CBN‘s 24TH ANNIVERSARY BASH
Trumer Brauerei, Berkeley, CA
The Celebrator Beer News will celebrate its 24th anniversary on February 19, 2012, with a Brewer’s party from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Trumer Brauerei in Berkeley, California. Over 30 other breweries will pour favorite brews as well. Meet CBN writers and beer industry luminaries, including pioneering figures in the craft beer movement.
Tickets are on sale now: $50 per person (includes BBQ and beer). Beer industry (we know who you are) $40. Tix at the door (if available) are $70 cash only.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
This is a major fundraiser for the California Craft Brewers Association!
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By CCBA
– January 21, 2012
Celebrator Beer Fest & CCBA Fundraiser
Trumer Brauerei in Berkeley
Sunday February 19, 2012
4:00pm – 8:00pm
The Celebrator Beer News will celebrate its 24th anniversary on February 19, 2012, with a Brewer’s party from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Trumer Brauerei in Berkeley, California.
All proceeds go to the California Craft Beer Association. 30+ breweries will pour favorite brews. Meet beer industry luminaries.
This party is the Grand Finale for SF Beer Week.
Come support the CCBA!
Tickets on sale now:
Call Celebrator @ 530.470-0191 or Trumer Brauerei @ 510.526-1160
or visit celebrator.com for details and tickets.
$50 per person, including food & beer. Beer industry (we know who you are) are in for $40. Tickets at the door (if available) are $70 cash only.
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By CCBA
– January 13, 2012
Golden Road Brewing will celebrate the grand opening of the brewery’s new pub with 16 ounce cans that feature iconic images of Los Angeles. Each can contains 16 ounces of beer (most cans only contain 12 ounces of beer).
Twenty four L.A. County Whole Foods Markets and a few select bottle shops will carry six packs of Golden Road’s two flagship beers, Golden Road Hefeweizen and Point the Way IPA.
“We want to change the way people buy craft beer in L.A. County,” says Meg Gill, president and co-founder of Golden Road Brewing in Atwater Village.
Read more here
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By CCBA
– January 12, 2012
Hangar 24 Craft Brewery has graduated to the ranks of Regional Craft Brewery after brewing for less than four years.
On December 31st, Hangar 24 Craft Brewery broke the 15,000 barrel production mark and graduated from being classified as a “Microbrewery” to a “Regional Craft Brewery”. (A Regional Craft Brewery produces between 15,000 and 6,000,000 barrels of beer per year.)
The Craft Brewer’s Association recorded 1,767 Craft Breweries in the United States throughout 2010, of which only 80 reached the production levels of a Regional Craft Brewery. This statistic is a noteworthy testament to Hangar 24’s viral success especially considering that Hangar 24 has been in existence for less than 4 years with current distribution only spanning throughout Southern California.
More here
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By Janet
– January 5, 2012
Sacramento’s craft beer culture is growing. Although the recent recession has brought a storm of trouble to the local restaurant industry, there are some positive signs for craft beer. With sales of craft beer up throughout the nation, Sacramento is making its mark with several new breweries in the region.
Sacramento Beer Week is Feb. 24 through March 4th.
Full story here
Kenny Gown from Loomis Basin Brewing Co.
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By CCBA
– January 4, 2012
Hops and beer are just about synonymous. I mean, most everyone knows that the use of hops in brewing beer is universal… right? Well apparently not.
Uncommon Brewers is certainly uncommon among California brewers. Unlike most West Coast breweries that feature hops in most of their beers, this Santa Cruz brewery does not.
Full article here
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By CSBA
– December 26, 2011
February 10th ~ 19th, 2012
Opening Celebration will be held at the Concourse Pavilion in SOMA
on February 10, 2012 from 6-10pm.
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By CSBA
– December 21, 2011
Save THE Date
Save the Date
Saaave the Date!
FEBRUARY 19, 2012
Another Year of Beers & Cheers!
Celebrator 24th Anniversary Beer Fest
and
CCBA Fundraiser
@
Trumer Brauerei in Berkeley
4:00 ~ 8:00 pm
This is a major fundraiser for the CCBA and all proceeds will go to the California Craft Beer Association.
Tickets on Sale Soon
Check back here for details.
$50 per person, including BBQ and beer.
$40 Beer industry (we know who you are)
$70 Tickets at the door (if available)
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By CSBA
– December 20, 2011
California State Senate Majority Leader Ellen Corbett got a little beer shower tapping a firkin of “Winter Warmer” at Drakes Brewing Company in San Leandro, CA. Senator Corbett visited the brewery, enjoyed a draft, and lent her support to California Craft brewers.
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By CSBA
– December 15, 2011
Former collaborators, turned rivals, turned collaborators again to produce Allies Win the War, a collaboration beer by Shaun O’Sullivan and Nico Freccia of 21st Amendment Brewery in San Francisco and Jamie Floyd of Ninkasi Brewing Co in Eugene, Oregon.
The name, O’Sullivan elaborates, is “a play on the idea of rivals coming together for the greater good of the world.”
Full article here
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By CSBA
– December 12, 2011
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By CSBA
– December 5, 2011
Barbara Gerovac, co-founder of Anaheim Brewery found the art of brewing beer fun. With co-owner and husband Greg they reprised the prohibition era Anaheim Brewery and opened the doors a couple of years ago. When it comes to brewing beer many think men, but ladies like Barbara Gerovac, are part of a group trying to change those misconceptions.
