Bon Appétit Feature!

Bon Appétit, one of the most respected and widely read food and entertainment publications, recently put the spotlight on America’s canned craft beer industry, showcasing their “Top 10 Artisanal Canned Beers”. The write-up featured globally recognized breweries such as New Belgium Brewing Company, Oskar Blues and 21st Amendment, giving each a small description and image.

Buckbean is beyond honored and flattered to be featured in this line-up. It hasn't ran in print yet, but please check it out! This should help us expand even quicker than we are planning.

Read the post!

TIS THE SEASON TO GIVE THE GIFT OF GREAT BEER!

BUCKBEAN BREWING COMPANY IS OFFERING TWO HOLIDAY GIFT BOXES!

BOX 1: EMPTY GROWLER, GIFT CERTIFICATE TO FILL IT
AND TWO PINT GLASSES

BOX 2: 2 PINT GLASSES AND 2 CANS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: ORIGINAL ORANGE BLOSSOM ALE, BLACK NODDY LAGER
AND TULE DUCK RED ALE

EITHER BOX FOR ONLY $16.50!

BUCKBEAN’S HOLIDAY DISCOUNT ON GIFT BOX ORDERS:

BUY 10 GET 5% OFF!
BUY 25 GET 15% OFF!
BUY 50 GET 25% OFF!

IF YOU WISH TO PURCHASE 10 OR MORE, PLEASE CALL US AT 775-857-4444 AND PLACE YOUR PRE-ORDER!



HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM BUCKBEAN BREWING COMPANY!

Very Noddy Lager

We've got a new beer on tap at the brewery!
Come down and try the VERY Noddy Lager. This Imperial Schwarzbier has twice the malt and hops of our Black Noddy Lager, creating a deep black color, rich, nutty malt flavors and a smooth hop bite. A symphony of balanced intensity!

Plus, Dan, our brewmaster, made it specially for Doug on his birthday. We think that's pretty adorable.

Don't forget to come down and ask about our great holiday gift packages! Who doesn't love to please your wallet, friends, and taste buds with the great deals we have on gift packages.
1155 S. Rock Blvd., Ste. 490 Reno, NV 89502

CANFEST winners

Thanks so much to everyone that attended CANFEST this year. We had a great turnout and got some great feedback. We plan on repeating the event next year, with a few minor changes. Go canned beer!

Here is the winners list:

Pale Ale/ IPA

Gold: Anderson Valley Brewing, Poleeka Gold Pale Ale
Silver: Surly Brewing Co, Furious
Bronze: Rochester Mills Brewing, Cornerstone IPA


Dark Ales

Gold: Oskar Blues, Gordon
Silver: Oskar Blues, Old Chub
Bronze: Guiness, Guiness Stout


Other Ales:

Gold: Bavik, Witterke
Silver: Four Peaks Brewing, Sunbru Kolsch
Bronze: Bavik,, Rose


Lagers:

Gold: Capital Brewing, Wisconsin Amber
Silver: Oskar Blues, Little Yella Pils
Bronze: Coors, Coors Light




Best In Show: Gordon, Oskar Blues

New additions to CANFEST

We received applications and approved the following breweries for this Friday's big event!
Now not only do we have great canned beer, but we've also got a cider from England. Should give the ladies something sweeter to sip on

USA
Mudshark Brewing Company

MEXICO
Corona
Modelo

SCOTLAND
Belhaven Scotch Ale

ENGLAND
Strongbow Cider
Newcastle

JAPAN
Asahi

CANFEST POSTER

More CANFEST info, speakers, tickets, and more!

