One of the (few) perks my day job offers is birthdays off. The last few years I've taken advantage of the free day by hopping on mass transit and heading to some new (to me) beer joints. As the pace of openings shows no signs of slowing, there's no shortage from which to choose. This year's stops -- Bartlet Hall and Local Brewing, both in the City. BARTLETT HALL To be … [Read more...] about Another Birthday Road Trip
Brewpubs
Beer. There. Everywhere.
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, Oakland Oakland may be ground zero with cool new beer spots. Let’s see … Beer Revolution, The Good Hop, Hog’s Apothecary, The Trappist, Diving Dog, Wood Tavern, Linden Street, Ale Industries, … [Read more...] about Beer. There. Everywhere.
SF Beer Week 2016: Firkin IPAs, Packed in a Barrel, & My Last Meal
Before this year's Beer Week gets too far in the rear-view mirror (i.e.: I forget what I did), here's a brief rundown of the events I attended. First, a quick word about tasting notes. To be honest, I don't really do them anymore. For all the beer I've had over the years, my palate just isn't sophisticated enough. Other than vague generalities (balanced! smooth! malt … [Read more...] about SF Beer Week 2016: Firkin IPAs, Packed in a Barrel, & My Last Meal
Beer Preserves: This Place Will Give You the Vapors
Superior Bathhouse Brewery & Distillery, Hot Springs, Arkansas The mineral-rich, naturally heated waters in Hot Springs, Arkansas reportedly provide a great many benefits -- relaxation, detoxification, enhanced immune and digestive systems, healthier skin... and beer? Rose Schweikhart Cranson thinks so. She and her husband Todd have opened Superior Bathhouse … [Read more...] about Beer Preserves: This Place Will Give You the Vapors
In the State of Sunshine
Recently returned from a destination wedding in beautiful Marco Island, Florida. The wedding was perfect -- on a beach, with gorgeous weather and spectacular scenery. A great time was had by all. My wife was kind enough to humor me (she always does, bless her) by stopping by the local brewpub -- the Marco Island Brewery. A nice place, if a bit hard to find, kind of tucked … [Read more...] about In the State of Sunshine