Rich Plakas

Ever since I had a taste of a "Real-Stick-a-Fork-in-it" Guinness many years ago in Europe, I became a fan of great beer! My next "A-ha" Craft Beer moment was the first time I had Chimay Red about 12 years ago. This malty high ABV experience really accelerated my Craft Beer journey. When I'm not out hunting for the latest Craft Beers, I spend my time doing IT & Wordpress Consulting to pay the bills. Follow Rich Plakas on Untappd Twitter Google+

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The Beer Diaries Brewpub Screeners June 2014

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The Beer Diaries will be debuting three episodes on Austin brewpubs at their brick and mortar locations. As much as we would love to accommodate everyone at each screening, each venue has a limited capacity. Seating will be based on a first come first served basis, except for ABGB, they have 50 presale tickets available.   *Sunday, June 1st **The Beer Diaries: Austin “Kamala Brewing at The Whip-In”** (2014) Director: Mike Mann Host: Greg Zeschuk […]

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Black Star Co-op Expands: Distributes Beer Throughout Austin

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Congrats to Black Star Co-op! Black Star Co-op, the world’s first cooperatively owned brewpub, will be expanding its business operations with the distribution of its house made beer to local Austin bars.  This marks the first step in Black Star Co-op’s expansion initiative, as it grows beyond the established brewpub in North Austin. From the outset of the cooperative’s creation 6 years ago, we have shown the versatility of the workers cooperative business model. We

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Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head Brewery Slams West Coast IPAs

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Last night at the Alamo Drafthouse / Dogfish Head Brewery Off-Centered Film Festival, Sam Calagione slammed West Coast IPAs in a devastating “fake rapper” attack. Will a West Coast Brewery “Fake Rapper” step up with a response? Does a West Coast Brewery “Fake Rapper” even exist? Have the Hop Wars begun? Warning this video is NSFW! There were a lot a great Texas Beers on tap last night along with a few from Dogfish (no World

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Green Flash Brewing’s “Flashmob” Descends on Austin SXSW

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Craft Beer “FLASHMOB” Descends On Austin Green Flash Brewing Co. Is The Official Beer Sponsor Of “THE GREEN ROOM” Music Series At The Brew Exchange -And- The San Diego Brewery Reveals Lineup Of Beer Events To Create The Ultimate Craft Beer Escape From SXSW Who: GREEN FLASH BREWING CO. What: San Diego-based, Specialty Craft Brewery known for their award-winning and groundbreaking beers including benchmark brew, West Coast IPA® announces that they are sending a “Flashmob”

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Adelbert’s Brewery Releases New Belgian IPA and Expands into California

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Congrats to Adelbert’s on both their new Belgian IPA and their expansion into California! Can’t wait to taste this new beer! Adelbert’s Brewery Releases New Belgian IPA and Expands into California Newest Belgian-style ale from Austin-based brewery to hit market in March   Feb. 24, 2014 – AUSTIN – Adelbert’s Brewery, a Belgian-style brewery based in Austin Texas, is happy to announce the release of its newest beer, The Traveler, in addition to its expansion

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