Cider Review: Sociable Cider Werks Freewheeler

Jul. 21, 2014

Freewheeler is a dry, crisp cider; not too sweet, right amount of tart. Sociable Cider Werks’ Freewheeler is a dry, crisp cider; not too sweet, right amount of tart. Perfect summer cider. After you try Freewheeler, take it up a notch with Sociable’s cucumber habanero Freewheeler. Cucumber up front with heat at the back of […]

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Beer Review: Dogfish Head Festina Peche

Jul. 18, 2014

The Peche is a patio-ready neo-Berliner Weisse fermented with peaches. On a recent trip to Chicago, this hoppy lawyer had the chance to snag a treat from the always popular Delaware brewery, Dogfish Head. If you’re reading this, Dogfish Head, come on out to Minnesota- we’ll take you bike riding and boating and it will […]

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Full Sail Ahead in Protecting Trademark Rights

In an interesting case, an Oregon brewery, Full Sail Brewing Company, recently sued a Georgia law firm for trademark infringement. While breweries are frequently involved in trademark disputes, it is rare to see a brewery sue a law firm for trademark infringement. An Oregon brewery, Full Sail Brewing Company, recently sued a Georgia law firm […]

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I Get By with a Little Hops from My Friends – Part 2: Contract Brewing

Jul. 16, 2014

In Part 2 of our series exploring brewing partnership relationships, Hop Law talks contract brewing. A contract brewing arrangement, as defined by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), is a business relationship in which one person (wholesale or retail dealer or brewer) pays a brewing company (contract brewer) to produce beer for […]

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Beer Reviews: Stone Go To IPA

Jul. 08, 2014

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a beer geek in possession of a love for hops must be in want of a Stone IPA. Their latest missive is a smooth drinking, vaguely floral “session” IPA called Stone Go To IPA. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a beer geek in possession of a […]

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