By Mario, on January 23rd, 2010%
I love when a beer surprises you. When I first heard of BJ’s Restaurants, I didn’t expect much. It was a mall chain and let’s be honest, would you expect much from “mall beer?” Then I was given a taste of their Grand Cru and immediately knew I was wrong. That was last year. I’ve since been to a few BJ’s and continue to be impressed with what they have to offer. This year, to celebrate their 10th Anniversary, I went back to my local BJ’s (and the newest in the Bay Area) to try their Grand Cru and feature it as my Beer of the Week. Continue reading Beer of the Week: BJ’s Restaurant Grand Cru
By Mario, on April 27th, 2009%
Whenever I get a chance to try a beer from a chain brewpub, I am usually disappointed. While my standard opinion is to always try a beer before passing judgment, regardless of who brews it, I have found myself discriminating against these corporate beer making facilities. So this past weekend, while looking for some relaxation time between days 1 and 2 of my engineering exam, I found myself headed to BJ’s Brewhouse at the Tanforan Mall. The visit was quite eye-opening. Continue reading Who Knew You Could Find a Good Beer in a Mall