1943 the son of Edward and Martha (Fritz) Einbeck Mike was the owner/operator of Regez Cheese and Paper Supply and he served on the Volunteer Fire department in Monroe for 15 years and Blane (Nicole) Einbeck all of Monroe; nine grandchildren and Anika Einbeck; five great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents and niece Clare of Assisi Parish at 12:00 PM Noon with Father Chahm Gahng and Monsignor Larry Bakke as con-celebrant A visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service at the church Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home is assisting the family Condolences may be sent to the family at: shgfuneralhome.net the Cologne-based power supply and service company and the international system integrators from Kassel/Niestetal are looking to realize projects with a total output of several hundred megawatts The partners’ first joint project is a large-scale battery energy storage system with a usable capacity of 64 MWh and output of 24.5 MW that is set to be built in Einbeck “We operate as a holistic solution provider specializing in the integration of complex energy systems and already have a successful track record on system solutions for BESS projects around the world with a total output of more than 1.5 GW,” said Burkhard Söhngen we now have an experienced partner who we can work with to deliver a key contribution to Germany’s renewable energy supply.” we have been operating a battery storage system very successfully in the communities of Lärz and Rechlin in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern which is home to our largest PV farm so far We are now looking to step up our efforts here and are confident that establishing ourselves in this business field at an early stage will give us a key competitive edge,“ said Stephan Segbers Operational management to lie with RheinEnergie Trading The partnership between Altenso and RheinEnergie will center on the joint development and implementation of BESS projects throughout Germany—in combination with both existing and newly planned wind farms or PV systems as well as dedicated locations close to electrical substations To ensure efficient collaboration and scalable implementation the partners have defined clear roles for project development implementation and operation that can be flexibly applied to other projects as well a wholly owned subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA) construction and maintenance of the large-scale battery storage systems as a technology partner and holistic solution provider in the field of renewable energies will take on the operational management of the battery storage systems Construction underway on first project in Lower Saxony The partners’ first joint BESS project will be built in the coming months on a 3,000 square meter plot at the industrial park in Einbeck a municipality in the district of Northeim in Lower Saxony Construction work on the large-scale battery storage system with a usable capacity of 64 MWh and 24.5 MW output is already underway and is slated for completion in early 2026 Edward and Katinka Einbeck hadn’t paid Hezekiah W Whitney for two lots on the northeast corner of 16th Avenue and 8th Street Sheriff Studley held a foreclosure sale at the sheriff’s office in the courthouse at 2:00 p.m Marshall Rean arrested Ed Einbeck on Monday December 9 for keeping a bowling alley without obtaining a license for one Einbeck claimed that he always paid the licenses when called on for them and that no license had been required for billiard tables He stood ready to pay as much license as anybody where he paid a fine of $5.00 and costs; Einbeck appealed The law stated that the fine should have been $5 for each day Einbeck obtained a license from the village board “to run a bowling alley on Jackson Street” the following week Einbeck delivered a box of his bottled soda Einbeck is a popular man with the soda drinkers for he makes excellent “goods.” This was certainly an easy way to get free “advertising.” is buried with the family at Greenwood Cemetery Einbeck’s bottling works in Monroe is one of the established institutions of the town root beer and other mild beverages are having an extensive sale on their own merits.” No more references were found after this that linked Einbeck to billiards It was shared the following week that “an employee in Einbeck’s pop factory had a serious mishap on Saturday morning “He fell and spilt a part of the contents of a bottle of sulfuric acid on himself 1881 that he wanted to sell the complete outfit known as Einbeck’s Pop Manufactory He was selling 6,000 boxes a season and increasing at that time shared treats with the Sentinel office in June 1882 who manufactures bottled pop and furnishes the lightning for nearly all the soda fountains in the country here about has brought in his regular annual present for the Sentinel office chaps to sample and Edward can rest assured that his benevolence is duly appreciated.” Peter Wells built a new brick and mortar building on 10th Street just east of the alley behind Hoehn and Weber’s new building in 1884 Einbeck was to occupy one room on the first floor in the west part of that building with Fred Shriner occupying the second floor above Einbeck for his undertaking store “Ed Einbeck’s little boy had an arm broken by the upsetting of the pop wagon on which he was seated with his father The Sentinel shared another free advertisement on July 22 birch beer and champaign [sic] cider and other varieties belonging to the Sod A and requested only that we give our opinion of these excellent articles and a visit to Einbeck’s manufactory will convince any one that he uses only pure articles in their manufacture The tingle is put into them by a machine which injects carbonic acid gas which we believe is the way all bottled mineral waters are treated and is not considered deleterious to health Einbeck has been engaged in manufacturing bottled soda water and his goods are in great demand wherever they are known.” The 1885 Monroe City Directory indicates that Mr Einbeck was manufacturing pop on the northwest corner of the square probably in the building that became the Monroe Clinic building more than five decades later The family resided on the east side of the square probably on the second floor above Dan Germann’s harness shop as listed in the 1887 directory A photo of what might be the harness shop appears on page 27 of the Pictorial History of Monroe 1887 which added cream soda to the list of flavors The ad said that they were for sale everywhere; the wholesale depot was in the basement of Chenoweth’s Block dropped off “a sample bottle of the celebrated Manitou natural mineral water which is claimed to be the finest sparkling table water in the world Charlie has been working at the Manitou Springs Colorado for the past year and says that the demand for the bottled water is great from all parts of the world.” After dropping off another batch of sodas in July 1890 “the sodas and light summer drinks bottled by this institution are among the best The factory also keeps the Waukesha mineral water and bottled fruit ciders It is one of the noted industries of Monroe.” A short article in the Sentinel in November 1894 stated that Einbeck was in a lawsuit against Mr Sacker over the ownership of a quantity of pop bottles and boxes It only stated that the jury in the trial decided in favor of Sacker 1898 after an illness of several weeks from congestion of the lungs then took over the operation of the business Will this be the end of the Monroe Bottling Works — Matt Figi is a Monroe resident and a local historian His column will appear periodically on Saturdays in the Times He can be reached at mfigi48@tds.net or at 608-325-6503 You are using an outdated browser. Upgrade your browser today or install Google Chrome Frame to better experience this site and Kendall Counties and as an approved airline transportation specialist nationwide of  We at GTspirit travel routinely to known places all over the world This time we