Category Archives: General

Bill Brand passes away. This sucks.

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Peter

I learned from Facebook today that fellow beer blogger Bill Brand has passed away early this morning. I’ve confirmed this on his blog. You can view the sad news here.

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It’s that time of the year again, for the very first time

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Peter

This Saturday will mark the one-year anniversary of my marriage. To celebrate, the wife and I will be driving down to San Diego for some much needed rest and relaxation. My wife, being the cool chick she is, is cool … Continue reading →

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The Local Brewery

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Peter

Went to Gordon Biersch (GB) tonight for dinner. No special reason other than I received a “Free entrée with purchase of another entrée” coupon for my birthday. I ordered the sea bass and had the blonde bock along with it … Continue reading →

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Back and Ready to Post

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Peter

This will be a short post. Just letting folks know I’m back and regular posting will resume this week. There’s a lot to write about and a ton of photos. In the meantime, you can view the newest addition to … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on: Opaque

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Peter

 

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Beer tax – Assemblyman Jim Beall proposes beer tax… again

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Peter

Normally I try and refrain from using any sort of profanity on this website. I think there are other ways of conveying your message without the use of profanity but in this instance, there’s just no other way of saying … Continue reading →

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A BetterBeerBlog Brewing Company?

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Peter

It took some time but my kegerator has arrived and is now up and running! I purchase the Haier HBF05EBSS-2 Dual Faucet Kegerator with Stainless Steel Door from the Beverage Factory and so far, so good but as always, it … Continue reading →

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12th Annual Boonville Beer Fest Recap

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Peter

What a weekend! Man! Before I go off for the next 10,000 words recapping the Boonville Beer Fest, I would like to thank Jeremy, Ashley and Jen from New Belgium Brewing Company for giving us the opportunity to tag along … Continue reading →

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Firkin Gravity Festival 2008 Recap

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Peter

Firkin Gravity Festival 2008 Click to view gallery

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Great South Bay Pubs… or lack thereof

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Peter

William Brand, beer columnist of the Oakland Tribune, wrote an interesting article that appeared in several publications. I wanted to write about is sooner but I was just barely able to get to it tonight. In the article, he asked … Continue reading →

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