Barbara is also a member of the Pink Boots Society, a networking and educational organization of woman brewers
See video and full story here
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By CSBA
– November 17, 2011
Green Flash Brewing Company, a San Diego brewery known for inspiring deep devotion amongst its many followers will release Rayon Vert ™, a Belgian-Style Pale Ale, in January 2012. Rayon Vert is the product of a 4 year long development process and will be bottle-conditioned with Brettanomyces, a wild yeast. Beer Advocate comments , “Because it is bottle conditioned, the beer will continue to change with age and there is no way to foresee what it will taste like after years in the bottle”. That’s a bold move.
More here
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By CSBA
– November 14, 2011
A brand new 250bbl brewhouse being shipped to Lagunitas Brewing Co. as part of their major expansion project, hit a storm on the way into the eastern Caribbean. According to a Lagunitas Twitter stream, as the ship rolled back and forth by more than 40 degrees a crane came loose from its chains and crushed the brewhouse, sitting peacefully on deck. The 30′ diameter lauter tun caught the blunt of the attack, and appears to be a total loss.
Meanwhile two 40′ tall 750bbl fermenters just moored in Stockton CA port last night. Because they are too big to travel via truck, some components of the brewhouse will be barged as far as possible up the Petaluma River and then air freighted (that’s right — flown) via a “heavy lift” chopper.
Looking forward to seeing photos of a brewery flying over the city of Petaluma
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By CSBA
– November 2, 2011
San Diego Beer Week Celebrates Craft Beer in San Diego Nov 4-13, 2011
With over 500 planned events, SDBW promotes San Diego’s thriving craft beer culture, showcasing San Diego’s breweries, restaurants, pubs and other businesses tied to the craft beer community.
More details here
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By CSBA
– November 2, 2011
IBISWorld, the world’s largest independent publisher of U.S. industry research, expanded its industry search to include the growing craft beer industry.
They project that revenue in the overall brewing industry will grow at an annualized rate of 1.9% over the next five years, with much of the increase occurring in the craft beer industry.
“Consumers are showing a preference for craft brews that not only support their local economy but also feature a more unique taste”.
See full article here
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By CSBA
– October 31, 2011
San Diego County’s beer community is growing wider and deeper. Here’s the inside scoop.
Three new books that share stories, recipes and the history of craft brewing in San Diego are a must read.
Stone Brewing’s Co co-founder Greg Koch bares all in his “The Brewer’s Apprentice: An Insider’s Guide to the Art and Craft of Beer Brewing Taught by
the Masters,” co-wrote with freelance Pennsylvania writer Matt Allyn.
“The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.: Liquid Lore, Epic Recipes and Unabashed Arrogance”, written by Stone Brewing Companies’ co-founders Greg Koch and Steve Wagner with PR man Randy Clemens, featuring a history of beer and untold stories of Stone’s startup days.
“San Diego’s Top Brewers”, written by a local publisher Chefs Press. This book profiles 18 San Diego breweries and features beer-inspired recipes that highlight some great brews.
More details here
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By CSBA
– October 27, 2011
Stone’s 15th Anniversary Celebration $ Invitational Beer Festival brought in $240,000 in proceeds that will be distributed to numerous local charities. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year. details here...
Stone Brewing Co. released a collaboration beer, Baird / Ishii / Stone Japanese Green Tea IPA, to benefit Japanese tsunami relief details here…
Stone “Quingenti Millilitre” Bottle Drawing, a collaboration beer Ken Schmidt / Maui / Stone Kona Coffee Macadamia Coconut Porter Aged in Bourbon Barrels. ~ a benefit for local charities drew in $15,000. details here…
And there’s other charity functions and holiday food drives including the “Winner Winner Turkey Dinner,”
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By CSBA
– October 12, 2011
California craft brewers brought home 51 out of 248 medals awarded at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival (GABF), and were awarded 4 out of 6 of the prestigious Brewery and Brewer of the Year Awards.
California was the top medal winner, followed by Colorado with 44 medals. The 2011 GABF drew an impressive field of competitors, with 2011 topping last year’s entries by 11 percent.
This year’s GABF competition attracted 167 beer judges from nine countries, 526 breweries in the competition from 48 states (including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico). Award-winning brewers received prestigious gold, silver and bronze medals in 83 beer categories covering 134 beer styles, establishing the best examples of each style in the U.S.
Great American Beer Festival 2011 Statistics
• 466 breweries in the festival hall
• 2,375 beers served at the festival
• 49,000 attendees
• 3,300 volunteers approx.
• 526 breweries in the competition from 48 states (including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico)
• 3,930 beers judged (includes 86 Pro-Am competition entries)
• 83 style categories judged, plus the Pro-Am competition
• 167 judges from nine countries
• Average number of competition beers entered in each category: 48
• Category with highest number of entries: 176, American Style India Pale Ale
2011 winners
Great American Beer Festival 2011 Statistics
- Firestone Walker, Pizza Port Carlsbad and Rock Bottom Brewery won 6 medals each,
the 2nd most medals won per brewery.
- Firestone and Pizza Port both took 3 gold medals each – 2nd to the most gold medals per brewery.
- 21st Amendment took 2 gold medals.
