Award-worthy films starring beer

March 5th, 2010 by Mary Ellen Brewington

The Oscars are around the corner, and everyone’s picking their favorite blockbusters and underdogs to take home a golden statue or two.

One film that isn’t showing up on the nominations lists but that stole the show for many moviegoers this year is “The Hangover.” In this fast-paced irreverent comedy, a group of groomsmen travel to Vegas for a bachelor party and wake up the next morning to find that any memory of the booze-filled prior night is missing – along with the groom. In their search for their best friend – and answers as to what the heck happened last night – audiences nationwide laughed till they cried at the group’s outlandish adventures. Read the rest of this entry »

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Croons about brews

February 5th, 2010 by Mary Ellen Brewington

Beer drinking songs have been around as long as people have been gathering together in taverns and pubs. For centuries Germans and Irish have captivated bar crowds with traditional rounds of chorus celebrating friendship, a big mug of suds, love and heartache. In honor of the recent Grammy awards, we’ve compiled a list of favorite beer drinking songs.

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An evening with Samuel Adams

February 3rd, 2010 by Mary Ellen Brewington

February 25th Enjoy an Evening with Samuel Adams

UT Visitors Center, Neyland Drive at 6:30

Sampling and Presentation by Sam Adams Brewer Grant Wood

Guests will receive a “Perfect Pint” Samuel Adams glass,

tasting of four Samuel Adams products with food pairings

$29 per person (Must be 21 or older)

Space is limited. Sign up by February 18

Call or email Carol Costello: Costello@utk.edu or 865-974-6241

Sponsored by Ruby Tuesday, Kroger, Sysco and

The Culinary Institute at The University of Tennessee

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An American Craft: Our love affair with craft beer

January 29th, 2010 by Mary Ellen Brewington

An American Craft

Americans are defined by independence and innovation. Therefore it’s no surprise that our national interest in craft beers has grown into a full-blown love affair.

According to the Brewers Association, “The number of craft brewers has gone from 8 in 1980 to 537 in 1994 to 1,501 in 2008.” Wow! We love our suds here in the U.S.A. And thanks to the growth of the craft brewing industry, our trips to the grocery store and travels across the country now lead us on more tasteful adventures.

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What does moderation mean for you?

January 27th, 2010 by Mary Ellen Brewington

Drinking alcohol affects everyone differently. Men typically can handle more alcohol than women. Age and weight are also factors.

Moderate drinking is a personal level of consumption at which you don’t pose a risk to yourself or others. And, you don’t embarrass yourself by waking up the next day questioning, “What did I say while dancing on top of that bar table?”

Enjoying adult beverages in moderation can be part of a healthy lifestyle. Studies have shown that beer is heart-healthy, decreasing a man’s risk of a heart attack by as much as 35 percent. Research also shows that moderate beer drinking can increase HDL (good cholesterol) and may help reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

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Applications for beer aficionados

January 19th, 2010 by Mary Ellen Brewington

At Cherokee Distributing Company we love gizmos and gadgets. We grew up on funky yet functional tap knobs, brilliantly colored neon signs and arrays of malt beverage novelties. In 2009 we have found two cool and techno-friendly beer lover applications for the iPhone or iTouch: iBeers Professional and Beer Brands. Read the rest of this entry »

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Bar, pub, tavern: No matter what the name, it’s where we love to hang!

January 12th, 2010 by Mary Ellen Brewington

Most neighborhoods have at least one favorite watering hole where friends meet after work, watch ball games and spontaneously create late-night after-parties. These pubs are those special places where, according to the popular television show “Cheers,” everybody knows your name.

You have a favorite seat at the bar. The soundtracks of your life will be on the playlist. Your favorite beer will be ice cold. What more can a patron ask for in a beer joint? Read the rest of this entry »

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A better place

January 11th, 2010 by Mary Ellen Brewington

George Sampson opened Cherokee Distributing Company in 1958, thus beginning his love affair with the beer business and with East Tennessee. Equipped with determination and a risk taker’s heart, George was willing to sweat through the hard times to build one of the most successful malt beverage distribution businesses in the United States.

George believes that East Tennessee is the best place in the world. His life has led him around the globe on interesting travels, but every time his plane lands back home he says, “That was a nice trip, but this is the best place in the world.” Read the rest of this entry »

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