A brewery anniversary is a big deal, a chance for brewing companies to pull out all the stops, tap some special kegs, bottle up some limited-edition wares and go all out to celebrate making it through … [Read more...] about Societe to host three-week anniversary celebration
Beer Events
Third Year’s a Charm
There were 1,000 people too many at last year’s Mission Valley Craft Beer Festival, which was a good thing for Fresh Start Surgical Gifts—the local non-profit that benefitted $6,500 from ticket … [Read more...] about Third Year’s a Charm
Cantillon Zwanze Day 2011 at Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens
The Brussels, Belgium based Cantillon Brewery is considered by many the foremost brewer of lambic and gueuze style beers in the world. These sour, spontaneously fermented beers take years to produce; … [Read more...] about Cantillon Zwanze Day 2011 at Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens
Different Tastes: New Beer Event Stands Apart
I thought I'd seen it all: festivals, tastings, keep-the-glass nights, et al. However, when fellow native San Diegan Eric Barajas contacted me in late May regarding an upcoming beer education event … [Read more...] about Different Tastes: New Beer Event Stands Apart
National Homebrewers Conference: A Saison for Every Season and Brewing with Unusual Ingredients
I'm not nearly as experienced of a homebrewer as many of the other people attending the National Homebrewers Conference this past weekend at Mission Valley's Town and Country Resort, but I've brewed a … [Read more...] about National Homebrewers Conference: A Saison for Every Season and Brewing with Unusual Ingredients
“American Style India Black Ale” is dead, meet “American Style Black Ale”
It seems like only yesterday that I wrote my original post on the new Brewers Association style guidelines last year that recognized the new style of American-Style India Black Ale, and how with the … [Read more...] about “American Style India Black Ale” is dead, meet “American Style Black Ale”
SF Beer Week thus far…
SF beer week is past the halfway point, so I though it would be good to share my experiences so far, and plans for the final weekend. Friday kicked things off with a boom, with the release of Pliny … [Read more...] about SF Beer Week thus far…