21st Amendment, a great brewpub and restaurant in San Francisco, recently announced they are expanding production. They are joining the ranks of craft brew superstars Oskar Blues and Surly Brewing by putting great craft beer into cans. Normally only available at the pub, 21st Amendment is now receiving wider distribution, available throughout California at BevMo, [...]
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OKTOBERFEST this Saturday at Verdugo
JUST ANNOUNCED
This Saturday, September 13th, Verdugo Bar is hosting their 1st annual Oktoberfest. In addition to their usual biergarten, they will also be converting their parking lot for the afternoon to make way for all the festivities.
Come on out to Glassell Park for beer, brats, music, and even a few competitions like stein holding, boot [...]
Things Are Looking Good for Stone
12 years in business and no signs of slowing down. Just three years ago they moved into their new building, and already, they are outgrowing it.
Along with a lolcatted picture of their current location, their newsletter also had this to say:
Do you know of a friend’s second cousin with a father-in-law who knows a [...]
New Beer Site: California Beerzine
Perhaps you’ve noticed, “Hmm, there hasn’t been too much going on on the ol’ Hair of the Dog Blog. I wonder what happened to Dave?”
Well, I’ve been busy with another project, consulting and helping to build the fantastic new California Beerzine, which just launched last week.
This site is a great resource for anyone who [...]
Real Ale in LA: Firestone Firkin Friday at the Daily Pint
Tomorrow! Friday the 11th of April!
Sometime between 6 and 7 o’clock, the Daily Pint in Santa Monica is tapping a firkin of unfiltered Firestone Double Barrel Ale.
That’s right, Real Ale in Santa Monica. A rep from Firestone is bringing by a temporary beer engine for this single keg, and once it kicks, it’s [...]
Steel Reserve 211: The Pinnacle of Human Achievement in Beer
Cracked the cap on the 750ml can and poured into my favorite frosted mug, it was a hot afternoon so I was glad I remembered to throw it in the freezer the night before. The beer poured out of the can a hazy straw color with minimal head and low carbonation. Before I [...]
Now On Tap: Stone Imperial Russian Stout 2008
It’s that time of the year again. Last week Stone released one of their most beloved seasonal beers, 2008’s Russian Imperial Stout. Buy a couple bottles if you’re lucky enough to find it, this is one of those beers that vanishes off the shelves pretty quickly. Part of the reason for this [...]