2011 Brewery and Brewer of the Year Awards ~ California took 4 out of 6 awards
Mid-Size Brewing Company and Mid-Size Brewing Company
Brewer of the Year
Firestone Walker Brewing Co, Paso Robles, CA
Matthew Brynildson
Small Brewpub and Small Brewpub Brewer of the Year
Pizza Port Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA
Yiga Miyashiro
Large Brewpub and Large Brewpub Brewer of the Year
Pizza Port Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA
Pizza Port Brew Guys
Brewpub Group and Brewpub Group Brewer of the Year
TAPS Fish House & Brewery, Brea, CA
Victor Novak
The following are the California brewers who brought home the medal:
Category: 8 Coffee Beer - 60 Entries
Silver: Coffee Monster, Pizza Port Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA
Category: 10 rye Beer – 36 Entries
Gold: Three Flowers IPA, Marin Brewing Co., Larkspur, CA
Category: 12 Session Beer – 44 Entries
Silver: Twerp, Pizza Port Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA
Bronze: Firestone Walker Extra Pale Ale, Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Paso Robles, CA
Category: 13 Other Strong Beer – 53 Entries
Bronze: Totality Imperial Stout, FiftyFifty Brewing Co., Truckee, CA
Category: 14 Experimental Beer – 83 Entries
Silver: Petit Obscura, Telegraph Brewing Co., Santa Barbara, CA
Category: 15 Indigenous Beer – 31 Entries
Gold: Hqt, 21st Amendment Brewery, San Francisco, CA
Bronze: Hot Rocks Lager, Port Brewing Co., San Marcos, CA
Category: 18 American-Style Sour Ale – 21 Entries
Silver: Framboise de Amorosa, The Lost Abbey, San Marcos, CA
Category: 20 Wood- and Barrel-Aged Beer – 40 Entries
Gold: Velvet Merkin, Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Paso Robles, CA
Category: 23 Wood- and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer – 75 Entries
Silver: The Wanderer, The Bruery, Placentia, CA
Category: 24 Aged Beer – 36 Entries
Bronze: 2004 Triple Exultation, Eel River Brewing Co., Fortuna, CA
Category: 39 German-Style Schwarzbier – 26 Entries
Gold: TAPS Schwarzbier, TAPS Fish House & Brewery (Corona, CA), Brea, CA
Category: 42 Baltic-Style Porter – 19 Entries
Bronze: Puddy Porter, Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse, Berkeley, CA
Category: 43 Golden or Blonde Ale – 56 Entries
Bronze: Kent Lake Kolsch, Iron Springs Pub & Brewery, Fairfax, CA
Category: 47 English-Style India Pale Ale – 46 Entries
Silver: Napa Smith Organic IPA, Napa Smith Brewery, Napa, CA
Category: 49 American-Style Pale Ale – 105 Entries
Gold: Pale 31, Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Paso Robles, CA
Silver: Mission St. Pale, Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Paso Robles, CA
Category: 50 American-Style Strong Pale Ale – 103 Entries
Silver: AleSmith IPA, AleSmith Brewing Co., San Diego, CA
Category: 52 Imperial India Pale Ale – 102 Entries
Gold: Citra Double IPA, Kern River Brewing, Kernville, CA
Silver: Double Jack, Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Paso Robles, CA
Category: 53 American-Style Amber/Red Ale – 82 Entries
Gold: Amber Waves, 21st Amendment Brewery, San Francisco, CA
Silver: Jamaica Red Ale, Mad River Brewing Co., Blue Lake, CA
Category: 54 Imperial Red Ale – 57 Entries
Gold: 547 Haight – The Toronado San Francisco’s 20th Anniversary Imperial Red Ale,
Pizza Port Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA
Silver: Rhino Chaser Imperial Red Ale, Pizza Port Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA
Category: 55 English-Style Mild Ale – 25 Entries
Gold: Skidmark Brown Ale, Pizza Port Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA
Silver: Dawn Patrol Dark, Pizza Port Solana Beach, Solana Beach, CA
Category: 56 Ordinary or Special Bitter – 28 Entries
Gold: DBA, Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Paso Robles, CA
Silver: New Speedway Bitter, Magnolia Gastropub and Brewery, San Francisco, CA
Bronze: Bonnie Lee’s Best Bitter, Magnolia Gastropub and Brewery, San Francisco, CA
Category: 60 English-Style Brown Ale – 45 Entries
Gold: Good Grief Brown, Pizza Port Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA
Category: 61 American-Style Brown Ale – 49 Entries
Gold: Great American Brown, Pizza Port Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA
Category: 62 American-Style Black Ale – 74 Entries
Bronze: Black Racer, Bear Republic Brewing Co., Healdsburg, CA
Category: 63 German-Style Altbier – 30 Entries
Silver: TAPS Alt, TAPS Fish House & Brewery (Brea, CA), Brea, CA
Category: 64 German-Style Sour Ale – 13 Entries
Silver: Hottenroth Berliner Weisse, The Bruery, Placentia, CA
Category: 66 German-Style Wheat Ale – 23 Entries
Silver: Weizenbock, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Chico, CA
Category: 69 Belgian- and French-Style Ale – 56 Entries
Gold: California Ale, Telegraph Brewing Co., Santa Barbara, CA
Silver: TAPS Biere de Garde, TAPS Fish House & Brewery (Corona, CA), Brea, CA
Category: 71 Belgian-Style Abbey Ale – 76 Entries
Gold: Brother David’s Double, Anderson Valley Brewing Co., Boonville, CA
Bronze: Two Tortugas, Karl Strauss Brewing Co., San Diego, CA
Category: 72 Belgian-Style Strong Specialty Ale – 59 Entries
Silver: Revelations, Pizza Port Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA
Bronze: The Twelve, Black Diamond Brewing Co., Concord, CA
Category: 73 Brown Porter – 32 Entries
Silver: FireHouse Porter, FireHouse Grill & Brewery, Sunnyvale, CA
Category: 74 Robust Porter – 62 Entries
Bronze: Pier Rat Porter, Pizza Port San Clemente, San Clemente, CA
Category: 76 Foreign-Style Stout – 23 Entries
