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Ginger Johnson: "What do women want from beer?"
Date: January 31, 2012
What do women want from beer?
That’s a question Ginger Johnson, owner of... [more]
What is a good beer or beer style for cold weather?
Date: February 1, 2012
Question: What is a good beer or beer style for cold weather?
It is the middle of winter. The holiday season is past and there is not much to do but shiver ... [more]
Frosted Glassware Is Not Cool: Temperature Tips for Craft Beer Retailers
Date: January 19, 2012
It should be obvious that many appreciators consider craft beer to be food, and in today’s brave new modern world it’s beyond important to store and serve these gems properly.As you are likely noticing, lots of retail establishments are hanging their hat... [more]
10 Surprising Health Benefits of Beer
Date: January 17, 2012
Beer drinkers rejoice: Your favorite brew may be healthier than you think.For years, wine drinkers have indulged without guilt, reveling in the news that red wine can help protect against heart disease. Recent research shows that beer can also be good for wha... [more]
How Beer Works
Date: January 4, 2012
Have you ever wondered what “malt” really is, and how you get malt from barley? And what about hops, and why do we need yeast? Barley, water, hops and yeast—brewers combine these four simple ingredients to make beer.But it’s not just a... [more]
Top 6 beer myths revealed
Date: January 3, 2012
We all know that guy at the bar who’s full of myths about alcohol. And where there are myths, there are rumours that spread like wild fire.But today we’re revealing the top 6 beer myths that you need not believe in anymore. Here’s a low-down... [more]
Beer History: Christmas Beer
Date: December 24, 2011
While the recent history of Christmas beers is rather marketing-driven, ... [more]
Beer Nog: The New Christmas Drink
Date: December 15, 2011
How does anyone stomach storebought eggnog? It’s like the yuletide equivalent of candy corn – despite its gag-inducing flavor and unnatural texture, it sells like hot cakes. Certainly eggnog wasn’t always this offensive, right? I mean, if it were made fresh, ... [more]
Michelob Ultra teams with Lance Armstrong
Date: December 14, 2011
Michelob ULTRA and Lance Armstrong are partnering this season to support World Bicycle Relief, a 501©(3) organization that designs quality and sturdy bicycles for people living in sub Saharan Africa, helping them access education, health care and... [more]
Guide to matching beer and Thanksgiving dinner: Crack One Open
Date: November 17, 2011
It’s Thanksgiving. You’re headed to Uncle John’s, and you know he’s going to savor the moment of slicing the turkey as the peppery stuffing, tart cranberries and steamed vegetables are passed around. Aunt Sandy will trot out the wine, of course. But wha... [more]
Cicerone Picks: Best Beers for Thanksgiving
Date: November 11, 2011
Editor’s Note: We’re trying to find the best beers to drink with our favorite foods. Certified Cicerone Michael Agnew is here to help.Too many people think that beer is great for everyday dining, but reach for wine when it comes to special ... [more]
8 Beers That Are Perfect For Your Thanksgiving Weekend
Date: November 22, 2011
Thanksgiving is a great time to enjoy some of the best beers of the fall season.But, it can be hard to keep up with the latest trends in the brewing industry.
Garrett Oliver, author of Brewmaster’s Table, says the best style of beer for Thanksgiving ... [more]
Ben E. Keith Now Offering Cicerone Certification Program To Employees
Date: August 3, 2011
Why Cicerone?Anyone can call themselves an expert on beer. But when consumers want great beer they need help from a server who really knows beer flavors, styles and brands. They also want to buy from a place that understands proper storage and serving so the ... [more]
The Oxford Companion To Beer
Date: October 18, 2011
Clearly, we’re fond of books that teach us more about the things we love. The subject matter alone of The Oxford Companion to Beer ($38) is enough to tempt most men to flip through its pages, b... [more]
Harpoon Helps
Date: September 27, 2011
Harpoon Helps – And so does Ben E. Keith! Harpoon Helps is the philanthropic arm of the Harpoon Brewery. It’s mission is to support local charities. We are bringing down a new limited release product, Grateful Harvest, in which every 6pk sold will result in a $1... [more]
Kirin revives beer plant in Sendai
Date: September 27, 2011
SENDAI - Kirin Brewery Co. resumed beer production Monday in Sendai after repairing a plant there that was damaged by the March earthquake and tsunami.Making suds again: A Kirin Brewery Co. employee pours hops into a machine after the compa... [more]
Daytime @ Nine - Good Taste with Tanji Patton
Date: September 19, 2011
Tanji Patton helps us get ready for Oktoberfest by bringing in three different beers and a yummy chicken with bock BBQ sauce. She also shows us one great wine for steak in case you’re not a fan of beer... [more]
Deschutes Brewery is Recognized By the EPA for Its Commitment to Green Power
Date: September 20, 2011
Bend, OR (September 2011) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has included Deschutes Brewery in a select group of leaders in the green power market through its Green Power Partnership program. Organizations are recognized through this pro... [more]
Craft Beer Brewers Turn to American History for Inspiration (VIDEO)
Date: July 20, 2011
The brewing industry in the United States has seen an explosion in recent years in what are known as “craft beers” – innovative beer styles produced by small, independent breweries. In fact, the craft brewing industry grew last year by 11 percent in volume, a... [more]
Magic Hat turns beer waste into energy
Date: July 14, 2011
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT—A landmark New England brewery is going green. The people at Magic Hat in Vermont are turning beer waste into energy.When Magic Hat beer is brewed and bottled along the assembly line or poured from the tap, tens o... [more]
Beer Cocktails Are Brewing
Date: July 13, 2011
Put a new twist on your summer refreshmentsCold to the touch and wet on the tongue, ice-cold beer is one of the best antidotes to hot weather. Beer cocktails, then, are a welcome upgrade from the predictable cooler full of bottles at summer barbecues.
