Nearly five thousand San Leandrans showed up last week for the soft opening of Fieldwork Brewing Company’s new tap room in their city, drawn by the brand’s reputation for excellent beer and airy, comfortable tap rooms. Despite the success, it was going to be the last opening Fieldwork had for a while, because they had…
Urban Roots is nearing completion on their renovation of longtime Sacramento favorite The Shack. They had just one problem: They weren’t allowed to actually bring their beer over from their V Street brewery to the new location. That’s because of a regulatory obstacle leftover from a bygone era that was lingering on California’s books. Breweries…
Miller Family Wine Company is pleased to announce the launch of organic wine brand Reciprocity, featuring a collection of wines exclusively sourced from the organic and sustainably-farmed French Camp Vineyard in Paso Robles. Named for the reciprocal relationship between farmers and the land, Reciprocity offers both Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, each crafted from 100% organic grapes from…
The Garagiste Wine Festival returns to its home base of Paso Robles in SLO County for the 11th time to celebrate the continued expansion of the Garagistes, with over 200 wines poured by over 50 of the Central Coast’s most exciting micro-production artisan wineries. Festivities include Friday’s Rare and Reserve Tasting at the Pavilion on…
Long-time North Coast Brewing Company Co-brewmaster Chuck Martins has been named Brewmaster! Martins has been instrumental in helping the company win numerous awards for their delicious craft beer since 1992. In August of this year, Co-brewmaster Pat Broderick retired to pursue his lifelong dream of owning and operating his own taproom in Fort Bragg. North Coast Brewing Co. (NCBC) is…
California’s largest whiskey producer, Redwood Empire Whiskey, expands its award-winning portfolio with Batch No. 002 of Redwood Empire Rocket Top Straight Rye Whiskey (SRP $89.99/750 ml) and Redwood Empire Grizzly Beast Straight Bourbon Whiskey (SRP $89.99/750 ml). Whiskey lovers can rejoice in this much anticipated second batch that continues to excite consumers around the growing portfolio of expressions that convey a sense…
Grab your stein and dust off your lederhosen as Firestone Walker’s fall classic is back with the 2022 edition of Oaktoberfest. As always, this latest release is an oak-inspired homage to the iconic “festbiers” that are synonymous with Munich’s legendary Oktoberfest celebration. “Oaktoberfest is our riff on the festbier style—we call it a ‘Paso Festbier’…
Novo Brazil Brewing Company is thrilled to announce the opening of their newest location docked in the heart of Imperial Beach. While the Imperial Beach location is still a work-in-progress, it will feature the same delicious food and beers found at Novo Brazil’s Otay Ranch brewpub and will be complete with a huge outdoor patio…
Surreal Brewing, the award-winning non-alcoholic craft beer company, is proud to announce its expansion into Walmart stores across Southern California. With roll out set to begin mid-April 2022, So-Cal customers will soon be able to purchase two brews from Surreal Brewing’s core lineup: Juicy Mavs Hazy IPA & Natural Bridges Kolsch Style. According to Founder…
AleSmith Brewing Company is celebrating women in the craft beer industry with a new West Coast-style IPA, brewed by the women of AleSmith: Fearless IPA. The collaboration brew will be released Saturday, March 26th at their tasting room. Fearless IPA will be available in 4-packs of 16oz cans that will feature a label showcasing the intricate designs…
The Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest is set to return on June 4, 2022 with a curated all-star cast of more than 55 breweries from around the world. [Terry and Raymond of Beer Alien will be there. We hope to see many of you there too!] Tickets purchased for the postponed 2020 fest will carry…
AleSmith Brewing Company is ramping up for the start of baseball season with the Hazy .394, available in 16-oz. can 4-packs. This seasonal release is the hazy cousin of the brewery’s iconic .394 Pale Ale, first launched in 2014 in collaboration with Tony Gwynn. Showcasing intense hop aromas, Hazy .394 boasts a robust, full-bodied experience and…
Helia Brewing announces new releases for February, 2022. DAYDREAM GOLDEN HOUR ALE Clocking in at 5% abv, this new Golden hour ale is a citrus lovers paradise. It’s available in our tasting room or in 6-packs very soon. This is a collaboration with Raen sunglasses. Pescadito Negra arrives in the tasting room on Friday! A twist…
21st Amendment Brewery hosts the official SF Beer Week 2022 Kick Off Party (East Bay) at its San Leandro brewery with 29 East Bay craft breweries pouring their latest releases this Friday, February 11, 2022. One of the biggest nights in California craft beer, the Bay Area Brewers Guild teams up with 21st Amendment and four other breweries across the…
AleSmith Brewing Company is joining forces with fellow SoCal brewery Pizza Port Brewing Company to release Beach Run, a double dry-hopped West Coast-style IPA. Brewed with generous amounts of Australian and North American hops, the collaborative release will be available through the month of February in 16-oz. can 4-packs. Brimming with tropical fruit notes and citrus aromas, Beach…
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