Category Archives: Homebrew

2011 Share Your Wares Homebrew Event at Wine Affairs Recap

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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2010 SF Beer Week Event: Homebrew Demonstration with 510 Brewing

This is it kiddos! This is the homestretch! How will you be spending the few days left in 2011 San Francisco Beer Week? If you’re not going to this little party I hear about in Berkeley, feel free to stop … Continue reading

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SF Beer Week 2011 Event: Share your Wares at Wine Affairs

The second of the two events I am helping them with is the Share Your Wares People’s Choice Homebrew Competition. Here is the copy from the SF Beer Week website:

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2011 Brewing Network Winter Brews Fest Recap

The 2011 Brewing Network Winter Brews Fest, when compared to last year, would be like comparing night to day. There were many things different; like the venue, the food vendors and the layout just to name a few things. But … Continue reading

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South Bay SF Beer Week 2011 Events

San Francisco Beer Week 2011 is right around the corner. In fact, it’s a little less than 3 weeks away. The entire San Francisco Bay Area craft beer community is abuzz, and for good reason, the festival gets better every … Continue reading

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January Homebrew Club Meetings

Author: The Rabid Brewer If you’re a homebrewer living in the Bay Area looking for other like-minded individuals, you won’t have far to travel. Here’s a list of active clubs and this month’s meeting schedule.

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Dickens Fair Homebrew Competition Recap

A little over week ago I had the distinct privilege of judging the Best of Show round for the Dickens Fair Best of Brew Competition. The Dickens Christmas Fair, held at the Cow Palace in Daly City, celebrates the Christmas … Continue reading

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2010 National Organic Brewing Competition Recap

This past Sunday was the 2010 Annual National Organic Brewing Competition (NOBC). Organized by 7 Bridges Cooperative and hosted at the San Jose Gordon Biersch brewpub, this year marked the 3rd year of this event. The NOBC expanded this year … Continue reading

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Gordon Biersch Organic Tapping Party

This Sunday Gordon Biersch San Jose will be having a tapping party showcasing an organic Imperial PIlsner made with 100% organic malted barley and 100% organic German Opal Hops. This beer was brewed to honor the winners of the 3rd … Continue reading

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Book Review: Yeast

Author: The Rabid Brewer

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