Category Archives: Brew pubs

Spotlight On: Fifty Fifty Brewing Company

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Peter

The Reno/Tahoe area is not someplace I frequent with any regularity. I’m not a gambler nor am I into any snow sports. Craft beer, on the other hand, has long been a siren’s song that I’ve been known to answer. … Continue reading →

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2011 Craft Brewers Conference

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Peter

The Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) is finally here! Brewers from all of your favorite breweries will be descending upon San Francisco for the next four days to learn, to share and to have fun.

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2011 SF Beer Week specials at Faultline Brewing Company

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Peter

While not on the official SF Beer Week schedule, Faultline Brewing Company will be running specials on many of their beers during SF Beer Week. Here are the details of their promotion:

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Cancer “Firkin” Sucks Fundraiser at Tied House Recap

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Peter

Last Friday was the first Friday firkin event at the Tied House. This is an ongoing, monthly event where Tied House makes a firkin of one of their many beers. I am a fan of firkin beers because they are … Continue reading →

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Cancer “Firkin” Sucks Fundraiser at Tied House

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Peter

A few months ago, I teamed up with Tied House and Firehouse Brewery & Grill to organize a fundraiser for the Lupus Foundation of America. I am forever thankful to my friends in both organizations for helping me raise money … Continue reading →

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Gordon Biersch Winterbock 2010 Tapping Party Recap

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Peter

Sure as the leaves fall off the tree to signify the changing of the seasons, breweries brew up their version of winter warmers to welcome the cold, winter months. Gordon Biersch brews up a winter seasonal aptly named Winterbock. An … Continue reading →

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Beers In Review: Karl Strauss Whistler Imperial Pilsner and 21st Anniversary Ale

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Peter

The awesomeness that is San Diego Beer Week starts tomorrow and runs through November 11th. On my 1-year wedding anniversary, I somehow managed to talk the wife into going to San Diego to celebrate. We ended up visiting much more … Continue reading →

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2010 National Organic Brewing Competition Recap

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Peter

This past Sunday was the 2010 Annual National Organic Brewing Competition (NOBC). Organized by 7 Bridges Cooperative and hosted at the San Jose Gordon Biersch brewpub, this year marked the 3rd year of this event. The NOBC expanded this year … Continue reading →

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Third Thursday Firkin Tapping at Firehouse Brewery & Grill

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Peter

This Thursday Steve Donohue, brewmaster of Firehouse Brewery & Grill, will be hosting his Third Thursday Firkin Tapping Party. Here are the details:

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Gordon Biersch Organic Tapping Party

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Peter

This Sunday Gordon Biersch San Jose will be having a tapping party showcasing an organic Imperial PIlsner made with 100% organic malted barley and 100% organic German Opal Hops. This beer was brewed to honor the winners of the 3rd … Continue reading →

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