Category Archives: Competitions

Homebrew Competition Alert: World Cup of Beer

Posted on January 22, 2012 by The Rabid Brewer

The World Cup of Beer Homebrew Competition is one of the few large local competitions where winning a ribbon earns you bragging rights. In past years, the number of entries have regularly exceeded 600 many of which come from some … Continue reading →

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2011 Dickens Fair Best of Beer Competition Recap

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Peter

A couple of weekends ago, I was given the privilege to judge at the Best of Show table at the Worts of Wisdom sponsored Best of Brew homebrew competition. The Best of Brew competition is a little different than other homebrew competitions … Continue reading →

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2011 3rd Annual CANFEST – Reno International Canned Beer Festival

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Peter

There are many reasons why canned craft beer is good. It’s better for the environment. Canned craft beer can be taken to places where glass isn’t allowed. Canned craft beer cools down faster than its glass counterparts. Canned craft beer … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to all the SF Bay Area Breweries who medalled at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival!

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Peter

Just because I wasn’t able to make it to the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) in 2011 doesn’t mean that I can’t celebrate and recognize the San Francisco Bay Area breweries who earned medals this year. There were approximately 11 … Continue reading →

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Faultline Brewing Company “Battle of the Breweries” Chili Cookoff Recap

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Peter

A little over a week ago, Faultline Brewing Company hosted the Battle of the Breweries Chili Cookoff, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. This was an event that featured chilis and beers from 6 different breweries and a coffee … Continue reading →

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2011 National Homebrew Conference Recap – Day 2

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Peter

Day 2 of the 2011 National Homebrew Conference (NHC) started off a little late for Mrs. BetterBeerBlog and I. Unlike many of our fellow homebrewers, we only purchased the “NHC Social Package” and weren’t able to attend any of the … Continue reading →

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Double IPA Tasting at Cork N Bottle Liquors

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Peter

Cork N Bottle Liquors has 3 new Double IPAs in stock and are doing a special tasting where you can check them out. Plus, they’ll be bringing out an “off-centered ale” in addition to the 3 DIPAs they’ll be pouring. … Continue reading →

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2011 Share Your Wares Homebrew Event at Wine Affairs Recap

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Peter

For 2011 SF Beer Week, I did what I could to bring interesting events down here to the South Bay. Of course there’s only so much a single person can do. So when a local business like Wine Affairs contacts … Continue reading →

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Chocolate and Beer Contest with Pete Slosberg at Firehouse Brewery & Grill

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Peter

Pete Slosberg is a pioneer of the craft brewing industry and a veteran chocolatier. Habitual readers of this blog will recognize the name, but for those of you who aren’t up-to-date, Pete Slosberg is the “Pete” in Pete’s Wicked Ale … Continue reading →

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SF Beer Week 2011 Event: Beer vs. Wine Dessert Pairing at Wine Affairs

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Peter

Not sure what to do for Valentine’s Day? Consider taking that special lady, or guy, to the Beer vs. Wine Dessert Pairing at Wine Affairs this year. I will be duking it out with Wine Affairs’ Certified Sommelier Laura Staley … Continue reading →

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