Pacific Brew News

Disclaimer: While this is not kind to a large brewery in the US, I need to say that they were the only brewery to return my email with some substantial thought. Some smaller brewers did reply with an “I’m busy now” message, which I understand and respect. I do want to say thank [...]

To begin, it should be noted that Blue Frog is a favorite stop of mine when travelling out to the Bay Area or Wine Country. This isn’t because they produce a lineup of beers to rival Bear Republic, Russian River or Toronado, but because they make wonderful thirst quenching beers that serve to refresh [...]

I went out to our favorite Mexican place tonight (one of our favorites, it should read) and ordered a Chile Verde Buritto that is a wonderful way to celebrate the Summer Solstice. After placing the order I was told I needed to try Miller Chill – “It has lime and salt”. My wife [...]

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 have posted a few pictures up for public viewing.
If you view the pictures individually you can read the captions below, which explain each picture.
Rick @ Russian River Brewing this weekendhttp://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=3779&l=96db1&id=557014433
Rick @ Hop Kiln Winery this weekendhttp://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=3784&l=c6d43&id=557014433

It has been way too long… way too long. I don’t see this beer very often so when I was in Wine Country over the weekend and saw this in a local grocer I didn’t hesitate in picking one up. Now I wish I’d bought more.
About ‘Small Beer’If you’re not sure what Small [...]

note: more photos online @ Rick’s facebook page…
While I can’t go into a lot of detail here regarding my trip to wine country this weekend, I must at least provide some killer highlights in hopes that you can use the notes when planning your next winery tour.

To begin, there are just fantastic brewers in this [...]

This weekend I’ll be doing some beer travels, so I’ll be offline and not here. Where will I be you ask?
- Silverado Brewing- Downtown Brown (Napa)- Calistoga Inn Brewing- Russian River Brewing- Bear Republic Brewing- Moylan’s Brewing
The first three will be new for me, and I have some good expectations. Russian River, Bear [...]

With the reported troubles facing the macro-brewers they seem to be scrambling to create more new products that follow a life cycle that is met with initial success and a quick fade into the background after only a few months on the market. So, I wasn’t surprised to see this on the Miller blog [...]

As much as I’d like to just cut and paste the whole story here, you all know that would be all kinds of wrong. However, I do want to mention a great piece in the LA Times regarding brewing in the SoCal coastal town of Santa Barbara. To begin, here’s the link…
While they [...]