Category Archives: Brew pubs

Beers in Review: Faultline Brewing Company Revisited

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Peter
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Faultline Takes Gold at CA State Fair

Posted on June 16, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

While searching for the results of the California State Fair Homebrew Competition, I happened upon the results of the Craft Brew Competition and found a surprise: Faultline Brewing Company of Sunnyvale took a number of awards and in various categories.

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Firehouse “Pete’s Support” Belgian IPA brewday Recap

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Peter

A few weeks ago I helped Firehouse Brewery brewmaster, Steve Donohue, brew up some beer. I walked into the brewery and already found Steve mashing in the grains for the beer we would be brewing that day, a Belgian IPA … Continue reading →

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Beers in Review: Tied House American Red Lager and Maibock

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Peter

So, it’s American Craft Beer Week and I decided to do my part to support the cause by paying my local breweries a visit. A year ago, I decided to support American Craft Beer Week by paying Tied House a … Continue reading →

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It’s American Craft Beer Week 2010

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Peter

A lot of people make a lot of fuss from beers all over the world. Belgians beers are some of the most exotic and most flavorful available today. The spectrum of flavors coming out of Belgium almost defy description and … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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