A pint full of beer news

Coachella Valley Brewing Company opens new location in downtown Palm Springs

" The downtown space aims to be a go-to spot for gatherings as it includes five big-screen televisions and more than 20 classic arcade games. Patrons looking to unwind after the workday can also enjoy a 16-foot firepit overlooking downtown Palm Springs. "

The new CVB location will also feature a full kitchen. The Desert Sun also reports that CVB plans to open a location in Palm Desert near the intersection of Hwy 111 & Monterey.

The New York Times is reporting ‘Everybody Is Drinking Guinness.’ We Know Why. 

The article reports that Guinness "is the fastest-growing imported beer in the country based on bar, restaurant and brewery sales over the last year. . . "  The reason has to do with a beer chugging ritual called splitting the G. Also,

" The stout is 4.2 percent alcohol by volume — about the strength of Bud Light — and 125 calories per 12 ounces, lighter than Modelo Especial. . . . That appeals to Americans wearied by craft beer’s dominance, said Mike O’Sullivan, an owner of the New York pubs Hartley’s and Grace’s. "

Surprising. 

• First, while Guinness may be the fastest-growing, Modelo Especial is the top selling beer in the U.S. according to CNN.
• Second, to consider Guinness as a "light" beer. 
• Third, that Americans are wearied by craft beer's dominance. Not this American. However, the next time my choices are limited to non-craft beers, I'll look for a Guinness. (But, no, I will not be splitting the G.)

Finally, At UN climate talks, “sewage” beer from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations. 

The beer is made with treated wastewater.

" For years, Singapore has been a leader in water management and innovations. The city-state island of 6 million people in Southeast Asia, one of the most densely populated countries, has no natural water sources. "

Asked if he was happy with how the beer turned out, the chief executive of Singapore's Public Utilities Board replied, “You know, beer is always very subjective."

Indeed.

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