Let’s Do the Math
California is in the lead! In 2013, the Golden State led the nation in brewery openings. And with the recent opening of King Harbor Brewing this month, we may be on our way to...
In Praise of California + Increased Focus on The Golden State
I recently enjoyed a five-day stretch that included visits to Napa, Oakland, Sacramento, and Lake Tahoe. Sure, it was still snowing on the pass between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, but on either side of...
10 Great California Coffee Beers
If brewers can create something magical with malt and roasters can find fabulous flavors in a bean, then just imagine what the combination can do. Thankfully, in California, we don’t have to wishful thinking. ...
10 Great California Fruit (and Vegetable) Beers
One of the most creative brewing areas is the fruit/vegetable beer. When the craft beer revolution first started, these beers were the intro to small-batch, micro-brewed beers for early converts to craft beer. I...
10 Great California Belgian Style Beers
My lists aren’t the typical countdown style going from 10 to 1 with a drumroll. Nope, mine are more a survey of a particular style and that is very apparent in this, the first...
The Hidden California Beer Festival Calendar
The beer year is getting filled with more and more events, which is a bit of a double-edged sword. Some events end up being missed amongst the forest of other craft beer gatherings and...
