Beer in the news

[mr x]

Good article Shane!

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[erslar00]

That is very cool, well done!!!

[mr x]

For middle-aged men, drinking more than two pints of beer a day speeds up memory decline: researchers

Middle-aged men who drink the equivalent of two and a half pints a day risk speeding up memory loss and mental decline by six years, researchers have warned.
As few as two drinks of alcohol may impede brain’s ability to process social cues: U.S. study

As little alcohol as that contained in two strong drinks may impair the brain’s ability to read social cues, a new study from University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine released this week suggests.

Participants included 12 heavy social drinkers with an average age of 23. The participants were given a beverage containing either a high dose of alcohol (16%) or placebo. Total beverage volumes for placebo and alcohol were identical (the average was 472 mL) and based on the participants’ body weight (ranging from 297mL–581 mL). Wikipedia describes a standard drink as 250 mL.

A 10-year study of more than 7,000 male and female civil servants found men who regularly drank significant amounts of alcohol suffered notable mental decline. The study was reported in the journal Neurology.

In contrast men who drank less than one and a half pints a day, or a glass and a half of wine suffered no impact on mental ability.

The heaviest drinkers were found to have the equivalent memory of someone in their early seventies even though they were still in their mid-sixties, researchers found.

The study proved that some of the memory loss experienced in old age may have been caused by unhealthy drinking habits in middle age.

Dr. Severine Sabia, from University College London, said: “Much of the research evidence about drinking and a relationship to memory and executive function is based on older populations. Our study focused on middle-aged participants and suggests that heavy drinking is associated with faster decline in all areas of cognitive function in men.”

The volunteers were tested between 1997 and 1999 when they had an average age of 56, and retested 10 years later.

To test their memory they were given two minutes to recall a set of 20 two-syllable words. They were also asked to complete a series of reasoning and problem-solving tests. All male heavy drinkers showed a decline in memory, reasoning and problem-solving of least 1.5 years but in the most severe cases, mental ability had declined by nearly six years.

Sabia added: “This study suggested that men consuming high levels of alcohol in midlife were more likely to experience a faster 10-year cognitive decline in all cognitive domains.

“Our findings are in agreement with previous studies that moderate alcohol consumption is probably not deleterious for cognitive outcomes, but they also show that heavy alcohol consumption in midlife is likely to be harmful for cognitive aging, at least in men.”

However the study also found that women who completely abstained from alcohol also suffered mental decline.

“In women there was only weak evidence that heavy drinking was associated with a faster decline in executive function, but abstinence from alcohol was associated with faster decline in the global cognitive score,” Sabia said.

Guidelines from Britain’s NHS currently advise there is no guaranteed safe level of drinking but recommend no more than three to four units a day for men – the equivalent of two normal strength pints of beer. Women should drink no more than two to three units.

Figures show that men who drink more than that limit are twice as likely to get cancer of the mouth, neck and throat, while women are 1.2 times as likely to get breast cancer.

Previous studies have found that people who have more than two alcoholic drinks a day develop Alzheimer’s disease five years earlier than those who abstain.

However a glass of wine a day has been found to cut the chance of developing dementia.

Dr Simon Ridley, from the charity Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “These latest results could serve as one more reason to stick to any New Year’s resolutions to cut back on alcohol.

“Observational studies such as this can be important for identifying factors that may influence the risk of memory decline or disease, but it’s difficult to pinpoint cause and effect with this type of research.

“The people in this study did not have dementia, but memory decline can be a precursor to dementia and understanding the risk factors for this decline could be important for preventing the condition.

“This large study has yielded useful results, although it’s not clear how far the findings from this group of civil servants can be generalised to the wider population.”

[Keith]

I'm fucked as it is. What's 6 more years.

[JohnnyMac]

I'm fucked as it is. What's 6 more years.

Bingo.

[HPhunter]

What were we talking about????

[Keith]

How much I'm looking forward to getting your beer from Leafman.