Bronze: Z-Man Stout, Pizza Port Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA
Category: 77 American-Style Stout – 37 Entries
Gold: Jules Winnfi eld, Pizza Port Solana Beach, Solana Beach, CA
Silver: Achievement Beyond Life’s Experiences American Stout, Brit Antrim Benefi t Beer,
Pizza Port Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA
Category: 79 Oatmeal Stout – 36 Entries
Bronze: Stagecoach Stout, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., Buellton, CA
Category: 82 Old Ale or Strong Ale – 35 Entries
Gold: Papier, The Bruery, Placentia, CA
Silver: AleSmith Decadence ‘10 Old Ale, AleSmith Brewing Co., San Diego, CA
Category: 83 Barley Wine-Style Ale – 42 Entries
Silver: AleSmith Old Numbskull, AleSmith Brewing Co., San Diego, CA
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By CSBA
– October 5, 2011
What do you do with a pile of adobe soil? Tony Magee, founder and owner of Lagunitas Brewing Co., had an idea…
“The dirt needed to go somewhere,” he said. “All of a sudden it became apparent to me. It was exactly the right amount of material to create an amphitheater. In my mind, a stage appeared. There were no architectural plans at first; it was very impromptu.”
An estimated 300 people filled the venue as Tony Magee took the stage as the opening act for Texas-based singer-songwriter James McMurtry.
Full Story Here
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By CSBA
– September 22, 2011
It is with great pomp and gusto that Stone Brewing Co. announces its highly anticipated literary tome—The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.: Liquid Lore, Epic Recipes, and Unabashed Arrogance—will be gracing bookstore shelves everywhere on September 27th.
Inside the book will be behind the scenes of Stone Brewing Co, a history of beer through the ages; beer tips; pairing beer and food, recipes and much more.
More details here
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By CSBA
– September 22, 2011
Firestone Walker Brewing Company presents Deconstructed LA – an exciting beer and food event during L.A. Beer Week.
The event will host the debut of “XV”, Firestone Walker’s 15th anniversary ale, a blend of one of the most unique brews available by Brewmaster, Matt Brynildson. Sean Z. Paxton, the “Home Brew Chef” will craft dishes to create the perfect food and beer pairing.
“Sean is mildly insane and phenomenally talented; his unbridled imagination and deep understanding of the DNA of beer and food creates a real experience,” said David Walker, co-proprietor of Firestone Walker. “Add that to Matt Brynildson’s equally inspired Anniversary blend and you have something that you’ll not forget.”
Tickets and additional information available at : www.FWDeconstructed.com or call 805-225-5911 x607.
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By CSBA
– September 20, 2011
You may not have noticed it, but Rubicon Brewing is quietly raising lots of money for local charities. Their 501c Wednesdays have hosted a variety of organizations who get a cut from the daily till and a chance to promote their organization to the beer loving public.
This Saturday, Rubicon will host the Northern California Brewers Guild and the California Small Brewers Association for a fundraiser for the craft beer industry itself. Both organizations are active in promoting craft beer among consumers, businesses and lawmakers. The highlight of this event, without a doubt, will be the two silent auctions of rare beer. How rare? Some of these beers have never even been for sa
le to the public.
Autographed Life and Limb
If you are a collector of celebrity memorabilia and autographs, you’ll want to take home one of these bottles of Life and Limb, a collaborative beer between Sierra Nevada and Dogfish Head. Both owners, Ken Grossman and Sam Calagione, have autographed the bottles. As they are both rockstars in the beer world and Ken’s autograph on items is pretty rare, these should fetch a good price.
A trio of Veritas, by Lost Abbey Brewing 
If you, like many others, are going crazy for sour beers, you will want to take home a trio of Veritas from Lost Abbey. All three are barrel-aged, experimental sours that are generally only available for purchase from the brewery itself on a special release day. Get funky!
…And there are many, many more, including verticals of different vintages of cellar selections from Lagunitas, Sierra Nevada, Ballast Point, Mad River, and North Coast, and special selections deep from the cellars of brewers across California. Beers are still trickling in to Rubicon, so there will be a number of surprises being added to the books until Saturday.
If this wasn’t enough, Rubicon will have specials on BBQ and guest beers all day long. Auctions will last from 1-4pm and 5-8pm.
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By CSBA
– September 10, 2011
Come Saturday to the Rubicon Brewing Company for specials on the BBQ, guest beers and two silent auctions featuring “Rare Beers”.
Check out a collaborative beer between Sierra Nevada and Dogfish Head, signed by Ken’s Grossman and Sam Calagione.
Rubicon Brewing hosts a variety of events to support non profit organizations. This rare beer auction is a fundraiser for the Northern California Brewers Guild and the California Small Brewers Association, organizations supporting craft beer business among consumers, businesses and lawmakers. .
More auction items and details here
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By CSBA
– September 7, 2011
Saturday September 10, 2011.
