Category Archives: History

Some stories from the past…

Let’s Talk IPAs, Hop Heads!

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Sally Keskey

  As craft beer popularity continues to grow, our love for the India Pale Ale grows right along with it. Often referred to as “the flagship of the craft beer movement,” the IPA is a delightfully fun ride for your … Continue reading →

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Okay, What’s the Deal with Adding Citrus to Our Beers?

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Sally Keskey

Before hops were widely used as a preservative in beer, lemon, limes, and other citrus fruits were kept in jar of God’s drink to ward off infectious bacteria and mold from taking over the drink when it sat for a … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be Thankful for Beer

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Calee

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, bringing with it an array of reasons to remember to be grateful, including gatherings with friends, side dishes, and the new winter seasonals. Where ever—and however—you’re spending the holidays, take a moment to raise … Continue reading →

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Black Eye Beer Cheese

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Calee

If cheese had a season, fall would be the season for Beer Cheese Dip. Meant to be served warm, it’s a great early evening party appetizer or game day treat. When combined with Mendocino’s Black Eye Ale, it’s also a … Continue reading →

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Judging A Brew By Its Color

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Calee

As humans, we tend to taste first with our eyes. This makes sense, since it’s much safer to judge a piece of food from a distance before we actually put it in our mouth. We tend to judge beer the … Continue reading →

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Better Tech, Better Beer

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Calee

Not long ago, brewers weren’t even sure what was causing their brew to ferment, and trusted recipes were handed down for generations. That led to some pretty great beer, but since most brewers would only experiment out of necessity, it … Continue reading →

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How Taxes and Technology Led to Today’s Porters

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Calee

If you love beer—particularly porters—then you have two reasons to celebrate this week!  This week sees the birthday of Michael Jackson, considered one of the best beer writers of our time, and also marks the creation of Daniel Wheeler’s innovative … Continue reading →

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Red Tail Ale Wassail

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Calee

Ever since I read about the tradition of wassailing, I’ve been very intrigued by the idea of going from house to house asking for a drink of fine ale.  Who wouldn’t like that, right? Wassail literally means “to be healthy,” … Continue reading →

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Learn to Homebrew Day!

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Calee

Learn to Homebrew Day is this Saturday! I’m a huge fan of homebrewing, because it really is the basis for the craft beers we know today. Practically every craft brewer on the scene today started out homebrewing—some of them while … Continue reading →

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Hops, Helicopters and History – The World Records of Beer

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Calee

The Guinness Book of World Records is celebrating its 60th anniversary next year. That’s 60 years of eye-milk squirting, sword-swallowing and living with scorpions. I’ve always liked World Records—they make a great bar game. So it’s fitting that the Guinness Book … Continue reading →

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