Ashvegas gets props as an upcoming beer city
The most recent issue of national mag, All About Beer, features none other than… Asheville! But for some reason we have not received our copies yet. We’re working on it. (The article is not online.) Rumor is that a humble storefront called Bruisin’ Ales gets a mention, but that’s conjecture at this point.

Beer restaurant in China
As further proof of beer’s world takeover, a Quindao restaurant has opened with a beer theme. “The city has a beer themed restaurant where every dish and dessert is made with beer. Customers also sit around beer barrel-shaped tables while waiters wear clothes look like beer bottles.” I’d say dressing like a beer bottle is quite the dose of “flair.” [Chinadaily.com]

New craft beer store in the Twin Cities
Is it a trend? Until now only three dedicated beer stores were in existence (that we know of). Well, folks, The Four Firkins, in St. Louis Park, Minn., is having its grand opening this Saturday. They have Surly there. You can’t help but be jealous of that. [StarTribune.com]

Recession won’t affect beer
Whew! Well, that’s good news. The Nielson Company just released a report at the Consumer 360 Conference in Arizona. “The most recession-proof items are seafood, dry pasta, candy, beer and pasta sauces.” [azcentral.com]

Happy weekend, everyone!