Okay, maybe I exaggerate a bit. I'll explain in a sec. I finally made it up to Heretic Brewing in Fairfield. The place was busy. A line cued up at the bar as one server tried to deliver each order. One thing I've noticed about good beer places. People will wait without complaint. This is about enjoying a well-crafted, quality beverage, not waiting in line at some … [Read more...] about The French Laundry and Chez Panisse, All in One. In Fairfield.
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SNBC ’14: The United States of Beer Camp
Sierra Nevada doesn't just push the envelope. They evaporate it. Beer Camp started in 2008 as a way for Sierra Nevada (SN) to share their then nearly three decades of knowledge to experience to others in the industry. The intensive two-day course goes start-to-finish, from coming up with a recipe to brewing to branding. As word got out, those outside the industry wanted … [Read more...] about SNBC ’14: The United States of Beer Camp
I Really Should Get Out More
Lest you think I've slipped into a coma, I have managed to drag myself off the couch and explored a teeny, tiny bit of the my local beer world. Trust me, this only barely scratches the surface. I recently treated myself to a Birthday trip to The City. These places are now knocked off the bucket list. City Beer Store, San Francisco It is what it says it is. City … [Read more...] about I Really Should Get Out More
SF Beer Week ’14: Missing the Cheese, Taking the Bus, and Hitting the Lottery
Well, another San Francisco Beer Week is in the books. The last time anyone was sober enough to count, there were more than 600 events strewn about the Bay Area over 10 days. This year, instead of living like a hermit in my suburban home, I actually ventured out to a few. Brass Knuckle Triple IPA Release, Marin Brewing Company, Larkspur Actually, this wasn't an official … [Read more...] about SF Beer Week ’14: Missing the Cheese, Taking the Bus, and Hitting the Lottery
Full Speed Ahead … to the Torpedo Room!
My very first experience at Sierra Nevada's new Torpedo Room in Berkeley was a soul-crushing defeat. My eyes opened wide when I noticed the Barrel-aged Torpedo IPA was one of their 16 tap selections. I breathlessly ordered, eager with anticipation, when my server told me they had JUST run out of it, and even held up a glass which contained the last few precious … [Read more...] about Full Speed Ahead … to the Torpedo Room!