Posts Tagged: California
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 …
California: Black Orchard, The Bruery, Placentia
Posted by on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 in - 2 comments
A discontinued beer. Great. It's not even listed by the brewery. Never made their blog...oh, yes it did. Still, its departed. Yet there it is, cooling is the cistern. I picked this up in Ithaca because I had never seen on of their brews this far east and was please to see the price below ten bucks …
Session 39: Collaboration? Call O' Bore-a-tion?
Posted by on Friday, May 7, 2010 in - 6 comments
That's not very clever. Or polite. But one must pun as one can. And one has to be always on watch for indulgence - especially when it comes to marketing... or is it marketability. That is what Stan mentioned: "Collaborations are good business, good marketing, good fun and often result in …
California: The Hairy Eyeball, Lagunitas, Petaluna
Posted by on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in - leave a comment
I found this at Bessettes yesterday as I was roaming a corner of northern New York for something to do. Not much to go on from the label other than it's 8.83% and comes from a pretty dependable source. They even planted their own hopyard. I know I've had the Brown Shugga and Hop Stoopid but I … read more »