travelled to a rather unknown Town in Germany called Einbeck Einbeck is a small city in Lower Saxony with around 30.000 inhabitants It is located near the west side of the Harz Mountains and pretty much in the center of Germany The city of Einbeck is characterized by its historic district with around 150 medieval half-timber houses Einbeck is also home of the famous Bock beer which is a stout with more original gravity The hotel belongs to the FREIgeist GmbH & Co with its executive partners Georg Rosentreter and Carl Graf von Hardenberg German business men Karl-Heinz Rehkopf is the prime investor and has recently rebuilt an old granary into an automotive museum and named it PS Speicher After that he invested into a hotel next to the PS Speicher The hotel’s outside appearance is quite plain and very modern The interior appearance is different to known hotels and that’s exactly what the FREIgeist wants to be – different we noticed the exposed concrete walls in combination with huge windows The furniture consists of well selected pieces where everyone can tell its own story and history the Russian movie lamp from the 1940s at the bar or the impressive desk on the opposite of the reception – a radial engine from a plane old motorcycles are placed on the wall over the entrance area which goes up to the ceiling of the hotel giving you an impressive view from the 4th floor The automotive touch is visible in too many details a few more include the Bar menu which is called “Fahrtenbuch” over the entrance to the restaurant is a rusty old French car and the wall drawing on the gents toilet is a picture of a manufacturing legend – Ettore Bugatti The FREIgeist Einbeck has a total of 63 rooms The room numbers are made by a graffiti artist whose unique handwriting can be found everywhere in the building supporting the hotels creative and unique design aspects The room had a hardwood floor and a vintage wooden wall behind the bed The ceiling shows concrete and the walls are painted in light brown the interior design gives them some sort of loft feeling The bathroom is covered in exposed concrete and a large walk-in shower Most appealing part is the Russian mining lamp The Restaurant is called “GENUSSWERKSTATT” which could be translated into “relish garage” which are made from a highly motivated team and served by a very friendly crew giving every guest the attention they need to have a pleasant stay in the restaurant You can have a look at how your food is made that the interior design totally fits to the overall design theme The FREIgeist Bar in the hotel serves drinks in a cozy atmosphere closed by a garage door and order ice cold beer in a wheelbarrow the automotive experience exhibition built into an old granary The exhibition consists of around 350 permanent automobiles and motorcycles where most vehicles are from one of the largest collections in the world Particular variations to other automotive museums are definitely the ways of experiencing the exhibits lots of interactive surroundings were made a simulator using a 1950s car from the brand Hanomag which lets you drive through the former inner city of Hannover Or curved mirrors around an iconic VW Beetle The exhibition rooms reflect the very first steps in the world of automotive movement going up to the first decades of the 20th century and even futuristic concepts The PS Speicher also holds several special exhibitions The latter contains very interesting cars in the history of motorsport Another attraction is the Porsche simulator Take a seat in a real Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Convertible and drive on the world’s finest racetracks Your experience will be supported by the “six degrees of freedom” system meaning a lot of realistic movement and up to 1G Of course we did the fastest laps during our stay The PS Speicher is definitely worth a visit we were curious how the name will affect the hotel experience Overall we had a very nice experience and pleasant stay The love for details is visible everywhere and rounds up as a nice symbiosis for visitors The hotel FREIgeist with the PS Speicher are definitely worth a visit and website in this browser for the next time I comment Bruno Helstroffer; Internationale Händel Festspiele Göttingen at PS The somewhat unlikely combination of voice viola da gamba and jazz trumpet in a programme moving between French Baroque The serpent is a bass instrument of somewhat uncertain origins that acted as wind bass line in ensembles from 17th to early 19th century Related to the cornett it is a wooden instrument covered in leather with a brass mouthpiece The sound is described as being somewhere between a bassoon and a euphonium but hearing one played for the first time earlier this week my first naughty thought was how much the sound evoked my Dad playing tunes on random bits of tubing and hosepipes The venue was the event hall at PS. Speicher a museum containing Europe's largest collection of old cars So the concert took place against a backdrop of classic a town also notable for its timber framed houses (Fachwerkhäuser) dating from 16th to 20th centuries Michel Godard's ensemble seemed somewhat oddly matched But what all the instrumentalists had in common was a feel for improvisation so viola da gamba player Atsushi Sakai could move between poised 17th-century divisions and playing his instrument like a jazz bass bringing a line of clarity to the music around which the others moved Godard ran the ensemble much like a jazz group in each piece the original formed the basis and repeats would allow different members of the ensemble their own solo riff the result was perhaps a programme slightly too long and occasionally the improvisatory sections felt a little unfocused as if the players had not had time to bed in But what really came over was the musicians' delight in making music together and combining such disparate sounds with a little bit of magic We began with Sieur de sainte Colombe's Prelude pour viol from just viola da gamba and theorbo haunting and with an improvisatory freedom Thereafter the programme alternated Godard's own music ending with Marais and Jean de la Fontaine Godard's song A trace of grace (setting words by Linda Bsiri) gave us our first experience of Godard's serpent brass-like sound with a certain unfocused feel ballad-like feel with poised singing from Rux and at one point Godard and Rux were in octaves But the song was only the starting point for a series of free variants Michel Lambert's Vos mepris chaque jour began as a gently haunting piece for theorbo before a more formal dance with viola da gamba and serpent there was a sense of Godard pushing the serpent to the limit Rux's stylish contribution was complemented by Besson's free trumpet solo Sulla scala delle sfere began with rather Eastern-sounding influences before freer improvisation too over with Godard producing some amazing farty low notes The first half ended with a poised account of Peaceful rest from Handel's Hercules with Rux pure and clear in the solo then Godard took over the melody leading to a series of free variations on Handel's original but this time with Godard providing a counter-melody Again a thoughtful account from Rux with Godard providing a bassoon-like counter-melody before others took up the challenge Godard's Light the Earth provided material for an extended sequence where each instrument had its moment in the spotlight Handel returned with Ferma l'ali from Le Resurrezione not a well-known piece but fertile ground for the group's improvisation and reinvention We ended with a quite straight account of Marin Marais' Prelude sur les folies de'Espagne followed by Jean de la Fontaine's Couplets Pour Mme D'Hervart Sur l'air Des Folies D'Espagne a delightful song that moved from Rux's solo to a trumpet and serpent duet to further solo couplets from Rux with improvised counter-melodies from serpent and trumpet The result was a somewhat unlikely but engaging evening made all the more effective by the way all the instrumentalists