Rubicon Brewing Company will be hosting a benefit for The Northern California Brewers Guild and The California Small Brewers Association.
Here’s another prized item you’ll see at the auction
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By CSBA
– September 5, 2011
Take home a rare treat from the silent auction @ Rubicon Brewing Company
Benefit for CSBA and the Northern California Brewers Guild
Saturday September 10, 2011 ~ NEXT WEEK!
North Coast Old Stock Ale -12 oz four packs of vintage beer
More details here
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By CSBA
– September 3, 2011
10 days and counting…
California Rare Beer Auction” to be held at the Rubicon Brewing Company in Sacramento on Saturday, September 10th.
There will be two silent auctions: 1:00 – 4:00 and 5:00 – 8:00.
A few of the items to be auctioned include:
Brandy barrel-aged Winter Scotch Ale from Iron Springs Brewery
Three-year vertical (2008,2009, 2010) Olde GnarlyWine
and there’s much, much more!
For more information, contact:
California Small Brewers Association: Tom McCormick 530-265-0422
(tom.mccormick@probrewer.com)
Rubicon Brewing Company: Glynn Philips 916-448-7032
(rubiconbrewing@comcast.net)
The Northern California Brewers Guild: Steve Swinford 415-686-5582
(swin4rd @yahoo.com)
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By CSBA
– September 1, 2011
For Immediate Release: August 24, 2011
First annual ‘Rare Beer Auction’ to be held in Sacramento
(Sacramento, CA) – Brewers from all over California are digging deep into the far crevices of their cellars to bring some of their most extraordinary, rare, and treasured beers to the public for the first annual “California Rare Beer Auction” to be held at the Rubicon Brewing Company in Sacramento on Saturday, September 10th.
These beer offerings are typically only known within a small circle of brewers and beer enthusiasts, and most have never been available to the public before. Proceeds from this silent auction will benefit the California Small Beer Association and the Northern California Brewers Guild - two important organizations that support and protect the California craft beer industry.
Some of the items being auctioned include: vertical flights of aged beers, a cuvee especial Belgian quad aged in a 56 year old brandy barrel, various ‘collaborations’ between multiple brewers, and multiple ‘wood barrel-aged’ beers. Most of the auction items are packaged in large, cork-finished custom bottles.
The bbq will be fired up on the Rubicon patio and, of course, a wide variety of beer will be available on draft. There is no admission fee, so come on down and head home with a beer that no one else will have ever seen before!
The Northern California Brewers Guild’s mission is to promote the common interests of their members and the licensed craft brewing industry in Northern California.
The California Small Brewers Association is the state trade association and acts to protect the political and legal rights of the California craft brewing industry.
For more information, contact:
California Small Brewers Association: Tom McCormick 530-265-0422
(tom.mccormick@probrewer.com)
Rubicon Brewing Company: Glynn Philips 916-448-7032
(rubiconbrewing@comcast.net)
The Northern California Brewers Guild: 916-376-4676
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By CSBA
– August 25, 2011
Here’s something you already knew; according to today’s online edition of The Street, California is the number one beer state in the country.
Three criteria were used; Number of breweries, capita per brewery, overall production and consumption per capita.
Full story here.
Other states;
#2 Vermont
#3 Oregon
#4 Colorado
#5 Washington
#6 New York
#7 Wisconsin
#8 New Hampshire
#9 Delaware
#10 Montana
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By CSBA
– August 24, 2011
The San Francisco Brewers Guild hosts its 8th Annual Brews on the Bay festival on Saturday, September 10th, 2011, on the S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien, (one of the last remaining Liberty Ships) at Pier 45 on the San Francisco Bay. The festival is a fundraiser for the National Liberty Ship Memorial.
More than fifty beers will be poured, all brewed in San Francisco, including special releases. 
The festival runs from noon to 5 PM. Ticket price for this one-day-only event is $45; tickets are available by advance online sales only through www.sfbrewersguild.org.
The San Francisco Brewers Guild is comprised of San Francisco’s eight breweries: 21st Amendment Brewery, Anchor Brewing Company, Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, Magnolia Pub & Brewery, Social Kitchen & Brewery, Speakeasy Ales & Lagers, and ThirstyBear Brewing Company.
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By CSBA
– August 22, 2011
ol’ Republic Brewery of Nevada City is looking forward to opening their doors sometime in the next two months. 
Thanks to the passing of the CSBA sponsored AB1014, a bill to make it easier for breweries to install tasting rooms, their road just got a little less complicated and a lot less costly.
See full article here
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By CSBA
– August 8, 2011
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company launched it’s third annual Wild Rivers campaign today. Wild Rivers is a campaign dedicated to helping preserve vital waterways across the country.
For every 12-pack of Pale Ale and Sierra Nevada seasonal beer purchased in the U.S. from August 1 through September 10, Sierra Nevada will donate a portion of proceeds to river conservation-focused partners across the country, including Western Rivers Conservancy, a non-profit based in Portland, Oregon.
“Great water is essential to making great beer,” said Ken Grossman, Founder and President of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. “We are committed to preserving natural waterways both in the Sierra Nevada that offer our inspiration, and across the nation.
“We measure the success of our business not only on the quality of our beer, but also our contribution to a healthy environment,” Grossman said.
Full story here
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By CSBA
– August 1, 2011
Tony Magee owner of Lagunitas Brewing Company, talks in a panel discussion on tips for entrepreneurs in branding, management and finance.
