Monthly Archives: June 2009

ToastTuesday at BJs in Cupertino

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Peter
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Beers in Review: Rogue Ales, the video review

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Peter
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2009 National Homebrew Conference

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Peter

The National Homebrew Conference (NHC) is happening this week, running from Thursday (6/19) through Saturday (6/20). This event is not unlike many of the other conferences you may have attended for business, only it’s beer related. I will be attending … Continue reading →

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Hanging out at Firehouse Brewery and clarifying rumors

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Peter

I am trying to extend myself. As much as I gush about all these great breweries in other parts of the world there are quite a few good ones here in my own backyard. One of those good breweries is … Continue reading →

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Spotlight On: Hopmonk

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Peter

On the way up to The Good One Santa Rosa Beer fest, Sammy and I decided to stop by Hopmonk in Sebastopol for a late lunch. This isn’t the first time I’ve been to Hopmonk, I sorta forgot to write … Continue reading →

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Abita Beer Tasting at Wine Affairs

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Peter

I stopped by Wine Affairs, my local wine bar, because they were holding a Special Belgian Ale Tasting featuring the beers from Duvel. Or at least they were supposed to. The Duvel rep who was supposed to host the event … Continue reading →

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2009 The Good One Santa Rosa Beer Fest Recap

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Peter

It looks like I am on a streak of sorts. The last two beer festivals I have been to, I have been sick at. I was sick at the 2009 Fairfax Beerfest and I was sick at this year’s 18th … Continue reading →

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Abita Beer Tasting at Wine Affairs

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Peter

Update: I just got a phone call from Wine Affairs this morning (06/09/09). They are no longer doing the Belgian Ale Tasting tonight. The Duvel rep. called to cancel/reschedule on them. Instead they will be featuring the beers from Abita … Continue reading →

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The Session #28: Think Globally, Drink Locally

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Peter

This month’s Session is hosted by the blog Red, White and Brew who have invited us to think globally, drink locally. More specifically,

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Hopinions: Paging Dr. Greenthumb

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Peter

From: Mario at Brewed For Thought

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