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LATEST CRAFT BEER NEWS

CA Craft Beer Week Returns!

Deano
July 3, 2022

CA Craft Beer Week Returns and Independent Breweries Rally to Support Local Communities and the California Craft Beer Industry The return of CA Craft Beer Week July 15-24 spotlights local, independent breweries, their contributions to reviving community, and a tasty statewide collaboration  — JUNE  22, 2022 — This July, the California Craft Brewers Association, regional California…

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East Brother Beer Company and Rosie the Riveter Trust present the Pride & Purpose Beer Festival

Deano
May 30, 2022

Lift a lager for Rosie! East Brother Beer Company and Rosie the Riveter Trust present the Pride & Purpose Beer Festival, the first beer festival in Northern California to make lagers the main attraction. The festival will take place on June 18th, 2022 at East Brother Beer Company, located at 1001 Canal Blvd in Richmond California. Why Lagers?When we…

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Anderson Valley Brewing Company Announces 2022 Release Calendar

Deano
February 16, 2022

Iconic Northern CA Craft Brewery Adds Rotational IPA Series and New Peach Gose as it Celebrates its 35th Year in Production February 8, 2022 Boonville Calif. – Celebrating its…

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Bay Brewers and Half Time Partner to Deliver Series of Curated Mixed Packs

Deano
February 16, 2022

For Immediate Release: SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area Brewers Guild and Half Time Beverage have partnered to launch a series of unique guild-curated mixed packs to celebrate California craft beer and…

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SF Beer Week Collaborations: Co-operating for the Win

Deano
February 16, 2022

For Immediate Release: SAN FRANCISCO – During SF Beer Week, February 11-20, five eagerly-awaited SF Beer Week Official Collaboration Beers – each created by three local breweries working together – demonstrate that…

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SF Beer Week 2022

Reason to Rejoice: SF Beer Week Returns Feb 11-20

Deano
February 6, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO – SF Beer Week is back February 11-20 to celebrate independent craft beers and those who brew them. Events, activities and at-home offerings await from dozens of bars,…

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Craft Beer Marketing Awards Celebrates Growth as it Expands for 2022 Award Season

Deano
November 13, 2021

Unique Awards Competition Returns and Expands in Third Year with New Categories (New York, NY) – The Craft Beer Marketing Awards (CBMAS) has announced that its 2022 Awards Program is now…

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The Class of ’96 25th Anniversary Bash at CBC Denver 2021

Deano
September 6, 2021

A Quarter-Century of Innovation & Craft Beer Excellence Brings the “Class of ’96” Breweries to The Walnut Room in Denver, CO, Celebrating 25 Years at the Craft Brewers…

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Well, it took them moving all the way down to Marin County for me to do it, but I FINALLY made it to @henhousebrewing.

Their newest location,...

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Well, it took them moving all the way down to Marin County for me to do it, but I FINALLY made it to @henhousebrewing.

Their newest location, in the former @ironspringsbrewery in Fairfax, manages to be hip and comfortable at the same time. The rustic coziness has given way to an airy, modern, minimalist space, with a nifty little alcove tucked in back if you just want to chill with friends over some drinks (wine is also available).

And the beer? C'mon, this is HenHouse, everything's gonna be amazing. I enjoyed the Big Science DIPA (on National IPA Day, no less), which was musky and dank, and wore it's 8% a little too well.

Took home a real treat, as well. The Beer 2000, an Imperial Stout celebrating their 2000th batch, won a Gold Medal at the CA State Fair, and for very good reason. It's quite simply amazing. Roasty, bitter, chocolatey and rich, it's impeccably smooth and balanced. One of the best stouts I've ever had. It's a sipper at 9.9%, but oh, it's so easy to drink.

Tons of great beer out there, people. Go grab some. Cheers, y'all! 🍻

thebeerverse

Well, @armisticebeer, rye not??

Been waiting for a suitable day to crack open this 13.5% stout, aged 22 months in Templeton Rye barrels, and ...

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Well, @armisticebeer, rye not??

Been waiting for a suitable day to crack open this 13.5% stout, aged 22 months in Templeton Rye barrels, and the overcast and wind told me today’s the day! ☁️🌬

Inky dark and glass-staining, viscousy and maple-syrupy, with a slight peppery edge from the rye, lifting the finish and prepping the palate for the next sip.  Perfect for warding off the, dare I say, chill???