moved between freedom and rigour yet always treating the music with respect There were perhaps one or two too many numbers with conveniently repeating ground-bass-like accompaniments but one could not but admire the imagination and the colourful timbres on offer Never miss out on future posts by following us The blog is free, but I'd be delighted if you were to show your appreciation by buying me a coffee Beer Man is a weekly profile of beers from across the country and around the world This week: Einbecker Brauherren Premium Pils www.einbecker.de Einbecker is another of the old breweries of Germany although it has changed hands through the years the city of Einbeck boasted around 700 master brewers and more than 700 brew pubs A receipt exists from 1378 of the sale of two tons of beer to a nearby city It's also said to be the birthplace of bock Not bad for a city that even today only has a population of about 27,000 I tried Einbecker's basic pilsner beer on a recent trip to World of Beer and it ranks up there with the world's best soft malts and that extra bitter hop bite that pilsners are known for The malt in the aroma and flavor was biscuity with just the right amount of minimal sweetness The hop presence was impressive for a bottled beer — European hops in a low-alcohol (4.9% ABV) bottled beer generally do not age well — but the ones in Einbecker's pilsner provided a touch of lemon in the flavor and grassiness in the aroma The finish was slightly dry and very clean with just a hint of lingering bitterness there was a very slight sulfuric background but not enough to affect the flavors or the other aromas Einbecker has quite a range — besides the pilsner, they also brew a dunkel, maibock, doppelbock, schwarzbier, lemon and several others. The beer is imported into the U.S. by B. United International United's Beer Finder link is under construction it does provide links to regional sales staff who can help with locating Einbecker products A trip to World of Beer would not be complete without trying at least one oddity — this time around it was Dogfish Head's Choc Lobster (5.6% ABV) It's a porter ale brewed with live lobsters — those with seafood allergies beware It's not as bad as it sounds — its roast and chocolate notes were nicely done, and it reminded me of New Belgium's 1554 ale Any lobster flavor was way in the background and not noticeable until the beer warmed a bit It was similar to the minimal presence of oysters in an oyster stout Cocoa is the main flavor of the dark brown beer lightly sweet with a medium body and carbonation It has more of a chocolate roast flavor without venturing into coffee roast You can do a ZIP code search for Choc Lobster here Full tag: Many beers are available only regionally. Check the brewer's website, which often contains information on product availability by mail. Contact Todd Haefer at beerman@postcrescent.com. To read previous Beer Man columns, click here .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Edward Sieger | The Express-Times“All the fat guys watch me and say to their wives — Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Mickey Lolich Made by: Einbecker Brauhaus; Einbeck there’s an interesting history to this centuries-old brewery The city of Einbeck apparently maintained a good relationship with the centuries-old northern German trade organization known as the Hanseatic League or the Hanse Citizens of Einbeck had the right to brew beer which meant more than 700 brewers in the city City council apparently purchased the excess beer and marketed it inside and outside Germany Einbecker began selling beer along the trading route The brewery reports that the oldest existing receipt for the sale of its beer dates to April 1378 for 2 tons of beer sold to the city of Celle The late 1500s saw Einbecker beer being sold in central and southern Germany and Bavarian dukes in 1612 apparently lured away an Einbeck brewmaster to brew the beer for their Hofbrauhaus Einbecker claims the name of the beer eventually changed thanks to the Bavarian accent to become known as bock beer German reformer Martin Luther reportedly declared der wird Einbecker Bier genennt” or “The best drink known to man is called Einbecker beer” after being handed a mug from Duke Enrich at the Worms Reichstag The late Beer Hunter defined a bock as the German term for a strong beer it indicates a bottom-fermenting brew from barley malt,” Jackson wrote bock usually has more than 6.25 percent alcohol by volume Beer review: Ur-Bock offers a rich copper color with a distinct malty aroma even just the slightest bit sweet at the back end Ur-Bock offers a distinctly and very malty body It is a nice smooth body with a flavor that peaks at the very back of the throat with maybe just the tiniest hint of bitterness followed by a fairly clean aftertaste The brewer doesn’t indicate on the bottle an ABV which is where its Ur-Bock dunkel weighs in It wasn’t so big a beer that you’d shy away from another one but you certainly did know that you were drinking a hearty adult beverage I may be starting to come around on malty beers a classic full-bodied malty bock like this is easy to like comforting about a clean classic style done well I wanted to pass along an e-mail from a reader about the Boston Beer Co I mentioned in the column that Boston Beer indicated Utopias the magnificent 27 percent ABV concoction released only every two years It seems some enterprising friends decided to search out a bottle and divvy up the costly brew But when readers Chet Clauser and Thad Raniszewski tracked down a bottle at Bourbon Street Wine & Spirits Bourbon Street managed to get its hands on only three bottles which were selling for a staggering $299 a bottle Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices “All the fat guys watch me and say to their wives Besides the April showers (which will hopefully bring May flowers) early spring is also the when brewers release Bock beers The Bock lager style originated in the early 14th century in Einbeck slightly-stronger-than-normal beer ranging in color from gold to brown Extended lagering (cold storage) resulted in a dry hearty beer that aged well and survived long export journeys to neighboring countries Beer from Einbeck earned a name for itself around the region and became highly sought-after by drinkers throughout the region the earliest receipt for kegs of Einbeck were sold on April 28 The name "Bock" came about through a mispronunciation of the term "Ainpöckisch Bier," which brewers in Einbeck used to label their beers the local dialect made the term sound like "Einbock," which in turn morphed into "Ein bock bier" (or "one bock beer") "Bock" means "goat" in German - one goat please is why Bock beer labels often feature images of goats Bock season is a short one and typically coincides with Lent the consumption of beer was allowed and Bock was very sustaining thanks to its higher ABV and malty richness Here are some examples to check out before they disappear until next spring: Einbecker Brauhaus (Germany) Ur-Bock Dunkel- Packaged in its iconic stubby-yet-long-necked green glass bottle with a copper-colored foil label “Ur-“ means “original” and “Dunkel” translates to “dark.” There’s some confusion about where or not this is the “original” Bockbier but the recipe dates back to 14th century Einbeck the beer offers up loads of malty goodness A crisp hop profile helps to dry the palate and also allows the beer to travel well Some bottle shops and bars in Vermont special order this beer from its Vermont wholesaler but you’re more likely to run into Einbecker Pilsner on shelves I also managed to track down a lonely bottle of Einbecker1378 Ainpöckisch Bier in a Vermont beer shop It was paler in color than I expected and offered notes of honey and flowers The modern version is labeled as a “Naturtrüber Heller Ur-Bock” (“Naturally cloudy bright original bock”) VT) Bock Bier - The most recent release from the von Trapp Brewery Specialty Series Bock Bier is available in Vermont on draft