SF Beer Week in the South Bay: South Bay Brewmasters Dinner at California Café
The craft beer awesomeness continues in the South Bay for SF Beer Week. My friends at California Café Palo Alto are up all kinds of good with the 2nd Annual South Bay Brewmasters Dinner. Unlike the...
View ArticleBeer Revolution 2nd Anniversary Recap
It's hard to believe that Beer Revolution is only 2 years old now as it seems like they've been a staple in the craft beer community much longer. That shouldn't be taken as a negative more than it is a...
View ArticleSF Beer Week 2012 Event Recap: South Bay Brewmasters Dinner at California Café
In my humble opinion, the South Bay Brewmasters Dinner at California Café was one of the “marquee” events here in the South Bay. This event was the combination of a lot of good things: the great...
View ArticleSt. Patrick’s Day Brewpub Crawl 2012
For anyone who knows me, I’m not the biggest fan of St. Patrick’s Day. It’s not even a legitimate holiday. Over the years, it’s morphed into an excuse to drink, which is fine if you’re into that sort...
View ArticleBeer in Review: Hardly Thomas Barleywine from Firehouse Brewery & Grill
Had the opportunity to visit Firehouse Brewery & Grill recently to try their latest seasonal. The newest brew is called Hardly Thomas and it’s an example of an English-style barleywine. The name...
View ArticleHave beer? Will Travel. Good Luck to Gootz
Last week I was honored to have attended the “Farewell Party” for former Firehouse Brewery & Grill assistant brewer Jason Gutierrez. Gutierrez decided to take a brewing position at Southern Star...
View ArticleBrewmaster’s Dinner at California Café featuring Firehouse Brewery & Grill
Yes! YES! I know I haven’t even posted the recap of the Brewmaster’s Dinner featuring Moylan’s Brewery & Restaurant. Sue me for going on vacation and spending quality time with Mrs. BetterBeerBlog....
View ArticleEnd of an Era – Steve Donohue Steps Down as Firehouse Brewmaster
This is actually not new news. Donohue hasn’t been at Firehouse Brewery & Grill for nearly 2 weeks now. Some might say this was a sudden change, while those of us who know Donohue fairly well will...
View ArticleBrewmasters Dinner at California Café featuring Firehouse Brewery & Grill Recap
Finally got around to recapping the Brewmasters Dinner at California Café featuring the beers from former Firehouse brewmaster Steve Donohue. I could easily say that my plate was full, pardon the pun,...
View Article2012 Los Gatos Brewing Company Firkin Festival Recap
Several weeks ago, Los Gatos Brewing Company hosted a firkin festival in their San Jose location on San Pedro Square. It was a fun event featuring many local breweries and helped to illuminate another...
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