Pacific Brew News

If you’ve followed us for any amount of time, you’ll know that we’re fans of good cheese to go along with our good beer. With that in mind we thought we’d take a brief departure from beer to highlight some of the big winners from this year’s California State Fair Cheese Competition. Our hope, of [...]

I mentioned a few days ago we’d be heading up to Auburn Alehouse for their big special meal tonight. To begin, their food is regularly top-notch, with their regular menu offering exceptional dishes. We weren’t sure what to expect heading in, the four courses seemingly ‘overpriced’ and not entirely jumping out at us. [...]

I’ve been asked to sample a few barleywines this week for a piece I’m working on, and I can’t even begin to tell you how much that doesn’t suck. Tonight I’m drinking the Old Foghorn by Anchor Brewing, in San Francisco, a classic barleywine for certain. Knowing I’d be enjoying the beer tonight, [...]

Today, Sunday, seemed like a bit of a slow day. I started off with a breakfast date with my wife, Tracy, as we went to King’s in West Sacramento for the region’s best dim sum – and this region includes San Francisco from what I can tell. If ever you’re visiting Sacramento for [...]

Auburn Ale House website…
With their official ’soft’ opening TODAY (6/21) I figure I better get something up here ASAP. Recently, Mike, Mark and Rick (along with spouses and friends) enjoyed a great evening at Northern California’s newest brewery, Auburn Ale House. (see pictures)
First off, this place is beautiful with the tall and welcoming [...]

I’ve been reading a lot of articles online lately about the nation’s need for more session beer – beers under 5% ABV that are refreshing and flavorful. I admit, I love me a big beer. My ‘favorite’ style is the IIPA. I go crazy for Russian Imperial Stouts. I seek out [...]