Category Archives: Breweries

Maytag sells Anchor Brewing Company to the Griffin Group

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Peter

Update 3: Hopefully this will be the final update. Fritz Maytag and owner-to-be Keith Greggor went on KQED this morning to answer a few questions regarding the deal. Some of what I wrote about below is confirmed in the interview. … Continue reading →

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Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Beer Dinner at Anchor Steam Recap

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Peter
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Bottling Consecration at Russian River

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Peter
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Heineken purchases Big Mexican Brewer

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Peter

Several sources have reported yesterday that Heineken is purchasing/has purchased Mexican brewery FEMSA (Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V.) for approximately $7.34B (as in Billion). This deal closely mimics similar deals such as Miller Brewing’s sale to South African Breweries … Continue reading →

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Stone to open up a European Brewery?

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Peter
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Beers in Review: Firestone Walker XIII and DFH-SN Life and Limb, Limb and Life

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Peter
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Mayfield Brewing Company 2008 Vintage Tasting

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Peter

By the time Sammy and I pulled into our parking space, it is 15 minutes past the time Mayfield Brewing Company opened their doors. A select few of us had been invited to Mayfield to be one of the very … Continue reading →

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Summer Tasting & Fundraiser at Rock Bottom Recap

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Peter

Interesting times at the Summer Tasting Fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure event at Rock Bottom last night. Turnout for the event was much better than anticipated, especially with the apparent lack of promotion. As with the … Continue reading →

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Summer Tasting & Fundraiser

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Peter

Update: Based upon what little the guy at Rock Bottom told me not more than 5 minutes ago, it’s $15 to get in and he believes you receive a tasting glass. Hopefully that’s the case but he didn’t sound too … Continue reading →

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Santa Clara Valley Beekeepers at Rabbits Foot Meadery

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Peter

For those who may not be aware, in addition to brewing my own beer, I also brew my own mead. Despite the fact that mead is probably the oldest alcohol beverage known to man, it is the least known. You … Continue reading →

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