes, the people and the famous carved doors. Today, 99% of the population is Muslim, compared with about a third of the mainland population. Tourism has replaced the spice and slave trades that shaped the island's history, and delicious street food is part of the local island experience. Every night in Stone Town's Forodhani Gardens, vendors set up stalls selling seafood snacks and the famous Zanzibar pizza. Zanzibar pizza is revered as one of the most delicious foods in the region. With toppings ranging from fresh meats to juicy mango, the crepe-like pizza carries its flavorful toppings on the inside almost akin to a burrito. Unlike traditional pizza crust, Zanzibar's variety has the texture of a pancake. And who doesn't love pancakes? The various carts are piled with fresh seafood skewers, African doughnuts called "mandazi" and fried breads. To wash down all the yumminess, try some honey beer or a mixture of sugar cane water, ginger and lime juice. Nearby Pemba Island, also part of the Zanzibar Archipelago, offers a quieter, unspoiled experience.
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"Pints for Pups" comes to Lancaster | WPMT FOX43
To date, Next Glass has purchased and tested more than 5,000 beers and is aiming to buy and test another 5,000. Last Modified: Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 11:43 a.m. If the average beer drinker did a census of his cooler, the list would be short: a big brand name such as Budweiser, Miller or Pabst, an import like Heineken and maybe a couple of regional craft brews. Facts Early access The Next Glass mobile app will be free to download. Though a launch date has not been announced, users can sign up at www.nextglass.co to receive a notification when it becomes available. But the American beer landscape offers thousands of varieties, some available nationwide and others specific to a state or even a city. Cataloging them all takes time and a willingness to travel, and that's where Next Glass' Beer Census 2014 comes in. Next Glass is a Wilmington-based company developing a mobile app that will generate wine and beer recommendations for users. To recommend a beverage, the app has to have data on a drink's chemical composition, and getting that data means collecting samples from the beers and wines available to consumers every one of them. Since mid-September, the Next Glass Beer Census truck has been traveling the country in search of suds. The first leg of the tour hit 12 cities from Baltimore to Boston and back to Richmond, Va. On Oct.7, the truck headed west for stops in Cleveland, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and 27 other sites. The census should wrap early next month. Trace Smith, chief operating officer of Next Glass, said the census was the best way to ensure every beer in the market gets included. "With wine, bottles either make it east of the Mississippi or they don't," he said. "Beers are hyper-local." From North Carolina retailers, Next Glass collected 2,500 different beers. The East Coast census yielded another 2,500 bottles, and the western tour will gather 5,000 more. The Next Glass lab then tests those beers, 200 a day, in preparation for the app's pre-holiday launch. While Next Glass will include every regional favorite the census team can get its hands on, Smith said the app will have some location awareness. "If you're in Wilmington and you search for a beer and we recommend or highly rate a beer from Portland that you can't get your hands on, that doesn't do you a lot of good," he said. Driving the census truck are Next Glass's Chief Beer Aficionado Stephen Pond and Chief Beer Collector George Taylor, brother of company founder and CEO Kurt Taylor. "There's definitely some skepticism when you hear about two guys driving around the country buying beer it sort of starts out sounding like a buddy movie," Smith said. But Smith said the truck has had a warm reception from bottle shops. Local news crews have done segments on the truck's visits; people in some cities have offered to quit their jobs to join the census. "Our goal is, let's get everything our users can get their hands on to create a really robust experience for people." Cammie Bellamy: 910-343-2339 Beer Census 2014 is on the road in a big way. To date, Next Glass has purchased and tested more than 5,000 beers and is aiming to buy and test... StarNewsOnline.com October 23, 2014 11:43 AM
If the average beer drinker did a census of his cooler, the list would be short: a big brand name such as Budweiser, Miller or Pabst, an import like Heineken and maybe a couple of regional craft brews.
But the American beer landscape offers thousands of varieties, some available nationwide and others specific to a state or even a city. Cataloging them all takes time and a willingness to travel, and that's where Next Glass' Beer Census 2014 comes in.
Next Glass is a Wilmington-based company developing a mobile app that will generate wine and beer recommendations for users. To recommend a beverage, the app has to have data on a drink's chemical composition, and getting that data means collecting samples from the beers and wines available to consumers every one of them.
Since mid-September, the Next Glass Beer Census truck has been traveling the country in search of suds. The first leg of the tour hit 12 cities from Baltimore to Boston and back to Richmond, Va. On Oct.7, the truck headed west for stops in Cleveland, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and 27 other sites. The census should wrap early next month.
Trace Smith, chief operating officer of Next Glass, said the census was the best way to ensure every beer in the market gets included.
"With wine, bottles either make it east of the Mississippi or they don't," he said. "Beers are hyper-local."
From North Carolina retailers, Next Glass collected 2,500 different beers. The East Coast census yielded another 2,500 bottles, and the western tour will gather 5,000 more.
The Next Glass lab then tests those beers, 200 a day, in preparation for the app's pre-holiday launch.
While Next Glass will include every regional favorite the census team can get its hands on, Smith said the app will have some location awareness.
"If you're in Wilmington and you search for a beer and we recommend or highly rate a beer from Portland that you can't get your hands on, that doesn't do you a lot of good," he said.
Driving the census truck are Next Glass's Chief Beer Aficionado Stephen Pond and Chief Beer Collector George Taylor, brother of company founder and CEO Kurt Taylor.