and in 16-ounce four-pack cans yet balanced on the palate with a dry finish reminiscent of the spring fields that surround the brewery NY) Bock Beer - It may not be the most traditional example but the recipe was first introduced by Genesee Brewery in 1951 bready flavor on a slightly toned down frame At 5.2 percent alcohol and packed in 12 ounce cans Les Trois Mousquetaires (Quebec) Série Signature: Maibock - A sub-style of Bock Maibock (“May bock”) is often used interchangeably with Helles Bock (“bright bock.”) These malty brews are paler in color than their standard Bock cousins perhaps to grab the attention of drinkers who were flocking to pilsners and other pale colored beers in the mid-1800s Maibocks were brewed specifically for May celebrations Trois Mousquetaires Maibock is brewed with 100 percent Quebec-grown malt and German Perle and Hallertau hops It’s straw colored and 6.8 percent alcohol with high-carbonation thanks to bottle-conditioning Flavors of honey and marmalade fade away as the hops dry out the finish with dark chocolate-y flavors on the palate Celebrator is thankfully available year-round This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing West Bend will be going all out to celebrate spring a German beer festival with bock beer as well as other beer and drink options However, tickets will not be sold at the door. They need to be purchased online from Wednesday through Friday the city administrator.Bockfest will also include outdoor games and it will be an annual event," said Shambeau a German beer that was first brewed in Einbeck will be the signature beer for the festival Most styles of bock beer are the color of amber but some are black or red depending on where the beer was brewed The day will conclude with Bockfest's headliner band, the Alex Meixner Band with a fusion of jazz and pop with polka music What time is Bockfest?Bockfest is from 11 a.m there will be other kinds of beer and nonalcoholic drinks To buy tickets, visit www.bockfestwb.com participants can show their ticket receipt on their phone or give their last name To get more information, visit www.bockfestwb.com or www.facebook.com/WestBendWI More: West Bend radio station WIDB-AM (1470) switches to classic rock with 'We Rock You' WRYU More: West Bend's No Way Cafe offers tasty desserts, soups and chili that are gluten-free Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or cathy.kozlowicz@jrn.com. Follow her on X at @kozlowicz_cathy FOND DU LAC — For the first time in five seasons the Rock County Fury are headed to the WIAA state tournament The Fury knocked off the Fond du Lac Warbirds 4-2 Feb “It was pure elation,” Albany junior Alyssa Knauf said “We’ve been trying to get out of sectionals and to state for the past three years.” After skating through a scoreless first period the Warbirds (7-10-5) struck first in the second when Hattie Verstegen sent a pass from Tori Schmidt beyond the reach of Rock County goalie Olivia Cronin (Beloit Memorial) at the 8:52 mark the Fury (16-8) knotted it up as Sara Nerad (Janesville Craig) scored on a power play with assists from Anika Einbeck (Monroe) and Haley Knauf (Albany) with only 21 seconds left in the second period Alyssa Knauf went unassisted into the back of the net Einbeck made it 3-1 less than three minutes into the third on another power play goal with Haley Knauf and Sara Loerke (Beloit Memorial) assisting with Verstegen scoring for the second time on the night just 45 seconds later the Warbirds couldn’t sneak another shot past Cronin The Fury scored on two of their three power play opportunities and killed both penalties of their own Rock County out-shot Fond du Lac 35-25 in the contest and Alyssa’s goal did as well,” Haley Knauf said of her team taking over momentum in the second two periods Up next for Rock County is a familiar foe: Middleton Metro Lynx (21-3) The two Badger Conference squads split the season series and finished in a 3-way tie with Cap City Cougars (19-4) for the league title The Lynx defeated the Cougars in the Sun Prairie sectional “Our conference was super competitive this year,” Haley Knauf said Alyssa said them going would be “a coin toss” with Metro Lynx “having the size and Hudson (10-12-1) are the other two teams that advanced to the state meet The Stars defeated Hudson 2-1 in their only meeting this season The Fury lost to the Stars twice this year — 5-2 at Monroe Dec we had lower numbers than before and it didn’t seem like it was going to be the best year but we kept working hard,” Haley Knauf said in reference to the 1977 movie “Slap Shot,” the Knauf sisters and Einbeck have led the team in scoring in each of the past two seasons including with Team Wisconsin during the offseason “I’ve had a little time to prepare from sectionals that this next game could be my last in high school,” said Haley who will play at Aurora University next season She said she’s still soaking in the accomplishment of reaching state After three years of trying to win the sectional final and make it to state Metro Lynx Roster & StatsFox Cities Roster & Stats Hudson Roster & Stats Einbeck is third in the state in total points (58) Einbeck is also second in assists (32) and tied for ninth in the state in goals (26) Alyssa and Haley Knauf are knotted up with 48 total points each Cronin is tied for sixth in wins by a goalie (12) “A shout out to our coaches and our team for helping us have this great season,” Haley said “Even the girls we played with two years ago when we went to sectionals that graduated they were amazing and taught us so much in our first year on the team.” The March 5 state semifinal against the Lynx will not only be the rubber match in the series but also could be the last time the three play together on the ice “It’s going to be business as usual (this week) We’re going to play like it’s a must-win game MONROE — Three local players for the Rock County Fury earned all-state hockey honors March 4 the day before competing in the WIAA girls hockey state tournament Monroe junior Anika Einbeck and Albany senior Haley Knauf were second-team all-state picks while Albany junior Alyssa Knauf was an honorable mention selection Fury coach Luke Steurer was named the Section 4 Coach of the Year The Fury went 14-8 in the regular season and were co-Badger Conference champions Einbeck and the Knauf sisters all play on the Fury’s first line and scored a combined 70 of the Fury’s 120 goals Einbeck scored 26 goals and had 32 assists in the regular season while the Knauf sisters had 48 points each All three finished in the top-10 in the state in scoring with Einbeck third overall in total points and second in assists The state hockey semifinal game between the Fury and the Madison Metro Lynx was unavailable at press time The state championship is scheduled to be played at noon on March 7 at the Alliant Energy Center It seems most of the country lets a groundhog in Pennsylvania tell them when spring is on the way. You've goat to be kidding. Here in Cincinnati, we don't follow the herd, we hoof it to the heart of the city and bock out with all our friends at the wildest, wackiest festival of the year: Bockfest The malt-forward beer we call bock was first brewed in Einbeck their Bavarian accents pronounced "Einbeck" as "ein bock," which means "ram" or "billy goat" in German where the brewing industry still echoes our German brewing heritage There's plenty of other fun to be had around the city this weekend There's a brand new bourbon and bluegrass festival a new exhibition opening at the Cincinnati Art Museum a summit dedicated to vintage Gibson guitars The wackiest parade in Cincinnati steps off from Arnold’s and travels north on Main Street to Melinda Street and loops south on Clay Street to Old St Details: 6 p.m. Friday, Arnold's Bar and Grill, 810 E. Eighth St., Downtown. Bockfest.com Here are some of the highlights taking place at the three official Bockfest Halls: Moerlein Lager House (115 Joe Nuxhall Way Over-the-Rhine) and Rhinegeist Brewery (1910 Elm St. See the new Bockfest app or the website for events and specials happening at partner venues Exclusive Brewing Heritage Tours: Brewing Heritage Trail hosts walking tours of the historic Clyffside Brewery site Explore the 1937 packing/shipping facility see the modern brewery production line for Hudepohl and learn about plans for the site's future use Includes a glass of bock beer.Details: 11 a.m.