Category Archives: Reviews

Beer Revolution 2nd Anniversary Recap

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Peter

It's hard to believe that Beer Revolution is only 2 years old now as it seems like they've been a staple in the craft beer community much longer. That shouldn't be taken as a negative more than it is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft Beer, Events, Reviews | Tagged Beer Revolution, Firehouse Brewery & Grill, High Water Brewing Company, The Bruery | 1 Comment

2012 Winter Kraftbrew Festival Recap

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Peter

At the end of January, the Winter Kraftbrew Fest unofficially kicked off the craft beer festival season, at least in the South Bay. The event was put on by Giant Creative and Naglee Park Garage and featured beers from over … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Festivals, Craft Beer, Events, Reviews | Tagged Craft Beer Festival, Naglee Park Garage, San Jose | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Craft Beer, News, Reviews | Tagged bottling, Firehouse Brewery & Grill, Russian Imperial Stout, Steve Donohue | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Craft Beer, News, Reviews, Spotlight On | Tagged Craft Beer, Reviews, Spotlight On, Strike Brewing Company | 5 Comments

Homebrew Session: Experimental Sour Dough Ale

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Peter

BetterBeerBlog friend and supporter Arie, is a breadmaker, among other things. It's not something he does for a living but for fun. Over the years he's fine-tuned his breadmaking skills and nowadays, Arie enjoys incorporating brewing ingredients into his bread, … Continue reading →

Posted in Homebrew, Reviews | Tagged Homebrew, sourdough yeast, Wheat Ale | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Craft Beer, News, Reviews | Tagged Old Town Brewing Company, Reviews, Rock Bottom Brewing Company, Scott Guckel, seasonal | 4 Comments

Google Author Talk Series featuring Greg Koch from Stone Brewing Recap

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Peter

A few weeks ago, I broke the news that Stone Brewing Company co-founder Greg Koch would be at the Rose & Crown in Palo Alto for their brewery night. What I didn't tell you, because I couldn't, was that Koch … Continue reading →

Posted in Authors, Beer Literature, Craft Beer, Events, Reviews | Tagged Google, Greg Koch, Randy Clemens, Rose & Crown, Stone Brewing Company | 1 Comment

12 Beers of Christmas 2011 – Day 12

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Peter

This is it, this is the final day of reviews for my 12 Beers of Christmas review series. I really tried to stay the course and get these reviews published one per day but life and health conspired against me. … Continue reading →