"There's definitely some skepticism when you hear about two guys driving around the country buying beer it sort of starts out sounding like a buddy movie," Smith said.
But Smith said the truck has had a warm reception from bottle shops. Local news crews have done segments on the truck's visits; people in some cities have offered to quit their jobs to join the census.
"Our goal is, let's get everything our users can get their hands on to create a really robust experience for people."
Cammie Bellamy: 910-343-2339
On Twitter: @cammiebellamy
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His last trip was made in 2012. It was his 82nd trip to the country. Continued... See Full Story He feels very strongly about this event. Its an opportunity for us to earn money to support the causes that we do support, he said. Its not just about money. We are a veterans organization and we support many veterans initiatives, but were a community-based organization. The local legion supports the Yardley Makefield Fire Company, the Yardley Makefield Rescue Squad, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Boy Scouts and American Legion baseball. Our policy has always been: if we can keep a kid off the street from doing mischief and playing baseball instead, well do it, Tropia said. The cost is secondary. The post supports the legion veterans home. Everyone has heard of the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia where parents of children who are being treated at Childrens Hospital get to stay, he said. We support a similar thing for veterans. If somebody is really critically ill at the veterans hospital, there is a veterans home where family members can stay while theyre supporting their relative who is undergoing treatment. Members of the post will march in the Veterans Day Parade in Lower Makefield Township on Tuesday, Nov. 11. YARDLEY BOROUGH About 200 folks were happily lifting cups of German Warsteiner beer and toasting at the 5th Annual Oktoberfest at the Yardley American Legion, Knowles-Doyle Post 317 on South Main Street. The food was authentic German bratwurst, sauerkraut and potato salad from Riekers Market in Fox Chase. The German beer was quenching everyones thirst at the Oct. 11 event. We bought two kegs of it, said Bill Tropia, the events planner. It happens to be the one German beer that is locally available and relatively affordable. Some of them can get rather pricey. Oktoberfest increases the legions exposure to the community and attracts new members as well as raising funds for the posts programs to help fellow veterans, according to Tropia. This year, proceeds will also help fund the major exterior renovations of the legions building, which is located near the SEPTA train station and Reading Avenue. Bill Fenimore, post commander, said he was surprised with the turnout considering it rained in the morning. I think were doing well besides the weather, the U.S. Navy veteran said. This morning, it looked a little tough. The people came out to support us and I think everybody is having a wonderful time. Tropia, immediate past post commander, agreed. Im very pleased with the turnout -- especially in light of the weather, he said. I thought we were going to really fall on our faces. He was also happy about the attendees enthusiasm.
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Report: Army players lured recruits with alcohol - Yahoo Sports
View photo Army Black Knights fans in the stands against the Rice Owls during a college football game on Saturday, COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Army football players lured prospective recruits with an alcohol-fueled bus trip earlier this year, and 20 cadets, two officers and two coaches have been disciplined, according to a report in The Gazette of Colorado Springs. The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, self-reported a recruiting violation to the NCAA, the newspaper said (http://bit.ly/1wtwPYc ). West Point spokeswoman Theresa Brinkerhoff said the academy didn't publicly detail the incident because it was handled ''administratively.'' The academy was warned by the NCAA earlier this month, according to the paper's report. The academy began investigating the incidents in March, according to an internal review by Lt. Col. Shannon Miller, who was ordered to look into the allegations. Football coaches knew about the party but did not immediately tell academy leaders or the NCAA, her report said. The players were instead removed from the spring game. The party reportedly involved 14 recruits who came to visit in January, and were given dinners and tours. They were escorted by members of the football team and two cheerleaders to a mall, and went by bus to a bowling alley with a reputation for overlooking underage drinking, the report said. There, the cadets ordered towers of beer and allowed the recruits to drink, and some cadets said they had seven drinks in 90 minutes. The report also said a military police escort stayed with the bus and that booster money was allocated for the night out. Female athletes at the academy also have been asked to act as dinner dates for recruits, she said. West Point told the NCAA two members of the football staff were removed from team activities for a week. The specific course of discipline against the players involved was not disclosed, but the football players involved were expected to play against Air Force next Saturday. Brinkerhoff said the punishments did not affect athletic eligibility. ''Although seen as a minor infraction by the NCAA, the U.S. Military Academy takes this very seriously and adjudicated this at the highest level of the disciplinary code,'' West Point said in a statement. --- Information from: The Gazette, http://www.gazette.com Sports & Recreation
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Beer, beer, beer, beer and more beer | Arkansas Blog | Arkansas news, politics, opinion, restaurants, music, movies and art
Plus, many of the breweries you know and love will be bringing special, hard-to-find beers. And and probably I'm most excited about this you'll get to sample a lot of new Arkansas breweries that haven't yet started production, or aren't widely available. Outfits like Blue Canoe Brewing, Flyway Brewing, Leap of Faith Brewing, Moody Brews and Ozark Beer Co. Scott Parton, a new contributor to Eat Arkansas and a must-follow on Twitter for beer lovers (he's @WooPigBrewey ), put together a comprehensive preview of the festiva l for us, and he and Michael Roberts further picked some beers that they say you should be on look out for . We typically hold back a few tickets for the door, but you gotta show up early to get 'em, and they're likely to be in short supply. You'd be much better off grabbing your tickets here and saving $5.
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