Lagunitas Brewing Company is among the top North Bay craft beer manufacturers for 2011.
See video here
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By CSBA
– July 19, 2011
ANAHEIM BREWERY GRAND OPENING ~ SATURDAY, JULY 16TH!
Anaheim Brewery will host its grand opening day celebration on Saturday, July 16 from 12 to 6 pm. Anaheim Beer, famous before Prohibition and a part of the German lifestyle in the early days of Anaheim, has returned after ninety years. Tom Tait, the mayor of Anaheim, will attend to mark the occasion. You may run into Lecil Slaback, 96 year old Anaheimer who remembers the old Anaheim Beer slogan: One for a nickel, Two for a dime, Get your beer in Anaheim!
Festivities include:
* Street food from neighborhood restaurants
* Mayor Tom Tait taps the ceremonial keg at 12:30
* Cake cutting at 3:30pm
* Hourly brewery tours
Using brewing techniques mastered over 17 years, owners Barbara and Greg Gerovac will introduce four award winning beers: Anaheim 1888, Anaheim Gold, Anaheim Red and Anaheim Hefeweizen. Fresh beer is once again flowing in downtown Anaheim, just as it did in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The Anaheim Brewery Tasting Room will be open from 11 am to 9 pm on Saturday.
Anaheim Brewery
336 S. Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA
www. AnaheimBrew.com
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By CSBA
– July 11, 2011
Healdsburg Beer Company is proud to announce the release of “The H Cubed” Anniversary Ale to celebrate its 3rd successful year in busin ess. “It’s basically a riff on a Belgian Tripel,” said founder and brewer Kevin McGee. “We’re going to release it in July, to coincide with the third anniversary of the final licensing of my garage as a commercial brewery.”
“The H Cubed” is made with organic pilsner malt and a few other grains, imported Saaz hops, a good measure of local honey and the brewery’s house yeast strain. Kevin will be tapping “The H Cubed” for the first time at “Meet the Brewer Night” Beer Revolution, 464 3rd Street in Oakland, on Wednesday July 6 along with each of Healdsburg Beer Company’s medal-winning year round beers.
Healdsburg Beer Company is an independent and family owned artisan brewery. The brewery produces limited quantities of artisan cask ales using only the finest ingredients in laboriously attended to small lots.
www.HealdsburgBeerCompany.com
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By CSBA
– July 1, 2011
Taste the best beer Bear Republic has to offer at the 3rd Annual Bear Republic Cellar Party on Sunday, Augut 28th, 2011.
Tickets are limited to the first hundred people
See details here
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By CSBA
– June 28, 2011
Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s co-owner David Walker, opines about wooden barrels, the “beautiful and sublime” to be found in a Double Jack Imperial IPA, and the fertile ground of California Craft Beer.
Read more here
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By CSBA
– June 27, 2011
Bear Republic Brewing Company celebrates its fifteenth year of innovative brewing. Having climbed to the 43rd largest brewery in the USA, Bear Republic is showing their appreciation to the community with events scheduled throughout their anniversary year.
Bear Republic has raised over $12,000 for local community programs for their benefit concerts and comedy benefit series. Additional events are being featured monthly.
Be sure to check the Bear Republic website at www.bearrepublic.com for upcoming event information.
Full press release here
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By Janet
– June 20, 2011
Rubicon Brewing Company owner Glynn Phillips shares some views on community, quality, what it’s like to run a craft brewery, and the expanding market for craft beer.
Click here to see the video
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By CSBA
– June 14, 2011
Assemblymember Wesley Chesbro honored Bear Republic Brewing Co. as the Small Business of the Year in the First Assembly District at the California Small Business Day event. The event was held at the Sacramento Convention Center on June 6, 2011 and hosted by the California Small Business Association. “Small businesses are the anchor of California’s economy and their success is critical to the prosperity of the state,” Chesbro said.
Bear Republic brewery is located in Cloverdale, CA and their brewpub is in Healdsburg. The Norgrove family started brewing as a hobby and have built Bear Republic into a brewery that is widely renowned for its fine ales and lagers. Their signature brews are “Racer 5 India Pale Ale” and “Red Rocket Ale”. As a family owned business that “treats its employees like family and is like family to the community”, Bear Republic is a shining star for Sonoma County.
Photo: Assemblymember Wesley Chesbro, center, holds a resolution from the California Assembly presented to the family owners of Bear Republic Brewing Co. of Healdsburg. The owners are Sandra (L) and Richard Sr. Norgrove and Richard Jr. and Tami Hucke Norgrove.
Full press release here
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By CSBA
– June 8, 2011
SAVOR – An American Craft Beer and Food Experience descended on Washington D.C. last weekend for another sold out year.
Savor included 144 different craft beers from 72 small craft breweries with representation from many of the nations most well-regarded brewers.
Food pairing included artisan cheeses by American Cheese Society including, Cowgirl Creamery and Point Reyes. Among other offerings were sushi rolls, chocolate truffles and oysters - and of course plenty of good craft beer!
But the week’s activities weren’t all fun and games. On Friday many of the craft brewers in attendance “Climbed the Hill” to the Capitol to meet their Senators and Representatives to rally support for the “Small BREW Act” which would recalibrate excise taxes for America’s small brewers.
Full story here
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By CSBA
– June 6, 2011
Stone Brewing Co. announced plans to undertake a significant expansion of the brewery and related business ventures.