... [more]
Berrong on Beer - Going big on West Coast brews
Date: June 27, 2011
Nathan Berrong works at CNN’s satellite desk and this is the second installment of his beer column, Drink up.The United States is filled with amazing bre... [more]
Red Hook's New Look
Date: June 14, 2011
When Hornall Anderson strategist Patrick Rowell took on a rebranding project for craft beer company Redhook, the first thing he did was to act as if he were standing in a supermarket, thirsty for a cold one.“Where we started was really in the beer aisle,”... [more]
Saint Arnold Weedwacker Returns to Taps Today, in Bottles in June
Date: May 10, 2011
HOUSTON, May 9, 2011 – Saint Arnold Brewing Company (www.saintarnold.com), the oldest craft brewery in Texas, today announced the return of Saint Arnold Weedwacker. A cousin of the brewery’s top-selling Fancy Lawnmower Beer, Saint Arnold W... [more]
Bud Light and Big D Sports form a long awaited partnership
Date: March 4, 2011
Bud Light and Big D Sports present the 2011 Alliance built on two companies whose brands and target market align perfectly. Anheuser Busch Inbev and Ben E. Keith Beverages officially announce the union of these brands and companies.The brand positioning of this arra... [more]
We Know What We Did Last Year
Date: February 21, 2011
Jacob McKean sums up the year’s accomplishments at Stone Brewing – and what a year it’s been! January began with Stone Brewing being the Highest Rated and Most Popular Brewery, Ever! – BeerAdvocate Magazine (2nd year in a row), and the list goes... [more]
Ben E. Keith introduces Maui Brewing Company
Date: February 8, 2011
Ben E. Keith Beverages welcomes Maui Brewing Company to Texas! Maui beers will be available in cans and on draught in April. Keep a look out for all these great beers throughout the state.Hand-crafted Ales and Lagers brewed with Aloha!
Super Bowl and BUD LIGHT Hotel
Date: January 24, 2011
Folks, it’s time to get your party on!It all begins February 3, in Dallas, at the nationally adored Aloft Hotel.
Tickets are free, but you can only ... [more]
Ben E. Keith Beverages Named Wholesaler Of The Year by Beverage Industry Magazine
Date: September 24, 2010
Elizabeth Fuhrman, writing for Beverage Industry Magazine, discusses some of the dramatic changes and explosive growth Ben E. Keith Beverages has undergone during the last two years. Speaking with the members of the Hallam family, Ben E. Beverages President Kevin Barth... [more]
BeerCloud 2.0 for Andriod has arrived
Date: September 3, 2010
Android apps at AppStoreHQ
M... [more]
Great Brewers Cycling!
Date: August 27, 2010
Ben E. Keith wants to congratulate and thank the Great Brewers Cycling Team for all their work to promote Great Brewers, good beer and being good citizens and heros! Thank You.This is a new start-up team for... [more]
Great Brewers Community Strengthens with Beer Groups
Date: July 15, 2010
With the launch of Beer Groups on GreatBrewers.com, beer enthusiasts can now engage in a community of local beer fans, discuss upcoming events, and be the first to find out about new, s... [more]Visit website (http://greatbrewers.com/story/great-brewers-community-strengthens-beer-groups)
Ben E. Keith Expands in Austin
Date: May 14, 2010
Austin Business JournalBen E. Keith will build $10M warehouse.
BeerCloud for iPhone is Here!
