Pacific Brew News

Today Tracy and I drove up to the Sierra Nevada foothills to buy fresh fruits and vegetables for the week, there is simply nothing better than fresh produce bought directly at the farms. Once loaded with groceries we stopped in at Auburn Alehouse for a bite and a beer (the IPA there is great). [...]

I’m certain most of you have read about this already, perhaps on Jay Brooks’ blog or in The Session a few months back – consider this a reminder. Next Friday, July 18, is the first annual International Brewers Day, a good time for beer enthusiasts around the world to celebrate those who make [...]

The first bottles of Blind Pig and Pliny the Elder were delivered today to accounts in the Bay Area. This shipment includes bottles of Pliny that were bottled this morning and Pig that was bottled yesterday, according to Vinnie. What’s that mean? If you’re one of the lucky SOB’s that lives near [...]

Below are the results for the 2008 California State Fair Commercial Craft Brew competition. The fair runs August 15 through September 1 and will include a winner’s reception featuring a number of award-winning beers. The awards reception/beerfest is tentatively scheduled for August 22. Admission to the beer reception is pretty cheap, but you do need [...]

Pacific Brew News wishes Americans everywhere a safe and fun Independence Day. For the rest of the world, we’d like to wish you a happy and safe fourth of July.
If you’re in Sacramento, make it to Sacramento Brewing for some Independence Ale, Peter’s double IPA that is certain to satisfy. Out of the [...]