Beer News of the Day (new feature)

Not sure if there's much interest in this type of a thing, but I saw some interesting articles yesterday and thought I would post them, and start a new "feature".

Hat tip to DIG-B and his post about the Brewer's Association Top Brewer's List. It was one of the articles I was wanting to post. If that wasn't enough Generik Tap has a great post about Schlitz's comeback (hopefully we'll see it reach Indy). A third great article is posted at HBG - The first annual craft beer round table seems like a success.

Here's my contribution to the news:

• Some Samuel Adams Beer Bottles are Recalled
• I'm not a Global Warming believer, but now beer prices are on the rise because of it (or because folks are planting corn and not barley...details, details)
• There's an APB out on a Miller Trailer. I don't shy away from Miller Lite, but I wouldn't want $24k worth.
• Here are some interesting suggestions on beers to serve to "macro" drinkers. I think the writer discounts the impact that price has on beer selection.
• Not sure where I originally saw this article, but Boston Beer Co. is doing a great favor for craft breweries short on hops.
• Watch out Corona - here comes Bud Light Lime. I'm sure it will be just as "good". Yuck.

I'd love to hear your comments on the idea of this "feature" and your thoughts on any of the articles.

Anheuser-Busch, Inc. - Budweiser

What: Anheuser-Busch, Inc. - Budweiser
Style: American Macro Lager
Vessel: Bottle (no glass offered)
Price: Free
Where: Omni Championsgate - Orlando
When: April 3, 2008
Rating: 4
Comments: So a lot of folks buy this beer. It is the King of Beers, and all. For a long time I didn't have much of an appreciation for Bud. I've tried to be more objective, and not dismiss it, just because it's a macro. I bet if macro haters (myself included) tried this blind, they'd think it was pretty good. This was the perfect setting to give it a whirl - it was free, there weren't many selections offered at the cocktail hour, and I hadn't "reviewed" it. It's a pretty decent beer. I can understand why so many folks buy it - an almost unlimited marketing budget, it's cheap, and it's pretty good.
Ratebeer Link: http://ratebeer.com/beer/budweiser/473/

Anheuser-Busch - Bud Light

What: Anheuser-Busch - Bud Light
Style: Light Lager
Vessel: Plastic cup
Price: Free
Where: Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey Game
When: March 31, 2008
Rating: 6
Comments: I was in Tampa visiting some folks for work. They're a corporate sponsor for the Tampa Bay Lightning and we went to the game. In the corporate hospitality area they only had Bud Light on tap (and it was the only beer offered). Well, It's not a great beer, but what could I do?
Ratebeer Link: http://ratebeer.com/beer/bud-light/474/