There are many, many, many, many reasons why it's great to be a beer lover in the Bay Area. (Did I mention Sierra Nevada is opening a tap house in Berkeley?) One of the best is that Mikkeller decided to open its first bar outside of Denmark in our very own City By The Bay. Mikkeller has become a big star in the international brewing community in a relatively short time. … [Read more...] about Reason 74,832 Why It’s Worth It to Pay So Much to Live Here
Terra Inscrutable — A Beer in Disguise
By naming their collaboration brew Terra Incognita, the folks at Sierra Nevada and Boulevard Brewing seem intent on defying any attempts to describe it. Technically, it's classified as an American Wild Ale, but it's much more than that. Each sip brought something new. First, the sweetness of the Brettanomyces in the dank-brown, almost black brew announced itself. … [Read more...] about Terra Inscrutable — A Beer in Disguise
Memo to Sierra Nevada: Please stop.
I would like to begin by stating, unequivically and for the record, that I am not, repeat NOT, an employee or paid shill for the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Nor do I even know any employees or paid shills. Although there is plenty of evidence to the contrary (here, here, here, here, here, here, and here), this blog is not any kind of mouthpiece for, nor is it affiliated … [Read more...] about Memo to Sierra Nevada: Please stop.
Hop High by the 4th of July
Just spent several lovely days in the Cornhusker State. The weather was great (humid, but not stifling), the scenery beautiful (green, seemingly endless rolling hills of corn), and the company terrific (even at my wife's high school reunion). Yes, yes, yes, I hear you say. But what about the BEER? Well, I'm glad you asked. I had occasion to try several local brews, … [Read more...] about Hop High by the 4th of July
Coming Soon…
The all-new, and vastly improved, Beerverse. Bigger, better, and thirstier than ever! Stay tuned!! … [Read more...] about Coming Soon…