Symbol - a line of beers produced by Carrollton’s 3 Nations Brewing that is described as the brewery’s “innovative, rotating line of beers focused towards craft beer lovers” - has been producing some of DFW’s most unique beers, like an Ocean Water-inspired sour and a raspberry cheesecake stout. It combines the hoppiness associated with the IPA with the maltiness of an amber ale, creating something that’s closer to an English IPA than most American IPAs are. This is technically a hazy IPA - it’s right there in the name - but it’s much, much different than any hazy IPA that you’ve had before.įor one, it’s a red IPA, a style that’s essentially a mix between an amber ale and an IPA. This isn’t the most accessible IPA in the world, but for the hop heads in DFW, this is a must-try. The bitterness is a throwback to the bold, West Coast IPAs that were everywhere in the early 2010s. Tired of just drinking New England-style IPAs? At this point, it seems impossible to find an IPA that isn’t part of that trend, but there are a few newcomers out there that move beyond the juicy, fluffy IPA that dominate the craft beer scene, starting with Doctor’s Orders from Peticolas.īrewed with Azacca and Denali hops and clocking in at a hefty 10.5% ABV, there are some nice tropical notes with this beer, but the hops are the star. We’ll also try to mix up the breweries each month, as the DFW area is home to an almost uncountable number of craft brewers. Some of these beers will be widely available at bottle shops and grocery stores all across the region, while others might require a trip to the brewery to pick up a four-pack. In this new series, we’ll be looking at five different beers from North Texas breweries - some brand new, some a little older, and some classics - that beer enthusiasts should be drinking right now. It would have taken money out of the AIH owners' pocket to protect the employees.īut I would never say that because I don't begrudge the owners of AIH being able to reap the fruits of their labor and have a decent retirement.Now that many of us are drinking at home a lot more than usual, it’s officially time to step up your at-home beer game. I know because I've negotiated contracts to sell businesses. And then you can fault them for cashing out without doing anything to protect their employees. AIH was obviously looking to "roll up" their business to be big enough to be an attractive acquisition, and there is really only one player. The writing was on the wall for AHS as soon as they were acquired. Or if you want to hate one someone, you could say AI started this snowball by acquiring AHS. Everyornhe who works there is a home brewer, and they really care a lot about the products they stock and sell.Īs far as any motivations of their parent, I can't say but I imagine that online is where it's at, and there's no need to have three online operations. They are running their internet and bricks and mortar operations. I can assure you that the management and employees of NB had nothing to do with the decision to either acquire AIH/AHS or to lay anyone off. Fuck Black Street and fuck Northern Brewer. AHS wasn’t perfect, but the employees don’t deserve this kind of treatment. So now, both companies’ operations will be run by every homebrewer’s favorite - Northern Brewer. As if they have a choice, given that they’re suddenly in financial free fall. And even that pittance is contingent upon signing a three page letter in legalese promising not to shit talk Black Street or even tell anyone what’s going on. In a matter of days, people making $12-15/hr lose the majority of/their entire incomes, a week before rent is due.īut don’t worry, Black Street offered everyone a generous “bonus” for their trouble - a whole 20 hours’ worth of pay. Then yesterday, staff is told that shipping would end and the storefront would close this Monday, the 28th. When was the location closing? Nobody knew, just sometime before April 15th. Then three days ago, out of nowhere, everyone is told that they no longer have jobs. Everyone was wary of new ownership but things seemed to be going fine. The employees were told that nothing would really change, and it didn’t - the Michigan owner stepped away but the Austin owner was kept on, the pay rates and insurance plans stayed the same. Throwaway account for reasons that will become clear… Let’s just say I’m close to the source.Ĭontext: the owners of AHS and its sister company in Michigan, Adventures in Homebrewing, sold to the holdings company Black Street a few months ago. I know this subreddit is for resales, but I’m sure many of you also buy supplies online too - and I think it’s important for people to know about, so here goes.
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