Category Archives: Breweries

Drake’s “Pink Boots” Scholarship Saison Release Event Recap

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Peter

About a week ago, we visited Drake’s Brewing in San Leandro to sample a new beer that Drake’s brewer Alex Nowell had created. This beer is significant for a few reasons: first, it’s a saison, a style Drake’s has never … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Pyramid Brewing Company “Hefe’d Up”. Their Words

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Peter

Note: This guest post was written by my good friend Jason who went up to Pyramid on my behalf. Due to the timing of the announcement, I was unable to take the time off of work but he was happy … Continue reading →

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Spotlight On: NOLA Brewing

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Peter

As Kirk Coco watched the devastating effects Hurricane Katrina wrought upon his hometown of New Orleans, Coco realized that he needed to return home to help in the rebuilding process. But it wasn’t until he was sipping on a pint … 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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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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Firehouse Brewery & Grill Hops on Rye, Palo Alto Brewing Company Hoppy Ending, now in bottles

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Peter

There comes a time in every brewery’s life in which a decision must be made: do we bottle our beers or don’t we? In the case of Firehouse Brewery & Grill, as well as Palo Alto Brewing Company (PABC), that … Continue reading →

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Lupulin for Lupus Fundraiser is this Friday

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Peter

This Friday night is is the Tied House First Friday Firkin tapping that will be featuring two cask ales; one is a cask pale ale from Tied House while the other is a cask rye IPA from Firehouse Brewery & … Continue reading →

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Beer. Beer. Mead!

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Peter

This weekend is shaping up to be epic with regards to craft beer and mead. Here’s a brief list of things happening this weekend:

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1st Annual Lindsay Wildlife Museum Chef & Brewmaster Dinner

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Peter

The Lindsay Wildlife Museum is planning their 1st Annual Chef & Brewmaster Dinner. Beers will be provided from Bay Area craft brewery Ale Industries while the cuisine will be prepared by Chef James Koskiniemi, Chef/Owner of A Grand Affair Catering. … 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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