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@ thebeerverse . Feb 4
Well folks, it’s time to say goodbye to this neighborhood.
Now, I’m not one of those self-important people who thinks this is worth shouting from the rooftops. But I have realized recently how many friends I follow here. And as a craft-beer nerd, it isn’t lost on me that I get a lot of my industry news here. I will miss all of this.
But I’m off to the land of the free, and the home of no ads or algorithms, where the only thing that determines what you see is when it gets there. I understand the landlords here don’t take too kindly to folks listing their new addresses, so I’ll just say to head over to deanolist.com to find my socials. I hope you stop by to say hi and maybe we can reconnect there.
‘Til then, be kind to each other. As we enter the new Dark Ages, it’s really we have left. Good luck, and peace to all.
@ thebeerverse . Jul 28
Beyond thrilled that @madfritzbrewing has opened their Yountville taproom. Cozy spot with indoor and outdoor seating options, a beyond amazing beer list, and patrons are encouraged to select their favorite tunes from the in-house vinyl collection.
Mad Fritz beers are truly unique, made with locally grown hops and house-malted barley, even different water sources! And the range of offerings spans the spectrum, including a beer/wine/cider hybrid! (Which will probably be gone by the time you read this, sorry)
Of course, this doesn’t come cheap, but they offer 4-oz. pours of everything on the list, so you can build your own flight.
Pro-tip — they are directly across the street from RH Yountville, so if you have dinner reservations and are a little early, this is the PERFECT spot for pre-dinner drinks.
Oh, and the CCR? It’s just what the ‘Gram suggested, and well, it’s Creedence. C’mon!
#craftbeer #yountville
@ thebeerverse . Jul 1
Took waaaaaaaay too long, but I finally checked @altamontbeerworks off the list. Met my pops and sister for beers this past Father`s Day, along with tons of other fathers and their families -- the place was packed! FYI, if you`re looking for pointers on how to run a taproom, check these guys out. Tons of seating, the lines moved quickly, and I don`t think I`ve ever seen so much merch! And the beer, it should go without saying, is spectacular. Make the trip to Livermore, you will NOT be disappointed! #beer #craftbeer #bayareabeer
@ thebeerverse . Jul 1
Did you know there’s a vineyard in Richmond?
In the hills next to Wildcat Canyon sits @perfusionvineyard. While they source most of their grapes from sites around the state, the crown jewel is their very own estate-grown Pinot Noir.
While not typically open for tastings, they recently hosted a Makers’ Market on the property. This was a fantastic opportunity to not only sample their wine (and olive oil), but to also check out hand-made wares from various local artisans.
Everything from custom-blown glass to jewelry to greeting cards to sauces, spices, and spreads, as well as t-shirts screen printed on site, were on offer. I went a little nuts and came home loaded down with all sorts of unique treasures.
While current land-use restrictions prevent them from having regular tasting hours, be sure to check their socials now and then for info on events where they’ll be pouring, as well as hosting. You can also get info on the artists showcased at the Market. Check ‘em out!
It truly was a treat to explore this beautiful little piece of wine country just a few miles from my own backyard. Cheers! #wine #bayareawine #makers #artists
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