In a recent post I referred to Sierra Nevada's new facility in Asheville, NC. To welcome them to the East Coast, Dogfish Head's Sam Calagione decided to do another Life & Limb collaboration, this time on his turf (the first was brewed in Chico). In honor of the new kids on the block from the West Coast, they've done an Imperial IPA, with ingredients that pay homage both … [Read more...] about This Takes “Welcome to the Neighborhood” to a Whole New Level
The Epicenter of East Bay Beer … Livermore?!?!
Yep, you heard me. Skeptical? Then consider this -- in an area of no more than maybe three city blocks, the rejuvenated Downtown boasts no less than THREE legit beer bars (disclaimer, I've only been to one). Plus, a new microbrewery has opened elsewhere in town. First Street Alehouse. I've been here several times, including its original postage-stamp-sized location next … [Read more...] about The Epicenter of East Bay Beer … Livermore?!?!
The Politics of Drinking
The following is adapted from a reply I posted to a discussion East Bay Beer started about the choices we make with our hard-earned beer money, and how much shadiness we may or may not be willing to support. As Chandler Bing once said, "Can, open!! Worms, everywhere!!" I don't know if I need every brewer who's products I buy to be my best friend. I used to be a regular … [Read more...] about The Politics of Drinking
An A’s Fan’s Begrudging Congrats
As thrilling as my A's stretch run at the end of last season was, I gotta give it up for the Giants. Two championships in three years is no fluke. They've got something special there, and their recent long-term signings signify that they know it. They're gonna be a team to reckon with for some time to come, and if you're a Giants fan, you've got to be excited. Why this … [Read more...] about An A’s Fan’s Begrudging Congrats
Best Name for a Beer, Ever
This weekend's Food & Wine section in the Chronicle included a story about sour beers. One of the beers featured was this gem, from Ale Industries in Concord:Unity, as in Edward.Yes, that is its complete name. It derives from Ale Industries' address, which is Unit E in their business complex. You can probably see where this is going. Whenever they would give someone their … [Read more...] about Best Name for a Beer, Ever