"Clean" beer, canning dates, and sustainable brewing

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Would you pay more for sustainably brewed beer?

We made it through another week and we have definitely earned a beer or five. It's hawt in Georgia. We're supposed to top 100° heat index this weekend. Say a prayer for us.

A survey suggests 50% of beer drinkers would pay 30% more for a beer that was sustainably brewed. I'm skeptical of those results, but that's what the survey says. Sustainably seems to be a goal of nearly every brewer now so I kind of expect my brewery is trying to be sustainable. How about you?

No more "best by" dates! We have to take a stand, y'all. Breweries have to start putting canning dates on cans. None of this best by stuff that you have to decipher. What do they consider best by? 3 months, 4 months, 6 months? Just tell me when you put that juice in the can and I'll make my own decision, thank you very much.

Following up on our discussion of adding a bit of saline solution to cocktails, Brian experimented with adding some distilled water to whisk(e)y. He says a bit of water really does open them up and can take a really good rye or bourbon to great. I'll have to play around some more. Based on previous tests I haven't found one I like more once it's been diluted a bit. Maybe I wasn't doing it right.

More news on Anchor Brewing as the deal with Chobani's founder moves along, a brew fest in Chicago that's been delayed for 4 years with no word from the organizer (and no refunds), and some chatter on the delicious contraband that is Cuban rum and cigars.

Next week we'll talk with Michael Lundmark of Jekyll Brewing. One of our local joints. Despite many others closing up shop, Jekyll is expanding. We'll find out what he's secret is.

Cheers! Make sure you drink something good this weekend!

Beers of the Week

• Smith & Lentz - Quackenbruck Pilsner (German Pils w/Sapphir)
• Good Word - Ron's Dinner Ale
• Created with the British beer writer Ron Pattinson. A historical AK Bitter made with marris otter and invert sugar.
• Hop Butcher - Super Megabite (NE TIPA, Citra & Amarillo)
• SweetWater 420 Citrus Haze Pale Ale
• Topo Chico with Lime and Salt (Nate's Dry Junuary pick)

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