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Mike - There is no need to defend yourself. We all...

2012-02-13T18:41:20.589-08:00

Mike - There is no need to defend yourself. We all know that brewing is business, and it's very hard to make a living. As within any other area of business, people move on and take advantage of opportunities to further their career and income. You did what was best for you and your career. And I am sure Chris and Jane will find another brewer to follow in your footsteps.Good luck with your new gig.

This is Mike Kraft brewmaster at Cool Springs Brew...

2012-02-09T14:40:58.348-08:00

This is Mike Kraft brewmaster at Cool Springs Brewery. I feel like I need to clear the air about this "stealing the brewmaster" thing. First off, Chris and Jane have treated me so very well and I hope they will have continued success after I am gone. Secondly, Mark had absolutely nothing to do with "stealing" me for the position at his new brewery. It just so happened that this opportunity came available and I would have been a fool not to jump on it. I make beer for a living and I want my beer to be available not just in one place, but throughout the entire state and eventually the southeast. So it was a decision I made on my own to better my professional career that I have chosen to leave Cool Springs Brewery. You people need to understand that this is how I make my living and if a fantastic opportunity like this comes along I would be stupid not to jump on it. Nothing personal against Cool Springs Brewery, and don't blame Mark Kamp for "stealing" me it was 100% my decision and I look forward to making Turtle Anarchy Brewing Company a huge success

Really? That is low!

2012-02-09T06:29:06.413-08:00

Really?
That is low!

As a regular of Cool Springs Brewery I will certai...

2012-02-09T06:23:23.242-08:00

As a regular of Cool Springs Brewery I will certainly help spread the word!
On how you stole the Brewmaster from Chris & Jane after they helped you along with your project for over a year.
YOU SUCK.

There's a pretty small brewery opening up a li...

2012-02-08T19:28:46.797-08:00

There's a pretty small brewery opening up a little southeast of Nashville in the Tullahoma area. It'll be called Old Shed Brewing, being opened by some hometown local homebrewers! They're almost finished with licensing as of a week ago!

It is exciting to have all these breweries open in...

2012-02-08T14:29:31.748-08:00

It is exciting to have all these breweries open in the Middle Tennessee area. What is Czahns? I haven't heard of that one yet.

That's high gravity, so I assume it's for ...

2012-01-13T20:04:01.526-08:00

That's high gravity, so I assume it's for on premises consumption only?

On tap at Whole Foods in Franklin.

2012-01-13T19:47:58.358-08:00

On tap at Whole Foods in Franklin.

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2011-12-15T01:27:08.133-08:00

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Brooklyn Black Ops is here in limited supply.

2011-12-08T05:54:59.959-08:00

Brooklyn Black Ops is here in limited supply.

FYI, it is on tap at 3 crow bar right now. Had it...

2011-11-15T09:43:12.161-08:00

FYI, it is on tap at 3 crow bar right now. Had it Saturday night. A little more balanced and pleasant on tap than it was from the bottle. I felt about like you about the bottle version, but draft was nicer. Just letting you or anybody else interested know that it is on tap right now, at least for a min.

It is really important for alcohol sellers from sh...

2011-11-10T09:03:18.776-08:00

It is really important for alcohol sellers from shops, supermarkets, pubs and bars to take an NCPLH course. This course is designed for those alcohol sellers to become a personal license holder. This course covers topics like the Licensing Act of 2003, how to properly sell and supply alcohol, legal responsibilities and underage access and protection of children from harm.

Nice roundup. Thanks for the mention. I want to cl...

2011-11-04T11:54:58.402-07:00

Nice roundup. Thanks for the mention. I want to clarify that I did not break the Sierra Nevada story. Other news outlets in Eastern Tennessee had the story first. As soon as I heard of the announcement from the Blount County folks, I contacted SN's Bill Manley for confirmation and the official statement.

There is also the Tennessee Beer Festival, on Octo...

2011-09-15T13:04:16.283-07:00

There is also the Tennessee Beer Festival, on October 15 at Two Rivers Mansion:
http://tnbeerfestival.com/

Thanks Brewsuf!

2011-07-16T10:08:21.228-07:00

Thanks Brewsuf!

According to the Calfkiller guys' Facebook, th...

2011-07-16T08:33:42.293-07:00

According to the Calfkiller guys' Facebook, they'll be there serving their awesome brews at 6.

Been in the craft industry as a brewer/supervisor ...

2011-07-07T11:01:46.672-07:00

Been in the craft industry as a brewer/supervisor for 12 years. Many breweries have had to do this as they grow. (Anderson Valley and Bell's to name two) The assumption that their business will suffer upon return to market is totally false. Scarcity creates value. It is a standard business to enter as many markets as possible and to find your strong ones. The markets removed are going to be the weakest, thereby improving availability in stronger markets and increasing profitability by consolidation.

Jeff- when this gets near room temp, I agree. The ...

2011-06-26T12:52:42.219-07:00

Jeff- when this gets near room temp, I agree. The anise overpowers the beer to the point it tastes like stout flavored Jagermeister. I thought the beer was pretty nice at around 50-55 degrees. I was surprised that there were not more belgian phenols from the yeast strain.

Found a 22oz bottle of the Stone Belgo Anise Russi...

2011-06-25T17:05:27.473-07:00

Found a 22oz bottle of the Stone Belgo Anise Russian Stout at Frugal's today. I'm a fan of stouts and Absinthe, I can't recommend this beer though. The anise overpowers all other flavors.

Jeff- I am pretty sure any high gravity store that...

2011-06-22T18:11:16.173-07:00

Jeff- I am pretty sure any high gravity store that gets Stone High Gravity Seasonals will have the Anise (Frugal, Red Dog, JBarleycorn, Graces, Moon, etc.) Midtown happens to send out newsletters on new arrivals, often before I go bottle shopping.

I'll be at the early session of the Beer Fest....

2011-06-21T17:04:14.267-07:00

I'll be at the early session of the Beer Fest. The heat doesn't bother me a whole lot, hopefully the crowd won't be as bad as the first time I went.

Do that have that Anise Stout at Frugals? Midtown can kiss my butt.

"Music City Beer Festival is fast approaching...

2011-06-17T09:49:00.922-07:00

"Music City Beer Festival is fast approaching and session B is sold out. I may skip it this year. Crowds and hot weather don't mix well with me."

Great! More room for me at the Good People booth. :D But I totally understand. I'm hitting the night session for the first time this year. And thanks for all the other updates.

It passed the Senate 28-3. Cheers!

2011-05-20T13:03:36.565-07:00

It passed the Senate 28-3. Cheers!

Hey, anything to make it pass is a-okay with me.

2011-05-19T07:06:44.584-07:00

Hey, anything to make it pass is a-okay with me.

Jonathan, give me a call at 865.617.0828 Martin

2011-05-16T09:55:03.936-07:00

Jonathan,
give me a call at 865.617.0828
Martin