The expansion includes;
• Doubling the footprint of existing brewery and increasing annual production from the current 150k bbls to 500k bbls.
• A new catering company to launch in June that will provide catering throughout the county.
• A new restaurant to be located in Liberty Station, a new mixed-used development near the airport.
• An 1,118-square-foot merchandise and beer store in South Park to open in June with tasting bar and up to 14 beers on tap.
• A 16-acre farm that will grow produce for the on-premise businesses.
• A 6-acre project directly across the street from the brewery that will include a boutique hotel, office space and a home for the catering company.
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By CSBA
– May 26, 2011
Karl Strauss Brewing Company‘s 8th Beach to Brewery Festival will feature 22 beers to match Karl Strauss’ 22nd anniversary.
Check it out ~ you won’t want to miss it!
May 14,2011 from 2:00 – 7:00pm
@ Karl Strauss’ main brewery in Pacific Beach.
Full details here…
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By CSBA
– May 9, 2011
Green Flash Brewing Co. is ready to move to their new 45,000sf state of the art brewery in San Diego. The new location will house a custom built brewery, a 4,000sf tasting room and office space. Opening day is scheduled for June 1, 2011.
CEO Mike Hinkley said “We are so proud of the new brewery. It took two years of planning, nine months of construction and absolute dedication by the entire Green Flash team. Chuck and all of our brewer’s will bring the same passion and spirit to the craft, but will now have the tools available to ensure great quality and consistency in every batch while producing enough to satisfy the great demand for our ales. The added capacity will also allow us to expand into select new markets after we have fulfilled the orders within our current distribution area.”
Green Flash Brewmaster, Chuck Silva, added, “I’m very excited to have brand new, custom built, state of the art brewing equipment to brew on in our new facility in San Diego. While the new equipment will help improve our quality, efficiency, and throughput it will also give us the ability to expand the line up with new releases, and extend our seasonal and specialty offerings in the bottle as well as on draft. It really is a dream come true to brew beer at this level and on this scale, allowing me to share my craft with so many people.”
The Green Flash tasting room in Vista will close its doors on May 29, 2011 with a farewell/customer appreciation Party party.
Full story here
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By CSBA
– May 4, 2011
Angel City Brewery’s Downtown’s Arts District – Opening Reception on Fri 4/29 @ 7-11 PM
Nearly 25 internationally known artists – many included in MOCA’s current “Art in the Streets” show – are showing new original works produced on 10×12 wood panels in “Street Brewed: An Exhibition of Contemporary Street Art,” the inaugural presentation of Angel City Brewing’s new Downtown Los Angeles art space.
“Street Brewed” is on view free of charge from April 29 to July 10 during Angel City Brewing’s operating hours of Thursday and Friday, 5 p.m. to closing; and Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. to closing. Pints of the brewery’s award-winning, locally handcrafted beer are only $5 during the exhibition’s run. The opening reception also includes live painting by becca, DJ music, and food trucks. Prints of selected artworks will be for sale.
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By CSBA
– April 28, 2011
Firestone Walker Brewing debuted some of their world class craft beers in the City of Brothery Love recently.
The famous Monks Cafe in Philadelphia, a popular establishment known for their expansive array of craft beers, has welcomed our own Firestone Walker Brewery of Paso Robles California.
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By CSBA
– April 22, 2011
Up until recently, the three year old Hangar 24 Brewery has operated its beer making and distribution out of a 4000 sf hanger at the Redlands Municipal Airport, in Redlands, California. But now, Ben Cook, founder and Master Brewer for Hanger 24 is expanding operations and has landed distribution operations across town in a new 22,000 sf facility. Ben Cook and Hanger 24 Brewery like to stay local; and the town of Redlands likes that. Tom McCormick, Executive Director of the California Small Brewers Association gets a bit of air time in this article as well.
Full Story here
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By CSBA
– April 13, 2011
Iron Springs Brewery in the bucolic little town of Fairfax in western Marin County, combines award winning brewery acumen, with great food and great community service. Mike Altman, owner of Iron Springs has garnered a slew of medals for his brews over the years. Not only that, he has created a community giving program to support local non-profit organizations; and he pedals to work.
See full story here
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By CSBA
– April 8, 2011
Karl Strauss Brewing Company releases an innovative addtion to the “Karl’s Coastal Reserve Series” with Blackball Belgian IPA. “Karl’s Coastal Reserve Series is our take on big, hoppy beers and we thought a spicy, fruity Belgian IPA would be a great addition to the line-up,” says Paul Segura, Karl Strauss Brewmaster.
Full story here
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By CSBA
– March 31, 2011
The Brewers Association today released 2010 data on the U.S. craft brewing industry. Small and independent craft brewers saw volume increase 11 percent and retail sales dollars increase 12 percent over 2009, representing a growth of over 1 million barrels (31 gallons per U.S. barrel), equal to more than 14 million new craft cases.
“Beer lovers increased their appreciation for American craft brewers and their beers in 2010,” said Paul Gatza, director, Brewers Association. “Craft brewers’ stories resonate with Americans who are choosing small, independent companies making delicious beers in more than 100 different styles.”
The Association also reported a growth in the number of U.S. breweries, with eight percent more breweries than the previous year. In 2010, there were 1,759 operating breweries. Craft brewers produced 9,951,956 barrels, up from an adjusted3 8,934,446 barrels in 2009.
