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
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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
Hoptacular
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