Charlie Papazian

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Charlie Papazian is the author of The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, founder of the Great American Beer festival, the American Homebrewers Association and the Association of Brewers. He works, lives and still enjoys making homebrewed beer in Colorado.

  

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“Who’s Your Weiss President?” Denver brewed beers for DNC (Democratic National Convention)

August 17, 3:02 PM
by Charlie Papazian, Beer Examiner
 
 

 
Breckenridge Brewery reports that they’re partnering with CNN to produce CNN Brew which will be available at the CNN Grill, as well as various establishments around the area. CNN is transforming Brooklyn's at the Pepsi Center into the completely branded CNN Grill. Breckenridge Brewery will be the exclusive beer supplier. Beers available will be specially created CNN BREW on draft and in bottles, as well as our Avalanche Amber Ale, Agave Wheat, Vanilla Porter and 471 IPA on tap.

            Erik Petersen, Minister of Progress at the Bull and Bush Brewery  lets it be known that the Brewhouse staff has chosen to forgo their traditional "Summer Recess" and has reconvened in order draft a new "Comprehensive Democratic National Convention Beer Re-Naming Policy" B.H.B. #1971 (Brew House Bill #1971). This new B.H.B. will go into effect during the week of August 25-28, 2008. This policy was enacted to bring together beers of all styles, origins, strengths, and bittering unites for a stronger America. The Re-Naming of all Bull & Bush Brewed Beers will be as follows:

 
 
 
 
 
Happy Hop Pilsner -----------> Exit Poll Pilsner
Allgood Amber Ale-----------> Barackin' Ass & Takin' Names Amber Ale
Hail Brau Hefeweizen--------> Who's Your Weiss President?
Hopsmith Pale Ale------------> Platform Pale Ale
The Tower E.S.B.-------------> Flip Flop Special Bitter
MAN BEER-------------------> ConventionAle
Big Ben Brown Ale-----------> Ballot Box Brown Ale
Stonehenge Stout--------------> Swing State Stout
 
Special Releases:
 
The 37th Anniversary Saison--------> Saison de Change

Marriage Golden (Strong Belgian-Style Golden Ale)---------------> Mule Fuel

"If it didn't taste Politically Correct I wouldn't serve it here." Assures the Minister at the Bull & Bush.

Other Denver brewed special beers offered during the DNC are from Wynkoop Brewery and the Denver Chop House.   Also Great Divide Brewing Co., Rock Bottom-Denver and MillerCoors. 

 

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