-4 p.m free ages 5-under.Sausage Queen Finals: Contestants are judged on personality Guest judges and crowd participation determine the best (gender neutral) applicant.Details: 7-8:30 p.m Free.Continental Sunday: German-American Citizens League hosts games and there are brunch and dinner specials.Details: 10 a.m.-7 p.m Moerlein Lager House..05K Fun Run: Long distance running not your thing Just 164 feet separates you from the finish line and your beer with this race this course travels along Smale Riverfront Park across the Taylor Southgate Bridge to Newport and back a Skyline Chili Cheese Coney and a finisher's medal Details: 10 a.m. Saturday, The Banks, Freedom Way, Downtown. flyingpigmarathon.com this festival boasts more than 50 unique vendors circus sideshows and speakers specializing in cryptids the Pied Piper of Loveland leads a costume parade that's open to any and all there's a screening of the new film "Frogman." Details: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oasis Conference Center, 902 Loveland-Miamiville Road, Loveland. $17.50, free ages 12-under. Film is an additional $15. Frogmanfestival.org This new festival celebrates the spirit of the Bottled-in-Bond (BIB) Act of 1897 food and live music with Grammy-nominated bluegrass artists Sister Sadie and The Goodwin Brothers There are three ticket levels: VIP includes exclusive lounge access Roebling Rickhouse includes six samplings of BIB cocktails General admission is standing room only with the opportunity to purchase food and drinks Details: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Smoke Justis, 302 Court St., Covington. $175 VIP, $100 RR, $53 general. Eventbrite.com This exhibition is the most comprehensive of the contemporary artist to date including evocative multisensory installations conte crayon drawings and other thought-provoking assemblages Details: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs March 1-May 26. Ticketed. Cincinnatiartmuseum.org Three generations of Black women gather in Mama’s kitchen to cook an important meal – and things are about to boil over closely held secrets bubble to the surface Details: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Playhouse in the Park, Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre, 962 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs March 2-April 7. $33.50-up. Cincyplay.com The cutthroat world of Roman politics is exposed with the ambitious Julius Caesar becomes a target for assassination Taking a contemporary view of this ferocious tale of power and loyalty these infamous characters face the consequences of betrayal and the brutal nature of tyranny Details: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Cincinnati Shakespeare Co., 1195 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs March 1-23. $14-up. Cincyshakes.com middle management and a middling marriage with no prospects for change on the horizon grief-stricken millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works This original comedy is a delightful romp down the road not taken Details: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, The Drama Workshop, 3716 Glenmore Ave., Cheviot. Runs March 1-17. $20. Thedramaworkshop.org Here’s your opportunity to view every major line of boats tackle and Canadian outfitters under one roof There are also more than 20 free seminars where you can catch expert tips and insights from leading professionals including Danny Ervin Details: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. $30 weekend pass, $15 single day, $5 ages 13-17, free ages 12-under. nationalfishingexpos.com Take an enlightening journey through 5,000 years of history with this epic production featuring classical Chinese dance Details: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. $89.25-up. Cincinnatiarts.org Featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice this play is based on the character of Joseph from the Bible’s Book of Genesis Details: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Loveland Stage Co., 111 S. Second St., Loveland. Runs March 1-17. $20. Lovelandstagecompany.org Guests include Greg Martin of Kentucky Headhunters Details: noon Sunday, The Village Theater, 635 Main St., Covington. Ages 18-up. $20. Cincyticket.com The Cincinnati Cyclones once again deliver the swag this time in the shape of an absolutely adorable Puckchop Squish Mascot giveaway as only the first 3,000 in the door get the ultimate in squishness Details: 4 p.m. Saturday, Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. $21. Cycloneshockey.com one of the world's most well-known bourbon and whiskey personalities visits Cincinnati to celebrate the release of The Irish Cask and Craft Collection the Ohio Liquor's (OHLQ) largest-ever release of new single cask and limited production Irish spirits You can taste and purchase Irish whiskey and gin from the curated collection have early access to exclusive Irish single barrels and meet craft spirits producers and leaders from more than 20 Irish distilleries Details: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jungle Jim's, 8871 N. Gilmore Road, Fairfield. Free; tastes are 50 cents per 1/4 oz. Ages 21-up. ohlq.com Deputy minister of health and social services Esther Muinjangue says statistics shows that many girls stay out of school when on their menstrual cycle because of poor toilet facilities The day was observed for the seventh time in Namibia and was held under the theme ‘Together We Can Make Menstruation a Normal Fact of Life by 2030.’ “A wash needs assessment report of 2014 by the Society for Family Health found that only 29% of schools have flush toilets over a quarter of girls (28%) use toilet facilities that were not separated from those of the boys and over half of schools (51%) make no provision for girls in relation to menstruation i.e. a handwashing station with soap and water and a rubbish bin inside toilets for safe disposal of pads,” she said She said within some cultural groups in Namibia often associated with uncleanliness and shame women and girls are forced to be quiet during menstruation and parents do not feel comfortable sharing information with their growing children Muinjangue noted that in Namibia women and girls who live in poverty do not always have access to sanitary products and are forced to make use of unsanitary and ineffective materials which can introduce diseases and infections She said talking about menstruation should not make people feel uneasy or embarrassed The deputy minister added that the menstrual health and hygiene day is held to help break the silence that covers the topic and helps to build awareness that this is a normal “When we talk freely and positively about menstruation and when policies and facilities are in place for menstrual health and hygiene management girls will be empowered to know that there are no limits to their daily activities and lives during the time of menstruation The government is making efforts to address the gaps in menstrual health and hygiene as one of the strategies to achieve sustainable development goals for health access to water and sanitation and to ensure female participation in the workforce for sustainable economic growth,” she stated Jameela Uiras said there is still a stigma about menstruation when talking about it “When we speak about menstruation it often seems like you are talking about something that must not be spoken of It is not something to be ashamed and embarrassed about menstruation must not be a source of shame we must support each other openly,” she said Uiras urged young girls and women to take care of their bodies and always be clean