Category Archives: Wine

Beer, pulque and a whole lotta seafood

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Peter

For the past few weeks, I’ve been using Monday nights as an opportunity to do my weekly beer reviews. It has been pretty good so far. The only down side is that reviewing multiple beers can get expensive. I wish … Continue reading →

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Beers in Review: Deschutes Jubelale 2008 and Scaldis Noel

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Peter

I really enjoy this time of year. I like this time of the year because of the impending holiday season. Some people find being around family to be really stressful but I, generally, like my families (immediate and in-laws). It’s … Continue reading →

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Spotlight On: Wine Affairs–An Oasis in the Desert

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Peter

I have lamented in the past about the dearth of quality beers here in San Jose. For the most part, it’s true. Outside of Gordon Biersch in downtown and Rock Bottom in the Pruneyard, there’s not much going on. Most … Continue reading →

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Spotlight On: Full Circle Brewing Company

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Peter

Having the opportunity to go out and visit different places has been a welcome byproduct of authoring a beer blog. It’s almost a certainty that we end up meeting interesting and different people every place we go. This weekend, Sammy … Continue reading →

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Grape vs. Grain

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Peter

Got this in my email sometime last week. I’ve just copied and pasted it verbatim and add in my two cents afterwards.

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Hoping for Hops, Part One

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Peter

Having gone to the Hop Rhizome Festival last weekend and a Double IPA Festival some months ago, I would never have guessed that the brewing industry is in the midst of coping through a hop shortage. At the Double IPA … Continue reading →

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Russian River (RRBC) Barrel-Aged Beers Sold Out

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Peter

Got an email this morning from Natalie over at RRBC saying they are sold out of their barrel-aged beers. So if you weren’t able to put in an order via their gift shop, then you’ll have to hunt them down … Continue reading →

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8 Healthy Reasons to Drink Beer

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Peter

The great thing about St. Patrick’s day is the whole slew of beer-related articles that come out. Forbes has come in on the act with this article written by Allison Van Dusen about the 8 Healthy Reasons to Drink Beer. … Continue reading →

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Wine is Worse for the Brain… if you’re a woman

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Peter

In my continuing efforts to help elevate the status of beer in the public consciousness, I am always on the look out for articles that show beer in a more favorable light than wine. I am not necessarily looking for … Continue reading →

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