Category Archives: News

SF Beer Week in the South Bay: Wine Affairs

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Peter

SF Beer Week 2012 is nearly upon us! While the city of San Francisco will be the epicenter of this 10-day celebration of craft beer, events will be held in just about every corner of the Bay Area. Here in … Continue reading →

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Sierra Nevada Brewing Company to Open New Brewery in North Carolina

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Peter

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company formally announced today that they will be opening a new brewery in North Carolina. The announcment draws to a close a search for an indeal location that spanned several years and over 200 potential sites. The … Continue reading →

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Inaugural bottling of OTIS from Firehouse Brewery & Grill

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Peter

Firehouse Brewery & Grill brewmaster Steve Donohue has been one busy man. Donohue, and assistant brewer Jason Gutierrez, ended 2011 with a collaboration beer for Beer Revolution and have started 2012 by expanding their bottled beers. Donohue's popular One Tun Imperial … Continue reading →

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Spotlight On: Strike Brewing Company

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Peter

It happens to every homebrewer. There comes a time, usually after the first bottle of homebrew that hasn't induced vomiting, where the thought crosses our minds, "I could do this for a living'. For Jenny and Ben Lewis, and friend Drew … Continue reading →

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SF Beer Week 2012 Opening Celebration Tickets on Sale Now

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Peter

SF Beer Week 2012 is just a few short weeks away. The twitterverse is buzzing with all the craft beer events that are currently being planned. While I'm working on a few events myself, there's one big event that's going … Continue reading →

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Thanks for the Memories and Beers, Scott! Cheers!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Peter

I learned late last week that the brewmaster of Rock Bottom Campbell, Scott Guckel, is leaving the brewery. Guckel has accepted a brewmaster position at another brewery and his last day at Rock Bottom is scheduled to be on December … Continue reading →

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Announcing: The 2011 Lupulin for Lupus Fundraiser

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Peter

As if quitting to start my own business wasn’t enough, I’m also organizing fundraisers with my good friends. Friday, October 7th will mark the 2nd Annual Lupulin for Lupus fundraiser. Working with Tied House, this year’s fundraiser will be even … Continue reading →

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So I’ve decided to open my own business, now what?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Peter

After that bomb-shell of an announcement last Friday, I took the weekend “off” to enjoy some quiet downtime. I know that soon, “downtime” will be a thing of the past as I work towards getting the doors open of the … Continue reading →

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The most important blog post I’ve written to date.

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Peter

I quit. I never thought I’d be uttering those two words but I have. Today marks my last day at my day job, a company that I’ve spent the last 9 years of my life with. As I type, the … 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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