[GuingesRock]

Yeah I can't remember what we were talking about either. That beer's good Keith, cant remember what it's called, but I think I have some ...somewhere. Might have a glass. A guy called Sandy bought me some, I think, or was it someone else. Any way ..what day is it? I must try and find that beer.

[GuingesRock]

I found the growler of Jeff's (HPhunter) APA. Kathleen and I finished it off. A growler is a nice amount for two people for a quiet evening (X you didn't put that in your list of growler definitions). It was delicious. Thanks Sandy.

[GAM]

Was I at your house?

Sandy

[dean2k]

So basically, this is the first time in NB history that the President of NBLC (supposedly) won't be a political appointment, and was (supposedly) hired as the best candidate for the position. Let's see if anything actually changes.

New NB Liquor president, chief executive officer appointed

FREDERICTON (GNB) – Brian Harriman is the new president and chief
executive officer of NB Liquor, effective Feb. 1.

"This is a historic appointment, and we are proud to be the government that has introduced an open and transparent recruitment
process to the selection of this important role at NB Liquor," said Premier David Alward.

The appointment is a result of the first public recruiting process for the position in the history of NB Liquor. The
recommended that a public hiring process be used to select the president and chief executive officer.

"We are pleased that this hiring process brought forward an excellent candidate who understands the liquor industry and will surely
be an asset to the corporation," said Ron Lindala, board chair at NB Liquor. "I look forward to working with Mr. Harriman to
strengthen NB Liquor for the benefit of the shareholders, staff and customers."

Harriman is originally from Miramichi and has more than 13 years' experience in the retail liquor industry, most recently with Diageo
Canada and Molson Coors Canada. He is familiar to many in the industry and has an impressive record of accomplishments with a
number of major suppliers.

[mr x]

Dear lord, I think we may have been better off the old way...

...13 years' experience in the retail liquor industry, most recently with Diageo Canada and Molson Coors...

[benwedge]

So basically, this is the first time in NB history that the President of NBLC (supposedly) won't be a political appointment, and was (supposedly) hired as the best candidate for the position. Let's see if anything actually changes

I thought I'd verify this myself, but it seems New Brunswick doesn't publish political contributions online. Even PEI does so.

[dean2k]

Sweet fat baby Jeebus. Just relalized that's the same Brian Harriman who was in the same residence as I was at Mt. A. In my mind, people who are a couple of years younger than me shouldn't be president of crown corps. Then again, I'm getting old. Fuck.

[mr x]

Jelly Belly introduces beer-flavored jelly beans
The candy company’s new Draft Beer flavor was ‘inspired by a Hefeweizen ale with a clean, crisp and wheaty taste.’


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Beer jelly beans are here.

Jelly Belly, the Fairfield, Calif.-based candy company behind Buttered Popcorn and Cream Soda jelly beans, has announced a new flavor: Draft Beer.

The beer jelly beans were “inspired by a Hefeweizen ale with a clean, crisp and wheaty taste.”

“Beer connoisseurs will find the flavor profile to be clean with notes of wheat and a touch of sweetness,” the company said in a press release. “The aroma is mildly bready.”

Customers have been requesting beer beans for decades, Jelly Belly said.

It took Jelly Belly three years to develop the recipe, which “includes top secret ingredients.”

But you won’t find booze in these shiny golden beans. The company says the jelly beans are alcohol-free.

Beer lovers and curious customers can pick up the beans in stores in the spring. The beer-flavored jelly beans are also available in bulk on Jelly Belly’s website. As of Wednesday morning, the 16-ounce bags were sold out, but Jelly Belly says they will be back on tap by Friday.

Jelly Belly is no stranger to producing non-traditional flavors. The company released Dark Chocolate Covered Tabasco jelly beans in December, and has a line of cocktail-inspired candies.

[PEIBeerGuy]

Saw that today, too. Eager to try some. I hear it has a mild beer taste, unless you have a beer first - then it's just light banana & clove. Also supposed to smell a bit like a sour mash.