CANFEST- Reno International Canned Beer Festival Tickets and Room Packages Now on Sale
Reno, NV (September 2009)—As Reno gears up to host the first ever international canned beer competition, appropriately named CANFEST, the competition is unfolding into an event complete with enticing festivities for attendees, more than 25 breweries from all around the globe, and great ticket/room packages.
The competition will take place in the Grand Sierra Theater October 23, from 6:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m. Tickets are now available through the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino’s website for $35 per person. Special room rates for attendees are available at $35 per night. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Nature Conservancy and The Great Basin Bird Observatory. Please visit the Grand Sierra’s website at www.grandsierraresort.com or call 1-800-648-3568 to book rooms and tickets using the promotion code CANFEST.
Among the festivities lined up for CANFEST, Paul Gatza, Director of the Brewers Association, will be speaking on the history of American beer, craft beer, and the trend of canned beer. Ginger Johnson, founder of WomenEnjoyingBeer.com, will give a presentation on the reasons patrons enjoy canned beer, why women love beer, and the relationship between beer and the arts. A question and answer forum of canned brewery owners and brewers specifically intended to answer the public’s questions regarding beer and canned beer is another great addition to the competition.
A display of mobiles built by local artists entirely from recycled beer cans, a promotion that directly benefits Sierra Arts, a local non-profit that helps establish and spread arts programs in the Truckee Meadows.
Each brewery has been asked which cheese, chocolates and ice creams pair best with their individual beers. Many stations will feature exclusive pairings with these foods for the public to sample.
The following breweries have confirmed their attendance:
USA
21st Amendment - CA
Anderson Valley Brewing Company - CA
Big Sky Brewing Company - MT
Bohemian Brewery - UT
Buckbean Brewing Company - NV
Caldera Brewing - OR
Capital Brewery - WI
Coors - CO
Four Peaks Brewing - AZ
High Noon Saloon & Brewery - KS
Mammoth Brewing Company - CA
Maui Brewing - HI
New Belgium Brewing Company - CO
Northwoods Brewing - WI
Oskar Blues Brewery - CO
Prescott Brewing - AZ
Rochester Mills Brewing Company - MI
Sleeping Lady Brewing Company - AK
Steamworks Brewing Company - CO
Surly Brewing Company - MN
Ukiah Brewing Company - CA
Uncommon Brewers - CA

MEXICO
Tecate

BELGIUM
Brouwerij Bavik

ENGLAND
Greene King

IRELAND
Guinness

JAPAN
Sapporo

CANADA
Archibald Microbrasserie


For more information, please contact Constance Aguilar from Abbi Public Relations at constance@abbipr.com or by calling 775.323.2977. Visit www.buckbeanbrewsnews.blogspot.com for regular updates and new information regarding CANFEST.
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ABOUT BUCKBEAN BREWING COMPANY:
Buckbean Brewing Company recently expanded into the Las Vegas and Northern California markets. The craft beer company produces its two signature beers, Original Orange Blossom Ale and Black Noddy Lager, in 16-ounce, environmentally-friendly cans, giving beer fans the opportunity to take their favorite brew with them hiking, biking, golfing and boating without the worry of glass breaking. www.buckbeanbeer.com
About Grand Sierra Resort and Casino:
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) is in the heart of Reno/Tahoe - America’s Adventure Place. GSR is northern Nevada’s most complete resort destination with nearly 2,000 guest rooms and suites. The property offers a wide variety of accommodations for the everyday business traveler to the complete family vacation with amenities that include 200,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, branded retail shopping, headliner entertainment, a cinema, a 50-lane championship bowling center, outdoor thrill rides, aqua golf driving range, the largest casino north of Las Vegas with 24 hours of heart-pounding action plus so much more. GSR is a proud member of Summit Hotels and Resorts, a prestigious brand of Preferred Hotel Group. For more information, please visit www.grandsierraresort.com or to make reservations call 1.800.648.5080.

CANFEST updates!

CANFEST is only weeks away, and we now have an updated list of the attending breweries.
Here is your incentive:

USA

21st Amendment, CA

Anderson Valley Brewing Company, CA

Big Sky Brewing Company, MT

Bohemian Brewery, UT

Buckbean Brewing Company, NV

Coors Brewing Company, CO

Four Peaks Brewing, AZ

High Noon Saloon & Brewery, KS

Mammoth Brewing Company, CA

Maui Brewing, HI

New Belgium Brewing Company, CO

Oskar Blues Brewery, CO

Rochester Mills Brewing Co, MI

Sleeping Lady Brewing Company, AK

Ukiah Brewing Company, CA

Uncommon Brewers, CA

CANADA

Archibald Microbrasserie

MEXICO

Tecate

BELGIUM

Bavik

Wittekerke

IRELAND

Guinness

Tickets and rooms are both $35 a piece.

There will also be these speakers during the event:

Paul Gatza - Brewers Association Director

Ginger Johnson - WomenEnjoyingBeer.com

Forum of Canned Brewery owners/brewers


Tickets are available through the Grand Sierra's website, which you can find by clicking this

Hope everyone is as excited as we are for this great event!

