Category Archives: Beer Tappings

Lost Abbey Tasting at Wine Affairs Recap

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Peter
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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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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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Gordon Biersch Maibock Tapping 2010

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Peter

This past Tuesday Gordon Biersch had one of their tapping parties to celebrate their new seasonal beer: Maibock. Maibocks are a relatively new addition to the bock family of beers and is brewed specifically to commemorate the spring season. As … Continue reading →

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Gordon Biersch and Rock Bottom releasing new beers this week

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Peter

Two south bay brewpubs are releasing new beers this week. Just in time for spring, Gordon Biersch is having a tapping party tonight for the release of their new Maibock. On Thursday Rock Bottom in Campbell is having a tapping … Continue reading →

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The making of Sierra Nevada Juniper Black Ale

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Peter

Just finished up a blog post for Beer Connoisseur magazine. I interviewed Ramon Gutierrez, beer specialist/buyer for the Los Altos Whole Foods Market. We spoke about his beginnings in craft beer, his experience at the infamous Sierra Nevada “Beer Camp” … Continue reading →

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Cheers to Bill! This pint’s for you!

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Peter
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Brewery Night at the Rose & Crown Recap: Mayfield Brewing Company

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Peter

As part of the SF Beer Week events, Rose & Crown in Palo Alto is having a brewery night featuring  the beers from Mayfield Brewing Company (MBC). This is an especially rare treat in that MBC does not sell their … Continue reading →

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Sierra Nevada Juniper Black Ale Tapping Party

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Peter

At the Meat the Brewers beerfest last weekend, I had the opportunity to speak with Ramon, the beer buyer at the Los Altos Whole Foods. He was pouring their Juniper Black Ale, a beer he brewed with other Whole Foods … Continue reading →

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