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Shabbat cholent und bier
At my age, there are few redeeming qualities about cold and blustery days. One of them is enjoying a strong, flavorful beer. Such a beer was just waiting for me this past Shabbat when my wife Trudy...
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What's up for 2018?
My brother Israeli beer blog in Hebrew -- Beer Blog -- בירבלוג -- (https://beerblog.co.il/) -- just published a forecast of what's to be expected from several craft breweries in 2018. I thought that...
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Two new smokies -- The Dictator Big Peat, Sheeta Smoked
Beer styles that have been foreign to Israel -- available here only as imports -- are now being made by our local micro-breweries. Witness, for example, Pilsners and oak-aged stouts. Now add to the...
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Coming soon: Pilsner Beer Tasting Panel
Unlike other beers, we can point to the exact day and place when Pilsner lager was born.It was October 5, 1842, in the Czech city of Pilzn when Joseph Groll, a brewer who was hired from Bavaria,...
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Drinks you need for Passover this year
If you're one of the many who thinks alcohol adds to a festive occasion, like for example a Passover Seder, you have a few options this year other than the same old, same old wine or liquor. All are...
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The most unusual brewery
The most unusual brewery in the world is right here in Israel. Right here in Jerusalem.The Adult Day Center of Tsad Kadima ("A Step Forward") in Jerusalem hosts many activities for the benefit of...
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American breweries tour: Part Three -- The Bronx
Even though I was born in Manhattan not far from the Harlem River, the Bronx was where I grew up. From 1943 to 1955, I lived on Eastburn Avenue in the West Bronx, just off of the Grand Concourse....
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Two seasonal "serious" beers from Beertzinut
The Beertzinut ("Serious") Brewery on Kibbutz Ketura in the Negev has added two beers to its seasonal repertoire. They were already on sale for last summer and fall, and owner-brewmaster Neil Churgin...
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Beer festival season opens May 3 with Gilboa Fest
The Israeli beer festival season opens unofficially next Thursday, May 3, with the first Gilboa Beer Festival. It's taking place in the courtyard of the Tachlis Youth Center near the Tel Yosef...
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Results of the Israel Brews and Views -- Pilsner Beer Tasting Panel
When I was much younger, growing up in America, one of the major beer brands advertised itself as the "King of Beers." Maybe it was; maybe it wasn't. But if any style deserves that title, it's...
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Jerusalem May Fest: May 22-24
Some kind of a festival with meat, cars and beer is being held this week, Tuesday, May 22 to Thursday, May 24, at the First Station compound in Jerusalem.The publicity is confusing. The event is...
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'Brothers of Light' -- Shapiro's new Imperial Chocolate Barrel-Aged Porter
Special labels; special bottles; special beer:Shapiro Imperial Chocolate Barrel-Aged Porter.(Photo: Mike Horton)"You know, people who brew beer are always looking to do something different. Well, our...
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First Netivot Beer Festival -- June 14
It's billed as the First Netivot Beer Festival for Youth -- but anyone over 18 is welcome. Doors open tomorrow night (Thursday, June 14) at 8:00 p.m. at the Sportek grounds in the Negev city of...
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Two festivals on Friday, June 22: The 7th in Beersheva and the 1st in Givat Ada.
Two beer festivals are coming up at the end of this week, Friday, June 22. Unfortunately, you can't attend both -- unless you're up to driving "under the influence" from the Haifa District to...
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Winners of the B'tsisa Home-Brew Competition
As my readers know, the B'tsisa (Hebrew for "In Fermentation") home-brewing competition is one of the oldest and most prestigious in Israel. Each year, dozens of dedicated home-brewers submit their...
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Two Israeli beers honor the Soccer World Cup
If you live in the U.S., you may not be aware that there is now a world soccer championship being played out in Russia. However, for everyone else on the globe, this is the most exciting event that's...
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Two more beer festivals this week: Ein Shemer (June 27-28) and Tekoa (June 28)
Here's the old blogger trying to keep up with summer beer festivals in the State of Israel so that you, dear reader, can go out and have a good time. When you have your first beer, raise the glass for...
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First Nes Ziona Beer Festival -- June 28
I was just notified that the picturesque city of Nes Ziona in central Israel is getting into the act. The first Nes Ziona Beer Festival is being held there this coming Thursday, June 28. This makes...
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The first Isra-Brew competition winners
The first Isra-Brew competition was held, I can't say recently, but not so long ago, under the auspices of the Israel Home-Brewers Association. The moving spirit behind Isra-Brew is Beersheva's own...
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Beer festivals on July 4-5: Mateh Yehuda and Hod HaSharon
Two more solid beer festivals are coming up for this week, Wednesday, the Fourth of July, and Thursday, July 5. These are the Mateh Yehuda Beer Festival in the Mini-Israel Park, and the Hod HaSharon...
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