Monthly Archives: September 2013

Bringing Home The Beer

Earlier this month, the California senate unanimously approved new legislation that will allow breweries to refill growlers not sold directly by the brewery.  Until now, a brewery was only allowed to refill a growler marked with their branding. This forced … Continue reading

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A Taste of 30 Years

Mendocino 30th Anniversary Pale Ale Tasting Party! The great thing about beer is—there are so many, and everyone has their own taste. The terrible thing about beer reviews is— there are so many, and everyone has their own taste. So, … Continue reading

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Black Hawk Brownies

Made with Black Hawk Stout, these brownies are nicely chocolaty and rich without being too sweet.  The recipe is a friendly one, too—you can vary it to your taste by playing with the types of chocolate you use. Bring them … Continue reading

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How About a Nice Cold Black Eye?

Blending Beers If you visit the Mendocino Brewing taproom in Ukiah, one thing you may notice is the large array of beer blends on the menu! Mendo has even bottled one of their most popular blends, Black Eye Ale, made … Continue reading

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