Craft beer… Happy Anniversary, Hog’s Apothecary 9 Sep 201424 Sep 2014 2013 was sure a banner year for new beer venues around the Bay Area, many of which were instant classics. Among these worthy destinations is Hog's Apothecary in Oakland, a special…
beer festivals… Here comes Winter Brews Festival 2014 already 17 Jan 20144 Feb 2014 It’s that time of the year again, only different. The nights are long and dark, but starting to shorten visibly. It’s not cold outside, thanks to the freaky ridge of…
Beer… World Beer Cup 2012–Bay Brewers Bring Home Gold and Silver 7 May 20127 May 2012 Grab a train, bus or boat--there are Bay Area beer victories to celebrate. Bay Area beer appreciators can head out to toast the international recognition of two breweries conveniently within…
Beer… Beer dinners 9 Jul 200913 Jul 2009 Beer dinners, beer sommeliers, cicerones, beer pairings... intelligent concern with good food and beer -- both the quality and quantity and attention to pairing flavors -- is booming. It sure…
Beer… Getting in Training for SF Beer Week 4 Feb 20096 Dec 2009 The big week is about to start, and there are ridiculous numbers of awesome events in the works. SF Beer Week extends far beyond San Francisco, and some of what…
Beer… San Francisco Beer Week 1 Sep 200821 Sep 2008 February is all about beer in San Francisco, with the Beerapalooza events loosely coordinated by The Celebrator (our excellent indigenous beer magazine) and the Strong Beer Month events coordinated by…
