The return of select Arcadia beers to the shelves was probably one of the greatest things that happened in 2020. To be fair, though, 2020 was, in general, not great. Perhaps you recall this. Anyway, Arcadia Brewing, out of Kalamazoo, Mich., closed suddenly in fall 2019, and in June 2020, Short’s Brewing (also out of…
Denver Beer Co is a fun, relaxed spot in downtown Denver that is open-air during the nicer months. JP and I had a nice afternoon there during the end of our quick stop in Denver last September, so we bought a few 6-packs of cans to help start our beer cellar in our new place.…
While we were driving through Colorado on our road trip out west last September, I was craving a sour peach beer. We stopped at a brewery in Palisade, Colorado, one night, and I was sure that they would have amazing Palisade Peach beer, and we’d sip it outside and watch the sun sink behind the Rockies.…
Cruz Blanca was our go-to spot when we lived in Chicago’s West Loop, and it’s one of the things I miss most since our move to California. The ever-changing taps of delicious brews, amazing Oaxacan street food (it’s a Rick Bayless spot), and half-off drafts on Sundays kept us coming back to our favourite bar…
Ale Industries is one of the closest breweries to where we live, so I wish we really loved their beers! So far, the fella and I haven’t been blown away by anything they make, but their brewery is a good hangout spot, especially on weeknights after work, since it’s right by the Fruitvale BART station.…
Since 21st Amendment gets nationwide distribution now, I feel like a lot of craft beer snobs are basically done with them. But they were one of my first favourite craft breweries, and it just doesn’t feel like winter to me until I have my first Fireside Chat. Also: having a beer called “Fireside Chat”…
I have a story to tell about Black Tuesday. If you’re not into stories, feel free to scroll down for the review at the end. I won’t be offended. We found out about Black Tuesday from a Frenchman. It’s true. I just got into craft beer in 2015, really, because of the fella. He was…
Last weekend, the fella and I visited CRAFT Beer & Wine in Alameda. We met a local couple out watching football a couple of weeks ago, and they said it was the best place to get craft beer in the area. It was smaller than we expected, but they sell mainly singles, so they have…
Une Année piqued my interest a couple of years ago, when I first had their Truth Against the World. I declared it my favourite saison ever, bought several bottles of it during 2015, and gave it five stars on Untappd. I haven’t had it in over 2 years, so I have no idea if I…