The world's first on-line beer tasting; now you can sample microbrews on the Internet.SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 1996--Care for a foamy foam·y adj. foam·i·er, foam·i·est 1. Of, consisting of, or resembling foam. 2. Covered with foam. foam pint of beer on the Internet? Now, thanks to a leading Northwest craft-brewer, you can sample suds on line! This Friday, Feb. 2 (6 p.m.-7 p.m. Pacific Standard Time), the brewers of Pyramid Ales will host what they believe is the world's first "on-line beer tasting." It will be held in the "web chat" area of the brewery's new Internet See Web 2.0 and Internet2. site (http://www.HartBrew.com/yak.html). Pyramid's brewers will log on and lead beer enthusiasts in a tutored "cyberspace Coined by William Gibson in his 1984 novel "Neuromancer," it is a futuristic computer network that people use by plugging their minds into it! The term now refers to the Internet or to the online or digital world in general. See Internet and virtual reality. Contrast with meatspace. sampling" of Pyramid Porter, Pyramid Pale Ale, Pyramid Hefeweizen, Pyramid Espresso Stout and Pyramid Apricot Ale. They will answer questions, share brewing information and discuss the history of the different brews. Interested web-surfers should purchase a bottle of each beer in advance, says Pyramid head Pyramid Head is the nickname of a fictional monster from the Silent Hill video game series, primarily the game Silent Hill 2. Characteristics Of the creatures that appear in Silent Hill 2 brewer Clay Biberdorf, because "we still haven't figured out how to squirt ale through your modem." When all this beer sampling takes its natural course, tasters can head to the web site's "virtual restrooms" and scrawl graffiti on either the Men's or Women's walls. More fun can be had in the site's Game Room, where visitors can try their hand at an on-line dart game and (if their aim is true) win free prizes such as pint glasses A pint glass is a drinking vessel holding an imperial pint (568 ml/19.2 US fl oz) of liquid that is usually used for beer or cider. Common shapes The common shapes of pint glass are: In addition to darts darts Indoor target game. It is played by throwing feathered darts at a circular board with numbered spaces. The board, usually made of cork, bristle, or elmwood, is divided into 20 sectors valued at points from 1 to 20. and graffiti-writing, the brewery's "virtual Internet pub" (http://www.HartBrew.com) features a "beer story" contest, RealAudio messages from the brewmasters, brewery merchandise, tips on storing and making beer, and suggestions for food & beer pairings. Pyramid Ales are brewed by Hart Brewing, which has headquarters in Seattle (91 S. Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134 / tel: 206/682 8322). The beers for the "on-line tasting" are available in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. CONTACT: Hart Brewing, Seattle Benjamin Myers, 206/682 8322, ext. 237 |
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