A quick announcement to my readers who don't already follow me on Facebook and elsewhere, yet another excellent craft brewery is making its way to the southern Illinois market ... please welcome Smuttynose Brewing Company! Koerner Distributor - the largest distributor of craft and specialty beer in the region - is handling the Smuttynose portfolio in our market and they have several great Smuttynose beers in inventory now, so you should begin seeing them on better retailers shelves and coolers just about any time now, including the IPA, Shoals Pale Ale, Old Brown Dog, Star Island Single, Robust Porter and Big A IPA.

Also, look for Smuttynose on draught at the Hangar 9 and Kindling Spirits soon too!

It's a good day for good beer!