With all the talk of hop shortages, expensive malt, and high utility costs, you'd think that now wouldn't be the best time to start a new brewery. In this town, though, beer has never played by the rules, and brewers aren't going to let these problems get in their way. We've seen one brewery close its doors recently (Pacific Rim), but we've already told you about the good news coming out of their demise:......

Here's an idea for a city that excels in Asian cuisine: Start a brewery that specializes in "Asian-style" beers and sell them to all the local restaurants. Brilliant! That's exactly what Laughing Buddha Brewing Company is doing. What is an Asian-style beer you ask? Traditionally speaking, it's a light lager, like many found across Asia. Our refreshing Dragon King Lager fits this description quite well (and is perfect for sushi). In our new definition,......