Monthly Archives: July 2015

International Beer Day!

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Calee

This Friday, August 7, marks International Beer Day. According to lore (Wikipedia), this celebration was first founded by a group of beer-lovers in Santa Cruz back in 2007. Thanks to social media, the event caught on quickly and spread around … Continue reading →

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Mendo’s August Festival Picks!

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Calee

We’re deep into beer festival season now, and some of the biggest fests are getting set to begin. Mendocino Brewing will be at several of them, as well as some smaller, personal favorites. Here are a few of Mendo’s favorite … Continue reading →

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Beer – Thank the Gods

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Calee

This month holds the feast day of St. Arnold of Metz, who urged the villagers to drink beer instead of water. That story has always intrigued me, because it illustrates so well the tangled past of beer. It is only … Continue reading →

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Black Hawk Stout Blackberry Pies

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Calee

Blackberries and stout are a great pair, and they come together well in these Black Hawk Stout Blackberry Pies. I had no idea how easy pie is to make (pre-made crust helps) and these tiny pies are easy to set … Continue reading →

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U.S. Craft Beer–Changing the Way the World Brews

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Calee

The U.S. is known for its culture of innovation, and the evolution of the craft beer industry is a fine example of how our country has contributed to the beers of the world. Once home to a healthy brewing industry, … Continue reading →

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