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The Chicago Tribune reports that the Chicago AleFest is to be at Soldier Field. The event is on Saturday, July 11th, 2009 and will have about 150 different craft brews! More info at Alefest.com.

ScienceDaily reports about a German technical director who found a way to turn used grains into more energy after the brewing process had ended. Apparently the used grains can be turned into steam, lowering brewery energy costs.

Apparently beer inspired the heckling at the USGA U.S. Open tourney over the weekend. Fans were heckling many golfers and beer sales were cut 15 minutes early as a result. If you ask me, golfers are too sensitive. There were some uncalled for comments made, though.

Brick House Tavern is serving beer in bong-style glasses and reports no profit loss in tough times. They also offer PBR cans served in brown paper bags too. They say these are great attractions. Their first chain opened here in Chicago and branched out as far as Houston.

Beer and pizza will be shipped to our troops over seas in the Middle East. I think this is a great way to remind them of home and their traditional 4th of July celebrations, which I am sure they all miss. The only problem is the beer being sent is Coors Light and Miller Lite, I think they could have sent a better selection or taken suggestions. The pizza is from Pizzaria Uno (based in Chicago), which is acceptable.

Molson has stopped giving free beer to its retirees. Apparently the 2,400 people who used to work at the Molson brewery were receiving free beer, not anymore. Current employees still receive free beer but the amount has been drastically reduced.

The Examiner explains that for cheap beer these days, you have to brew it yourself. Apparently it only costs big brewers about 5 cents for ingredients to brew their beer. Why do we have to pay so much? Brew your own, I am starting this weekend, I will have pictures!

The National Beer Tax threatens small breweries all across the United States. The Examiner reports that a drastic decrease in the choice of beer could be the case if we do not act soon.

Support your local breweries, contact your Senators now!

The Chicago Tribune reports that the Frankenmuth Brewery has opened its doors again. Apparently the brewery has been closed for 3 years and will reopen under new ownership. Great!

The Scorecard Reviews has released its top 7 drinking movies. Some of my favorites on the list are Beerfest and Animal House. I know you can think of much more!  Maybe I will do some reviews of good drinking movies later on…

An Australian brewer will offer a dollar a sip of his boutique beer. Apparently this beer goes for about $38A a 24pk. That’s ridiculous if you ask me, no beer should cost that much. $1 a sip is a bit harsh I think as well. Good luck!

UPDATE: I reported in an old beer news post that Alabama citizens were lobbying for law that allows stronger beer to be sold in the state. Turns out the governor agreed and allowed the law to be passed. This will allow Alabama to sell beers with alcohol content up to 13.9%. Nice.

The Examiner reports about how Americans pay taxes on beer for their health care. I think this is ridiculous as there are already programs that pay for health care, it is just mismanaged money that is the problem.

InBev has found a buyer for Tsingtao beer stake. Apparently they found someone with stake in many of China’s industries to buy the 7.01% of their stake they wanted to sell. Good luck with that, China beer isn’t that good.