junior councillor member and reigning Miss RHS urged girls to not feel that menstruation is some sort of burden or punishment She said it actually shows that females are wonderfully made by God “Girls you are so strong because you go through it all During menstruation you may face a lot of emotions you must know that you stand out and are strong – not only because of your uniqueness but because of the strength that you carry during your menstruation period God has an art of making females,” Einbeck said Einbeck urged boys to never make a mockery when they see a girl during her menstruation “I know sometimes at school accidents can happen when a girl might stain her dress I urge others to not make fun of her situation Lets be a strong and brave youth that look out for each other In such times be that boy who covers her up and say lets go to the life skills teacher let’s stand up and support our sisters,” Einbeck said copyright in the content of this website vest in The Free Press of Namibia (Proprietary) Limited (Registration No 85/058) The unauthorized making of copies or use of this material constitutes a copyright infringment under the Namibian Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Protection Act Powered by PageSuite © 2025 The Namibian This site asks for consent to use your data We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each 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visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns FridayWhere: Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center MadisonTickets: $8 per session at the doorAt Stake: A chance to play for the state title against the winner of the D.C When we think of seasonal “spring” beers in America, the field is decidedly mixed. Some breweries put out extant winter releases, like a Russian imperial stout or a double IPA while others release a beer on the summery side of the palate the German Maibock is the kind of beer that spans the gap between the warmth of spring and the cold of winter The true history of the Maibock is fuzzy, but there are some indications that once pale malts came to the fore in the last 200 years, German brewers began using them in their beer as a replacement for the generally dark grains commonly used. As All About Beer magazine notes “it is generally accepted that the paling of bock coincided with the general trend of chic pale lager production in the mid-to late-19th century.” However, Munich’s Hofbräu, the supposed originators of the style, contest this claim explaining that in 1614 the “royal household” was dissatisfied with the offerings Hofbräu presented and wanted something similar to the beer from Einbeck Hofbräu brewed a beer in the Einbeck tradition which they called a “Maibock.” According to Hofbräu “the first barrel of Maibock is tapped at the Hofbräuhaus in the last week of April While never making a ton of headway in the American lager market breweries are turning to this traditional spring beer as another offering in their seasonal canon Here are a couple of American examples to try Rouge Dead Guy Ale: While not a traditional bock beer (or even a lager) Rogue’s Dead Guy Ale was likely one of the first introductions many Americans had to anything resembling a Maibock and has a nice hop bite without being overpowering Try it if you’re looking for one of America’s standard bearers on the craft beer scene Tröegs Cultivator: Tröegs Cultivator (which they call a Helles bock) is as close to a German Maibock as you can get Made with Bohemian Pilsner malt and two German hops Cultivator is as traditional as it comes in brewing a bock beer the higher alcohol is subdued; instead the graininess and light hoppiness take the starring role in this beer Jack’s Abby Maibock Hurts Like Helles: If you find yourself in the Boston area in March or April check out Jack’s Abby Brewing’s Maibock “Hurts Like Helles” (despite its punny name) Just like Boston springs (which aren’t known for their warmth) this beer clocks in on the low end of the ABV spectrum at 6.5% ABV It also has the standard Maibock characteristics of a deep golden maltiness and light hop profile So as spring arrives and you put away your 12% ABV Russian imperial stout and opt instead for something lighter that tastes of spring consider reaching for a Maibock the next time you’re at your local liquor store There’s years of tradition in the beer you’re drinking and you won’t have to drink IPA until midsummer Salvatore Colleluori is a political writer by day and a homebrewer and beer enthusiast by night He holds a degree in Political Science from the George Washington University and enjoys reading about alcohol Image: Creative Commons Signing up for this newsletter means you agree to our data policy This story originally appeared in the Morning Brief email newsletter. Sign up here to get more stories like this and weekday weather updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists This is a weather word you might have heard before but what you might not know is that it’s a bit of a myth Many of us have seen flashes of lightning in the distance during a summer evening without any rain or claps of thunder This is how the term “heat lightning” came about since there is no apparent evidence a thunderstorm is nearby What you are really seeing is lightning from distant thunderstorms But they can be much closer since in most cases you won’t hear thunder from a storm that’s just 10 to 15 miles away higher terrain and trees can prevent you from seeing the actual lightning bolt; However which is why you can see that flash in the sky after dark Here Are Some Recent Weather Words You May Have Missed: -​Cloudy -H​otter Than Blue Blazes -D​olce Far Niente -Heat Burst -N​ear-Surface Smoke -S​paghetti Models Y​ou can find our entire archive of Weather Words here The Weather Company’s primary journalistic mission is to report on breaking weather news the environment and the importance of science to our lives This story does not necessarily represent the position of our parent company We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good We may use or share your data with our data vendors The Weather Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview This story originally appeared in the Morning Brief email newsletter. Sign up here to get more stories like this and weekday weather updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists but what you might not know is that it’s a bit of a myth This is how the term “heat lightning” came about since there is no apparent evidence a thunderstorm is nearby But they can be much closer since in most cases you won’t hear thunder from a storm that’s just 10 to 15 miles away -​Cloudy -H​otter Than Blue Blazes -D​olce Far Niente -Heat Burst -N​ear-Surface Smoke -S​paghetti Models Y​ou can find our entire archive of Weather Words here The Weather Company’s primary journalistic mission is to report on breaking weather news Leinenkugel returned to an old tradition - bock - launching its seasonal Toasted Bock the Toasted Bock is back for a limited time Bobby received his BA-Mass Communications from UWM in 1989 and has lived in Walker's Point He has published three non-fiction books in Italy – including one about an event in Milwaukee history Bobby released four LPs and had a songs featured in episodes of TV's "Party of Five" and "Dawson's Creek," and films in Japan The Yell Leaders were named the best unsigned band in their region by VH-1 as part of its Rock Across America 1998 Tour the band contributed tracks to a UK vinyl/CD tribute to the Redskins and collaborated on a track with Italian novelist Enrico Remmert He's produced three installments of the "OMCD" series of local music compilations for OnMilwaukee.com and in 2007 produced a CD of Italian music and poetry he was awarded the City of Asti's (Italy) Journalism Prize for his work focusing on that area He has also won awards from the Milwaukee Press Club He has be heard on 88Nine Radio Milwaukee talking about his "Urban Spelunking" series of stories in that station's most popular podcast.  