Monthly Archives: August 2016

A Look at Summer 2016 Beer Trends

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Sally Keskey

Hey, everybody! Sally here, your friendly neighborhood blogger. I’ve been attending lots of social events in the last few weeks all over Brooklyn, New York, in order to keep an eye on what’s trending. Back in March, I discussed my … Continue reading →

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A Delectably Moist Chocolate Cake Chills with Our Classic Redwood Oatmeal Stout

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Sally Keskey

  I’m loving this whole one beer pairing a month thing, especially because this month I’m suffering from a major sweet tooth. And what Mendocino Brew do you grab when you’ve got a sweet tooth? I’m going to go, unequivocally, … Continue reading →

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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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Meet You at the Blind Pig: Throwing a Prohibition Era Party with Mendocino’s Giggle Water

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Sally Keskey

These days, it’s easy to forget that the manufacturing and sale of alcohol was illegal in the United States, but from 1920 to 1933, the Prohibition Era reigned. Thankfully, those dark ages are over, but while, they created an awful … 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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