Monthly Archives: February 2013

Beer… A Civilized Drink

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Calee

You may have noticed by now that we’ve been celebrating California Craft Beer Month all month long! The huge array of beer available today, from hop-head IPAs to malty, roasted porters—and everything in between—offers a reminder of just how seriously … Continue reading →

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The Craft Beer Battle Continues…

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Calee

There’s been a lot in the news lately about the Anheuser-Busch InBev attempt to buy Grupo Modelo, the maker of Corona beer. The merger, which InBev is still working toward, would have left just two companies—InBev and MillerCoors—controlling more than … Continue reading →

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Beer and Chocolate Pairing- Where to Start?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Calee

Valentine’s Day is almost here again, so it’s a great time to think about chocolate and beer pairings! Not only has chocolate become a traditional gift for the holiday, all those unsold heart-shaped boxes and gourmet selections will go on … Continue reading →

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California and the Craft Beer Revolution

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Calee

After Prohibition ended, the craft beer renaissance began in California. The open-minded culture and the wine industry’s established presence combined with the hop harvests of the Pacific Northwest to set the stage for the craft beer revolution. In 2012, the … Continue reading →

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Celebrating California Brews

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Calee

What could be better than an array of craft brews and a crowd of fellow beer-lovers? California Craft Brew Month is here, and beer festivals have already started to deliver. I got to celebrate my first festival of the year … Continue reading →

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