Indy has gathered for the time-honored German tradition of celebrating the arrival of spring beers with the St The 101th fest takes place 7 p.m. Saturday at the Athenaeum will tap the keg with the ceremonial chugging of two beers Germans began brewing bock beer in Einbeck in the 14th century People in Munich pronounced Einbeck as “ein Bock,” which means “billy goat.” which in the early days of the fest used to be a real live billy goat Today, because the fest is held inside in the Grand Kellersaal Ballroom at the Rathskeller he will have to be a human dressed up as a goat (Seems there are rules against livestock hanging inside an eating establishment) The St. Benno festival will feature two of Sun King Brewery’s Bock beers: a Dominator Doppelbock and a Maibock The tradition of Maibock beers is rooted in the May Day celebrations and brewing a new style of beer to commemorate spring From 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. the bock flows, accompanied by dancing to the music of The Chardon Polka Band Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door of the Rathskeller Call Star reporter Dana Hunsinger Benbow at (317) 444-6012 enter the 2018-19 season with a slew of expectations The Fury won its first conference title and finished one win from a trip to the WIAA state tournament and returns several key players 8 in the state in the preseason Wisconsin Prep Hockey Coaches rankings the team’s leader in goals and assists last season (26 G Einbeck scored a pair of goals in her season debut Nov Also returning for the Fury includes Albany sisters Haley and Alyssa Knauf had 12 goals and eight assists like Einbeck had nine goals and eight assists in her freshman campaign was eighth in points last year with three goals and eight assists while Haley Knauf and Ganshert each had one assist Also returning for the Fury is Brodhead sophomore goalkeeper Brooke Teubert 48 seconds of action and stopped seven of eight shots attempted all against Badger Lightning in the first round of the WIAA playoffs New to the team this year is Lena-Winslow freshman Sarah Edler a 5-2 freshman defenseman from Orangeville The Fury lost to the Cap City Cougars 3-2 in the postseason but had enjoyed a 10-1 run prior to that game scoring opponents 4.71-1.29 per game and were successful on 19.8 percent of its power plays The only losses for the Fury were on the road including a 4-3 nonconference game against the USM Wildcats and a 3-2 loss to the Fox Cities Stars before their playoff defeat The Fury will divvy up its home schedule equally between Janesville 21 against Lakeshore Lightning (6:15 p.m.) 10 against Stoughton Icebergs (7 p.m.) and Jan Games in Janesville are played at the Janesville Ice Arena and the contests in Beloit will take place at the Edwards Ice Arena There are also two tournaments in which Rock County will participate 23-24 and will include three games in less than 24 hours 27-28 with another three games in 24 hours an annual five-a-side tournament held in Göttingen It’s our 13th appearance in the tournament and Ali Melloul’s side reached the final in both 2020 and 2023 It was a Quarter-Finals exit last time out as Fulham were defeated 2-1 by AZ Alkmaar in the last eight despite an impressive group stage campaign Played in front of a loud crowd at the Lokhalle indoor arena in Göttingen 28 teams will compete in this year’s Junior Cup This means our Young Whites will play six group games with the top four sides from each group progressing to the qualifiers Each game lasts 13 minutes and the ball will constantly be moving with boards positioned around the pitch to keep it in play All of our matches in Germany will be streamed live on the REWE Junior Cup YouTube channel. Our group fixtures are listed below 18:45 (GMT) – Fulham v JFV 37 Göttingen 16:00 – JSG Eintracht HöhBernSee v Fulham 18:40 – Fulham v JFV Eichsfeld Mitte Make sure to be following @FulhamAcademy on X for updates throughout the trip Follow @FulhamAcademy Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker non-alcoholic beer is experiencing an unprecedented boom on the craft side of the market The target audience has expanded beyond people in recovery it might also be for pregnant mothers who miss the refreshing taste of a cold beer It could also be for athletes who are training in endurance sports but have caught on to the idea of NA beer for its anti-inflammatory benefits and as a source of electrolyte replenishment And it just might also be for someone who’s craving a stout with their dinner but has to drive themselves home the world of no/low ABV beer has changed drastically But besides market trends, how do we know craft NA beer is here to stay? 2019 marked the first year non-alcoholic beers were represented as a style at the Great American Beer Festival (the largest beer competition in the world) since 2004. Back then, the five entrants yielded medals for Coors, O’Doul’s, and Old Milwaukee with many coming from exclusively non-alcoholic breweries—and their numbers are growing Whether you’re participating in Dry January or just want to try something new we’ve come up with some of our favorites from this nascent boozeless beer boom so you can taste them yourself and see what all the fuss is about New YorkWhatever your reason for cutting back on or cutting out booze may be it can be especially difficult if you’re one of the many who find comfort in the dim light of a solid dive bar Alban du Pury noticed this when he made the decision to see what life could be like without alcohol and quickly learned that if his favorite watering holes or local restaurants stocked any non-alcoholic beer options at all they were never anything that could replace the taste of a decently made brew Instead of retreating altogether from the bars and social gatherings he loved he took matters into his own hands by developing AL’s an incredibly easy-drinking lager that was formulated to fill what he saw as a hole in the market crisp lager works as a perfect stand-in for your favorite full-strength dive bar staples Stratford, ConnecticutIf you’ve been paying attention to the non-alcoholic beer boom, there’s a good chance that it’s thanks to one of Athletic Brewing’s beers the brewery has been using a secret patent-pending method to produce some of the most noteworthy alcohol-free beers the world has ever seen Athletic will outscale some of the most well-known regional breweries around the country the Run Wild IPA has quickly developed a devoted following of fitness enthusiasts who are in search of something bright and malt-balanced to take down as they train for their marathons and Ironman races The fact that it clocks in at just 70 calories doesn’t hurt CaliforniaGetting in on a movement early on is one thing But what about when you’re the ones who can lay claim to being the very first into the market happens to be North America’s first brewery dedicated solely to the production of non-alcoholic craft beer Since well before the idea of NA beer’s ascent was seen as inevitable secretive process that turns traditional production methods on their head One such result of this method is the prized oatmeal stout which picked up the silver medal at this year’s GABF (just ahead of their bronze medal-winning bourbon barrel-aged stout and just a subtle hint of smoke over a smooth medium body it’s just the kind of comforting sipper you’ll want to sip on after a winter jog New YorkAs one of the great originators of the craft beer movement in the United States Brooklyn Brewery rarely passes up the opportunity to use its impressive brewing prowess to expand its already extensive offerings does just that by using a specially developed fermentation method that limits the amount of alcohol created while still allowing more traditional beer flavors to develop zesty aromas thanks to the dry-hopping that takes place with a clean citrusy palate that balances subtly sweet malts Even though the beer has only seen limited distribution throughout Europe