The other day, at Whole Foods in Walnut Creek, I picked up a bottle of one of two 30th Anniversary beers on hand from Sierra Nevada. The bottle I selected was an Imperial Helles Bock brewed by Charlie Papazian, Fred Eckhard, and Ken Grossman called, appropriately, "Charlie, Fred, and Ken's Bock". (The other one was "Fritz and Ken's Ale … [Read more...]
August Meeting, 8/15
This month's joint meeting with DOZE, BAM, and Mad Zymurgists on August 15th. The meeting place is Briones Regional Park - Newt Hollow picnic area at 11am, though you can come as early as 9:00am if you want to set up tents, tables, jockey boxes, etc.) Link to the park information & map: www.ebparks.org/parks/briones. Look for the Newt Holl … [Read more...]
August Meeting
---------------------- Reminder Notice ---------------------- This month's joint meeting with DOZE, BAM, and Mad Zymurgists on August 15th. The meeting place is Briones Regional Park - Newt Hollow picnic area at 11am, though you can come as early as 9:00am if you want to set up tents, tables, jockey boxes, etc.) Link to the park informatio … [Read more...]
Medieval Brewing
For the history-minded among us: In the BBC's Christina: A Medieval Life there is a brief discussion of brewing and ale distribution in Medieval England. "Christina: A Medieval Life" Follow the link, hit Play, and head to minute 23. … [Read more...]