Monthly Archives: April 2010

Brew day at Firehouse Brewery Recap

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Peter

About a week ago, I was finally able to realize a small goal of mine: brew professionally. Well, I should probably be a little more clear, I helped brew my first professional beer. I’ve been in talks with Firehouse brewmaster … Continue reading →

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‘Cause that’s how I roll

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Peter

Currently working on another of my more lengthy blog posts but in the meantime, I’d like to introduce you to the two latest additions to my blog roll.

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Maytag sells Anchor Brewing Company to the Griffin Group

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Peter

Update 3: Hopefully this will be the final update. Fritz Maytag and owner-to-be Keith Greggor went on KQED this morning to answer a few questions regarding the deal. Some of what I wrote about below is confirmed in the interview. … Continue reading →

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Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Beer Dinner at Anchor Steam Recap

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Peter
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2010 Triple Rock Firkin Festival Tomorrow

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Peter

Triple Rock Brewery in Berkeley is having their Annual Firkin Festival tomorrow. What’s a firkin you say? Well, in “olden times”, it was an English unit of measurement equal to “a fourth of a barrel”. So, depending on who was … Continue reading →

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Beer in Review: Firehouse Meaghan’s Maibock

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Peter

Every year, there are time tested signs that let us know Spring is here. Plants begin to grow and flower, while allergies begin to rage. The sun starts to set a little bit later each and every day and the … Continue reading →

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Product in Review: Glynne’s Beer Soap – Scotch Ale

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Peter
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Hopinions: Would you like to try my Wu-Tang style?

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Peter

I recently attended new beer tapping at one of my local brewpubs. As usual, I had a great time at the event and did my write up a day or so later. The brewmaster wrote back to me commenting on … Continue reading →

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Wine Affairs now has Pliny the Elder on tap

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Peter

My favorite wine bar, Wine Affairs, has just announced vie email blast that they are now carrying Russian River’s Pliny the Elder (PtE) on tap. I’ve gotten some advanced warning of this from the local homebrew clubs but Wine Affairs … Continue reading →

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Rock Bottom Naughty Scot Tapping Recap

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Peter

After going to the Gordon Biersch Maibock Tapping Party earlier this week, it was time to hit up Rock Bottom for the tapping of their Naughty Scot Wee Heavy. I don’t normally make it to Rock Bottom (RB) for their … Continue reading →

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