#craft-beer

#craft-beer

Cajun Claws Seafood Boil House has soft opened in Uptown Oakland, offering a 10% discount on dishes from noon to 5 p.m. The grand opening is scheduled for May 4, featuring a jazz band and complimentary food.

Will Guidara's keynote speech emphasized a hyper-experiential approach to customer service, introducing the concept of a 'dream weaver' and the importance of attentive service in the hospitality industry.

The Valley of the Sun's beer scene has been a powerhouse for a decade, with Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company and Wren House Brewing Company opening new outposts to expand their visions.

Wicked Weed has always pushed boundaries. Vicious Nectar represents our next evolution in offering an elevated drinking experience built for consumers who want something vibrant and flavor-driven.

"Dale's has always been about hops and approachability; crushable beers that show up with serious flavor. The IPA Mix Pack, which is made up of three of the most-loved IPAs in the Dale's family, was a natural next step for us."

During this guided tour at SF Brewing Co., you'll explore the brewing space and learn about the process that takes beer from grain to glass. After the tour, guests will enjoy a curated flight of beers and receive a voucher for a complimentary pint, redeemable on a future visit.

Dogfish Head and the Grateful Dead both began as mere ideas, and thinking back to the beginnings of Dogfish, never in my wildest daydreams did I imagine we would one day be collaborating with a group as culturally influential as the Grateful Dead. One heck of a wild ride, our now more than 10-year relationship with the Dead has reinforced my belief in the value of thoughtful, authentic, against-the-grain experimentation.

Inspired by a hike through the Presidio, this light, spritzy lager is brewed with sage, lavender, and citrus peel. It's a special tradition and a unique beer we look forward to every March.

Alrighty everybody, we hate to say it, but it needs to be said - we're going to be closing the brewery on April 30, 2026. Now that we've got that covered, we've still got a few more months left to hang and celebrate with y'all. A few months to raise a glass to all the beer, art, and memories we've created together in this space over the past 15 years,

If you're someone who prefers drinking big and brash barrel-aged stouts, Hopleaf's Stephanie Brennan recommends seeking out a bottle of Barrel-Aged Abraxas from Perennial Artisan Ales. The brewery's seasonal Abraxas imperial stout is made with cinnamon sticks, cacao nibs, vanilla beans, and ancho chilis, creating a hugely complex, rich-tasting beer. However, if you're lucky, you might be able to get your hands on one of Perennial's rare barrel-aged editions.

Craft beer has always been about creativity and community, but when it teams up with rock music, it becomes something truly special. In this post, we'll explore some of the most iconic collaborations between craft breweries and legendary bands, highlighting how these unique brews reflect the spirit of rock culture. ## The Rise of Band-Inspired Brews As craft beer continues to dominate the beverage landscape, breweries are increasingly looking to popular culture for inspiration. Band-inspired beers have become a staple, and for good reason. They not only attract fans of the music but also tap into the stories, values, and identities that these bands represent.

Blue Oak Brewing Co has become a staple of the Bay Area. Blue Oak is notorious for their award winning beer, but did you know that Blue Oak also hosts an Incredible Stand-Up Comedy Show!? Once a month, in their event space The "Ales & Tales" Comedy Show takes place. This show consistently draws a good audience and has an underground following.

John Molson founded Canada's oldest brewery on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Montreal in 1786. Ever since, the Molson brewers have been passionate about brewing beer for Canadians to enjoy.

The DNA of a good dive bar isn't necessarily its menu, but its feel. It should be well-worn, the vinyl on the stools crackling like a dry lake bed on the verge of a rip. The soundtrack is familiar and at a volume that muffles nearby table conversation. The lighting is low, augmented by ambient string lights and flashes from arcade games. Drinks should be cheap. Yukon Tavern in Sellwood is a couple of those things, and more.

Never heard of "the Bridge District"? The newly christened neighborhood is a development in Anacostia near the eastern foot of the Frederick Douglass Bridge, and this new taproom from Atlas Brew Works, where you can sip microbrews and snack on pizza and wings, is among its first occupants. The facility also doubles brewing capacity for the DC-born producer, which makes craft beers such as Ponzi IPA and Bullpen Pilsner.

