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// Did A Thirst For Beer Spark Civilization?
// January 14, 2011 at 8:53 PM

http://www.topix.com/hobbies/homebrewing/2011/01/did-a-thirst-for-beer-spark-civilization?fromrss=1
Today's UK newspaper, The Independent , has a nice write-up of Patrick McGovern's theory that it was the desire of early man to brew beer that caused them to abandon their hunter gatherer ways and settle down to a life of farming, in the process sparking nothing short of civilization itself.


// New Bills Roundup: Freeing Homebrew From the Home
// January 14, 2011 at 7:48 PM

http://www.topix.com/hobbies/homebrewing/2011/01/new-bills-roundup-freeing-homebrew-from-the-home?fromrss=1
The legislative session kicked off this week, with over 1,600 new laws and rule changes proposed by Oregon's representatives.


// Home Brewers vs. Coffee Shop: What's the Best Java for Your Buck?
// January 14, 2011 at 3:38 PM

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Conventional home brewers, Keurig machines and Starbucks face off as we find out which is the best for your wallet Caroline Russock ON Jan 14, 2011 at 10:28AM 1 chime Thanks to the influx of high-end coffee shops, our collective coffee-drinking standards have risen dramatically over the past ten-plus years.


// Bulgarian 'Tape Scandal' Businessman Denies Approaching PM
// January 14, 2011 at 11:19 AM

http://www.topix.com/hobbies/homebrewing/2011/01/bulgarian-tape-scandal-businessman-denies-approaching-pm?fromrss=1
Mihail Mihov aka Misho Birata gave a special press conference Friday, after his name emerged in Bulgaria's latest taping scandal.


// Bung Brewers & Bison Brewing Announce Homebrew Competitions
// January 14, 2011 at 8:04 AM

http://www.topix.com/hobbies/homebrewing/2011/01/bung-brewers-bison-brewing-announce-homebrew-competitions?fromrss=1
Attention homebrewers. Are you ready to test your finest beer against some competition?A Bison Brewing and the Bung Brewers are hosting events with wonderful prizes that will surely boost your street cred if you're up to the task.


// Bulgarian Daily Tells 'Ledenika' Beer Company's Story
// January 14, 2011 at 6:59 AM

http://www.topix.com/hobbies/homebrewing/2011/01/bulgarian-daily-tells-ledenika-beer-companys-story?fromrss=1
The beer brewing and bottling company "Ledenika," makes the "Ledenika" and "MM" beer brands and is owned by the "Ledenika and MM Inc." company.


// An evening of local beer and food
// January 14, 2011 at 1:40 AM

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MILLSBORO - Two local favorites are coming for one tasty event on Jan. 22. The Cordrey Center will be hosting 2011 Beer Dinner which is an evening of food and micro brews from local establishments.