Business as usual—it’s more than the ubiquitous and fundamentally false battle cry of former craft breweries that have been acquired by Big Beer giants. In the case of current craft breweries like … [Read more...] about Green Flash’s Hop Odyssey continues
Beer Styles
Beer of the Week: Bay City Coffee Pale Ale
From the Beer Writer: When people think of coffee beers, they naturally gravitate toward stouts and porters. Roasted malts with a touch of hop bitterness is the closest thing to a bitter, roasty cup … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bay City Coffee Pale Ale
Beer of the Week: AleSmith District 6 Session Saison
From the Beer Writer: The impact of the local brewing industry is resonating at City Hall, where visionary public servants are seeing the job creation and fiscal boost craft beer brings to America’s … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: AleSmith District 6 Session Saison
Beer of the Week: Alpine Pure Hoppiness
From the Beer Writer: I won’t mince words. When a craft brewery is purchased by a macro-brewery, it’s a terrible thing. However, when a craft brewery is acquired by a craft brewery, that’s a whole … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Alpine Pure Hoppiness
Beer of the Week: Rip Current Deep Crimson Imperial Rye Red
From the Beer Writer: I remember them when they were just two really great homebrewers. OK, that’s an understatement. Paul Sangster and Guy Shobe were more than great. One of them was named the best … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Rip Current Deep Crimson Imperial Rye Red
Beer of the Week: 32 North Rogerius Imperial Red Ale
From the Beer Writer: Since being diagnosed with lupus late last year, I have learned a great deal about this chronic condition. Yet, Steve Peterson still managed to teach me something through his … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: 32 North Rogerius Imperial Red Ale
Beer of the Week: Half Door Extra Extra Special Bitter
From the Beer Writer: Few centers of beer enjoyment feel as homey as the East Village’s Half Door Brewing Co. Fashioned to feel like a domicile rather than a reclaimed industrial chic testament to the … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Half Door Extra Extra Special Bitter
Bine & Vine taps GABF gold medal winner
Rare and special beers are what Geoi Bachoua is all about. So, it’s no surprise that when the anniversary for his Normal Heights bottle shop, Bine & Vine, rolls around, he chooses to celebrate … [Read more...] about Bine & Vine taps GABF gold medal winner
Beer of the Week: The Lost Abbey My Black Parade
From the Beer Writer: There is a wealth of oaken wonderment stacked tall and deep within an inauspicious warehouse across the street from the tasting room spouting the wares of The Lost Abbey and its … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: The Lost Abbey My Black Parade
Mother Earth building second brewery in Idaho
There are few San Diego County businesses viewed to be as locally focused and engrained in their community’s fibrous being as Mother Earth Brew Co. This family-run operation started as a tiny … [Read more...] about Mother Earth building second brewery in Idaho