Posts Tagged: California
California: Ovila Dubbel, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Chico
Posted by on Thursday, January 5, 2012 in - 10 comments
As you know, "collaboration" is always a dangerous word to read on any beer bottle. Often an experiment and holiday for others but at your expense. Unfortunately for my prejudices, I quite like dubbels and there are apparently honest to goodness Cistercian monks involved so I will open my mind …
One San Fran Beer Blogger Makes The Big Leagues
Posted by on Friday, September 16, 2011 in - leave a comment
I am jealous every time I read about people making life changes. Not that I am unfulfilled but the thrill of risk reminds me of when I was 23 and told my boss "I could never do that" to which he replied "what are they going to do - take your bicycle?" Life lesson. So, I am a real booster when I …
So What Happens If I Order A Beer And A Coke?
Posted by on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 in - 2 comments
... or, errr, an Irish coffee? • Look, I have no particular skin in the game of caffeinated coolers - what we in Canada at least call some industrial gak in a can that mixes a whole lot of herbs with booze and fluids. They cost 12 cents to make and someone sells them to you for three bucks... or …
California: Pale Ale, Sierra Nevada, Chico
Posted by on Sunday, May 22, 2011 in - 6 comments
So, a few weeks ago, Jeff asked of this beer was foundational. I was over in the states this afternoon and picked up a 12 pack for something ridiculous like sixteen bucks.* I was offered Molson Canadian at 19 bucks for 30 cans** at the same grocery store so SNPA is in no sense swill. • When did … read more »
What Effect Has Beer On The Sports Fan?
Posted by on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in - 7 comments
Sports and Beer. Right? You know what it means. Or do you? Consider this: • Dodger executives are now reconsidering a promotion to sell half-priced beers at several games starting next week. Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich criticized the idea in the wake of last month's beating of … read more »
California: Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale, Stone
Posted by on Thursday, March 24, 2011 in - 3 comments
Two reviews in a row? Two stouts? Rut. Rut? Maybe rut. Really rut? Rutty at least. Too bad. Not really. I have a guilty secret. Maybe two. I really like Stone's big format beers... and I really like Canadian Federal elections. And we are moments away from the dropping of the writ up here and the …
Trendy German Inspired Beer Bars In Los Angeles?
Posted by on Friday, March 18, 2011 in - 3 comments
This is an interesting story in the Los Angeles Time during a week awash in green beer and all things Irish: • Last month, Angelenos saw the debut of nighttime hangs SteingartenLA and Berlin Currywurst, and in the coming months at least two more spots serving up German-themed late-night thrills …
Are These $170 A Pound Hops Worth Growing Or Not?
Posted by on Monday, October 18, 2010 in - 7 comments
Who would have thought that the processes of mass agricultural production actually lead to a cheaper ingredient? Not me. But what do I know? And, well, is that the issue? Given the relatively small percentage hops represent in a craft brewer's overall costs, isn't it worth the difference to eek … read more »
Massachusetts: Kappy's Liquors, East Falmouth
Posted by on Monday, August 23, 2010 in - 2 comments
Not a full report yet but stopped at Kappy's in East Falmouth, Cape Cod yesterday to have a look. It gets good word of mouth on the review websites like RateBeer and certain deserves the attention. I had to ask at a grocery store about the rules for beer buying in Massachusetts. Unlike New York …
Beau's Thursday Night Tasting In the Backyard
Posted by on Thursday, August 12, 2010 in - 5 comments
A fun way to spend the evening. Beau's had their quarterly business meetings in town and they all came over for a few hours of opening bottles - including the father, son and a sizable host. We nine started well with two saisons and biere de garde: Hennepin, Jack D'or and 3 Monts. Batch 10 from …
