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A question I’ve been getting a lot lately is, “Dave, when are we going to see Mikkeller’s Beer Geek Breakfast Stout in LA??”
Truth is, I had no idea, and it killed me to not have an answer.
But just a few days ago, I stumbled upon Mikkel(ler)’s Blog, presumably written by brewer Mikkel Borg Bjergsøl.
According to [...]

Have I not been to Father’s in a while? Cause now they have a whole slew of Russian Rivers: Damnation, Perdition, and Pliny the Elder.

Also making appearances this month are Craftsman’s Oktoberfest, and as part of the John’s Locker Stock program, Rogue’s Imperial Porter. This stuff is so special I don’t even have [...]

On Wednesday, the LA Times’ Food Section had a cool article about the growing Santa Barbara beer circuit. Mentioned in the article were the town’s new brewpubs, Hollister Brewing Co. and Downtown Brewing Co., as well as good ol’ Firestone Walker.
It’s exciting to think that Santa Barbara, which is mainly known for its wine, [...]

After a long week of “seriously considering” combating global warming at the G8 summit, President Bush relaxes and throws back a few beers.

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In today’s Travel section of the New York Times, Evan Rail throws himself on top of a grenade and submits himself to a beer pilgrimage across Germany in the name of journalism. What a noble cause.
New York Times
An interesting look at Weiss, Rauch, and Kölsch.
This is top-notch journalism here, people, so take heed.
If [...]

Arguably the best brewer in LA, Mark Jilg has been making Craftsman since 1995 in a tiny warehouse in Pasadena. I was first introduced to his Craftsman Hefeweizen a couple years ago at Father’s Office. I don’t think they even sell this stuff in bottles. It’s easy to forget that they make [...]

Alabama, the cap has been popped, now it’s your turn to free the hops.
Yeah, this news is a little old by now, but as of yesterday, the Governor of South Carolina signed the bill into law.
Amazing what can be achieved with a little online grassroots activism. Congratulations to the great folk of South Carolina.  [...]