Lake Las Vegas Village Craft Beer Festival pt 2

Here are some additional breweries and distributors attending our Las Vegas Village Craft Beer Festival this weekend.

Whole Foods Market in Henderson, pouring:

Lobotomy Bock

Blackout Stout

Orange Blossom

Marzen Madness

Heineken USA, pouring:

Newcastle Brown Ale

Newcastle Summer Ale

Nevada Beverage Company, pouring:

Michelob AmberBock

Michelob Märzen

Widmer Drifter

Redhook Slim Chance

Uinta Punk’N Brew

Bud Light Golden Wheat

Ace's and Ales, pouring:

Sierra Nevada

Dogfish Head or Franziskaner

Mirror Pond

Black Butte

Tickets to the event are only $20, and all proceeds benefit the Southern Nevada Muscular Dystrophy Association

CANFEST on Food & Wine Blog "Mouthing Off"

http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/mouthing-off/2009/9/8/Celebrating-Craft-and-Canned-Beers

It's always exciting for us to grab attention for craft canned beer in large publications, especially ones that do not normally have a large beer focus.
CANFEST is on it's way folks!

Lake Las Vegas Village Craft Beer Festival

Our Las Vegas Village Craft Beer Festival, which takes place in a little over one week, has some great breweries on the roster for all your thirsty mouths.

Del Norte Brewing Compnay

Boulder Dam Brewing Company

Pyramid Breweries

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

Barley's Casino & Brewing Co.

Big Dog's Brewing Co

Joseph James Brewing Co.

Buckbean Brewing Company

Southern Nevada Ale Fermenters Union with an array of homebrewed beers


Should get a few more before event day, but we are so excited to be putting on this event for the second time this year.

Just in case you're totally in the dark about this event, here is the press release:

The Village (MonteLago Village at Lake Las Vegas) and Buckbean Brewing Company, the largest production microbrewery in Nev., host the second Village Beer Fest on Saturday, September 19, from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Tickets for the festival are available at the event for $20 per person which includes an engraved commemorative glass, with proceeds benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Southern Nevada (MDA).

Riding waves of success from the March 2009 festival, Buckbean Brewing Company and MonteLago Village anticipate crowds of more than 2,000 attendees, and expect to exceed the nearly $30,000 raised previously for the MDA.

The Village Craft Festival showcases craft beers from around the U.S. served along The Village’s cobblestone streets with waterfront views. Jazz music is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. to cap off a great day where guests can enjoy these hand-crafted brews in support of a great cause.

Guests wishing to take advantage of MonteLago Village Resort’s luxury lakeside lodging can do so by calling 888-600-2688. Room packages for patrons will be announced soon.

For more information on this event, please visit www.montelagovillage.com. For sponsorship information during any MonteLago Village event, please call 702-564-4785.

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Hopefully all the good beer loving Vegas folks will show us as much love as they did last time around.

Dan, the Brewmaster, giving a little insight to CANFEST

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CANFEST comes to Reno

Here is the press release for CANFEST 2009
Feel free to snatch it and post it around!


Note: Room rates for festival goers now listed!

Buckbean Brewing Company, Nevada’s largest production microbrewery, will bring to Reno this October the first ever CANFEST – Reno International Canned Beer Festival, the first international beer judging and tasting for canned beer, to take place at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Oct. 23, 2009.

Buckbean, a company that packages their beers in environmentally-friendly 16 ounce aluminum cans, hopes to shed light on the various breweries across the US that distribute their brews in cans and crush the many myths regarding beer in cans. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Nature Conservancy and the Great Basin Bird Observatory.

The competition will commence and finish in the Grand Sierra Theater October 23, from 6:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m. Judging will take place prior to the public tasting. Celebrities from the beer world will judge the beers individually, based on categories still to be decided. Beer seminars, beer and food pairings and a forum of brewers that can beer are planned.

Along with Buckbean Brewing Company, Big Sky Brewing Company, Oskar Blues, Ukiah Brewing Company, Maui Brewing Company, Surly Brewing Company, New Belgium Brewing Company, Uncommon Brewers, and Rochester Mills Brewing Company are a few that have confirmed they will attend the event.

Ticket prices are $35 per person and room rates for attendees are $35 per night. For more information, please contact Constance Aguilar from Abbi Public Relations at constance@abbipr.com or by calling 775.323.2977.