September 28, 2007 10:38 AM
We're No. 1 - in beer production
Colorado sneaked past California by less than 600,000 barrels to become the largest producer of beer in the nation, reports Roger Fillion.
Data issued by the Washington, D.C.-based Beer Institute show Colorado produced 23.4 million barrels of beer last year, pushing longtime leader California to No. 2. Total U.S. beer output last year was 180,396,198 barrels.Industry officials pointed to Colorado's high level of craft beer production as well as Coors Brewing Co.'s decision to close its Memphis brewery in September 2006, following its merger with Molson Inc.
The Memphis brewery had a capacity to brew 3.3 million barrels a year. Coors shifted some of that output to its Golden brewery, the world's largest with annual capacity of 20 million barrels.
"With a strong beer culture and a rich brewing history, it's no surprise (Colorado) has become No. 1," Jeff Becker, president of the Beer Institute, said in a statement announcing the results.
Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter hailed the data, saying in a statement: "We're pleased to now also be known as the beer-brewing capital of the United States."
It's Friday, go do your civic duty to keep our state No. 1.
September 28, 2007
11:05 AM
TaxRitter writes:
Now that we are the biggest beer producers in the nation, how can I tap into it and tax the hell out of them?
What else do we have that I can Tax our hard working citizens?
September 28, 2007
11:08 AM
Homer Simpson writes:
Beer is both the solution and the cause of all the worlds problems
September 28, 2007
11:22 AM
gr8fuldude writes:
Were it not for some of the folks on this site, I am sure demand would not even drive us into the top ten...
September 28, 2007
11:57 AM
Humphrey Bogart writes:
"The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind."
September 28, 2007
12:00 PM
history buff writes:
In heaven there is no beer
That's why we drink it here.
September 28, 2007
12:00 PM
Frank Zappa writes:
"You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer."
September 28, 2007
12:06 PM
The Who writes:
Hey you gettin drunk, so sorry - I got you soused.
September 28, 2007
12:10 PM
The Grateful Dead writes:
Well, I was drinking last night with a biker,
and I showed him a picture of you.
I said "Pal, get to know her, you'll like her"
Seemed like the least I could do.
September 28, 2007
12:18 PM
Plato writes:
"He was a wise man who invented beer."
September 28, 2007
12:34 PM
WC Fields writes:
I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.
September 28, 2007
12:40 PM
Hogar De Vuelta (العودة) writes:
HB,
But there will be wine.
Luke 22:17And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, "Take this and share it among yourselves;
18for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes."
September 28, 2007
12:42 PM
jay writes:
"....because without beer, things do not seem to go as well..."
Diary of Brother Epp
Capuchin Monastery
Munjor, Kansas 1902
September 28, 2007
12:54 PM
Dr. Seuss writes:
I like beer, I like it a lot,
I'll even drink it with a tot.
I alaways drink it happily.
I drink it at the fort with Tree.
I brew my own, which gets a rave,
Especially from Hakala, Dave.
(and sometimes even Stand and Wave)
I drink until I've had enough,
so I can talk with History Buff.
I drink it when I'm in the mood,
I like to drink with gr8fuldude
I never drink early in the day,
unless playing golf with jay.
I drink it at my favorite bar,
talking politics with David(R)
I drink while smoking a big cigar,
talking religion with Hogar.
My eyes get red, my stomach saggy,
and I get a ride home from Shaggy.
I drink it sitting on a log,
With Mr. Wolf, who brings us this blog.
I drink it so as to stay calm,
while reading the rantings of Harry Palm.
September 28, 2007
1:03 PM
Ben Franklin writes:
Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
September 28, 2007
1:23 PM
gr8fuldude writes:
Hogar - I think I saw Luke 22 in action the last time I was at Red Rocks for a concert...
September 28, 2007
1:30 PM
Hogar De Vuelta (العودة) writes:
Posted by Dr. Seuss on September 28, 2007 12:54 PM
Bravo Bravo. The best post of the year.
September 28, 2007
1:51 PM
Kevin Jones writes:
There's a Beer Institute? With a president? How do I get that job?
Too bad it's based in DC. That's a sure sign it's just a lobbyist group.
September 28, 2007
1:59 PM
Kevin Jones writes:
Better than "In heaven there is no beer...":
I'd like to give a lake of beer to God.
I'd love the Heavenly
Host to be tippling there
For all eternity.
I'd love the men of Heaven to live with me,
To dance and sing.
If they wanted, I'd put at their disposal
Vats of suffering.
White cups of love I'd give them,
With a heart and a half;
Sweet pitchers of mercy I'd offer
To every man.
I'd make Heaven a cheerful spot,
Because the happy heart is true.
I'd make the men contented for their own sake
I'd like Jesus to love me too.
I'd like the people of heaven to gather
From all the parishes around,
I'd give a special welcome to the women,
The three Marys of great renown.
I'd sit with the men, the women of God
There by the lake of beer
We'd be drinking good health forever
And every drop would be a prayer.
-St. Brigid's Prayer
September 28, 2007
2:13 PM
Hogar De Vuelta (العودة) writes:
"We old folks have to find our cushions and pillows in our tankards. Strong beer is the milk of the old."
-Martin Luther
September 28, 2007
2:24 PM
Some old country artist writes:
I LIKE BEER
In some of my songs I have casually mentioned
The fact that I like to drink beer
This little song is more to the point
Roll out the barrel and lend me your ears
(Chorus)
I like beer. It makes me a jolly good fellow
I like beer. It helps me unwind and sometimes it makes me feel mellow (Makes him feel mellow)
Whiskey's too rough, champagne costs too much, vodka puts my mouth in gear
This little refrain should help me explain as a matter of fact I like beer
(He likes beer)
My wife often frowns when we're out on the town
And I'm wearing a suit and a tie
She's sipping vermouth and she thinks I'm uncouth
When I yell as the waiter goes by
(Chorus)
Last night I dreamed that I passed from the scene
And I went to a place so sublime
Aw, the water was clear and tasted like beer
Then they turned it all into wine (awww)
I like beer. It makes me a jolly good fellow
I like beer. It helps me unwind and sometimes it makes me feel mellow (Makes him feel mellow)
Whiskey's too rough, champagne costs too much, and vodka puts my mouth in gear
Aw, this little refrain should help me explain as a matter of fact I love beer
(Yes, he likes beer)
September 28, 2007
7:15 PM
shaggy writes:
Will the real Dr. Seuss please stand up , please stand up
Will the real Dr. Seuss please stand up , please stand up???
great post and we all want to give kudos to the real author:)
September 28, 2007
7:26 PM
shaggy writes:
Could the author be a sneaky Wolf with binoculers in the middle of the night in P.J.s peeping...oops I mean peering at what he says, cough cough an eclipse?:) lol
October 1, 2007
10:05 AM
gr8fuldude writes:
Shagster - I must confess...It's me. I used to be a teacher, and have read WAY too much Seuss, and this is the overflow.
Party on gang!
October 1, 2007
3:10 PM
shaggy writes:
LoL Dude, Good poem, has lots of truth to it.
October 1, 2007
3:45 PM
Hogar De Vuelta (العودة) writes:
The cream always rises to the top.