Boonville. That’s the word you need to know for this weekend. The Legendary Boonville Beer Festival invades Mendocino County and if you’re not familiar, then you are missing out. Boonville marks the beginning of the summer beer festival and this week’s beer has to honor the summer and the festival. The Beer of the Week is Anderson Valley’s Poleeko Gold Pale Ale. Continue reading Beer of the Week: Anderson Valley Brewing Company Poleeko Gold Pale Ale
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Last summer, with an eye on outdoor activities, I took a look at soft-sided coolers. Coming in various shapes and sizes, it was important to note the capacity of these coolers as well as their ability to maintain the cold temperatures of the contents. As we at RateBeer get ready to kick-off the summer festival [...] . . . → Read More: Hop Press: West: Which Campsite Cooler is For You? This is a syndicated post. Read the original at Hop Press: West2012-05-08. My good friend, Willie Green, hip hop producer extradinaire is getting married soon. So, for his Bachelor Party we took off for New Orleans. Any trip taken any place for me is going to be about what beer I can try and get exposed to, so when I got back I figured I would contribute a post about the New Orleans beer scene since I tried everything that I could get my hands on out there. Continue reading A Weekend in NOLA
With the weather continuing to warm up, don’t be surprised if the BBQs get fired up. With so many roasted meats and side dishes to consider, you have to find the right beer for the job. This week’s Beer of the Week is Alamanac Beer Company’s Spring 2012 Bière de Mars. Continue reading Beer of the Week: Almanac Beer Company Spring 2012 Bière de Mars Every month I’ll be providing a recipe that will either use beer or pair well with beer. This month, with Cinco de Mayo a day away, I thought a Mexican themed dish would be best. What’s better than fish tacos and a nice hoppy beer? This is my recipe for Salmon Fish Tacos. Continue reading Recipe of the Month: Salmon Fish Tacos Last weekend, the Bay Area got a taste of summer.The family and I packed up and headed for a local campground to enjoy the weather and the natural beauty of Sonoma County. To the south, Marin County is also blessed with amazing scenery. Its this natural beauty that inspired a collaboration between Marin Brewing and Marin . . . → Read More: Beer of the Week: Marin Brewing Company Preservation Ale A number of years ago Mario asked me start a beer website with him. This website, of course, became Brewed For Thought. I never specifically said I wouldn’t be a part of the website, but my apathy did. Now after a long sabbatical, not only have I covered the Bay Area Craft Beer Festival, I have single handedly elevated Brewed For Thought into an up and coming Sonoma county brewery. Read more to find out how I did it. Continue reading 2012 Bay Area Craft Beer Festival Back in March, the family and I made a trip to the Widmer Brothers Brewery in Portland. Some people are surprised when I say this, but Widmer is actually one of my favorite breweries. While I’m not a huge fan of the Hefeweizen that many people identify with the brewery, their small batch and seasonal offerings usually strike me as interesting, innovative and experimental. Their latest release comes from their Alchemy Project line, a “new series of high-end, bold, vintage-dated beers that are brewed for cellaring.” The Beer of the Week is Widmer Brothers Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout ’12. Continue reading Beer of the Week: Widmer Brothers Brewing Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout ’12 Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, good beer is a common theme. While many will stay within the confiones of the Bay in their search for beer, venturing to the outer territories can result in amazing finds. Here in Sonoma… … . . . → Read More: Mario Rubio’s feed: Bay Area Craft Beer festival hits Martinez This is a syndicated post. Read the original at Mario Rubio's feed2012-04-19. For those who are Chosen, every year they must clean out the chametz in their life and abstain for 10 nights. This includes abstaining from beer. With Passover coming to an end this weekend, I wanted to feature a chosen beer that would be appropriate for breaking the fast. The Beer of the Week is Shmaltz Brewing’s He’Brew Hop Manna IPA. Continue reading Beer of the Week: Shmaltz Brewing Company He’Brew Hop Manna IPA |
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