Cyclists and music enthusiasts have a standing invitation every Tuesday at Hapa's Creekside in Downtown San Jose. Located at 59 Barack Obama Boulevard near the SAP Center, this weekly gathering encourages people to ride their bikes for a rewarding 2-for-1 deal on beers. The event kicks off with food service at 4 p.m. from Traveler by Chef Lou, offering a range of tasty options to fuel the evening.

This transition feels right. Monday Night Brewing is healthy, strong, and led by people who care deeply about the work, our culture, and our community. Joel is the right leader for this next chapter, and I'm excited to support him and stay meaningfully connected to MNB. At the same time, I'm looking forward to giving my full attention to Southstone as we partner with other small and mid-sized businesses to help them grow and thrive.

Colorado National Monument in Grand Junction, Colo., is an awe-inspiring canyon boasting scenery any traveler would be lucky to soak in. It's also, bafflingly, crowd-free. "People tend to head straight for the Grand Canyon, or maybe Arches or Zion national parks," says Adam Kinsey, owner and founder of Grand Junction's Handlebar Tap House as well as the new WestCo Brewing. The canyon boasts a serenity you simply won't find at the Grand Canyon, with its steady flow of tourists.

With the move to our new facility, we have been able to ramp up our production with the additional space,

Whether you're on a mission to road trip to the best breweries in every state or you just like the idea of being a regular at your local taproom, there are ways to get the most out of your experience. Visiting a brewery is its own adventure. While you might go to a bar just to throw a couple back or watch the big game, a brewery has more education - in a fun way - on tap if you want to take advantage, and you should.

Having been regulars at the bar for years, they were eager to start their new business venture. My husband and I always thought that as a retirement gig, hospitality was always something we'd think about, Tricia, a local Fremont teacher, told this news organization. We were just coming out of COVID, things were opening up and you were allowed to go outside. We thought, What an opportunity to get into something we knew well.'

From its humble beginnings in a strip mall to boasting one of the largest brewery tasting rooms in the country at 25,000 square feet, AleSmith has continually been a local favorite for over 30 years. It's been consistently ranked in the top 10 list of the best brewers on RateBeer, a beer rating website with millions of beer-loving members from around the world. And to this day, craft beer experts rank an AleSmith beer as one of the best of the year.

In the northern town of Windsor is the most famous: Russian River Brewing. It's been voted one of the top breweries in the country and is best known for its Pliny the Elder. But there's also the Belgian-influenced Cuver Brewing and Barrel Brothers. Santa Rosa, meanwhile, has the most breweries, including Cooperage and its new downtown location, plus Fogbelt, HenHouse, Iron Ox, Moonlight, Old Possum, Russian River's original brewpub and Shady Oak Barrel House.

We're surviving, not thriving. We'd love to turn that into thriving, he added on the latest episode of the Brewbound Podcast. We're trying to get to next year. That's the standard answer, Arthur explained. Next year will be our 20th year in business. So it's a pretty big milestone in terms of continuity or continuation. So [we're] definitely looking forward. What we're trying to do is really establish the right size and scale for the brewery.

Paint and Pints: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3, Gilman Brewing Co., 912 Gilman St., Berkeley. Sip craft beer, paint something festive and mingle with friends. $25. eventbrite.com Brewery Yoga: 6 p.m. Dec. 3, Woodhouse Blending & Brewing, 119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz. Treat yourself for getting over halfway through the week with this vinyasa flow session, then stay for the beer and community. $18. eventbrite.com

Last call has come for a beloved, nearly four-decade-old Oregon brewery founded in part by three former Nike executives. Oregon Brewing Company, the parent company of Rogue Ales & Spirits, filed for Chapter 7 liquidation proceedings in the state's federal bankruptcy court this week. The Monday bankruptcy filing follows the craft beer and spirits maker's abrupt shutdown of all its brewing and restaurant locations across Oregon, according to local news reports.