Monthly Archives: August 2013

Early Days of Beer and Thunder

How often does the simple desire for a full-flavored beer become a 30 year-long legacy? Michael Laybourn, one of the founders of Mendocino Brewing, shares his story of how a homebrewed beer grew and helped spur a craft beer revolution. … Continue reading

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Years and Years of Beer Pioneers

The popularity of craft beer is growing faster than ever, and the range of styles is constantly expanding. As Mendocino Brewing celebrates its 30th Anniversary, it can be hard to imagine a time when it was impossible to walk into … Continue reading

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30th Anniversary Ale – The Brewer’s View

The release date for Mendocino Brewing’s first 30th Anniversary Ale is getting closer, and the excitement is growing. Crafting such an important beer is no small task, and the Mendo team has been working on this one for a while. … Continue reading

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The 30th Anniversary Ale Bottle Design

Whenever you start on a new project the instant reaction is to try something new, something different.  We tend to look to the future.  This design started that way, until I realized that to look forward, I should first look … Continue reading

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Cascade Hops, America’s Own

This August 1st marked the third annual IPA day, which was founded as a way to celebrate the ingredient that many believe has defined the American Craft Beer movement. US beers, particularly those brewed on the West Coast, stand out … Continue reading

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Award Winning Ales, Yet Again…

You may know by now that Mendocino Brewing recently won four (!) awards at the California State Fair,walking away with the Gold for Imperial BarleyWine, Silver for Imperial Stout and the Bronze for both Black Hawk Stout and White Hawk … Continue reading

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