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Beerversity: And so it Gose…

August 23, 2015 by Deano Leave a Comment

As everywhere in the fickle world of popular taste, beer styles come and go. Today’s IPA is yesterday’s Pale Ale, tomorrow’s Saison might be today’s IPA, etc., etc. One of the once-lost styles that seems to have made a comeback in the last year or so is Gose. So what’s a Gose? And how do you even pronounce it? Second question first. It’s pronounced “goes-uh.” Yeah, I’d … [Read more...] about Beerversity: And so it Gose…

Back to Beerversity.

January 25, 2015 by Deano 3 Comments

It's a new year (well, new-ish).  I'm not much on resolutions, which is a cop-out way of admitting I never stick to them. Still, as I'm sure you've noticed, The Beerverse has been dark for a while.  Now, I could hand you a lot of excuses, but they'd be lies. I've just been lame. For whatever reason, the thought of coming up with ideas for posts, much less actually … [Read more...] about Back to Beerversity.

Beerversity: A Simple Question to Begin…

January 26, 2014 by Deano Leave a Comment

Okay students.  Eyes front.  No talking.  Class is in session. Welcome to Beerversity.  The only school where I GUARANTEE you’ll love the homework.  And talk about a safety school!  The only way you can get expelled is if you don’t get yourself a DD if you’ve “studied” too long. Really, I’m here to be a student as much as a teacher.  As much as I loooooove the subject … [Read more...] about Beerversity: A Simple Question to Begin…

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Took some time off work recently to remind ourselves of why we pay such stupid $$$ to live here.

Took in a @sfgiants game, first time we’ve...

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Took some time off work recently to remind ourselves of why we pay such stupid $$$ to live here.

Took in a @sfgiants game, first time we’ve been to Oracle since it was AT&T. Giants beat the Padres in a pitcher’s duel 2-1, and it ended so quickly we had time for some wine before catching the ferry back to Richmond.

Later in the week, it was off to brunch in Sausalito, followed by a stop at the Marin Headlands. Breathtaking, and got to wander around one of the batteries that used to keep watch over the Golden Gate.

Yes, we have our issues, but I’m so thankful to be a Bay Area native. Retiring here is still TBD, all the more reason not to take any of this for granted. 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎

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Only attended one @sfbeerweek event this year, but I chose wisely — the @eastbrotherbeer 5th Anniversary party! The place was, um, hopping.

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Only attended one @sfbeerweek event this year, but I chose wisely — the @eastbrotherbeer 5th Anniversary party! The place was, um, hopping.

They did it up right.  Food trucks, live music, and of course, plenty of great beer. Started off with their wonderful English Pale ON CASK! (Jealous?) Also enjoyed a very smooth and slightly hazy (???) DIPA, as well as Brave Noise Pale, a beer that advocates for safe spaces and inclusive environments in the brewing industry.

Plus, I got a brick! Full disclosure, this was a raffle prize benefitting local non-profits. I did donate, but did not win this directly. @beerbybart, who was also in attendance, wanted to support the cause but wasn’t really interested in the prizes, so Gail said she’d give me the prize if she won. And she did! She was thrilled it would be staying with a Richmond native.

But EB was kind enough to send me home with their collaboration with @drakesbrewcrew, Cold IPA.
Hop crackers. Trust me. If you can find it, snag it. Delicious. Thanks, guys!

‘Til next Beer Week, cheers y’all! 🍻🍻🍻

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It's back, y'all!!

@sfbeerweek returns beginning this Friday, with some twists. Instead of a big opening gala, each chapter of the ...

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It's back, y'all!!

@sfbeerweek returns beginning this Friday, with some twists. Instead of a big opening gala, each chapter of the Bay Area Brewers Guild is hosting its own kickoff party at breweries around the bay. Be sure to check sfbeerweek.org for a complete listing of events and participants, which is being updated daily!

As in past years, each Guild chapter has also produced its own collaboration beer specifically for Beer Week, all of which will be served at the local kickoff parties. Lucky for me, @delcielobrewing, who partnered with @temescalbeer and @headlandsbrew for the East Bay collab Intrinsic Enhanced West Coast IPA, is just 10 minutes down the freeway, so I was able to snag some.

No, this isn't an IPA on steroids. It's "enhanced" with an ingredient derived from New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc grape skins called Phantasm, used to draw out and amplify the tropical hop notes.

Whatever it does, it works. Unlike hazies which can get a little musky at times, this features bright, punchy citrus notes and a relatively light, zippy body. Kinda similar to the "cold" IPAs that have become the thing lately. Crisp, hoppy, and tart. If a 6.8% beer can be "crushable," it's this one. Be careful!

A final note. It's been a brutal couple of years for the industry, as it has for everyone. If you're attending an event, be a human. Most places are understaffed, and the people bringing these delightful treats to your face are busting their asses for not a lot of $$. Show them your respect and appreciation by being beyond nice and tipping them MOST HANDSOMELY!! Anything less than 20% is not nearly enough love.

Cheers, and enjoy Beer Week, y'all! ❤️🎉🍻

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One last time.

Like everyone, I was stunned when word came down that @marinbrewing would be no more. 33 years is a long run doing ANYTHING....

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One last time.

Like everyone, I was stunned when word came down that @marinbrewing would be no more.  33 years is a long run doing ANYTHING.  In brewpub terms, it’s an epoch!

The thing is, you can’t plan these spaces.  This place grew, aged, LIVED.  It wore its decades proudly, from the worn wood floors to the varnished tables to the coaster art and photos covering nearly every inch of its many walls.

Looks like the odometer’s gonna wind down at about 75K barrels.  That’s a lot of love and laughter Brewed In Marin.

Farewell, MBC.

Oh, and Novato peeps, give a little extra love to @moylansbrewery, won’t ya?  Don’t wait until you can only go one last time. 🍻🍻🍻

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Another shoutout to the good folks @roadhousebeer for sending his treat — Vixen Goddess Oud Bruin with plums, part of their barrel-aged Funk House ...

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Another shoutout to the good folks @roadhousebeer for sending his treat — Vixen Goddess Oud Bruin with plums, part of their barrel-aged Funk House series.

What’s an Oud Bruin?  Basically a blended sour dark ale that originated in the Netherlands and still quite popular in Belgium.  Oud (or “old”) refers the aging process, which can take more than a year.

Still working on my sour game, but the plums add a nice tartness, and lively carbonation brings a bright spritziness to it all.  Nice change of pace, and surprisingly smooth drinking for all its complexity.

And the Niners somehow pulled one out and made the playoffs, so it’s been a very good day.  Cheers, y’all!! 🍻🍻
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