Posted in Brewing News, tagged Hopmonk Tavern on April 15, 2008 | No Comments »
Way back when, Powerhouse Brewing Co was the brewery in the city of Sebastopol. They closed and sometime after, Sebastopol Brewing took their place in the historic downtown Sebastopol building. From the figurative ashes of what was Sebastopol Brewing Company, Hopmonk Tavern has been born.
Posted in Brewing News, tagged 21st Amendment, Fat tire, New Belgium, Oskar Blues on April 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
There’s a new trend in brewing that most not be aware of. Well, it’s not exactly brewing, but packaging. And, it’s not exactly new, it’s old, and it kinda sucked. It’s an aluminum can, and it’s going to change the world, or the way you drink beer, one brand of beer, in select markets.
Posted in Events, Tastings on April 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Here is the score from the final matchup in the 2007/2008 Beer Bracket.
Posted in Tastings, tagged Hoptown IPA on April 14, 2008 | No Comments »
I wrote a few days ago that Hoptown Brewing Company was hanging it up. Since then I wanted to make sure I got a chance to try at least one of their beers before they were off the shelves for good. On a recent expedition to Bottle Barn here in Santa Rosa (fine hunting grounds [...]
Posted in Tastings, tagged Big Bear Stout Ale, Hop Rod Rye, Pete Brown's Tribute Ale, Racer 5 IPA, Red Rocket, Special XP Pale Ae on April 12, 2008 | No Comments »
As a beer snob/junkie/aficionado, I like to help introduce my friends to an assortment of fine ales. Mostly this involves forcing my wife to sample whatever it is I’m drinking that night. When we’re out with friends, I extend this privilege to them. One of my favorite activities though, is to host a beer pairing, [...]
Posted in Brewing News, tagged laws on April 11, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The hop shortage has caused the prices a good six pack to climb to the $9 region. But that’s not enough according to one congressman from San Jose.
Posted in Homebrewing, tagged homebrew, Rats in the Attic, wort chiller on April 11, 2008 | No Comments »
Well the gurgling from the closet started dying down. No I’m not talking about the hitchhiker I tossed in there last weekend, I’m talking about the homebrew. Yesterday I transfered to my secondary fermenter.
Posted in Brewing News, tagged Barley on April 10, 2008 | No Comments »
Melting ice caps? Who cares, I live in California, and far enough away from the ocean. Polar Bears becoming extinct? We all gotta go at some point. Extreme weather patterns? It’s nice and sunny outside here, I don’t buy it. Increased beer prices? My God, this problem is serious. Turn of the lights, recycle that [...]
Posted in Brewing News, tagged Charity on April 10, 2008 | No Comments »
You think cheesy televised talent shows have a monopoly on being charitable. Think again. To mark Craft Beer Week (May 12-18), the Brewers Association for the first time announced charitable contributions for 2007, and the total is coming above $20 million. That’s a lot of beer!
Posted in Events, Tastings on April 9, 2008 | No Comments »
Here is another update on the Beer Bracket Scores. (51 is a perfect score)