Date: November 17, 2009
Powered by GreatBrewers.com, BeerCloud is a revolutionary mobile app that helps you pair beer with food, track down your favorite ... [more]
6th Annual On My Own Time Art Show
Date: August 10, 2010
The Management at Ben E. Keith Company believe that building and maintaining employee morale is a top priority. One of the many ways we do this is by participating in the NTBCA’s “On My Own Time”(OMOT) Employee Art Program. <... [more]
Bud Light Concert Series
Date: August 2, 2009
6th Annual Bud Light Concert Series at Dallas City Hall, Sunday August 2nd, from 4 to 10:30 pm, featuring For further information please call, 214-333-4104, or go to mmglatin.com.6t... [more]
Mr. Beer Guy: A Day In The Life Of A Beer Distributor
Date: June 18, 2009
When most people think about the attributes of beer, words like crisp and refreshing come to mind. But our products mean a lot more than that. We directly employ more than 1 million Americans in virtually every corner of the U.S. These jobs help strengthen many sectors of the ... [more]
CITIZENS OF AUSTIN, DALLAS and FT. WORTH, PREPARE THY PINTS FOR MAGIC HAT!
Date: February 25, 2009
Local Debut of Vermont’s Most Famous Beer to Begin With Limited Release of # 9 at a Tap Near YouMagic Hat Brewing Company, one of America’s fastest growing craft
brewers, is proud to announce the arrival of its renowned brews to Austin, Texas... [more]
BEN E. KEITH BEVERAGES ACQUIRES CRAFT AND IMPORT BEER PORTFOLIO FROM GLAZERS DISTRIBUTING
Date: January 31, 2009
Ben E. Keith Beverages acquires exclusive distribution rights for more than 60 popular beer brands in 46 counties throughout TexasDallas-based Ben E. Keith Beverages, one of the largest beverage distributors in the United States, has acquired more than 60 bee... [more]
Keeping it Off-Centered: Dogfish Head Brewery
Date: January 29, 2009
Since brewing out first batch of beer in 1995, our motto has been ‘off-centered ales for off-centered people’. So, by definition, we have no interest in appealing to the status quo. We are an independent brewery looking for independent-minded beer drinkers. So far,... [more]Visit website (http://www.offcenteredfilmfest.com/)
Harpoon Beer Debuts in the Lone Star State
Date: January 5, 2009
DALLAS, TX (January 2, 2009) – The Harpoon Brewery, New England’s largest craft brewer, will begin distribution of its award-winning craft beers in Texas in January 2009. Ben E. Keith Beverage Distributors will be the exclusive dis... [more]Visit website (www.harpoonbrewery.com)
NAVISTAR PRESENTS BEN E. KEITH WITH FIRST INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR HYBRID
Date: January 2, 2009
Leading Texas beverage distributor partners with Navistar to create new truck technology.Navistar, the manufacturer of International brand trucks, will honor a leading beverage distributor, Ben E. Keith, with a plaque recognizing their contributions to the de... [more]
Deschutes Brand Expands into Texas Market
Date: April 9, 2008
Deschutes Brewery has recently announced plans to expand its distribution and sales into Texas, the thirteenth state to offer Deschutes brews. Deschutes Brewery’s flagship beers, Mirror Pond Pale Ale and Black Butte Porter, will be available on draft at select establish... [more]
Kona Brewing Taps into Texas
Date: March 17, 2008
Ben E. Keith Beverage Distributors has begun distributing several award-winning Hawaiian ales and lagers to Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco and Denton-area bars and restaurants, as well as to convenience, grocery and liquor stores. Longboard Island Lager, Fire Rock Pale Ale and l... [more]
Ben E. Keith acquires Texas Operation of C.R. Goodman
Date: March 10, 2008
Fort Worth-based Ben E. Keith Beverages, one of the largest beverage distributors in the United States, has acquired the Texas division of College Station-based C.R. Goodman Distribution Company, a distributor of more than 60 high-end craft and import beer brands. As part of t... [more]
On My Own Time Art Show
Date: September 3, 2007
Every year Ben E. Keith’s On My Own Time Art Show has been a great success with entries surpassing the previous year’s submissions. 2007 was no exception to the rule.This year a new award was introduced entitled “Spirit of the Company” an... [more]
Ben E. Keith Now Distributing Award Winning Trumer Pils in North Texas
Date: July 30, 2007
Trumer Pils, a traditional European pilsner is finally available at Dallas/Fort Worth-area bars, restaurants, and convenience, grocery and liquor stores. Beginning today, Fort Worth-based Ben E. Keith Beverages is distributing the award-winning Trumer Pils, with it’s cre... [more]
