Every once in a while, life gives you a nice little surprise to remind you that sometimes things aren't so bad. Yesterday was one of those times. My wife and I were heading out to enjoy a nice day in the wine country, and she indulged me by stopping at Moylan's for lunch. And what did I discover on the beer list but none other than the Hop Craic Quadruple IPA. On cask, no … [Read more...] about Hoptacular
Beer in the Creek
Had some business to do in the Dub-C recently, which of course meant a mandatory stop at the paradise that is the ØL Beercafe & Bottle Shop. They say to pronounce it you should "touch your tongue to the top of your mouth and say 'UL' while making a strange face." This is a tiny place on a side street in Downtown, but trust me, it's worth the effort to find. These guys … [Read more...] about Beer in the Creek
It’s a Christmas Vertical!
In honor of Beer Week (and the fact that I haven't gotten to this until now), I'm doing a vertical tasting of the 2011 and 2012 Anchor Our Special Ales. Yes, it's February, but isn't every day like Christmas when you're opening a fine craft beer? Actually, this kind of happened by accident. Normally I'll have, say, 8-14 bottles in the fridge at any given time, usually of … [Read more...] about It’s a Christmas Vertical!
A Whole WEEK of Beer?!?!
SF Beer Week is nearly upon us. This thing has gotten insane. There are so many events in so many places, all happening at the same time, don't even think about trying to catch all of them. If you're not wealthy enough to cab it all over the Bay Area for nine straight days, best bet is to find events that are public-transitable. If you can find some that are stumble-able … [Read more...] about A Whole WEEK of Beer?!?!
Speakeasy Butchertown Black Ale — it’s Super!
I love Black IPAs. Love, love, love them. Some may think they are gimmicky, some may not know what to call them. (Cascadian Dark Ale, anyone?) All I know is, what's not to love? Rich velvety maltiness, with a snappy hop kicker? Come on! Besides, if the GABF thinks enough of them to make them a category, that's plenty good enough for me. Speakeasy's Butchertown Black … [Read more...] about Speakeasy Butchertown Black Ale — it’s Super!