[PEIBeerGuy]

http://vimeo.com/64558227

Shit beer geeks say. Pretty funny.

[mr x]

I see Keith's has a new series out on tv - Galaxy.

[Houblon34]

In French, in l'Acadie-Nouvelle: http://www.acadienouvelle.com/actualite ... ie-sheila/

Half-ass translation from Google Translate:

Tracadie-Sheila - The production of a craft beer could be launched by the end of the year in the Acadian Peninsula. That at least is the goal of the members of the Association Cooperative Microbrewery who gathered Wednesday night in Tracadie -Sheila .

The feasibility study conducted by the Regional Cooperative Development - Canada , was presented at this meeting and its conclusions are encouraging. Enough for the members decided to go ahead with the formal establishment of the cooperative. It will be implemented in the next few weeks.

Future microbrewery could produce its first beers by the end of the year.

"It is a first brewed in 2014 ," says Dean Roberts, treasurer of the association that works on the subject for nearly two years.

We're talking about a production of 150,000 liters per year, " he says. Production would be reached in a few years according to the feasibility study. She recommends offering the first year three varieties of beers and expand the range progressively .

As a first step , the distribution of these craft beers would be provided in restaurants, bars and pubs in the area .

A presence on the shelves of NB Liquor is not yet valid.

" We would be interested for sure , but it must reach a certain volume of production and it would not be realistic in the first year ," admits Dean Roberts.

The treasurer of the association shows a beautiful optimism. The idea of ​​a first microbrewery in the Acadian Peninsula launched in 2012 has made its way and raises a craze. One hundred members have already joined the Provisional Committee.

If Dean Roberts believes that " 70-90 % of the work has been done," he is well aware that several steps remain before allowing enthusiasts to taste these beers brewed in the Peninsula . The first is to choose the appropriate local . It will also raise the funds necessary to launch the project and recruit staff , including the master brewer .

Although the start of production is planned in the town of Tracadie -Sheila , the project wants to assert its size peninsular . Decentralization of production with armfuls also made ​​Caraquet and Shippagan is an option under consideration.

In the same vein, this microbrewery beers are called to reflect the terroir of the Acadian Peninsula with some of these iconic products such as berries or maple sap .

The raw material of beer or hops, could also be produced locally. Farmers have already been approached by the association to see if they wanted to try.

As for the choice of the name of the future microbrewery and one of the first beer to be filed, it is not yet decided . A competition will be launched with the population of the peninsula to find the right names.

[chicanuck]

I see Keith's has a new series out on tv - Galaxy.

Tried it last night......it is shitty......I know, shocking.

[mr x]

I wonder if the base recipe is all the same, just flipping the hops?

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[chicanuck]

I wonder if the base recipe is all the same, just flipping the hops?

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I am sure your guess is right, their standard shitty ale recipe and just add the hops at the exact same time in the process while change the bottling line.

Perhaps something like this......."Hey Bill, the marketing arseholes upstairs say we have to add these new hops in Chamber E at 14:00 after the sheet 3 is complete by the 2nd shift.....what the fuck are galaxy hops....fuck it, it doesn't matter, just dump the bags Bill and tell Joe to have those new fancy cans ready for C shift."

[benwedge]

I think one is supposed to be opening up in the old Riverport Elementary school instead. There was a piece about it either on CKBW or in the Progress Enterprise just a few days ago according to my mother (she just can't remember which of the two it was). Maybe the guy opening it is one of the players from the previously proposed project.

Okay, it is Yardarm, in Lunenburg. I emailed the dude, but have not heard back yet.

I read this morning that they're now in the process of purchasing the school, with the aim of having a 30bbl brewhouse running by year-end. They're planning a plastic keg-making plant as well.

[mr x]

30 bbl, that's a fair size. Keg manufacturing sounds kinda scary though...

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[mikeorr]

From News 95.7:

Beer lovers: NS government to announce amendments to the Liquor Licensing Regulations for brewpubs and microbreweries tomorrow.

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