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The Taps Are Back!
When this low-flying beer blog launched at the start of 2010, the whole point was to have a place where anybody could see the tap lists of places where good beer was pouring in Oshkosh. After more than...
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What They'll be Pouring at Hops & Props
It’s that time, again. Hops and Props 2013 arrives this Saturday, March 9, at the EAA AirVenture Museum here in Oshkosh. The VIP “Dining Experience” is sold out, but there’s still tickets left for the...
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Oshkosh Beer Sampler 010: Rebel Kent The First Amber Ale
A slanted and endless survey of what’s pouring in Oshkosh... tallied one beer at a time.What: Rebel Kent The First Amber Ale; 3 Sheeps Brewing Company, Sheboygan, WI; 5.00% ABV 13 IBUsWhere: Festival...
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Saturday Night's All Right
Don't want to pay $75 for three hours of beer drinking Saturday night? Well, then, your not going to be showing up at Hops & Props (unless you nabbed one of those free tickets that seem to be...
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Beer Ads in Oshkosh No. 8: The Brewer’s Code
Click to EnlargeHere’s a rare example of Oshkosh’s brewers working together to clean up their image and promote their beer. This full-page ad appeared 75 years ago in the Oshkosh Daily Northwestern on...
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Oshkosh Beer Sampler 011: Ned Flanders (Oud Bruin)
A slanted and endless survey of what’s pouring in Oshkosh, tallied one beer at a time.What: Titletown Brewing’s Ned Flanders an East Flanders style Brown Ale/Oud Bruin.Where: On Draught at Dublin’s...
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Oshkosh Beer Sampler 012: Krombacher Dark
A slanted and endless survey of what’s pouring in Oshkosh, tallied one beer at a time.What: Krombacher Dark Lager, a Schwarzbier brewed by the Krombacher Brauerei in Germany.Where: On Draught at...
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Oshkosh's Most Valuable Cans
The Rare White ChiefThe Silver ChiefIn February, the New York Times ran a feature asking what New York City beer can would be considered the most valuable. The highest priced can they sighted was a...
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Oshkosh Beer Sampler 013: Slam Dunkel
A slanted and endless survey of what’s pouring in Oshkosh, tallied one beer at a time.What: Slam Dunkel, a German-style, dark lager.Where & When: Slam Dunkel goes on tap tomorrow night (Thursday,...
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Oshkosh Needs More Breweries... and More Bock Beer!
Monday, the Brewer’s Association released their beer data for 2012. If you like good beer, the digits are full of nothing but good news. The number of breweries is up, production is up, craft-beer...
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The Story of Peoples Beer and How to Brew Your Own
A New BeginningIn April 1933, Peoples Brewing Company of Oshkosh celebrated its 20th Anniversary. And they were starting over. National Prohibition, which had kept them from brewing for the previous 14...
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Beer Bus to Chilton for the 22nd Annual Wisconsin Micro Brewers Beer Fest
The big 22nd Annual Wisconsin Micro Brewers Beer Fest in Chilton is coming up on May 19 and if you’re looking for a ride from Oshkosh, here’s what’s sure to be your best option.Local beer aficionado...
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Oshkosh Beer Sampler 014: Lava, the Stöut From Hëll
A slanted and endless survey of what’s pouring in Oshkosh, tallied one beer at a time.What: Lava by Ölvisholt Brugghús. A 9.5% ABV Russian Imperial Stout.Where: Gardina's Wine Bar & Cafe (in the...
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This Week’s Beer Breaks
A couple of good looking, small-scale tastings taking place this week that you might want to check out.First, on Wednesday night (April 3), Barley & Hops concludes another season of its Barley’s...
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Beer Ads in Oshkosh No. 9: That’s Not Supposed to be Hitler, Is It?
Here’s a beer ad that’s brimming with bad taste. And that miserable pun at the heart of it (“Wurtzer Beer cops da prize”), is just the beginning. As I mentioned in last Tuesday’s post about Peoples...
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Wanna See Some Cool Beer Stuff?
Here’s you’re chance to get up close and personal with some real, live Oshkosh breweriana. This Saturday (April 6), The Oshkosh Memorabilia Club is holding their annual Antique Appraisal Show. Among...
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Oshkosh: The Beer Soaked City
Sorting though some old brewery numbers the other day, I hit upon a little nugget that jumped out at me. In 1913, Oshkosh’s three breweries produced just over 50,000 barrels of beer. Nearly all of that...
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Oshkosh Beer Sampler 015: Doppelbock at Fratellos
A slanted and endless survey of what’s pouring in Oshkosh, tallied one beer at a time.What & Where: Doppelbock in bottles at Fratellos in OshkoshWhy: Because if you live in Oshkosh you really ought...
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Oshkosh Beer Sampler 016: Two Women Lager on Tap at The Distillery Pub
A slanted and endless survey of what’s pouring in Oshkosh, tallied one beer at a time.What: Two Women Lager by New Glarus Brewing. The brewery describes it as a “Classic Country Lager,” which isn’t...
View ArticleBrew Beer with the SOBs
Curious about what all this homebrew stuff is all about? Here’s your chance to find out. On Saturday, May 4, the Society of Oshkosh Brewers will celebrate National Homebrew Day by hosting a group brew...
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