Author Archives: Peter

SF Beer Week 2012 Event Recap – Opening Celebration

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Peter

Epic. I don't normally engage in hyperbole, it's just not my thing. It sets up expectations that may never be met, and worse, it downgrades the meaning of our words. I'm sure the bacon crusted, maple glazed donut you had this … Continue reading →

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Beer in Review: Mountain Goat Brewery Hightail Ale and Australian Pale Ale

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Peter

A few weeks ago, I was contacted by Daniel Munoz from Specialty Cellars. He wanted to know if I was interested in reviewing a couple of beers from Australian brewery Mountain Goat Brewery. Having never been to Austalia, or even … Continue reading →

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Beer Revolution 2nd Anniversary Recap

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Peter

It's hard to believe that Beer Revolution is only 2 years old now as it seems like they've been a staple in the craft beer community much longer. That shouldn't be taken as a negative more than it is a … Continue reading →

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2012 Winter Kraftbrew Festival Recap

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Peter

At the end of January, the Winter Kraftbrew Fest unofficially kicked off the craft beer festival season, at least in the South Bay. The event was put on by Giant Creative and Naglee Park Garage and featured beers from over … Continue reading →

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SF Beer Week in the South Bay: South Bay Brewmasters Dinner at California Café

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Peter

The craft beer awesomeness continues in the South Bay for SF Beer Week. My friends at California Café Palo Alto are up all kinds of good with the 2nd Annual South Bay Brewmasters Dinner. Unlike the other dinners in the … Continue reading →

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SF Beer Week in the South Bay: Harry’s Hofbrau

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Peter

Tick-tock! Tick-tock! Just a few, short days before SF Beer Week 2012 kicks off in San Francisco. But fear not! You don't have to be in San Francisco to celebrate SF Beer Week. Harry's Hofbrau in San Jose has organized … Continue reading →

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SF Beer Week in the South Bay: Wine Affairs

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Peter

SF Beer Week 2012 is nearly upon us! While the city of San Francisco will be the epicenter of this 10-day celebration of craft beer, events will be held in just about every corner of the Bay Area. Here in … Continue reading →

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Hopinions: Special Edition Weekend

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Peter

On this iteration of Hopinions, Mario and I discuss the upcoming Superbowl Weekend. In addition to the big game, there are several miltestone events happening in the San Francisco Bay Area craft beer scene, including the release of a much coveted … Continue reading →

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Sierra Nevada Brewing Company to Open New Brewery in North Carolina

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Peter

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company formally announced today that they will be opening a new brewery in North Carolina. The announcment draws to a close a search for an indeal location that spanned several years and over 200 potential sites. The … Continue reading →

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Belgium vs. America Beer Dinner at the Duck Club

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Peter

Received word not too long ago of an upcoming beer and food pairing dinner at the Duck Club, located in the Lafayette Park Hotel. If the name of the restaurant sounds familiar, it's because I've reviewed several of the beer … Continue reading →

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