Oh, I’m told this is a reference to some sort of internet meme?? Dunno, something the kids are into, I guess. 🤷‍♂️

Cheers, y’all! 🍻🍻🍻

thebeerverse

Hey people. Quick run to Concord this weekend, just a heads-up for you fellow beer geeks.

@ejphairconcord has been back open for business ...

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Hey people. Quick run to Concord this weekend, just a heads-up for you fellow beer geeks.

@ejphairconcord has been back open for business since December, and I'm happy to see them back. Just an instantly comfy vibe there -- grab a seat at the bar and feel immediately at ease. They aren't back to brewing their own beers quite yet (they hope to soon), but they more than make up for with a killer guest tap list. I enjoyed an amazing @cooperagebrewing @cellarmakerbrewing hazy DIPA collab Thiol Thunderstorm. Dank and hazy at the same time. Tremendous. Went extremely well with my grilled cheese and tomato bisque.

Right next door is @hopgrenade, where I did a little shopping. I want to emphasize, these places are literally steps from each other. They freakin' share a common wall, for chrissakes. The ratio of mind-blowing taps/sq.ft is off the charts. Plus, @sidegatebrewing is a few blocks across the plaza. Just an insane amount of good beer flowing in downtown Concord. Take BART or Lyft if you need, but make a day of it.

One of my purchases was the perfect-for-summer Nuggets of Wisdom Cold IPA from Elk Grove's @flatlandbrewing. This is my first from them, and if this is any indication, I've got to venture out to the valley. Clean, crisp, snappy hops. Terrific.

Finally, if you're thinking of dragging me into the Cold IPA/India Pale Lager debate, forget it. Are they the same? Maybe. Are they verrrrrrry similar? Absolutely.

Frankly, I don't care. This style(s) has quickly become one of my favorites, and I'm here for all of them. Bring 'em on.

Cheers, y'all! 🍻🍻

thebeerverse

Aaaand here's what was SUPPOSED to be the first photo of the last post. Kinda leads off the whole thing, don't ya think? Why can't you ...

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Aaaand here's what was SUPPOSED to be the first photo of the last post. Kinda leads off the whole thing, don't ya think? Why can't you add photos when editing a post and not just delete them???
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Brother Helping Brother: A Brewery Offers a Ray of Hope to a Lighthouse

June 19, 2021 By Deano

You know the cliché, right? The awkward first-date ice-breaker.  The lame party-game question. “If you’re ever stranded on a deserted island, what (food/drink/celebrity/book/movie/etc) … [Read More...] about Brother Helping Brother: A Brewery Offers a Ray of Hope to a Lighthouse

Love Beer? Join the (Beer Buyers) Club!

August 1, 2020 By Deano

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen my reviews of beers from far-flung places around the country, and a mention that I received them via The Beer Connoisseur’s Beer Buyers Club. Before … [Read More...] about Love Beer? Join the (Beer Buyers) Club!

Local Breweries Offering Beer To-Go/Delivery

March 29, 2020 By Deano

As a public service to my fellow beer enthusiasts (cuz who KNOWS when we’ll be able to congregate again), I’m keeping a quick list of local breweries offering to-go and/or delivery service.  … [Read More...] about Local Breweries Offering Beer To-Go/Delivery

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Reason to Rejoice: SF Beer Week Returns Feb 11-20

February 6, 2022 By Deano

SAN FRANCISCO – SF Beer Week is back February 11-20 to celebrate independent craft beers and those who brew them. Events, activities and at-home offerings await from dozens of bars, … Continue Reading about Reason to Rejoice: SF Beer Week Returns Feb 11-20

Brother Helping Brother: A Brewery Offers a Ray of Hope to a Lighthouse

June 19, 2021 By Deano

You know the cliché, right? The awkward first-date ice-breaker.  The lame party-game question. “If you’re ever stranded on a deserted island, what (food/drink/celebrity/book/movie/etc) … Continue Reading about Brother Helping Brother: A Brewery Offers a Ray of Hope to a Lighthouse

Beer. There. Everywhere.

February 28, 2016 By Deano

In the Bay Area, trying to keep up with the plethora of great beer spots opening seemingly on a daily basis is surely madness. But why should I let that stop me? Drake’s Dealership, … Continue Reading about Beer. There. Everywhere.

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