Weyerbacher is having a party
If you happen to be in Easton, Pa., on June 13, you’re in luck. Weyerbacher is hosting a “first of its kind event” to debut three new beers: Thirteen (Belgian-inspired Stout); Riserva (Oak-aged Wild Ale); and Alpha (Belgian Pale). Look for Merry Monks in 750ml’s soon, too, as a “semi-regular” release—now bottle-conditioned for secondary fermentation and higher carbonation.

Update from the Incredibly Stupid Department, Part Deux
Today’s strapped-in-beer-with-child-on-floor story brought to you from the land down under. “Four adults were in the car, two in the front seats and two in the back. The carton of beer, which contained 30 bottles, was strapped in between the two adults in the back. ‘The child was sitting in the lump in the centre, unrestrained,’ Burnett added.” Remember this happened before in Florida.

Baltika buys a brewery in Azer…bye…
Baltika just purchased a brewery in Azerbaijan, where it currently holds 3.5% of the beer market. This is Azerbaijan. Pretty slick move, considering the country’s capital, Baku, is a contender for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

NPR is worried about the beer
Comedic writer, Dennis O’Toole, calls on the US to create a strategic hops reserve and a beer tax holiday. Amen, brother.

Was it worth it?
In Montgomery, Ala., people will shoot you (twice) for a 12-pack of Bud Light. Beer thievery is always wrong, but seriously, if someone wants your Bud Light, just please give it to them.