Monthly Archives: May 2009

Hopinions: What is it worth to you?

On this iteration of Hopinions Mario and I take choose sides when determining the worth of a beer. From a purely business perspective, there are costs that need to be taken into account when pricing your beer. It’s simple business … Continue reading

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New Kid on the Block

Deciding to start a blog is a test of one’s dedication. When I first started actively writing BetterBeerBlog, it was to catalogue all the beers that I would be drinking as well as homebrewing. Sounded simple enough, didn’t it? What … Continue reading

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2009 Legendary Boonville Beerfest Recap

This year’s Boonville Beerfest can be summed up in one word: wet. It was raining on the drive up. It was raining when we picked up Mario. It continued to rain as we put up our tent. It rained in … Continue reading

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Beers in Review: Cerveza Cucapá

It’s that time of the year again, the dreaded Cinco de Mayo. The plan was to hit BevMo and pick up some cheap-ass Mexican beer, cram a lime in it, and write about what a lousy time I had. In … Continue reading

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2009 Boonville or Bust

As I write, we are making final preparations before making the drive up to Anderson Valley Brewing Company for the Boonville Beer Festival. Since they’re almost in the middle of nowhere, cellular reception is inconsistent at best. This means this … Continue reading

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The Session #27: Beyond the Black and Tan

This month’s Session is hosted by Joe and Jasmine from Beer at Joes. The topic for the month: beer cocktails. When I first heard of this topic, I raised an eyebrow in interest. I felt this the topic was interesting … Continue reading

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