and out of their main taproom in Brooklyn the beer is now available nationwide all year round GermanyWhile most of the breweries listed here have been in business for a few months to a couple of years at most Einbecker can claim to have sold their first barrel of product in 1378 it was over half a millennia before their now world-famous Alkoholfrei would first start rolling out of the brewery but the late start is no indication of how good this non-alcoholic import actually is As one of the original options for those looking for a delicious booze-free beer on the shelf this saving grace from abroad has a bright light flavor profile that’s balanced with a minty German hop bitter finish Nothing about this classic feels outdated: In fact the recent switch from bottles to cans makes it an even fresher tasting one if anything OntarioAfter being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease Ted Fleming was left with a choice: Stop drinking beer he founded Partake Brewing in 2017 with the aim to provide quality non-alcoholic beverages for people who love the taste of craft beer and were unsatisfied with the state of the market his lineup has made its way across Canada and the United States making it relatively easy to get your hands on any of his takes on traditional styles The pale ale is a standout choice in their group of offerings with bright aromatics and soft fruity notes WisconsinThe explosion of the non-alcoholic beer sector has not only made it easier to find solid options on shelves but it’s also expanded what styles of beers are available to drink Fans of sour beers who are in search of a booze-free brew are now in luck thanks to options like this gose from Wisconsin’s Untitled Art it’s a perfectly balanced and refreshingly tart beer that offers the fruity brightness rarely seen in in the category Consider this a go-to when you’re looking for anything to stock your cooler with for your next beach or pool gathering GeorgiaWhile pregnant with her daughter in 2017 Rightside Brewing founder Emree Woods suddenly came to the common realization that many beer-loving expectant mothers share when they first wade into the world of NA offerings Motivated by the stigma she felt was placed on the category which rank among some of the most beloved on the booze-free beer market She also learned that making non-alcoholic beer the right way involved investing in a process that wouldn’t use the traditional heat extraction methods used to remove alcohol from the finished product Rightside’s offerings retain every bit of flavor—which is especially important for a beer like their Citrus Wheat loaded with typical yeast-driven aromas like clove and banana and delivering plenty of bright citrus flavors on the palate It’s the kind of refreshing beverage you could use to toast the end of a long run or bike ride JapanIf we’ve learned anything over the past decade it’s that there’s plenty of freedom in the beer world to experiment and try new things with recipes Japanese beverage giant Suntory went so far as to tweak the formulation more than 400 times before finally settling down on All-Free Not only is the beer completely alcohol-free but it has absolutely no sugar and zero calories the product is an incredibly light sipper that drinks more like barley and hop-flavored seltzer While this may not taste like the blind taste test for full-strength beer like some other non-alcoholic brews the unique offering still stands out as a refreshing option with light rosy floral notes and brilliant effervescence CaliforniaOperated by a husband and wife team Surreal Brewing was born on the heels of a diagnosis and successful treatment of breast cancer When the only non-alcoholic beers available to celebrate with were deemed subpar at best founders Tammer Zein-El-Abedein and Donna Hockey decided to develop their own homebrewing recipes in an attempt to solve their problem The resulting beers have helped turn their operation into a multiple-award-winning outfit not even two years out of the gate with offerings like Juicy Mavs offering a rare alcohol-free take on the oh-so-popular hazy IPA The bright tropical and citrus aromas here carry over to the palate with mango and passionfruit coming through before a soft hoppy finish that lingers long between sips DenmarkWhile there may be plenty of NA-focused breweries contributing to the latest surge in booze-free beers there are also plenty of veteran players from the craft beer world who have taken an interest in the market who became an early imported darling thanks to their edgy and esoteric takes on traditional styles appears to have put their savvy into developing their non-alcoholic effort Modeled after a modern American-style pale ale and vibrant tropical fruit notes from start to finish with a medium body that never becomes too watery Anyone fan of the hazies will be excited to have this option in their fridge to help them through Dry January and beyond which is one of the first of its kind in the craft industry While these will only be available in California it’s already helped establish the brewery as a household name in the cannabis industry as well Maryland Heights, MissouriOne of the biggest audiences for non-alcoholic beer comes from the running and endurance sports community. Enter WellBeing Brewing, whose Victory Wheat not only sees this potential but also helps bring it to the next level by fortifying it with Buoy (a formula of electrolyte supplements developed to meet the hydration standards of the World Health Organization) packaging it in a thirst-quenching 16-ounce can and laying claim to this being “the world’s healthiest beer.” The bright citrus flavors here do help create a refreshing flavor profile on the palate finishing dry and long—just like the kind of beverage we’d reach for after a sweat session Sign In Subscribe Now Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines “HE was a very good child,” Yvonne Bezuidenhout said before she broke down in tears These are the only words she could utter about her son who was found dead in his shack on 21 April due to a suspected Mandrax overdose Bezuidenhout spoke to sitting on her bed at her 7de Laan home in Windhoek said Einbeck was a jovial person who occasionally pulled pranks on his mother Einbeck worked for a motor spares business in Eveline Street He rented a shack in 7de Laan not far from his parents’ place His stepfather said on the Sunday before he died Einbeck came to their house after work and had dinner with the family because he did not come home unless he wanted something In the evening his mother told me to call him for dinner but he didn’t answer his phone,” he said called over to Heinrich to check up on him “She asked me to go to Brown’s room because he was just lying on the bed I lifted the curtain and felt his body and realised he was dead,” Heinrich recalls He called for an ambulance and phoned Einbeck again “I texted him [Einbeck] saying his cousin has died It was later discovered Brown had died from a suspected Mandrax overdose Ivanni came back running back saying Lorenzo had died but the boss said Einbeck didn’t go to work on the Monday,” said Heinrich He admitted they knew Lorenzo had used dagga Heinrich said the police told the family Lorenzo had died from Mandrax produced in Namibia I am not sure what they cook with it,” Heinrich said Ivanni said he was shocked to find his brother dead “I couldn’t believe he was in that condition because two months ago he said he would not smoke it again,” he said Ivanni said Einbeck was a good brother who always tried to help them Amakali said he was having a hard time coping with his friend’s death Amakali said he did not notice any strange behaviour from Lorenzo but two people contacted him to sell him drugs I heard the first thing he smoked didn’t satisfy him and he then went back to get more,” he said Amakali said his friend first used a white pill called “kos” with a lion’s face on it He said the pill is normally used by people who are traumatised to help them sleep