Not much going on today, beer-wise. When we can actually drag ourselves away from the beer forums and sites in under an hour, that means a slow news day. So, here’s what is going on:

Pennsylvania beer update
Wegman’s got the okay to sell beer at the grocery store. (If you’re from the Commonwealth, you understand how awesome this is.) Oh, but then the beer distributors sued.

Time flies
The world’s first Chief Beer Officer has been at it with Sheraton for a full year now. Has it been that long? He must be busy, because he’s looking for a Best Brews Summer Intern.

Feds just axed passengers’ rights
A federal appeals court just ruled that airlines no longer have to provide “food, water, clean toilets and fresh air to passengers stuck in delayed planes.” How considerate. And in unintentionally hilarious timing, American Airlines grounded 200 flights today for safety checks.

Asheville news
Asheville is primed for “upscale” hotels in the downtown. Just what we need! How about a little more parking, eh? And while we like a small, independent, boutique-style hotel, “upscale” sounds a little bit like “overpriced.”

Some crack head assaulted a local police officer with a crack pipe.

The Biltmore is offering locals spring passes for the annual Festival of Flowers. “The pass allows unlimited daytime visits from April 5 until June 30 for $59.”

NYTimes pulls through on this one
If you read this blog, you know that Eric Asimov—well-known and respected as he may be—is not my favorite beverage writer. But here he tackles the (sure to be debated) topic of how to teach your kids to be responsible consumers of alcohol. Cheers to that. Growing up in my neighborhood, Mr. K. let his son and friends have some beer for high school graduation under the watchful eye of parents at home. I distinctly remember thinking he was the coolest dad ever, though I was only fourteen and did not partake. Grandpa Earl used to let me have a sip of his wine on Thanksgiving, though. That was cool. (Disclaimer: Bruisin’ Ales does not advocate breaking the law or serving your kids alcohol in any form. We’re just sayin’.)