Touring Sierra Nevada Brewing: Learning About Another Kind of Green Beer
May 17, 2012 – 10:04 am |

Story and photos by Carmel L. Mooney, correspondent
Though I remember standing in line for green beer on St. Paddy’s Day while attending California State University-Chico in the 80′s, I now have an appreciation for a …

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The Case for Beer: An Infographic
April 17, 2012 – 5:15 pm |
The Case for Beer: An Infographic

Wanted to share this cool graphic from FrugalDad.com.
I can’t testify to the accuracy, but it seems to match up with what I know, and it is well-sourced.

Source: FrugalDad.com

Homebrewers of any level will find value in this academy
December 22, 2011 – 12:51 pm |
Homebrewers of any level will find value in this academy

If you love trying great beer – and really, that’s the whole point of taking a Road Trip for Beer, isn’t it? – it seems almost inevitable that  sooner or later you’ll get the itch …

Beer and Thanksgiving Dinner – Suggestions from Some Experts
November 16, 2011 – 10:31 am |
Beer and Thanksgiving Dinner – Suggestions from Some Experts

Along with a lot of other folks, many beer lovers will take Thanksgiving road trips to spend the holiday with loved ones to feast on turkey and give thanks for the good things in their …

5 Essential Books for the Homebrewer
November 5, 2011 – 3:06 pm |
5 Essential Books for the Homebrewer

The American Homebrewers Association has decreed that Saturday, November 5, 2011, is Learn to Homebrew Day. The first was in 1999.
I began homebrewing five-gallon batches earlier this year. So far I’ve been really lucky, considering …

Top five fermented grogs fer the pirate in ye
September 17, 2010 – 4:00 am |
Top five fermented grogs fer the pirate in ye

Avast, me hearties! Amidst all this chatter about t’ Great American Grog Festival and t’ Oktoberfest in Munich, don’t forget that September 19 be International Talk Like a Pirate Day.
In honor o’ this momentous …

Who is tops at the tap?
August 24, 2010 – 4:00 am |
Who is tops at the tap?

I witnessed some beheadings the other night.
Well, that’s what the sixth step in the nine-step Stella Artois Pouring Ritual is called, anyway
Stella Artois is holding semi-final competitions across the country to find regional Draught Masters …

Top 10 Father’s Day gifts for the beer-loving dad
June 7, 2010 – 4:00 am |
Top 10 Father’s Day gifts for the beer-loving dad

Do you plan to take a Father’s Day road trip to see your dear ol’ dad, and maybe quaff a pint or two of beer with him?
You’ll need to bring along a present, though, and …

A great guide for the beer beginner
April 5, 2010 – 5:00 am |
A great guide for the beer beginner

If you don’t know the difference between a Pale Ale and an India Pale Ale, or if you think “bouquet” is something you give your wife when you’re in trouble, you might want to check …

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
March 17, 2010 – 5:00 am |
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!Whether you are Irish, only Irish for the day or hiding out from the shenanigans altogether, there’s one certainty: A lot of Guinness will be poured and enjoyed.
And if for some reason …