“Prohibition caused a dramatic decline in the number of breweries in the United States, but the number of breweries is now at an all-time high,” added Gatza. “With well over 100 new brewery openings in 2010, plus 618 breweries in planning stages, all signs point to continued growth for the industry.”
In 2010, craft brewers represented 4.9 percent of volume and 7.6 percent of retail dollars of the total U.S. beer category. The Brewers Association estimates the actual dollar sales figure from craft brewers in 2010 was $7.6 billion, up from $7 billion in 2009.
Overall, the U.S. beer industry represented an estimated retail dollar value of $101 billion. U.S. beer sales were down approximately one percent, or 2 million barrels, in 2010 compared to being down 2.2 percent in 2009. Total beer industry barrels dropped to 203.6 million, down from 205.7 million barrels in 2009. Imports were up five percent in 2010, compared to being down 9.8 percent in 2009. (Note: the Brewers Association does not count flavored malt beverages as beer.)
Gatza added, “We also found that three percent of craft brewer barrels, by volume, are distributed in cans, confirming a growing trend.”
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By CSBA
– March 21, 2011
LISTEN TO THIS. You’ve just got to hear the Pliny the Elder song, created as a 
birthday gift for Vinnie Ciurzo, owner of Russian River Brewing Co. A San Francisco band, “The Famous“ created a music video to go along with their studio version of “The Pliny Song“.
Enjoy!
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By Janet
– March 18, 2011
Just two years after a major production increase, Lagunitas Brewing Co. is again expanding their production capacity. With a new 250-barrel brewhouse (the company’s sixth) now in the works, Lagunitas will be able to produce up to 600,000 barrels annually. Demand for Lagunitas craft beers has been surging since their last plant expansion.
“We thought it would last six to eight years, and instead we grew through it in two. By summer, we’re expecting to be running the plant flat out to keep with orders.” says company founder Tony Magee.
At 600,000 barrels annually, Lagunitas will be moving into the realm of the largest craft brewers, keeping company with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Full story here
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By CSBA
– March 15, 2011
“BATTLE OF THE BARREL” PITS AGOURA MICROBREWERY AGAINST MALIBU ESTATE WINERY
This much th
ey agree on – Malibu Family Wines loves beer and Ladyface Ale Companie loves wine. Ladyface even worked with Malibu’s vintners to create the Ladyface Cuvee, a blend of Malibu’s Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah varietals, served exclusively at the popular Agoura Hills brewpub. It was all friendly, cozy even, until someone suggested putting Ladyface beer in Malibu Family Wines’ barrels.
It was decided that Ladyface La Trappistine ale, a dark, rich, malty Belgian dubbel, would be aged in a Semler Syrah French oak barrel with fifty pounds of fresh Syrah grapes from the Semlers’ Malibu Estate. It then enjoyed a secondary fermentation and maturation for several months, imparting dryness and complexity. In fact, purported Ladyface, the barrel-aged Trappistine would taste better than plain Syrah wine. “Not so, beer geeks”, responded Malibu. “W(h)iners”, replied Ladyface. And thus began the Battle of the Barrel.
From March 26th to March 29th, guests at both establishments will be able to purchase sample tasters of the 2008 Semler Syrah and Ladyface Ale Companie’s ’08 Semler Syrah barrel-aged La Trappistine and cast their votes. *
The winner will be announced at a Battle of the Barrel Finale to be held Tuesday, March 29th from 4:00-6:00pm at Ladyface Alehouse & Brasserie. A total of 150 tickets are available, 75 at Ladyface and 75 through the Malibu Family Wines website. Attendees must be 21 years of age or over. There’ll be music, voting and, no doubt, a lot of last-minute campaigning by both sides.
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By CSBA
– March 8, 2011
Sierra Nevada Brewing will start canning Sierra Nevada Pale Ale for the first time later this year.
Bill Manley, a spokesperson from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. had this to says…
“Our canning line should be in the building near July 4. It will be a couple of months to get it up and running, but should start seeing Pale Ale in cans in late 2011.
We’re on the fence about what other beers to release, but I think we’ll have a couple of different brews available. Cans will only be a small part of our output, but we’re excited to see how they’re received.
There are so many places where you can’t or won’t bring glass…up here in the foothills it just doesn’t make a lot of sense to bring a bunch of bottles with you in your backpack! This is really the reason we’re going for this.
Right now we’re thinking can-conditioned. All of our bottle Pale Ale is bottle conditioned so it makes sense. We need to do some serious QA trails of all available options before saying anything for sure.
No chance of bottled Pale Ale going anywhere. Cans are in addition to, not in place of.”
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By Janet
– March 7, 2011
Chris Miller brewer from Snipes Moutain Brewery in Washington is heading south to open his own Berryessa Brewing located in the town of Winters, Yolo County. Chris is considered one of Washington and the Pacific Northwest’s most talented brewers, known for getting the most out the hops from Yakima’s nearby hopyards.
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By CSBA
– March 2, 2011
Nationwide Toast to the Craft Beer Community: May 16-22, 2011
The Brewers Association—the national non-profit association representing the majority of today’s U.S. breweries, and publishers of CraftBeer.com—will celebrate American Craft Beer Week (ACBW), May 16-22, with local events held nationwide.
Considered The Mother of All Beer Weeks, ACBW recognizes one of America’s true culinary arts and provides a platform for small and independent craft brewers to salute supporters and connect with their local communities. Thousands of today’s beer enthusiasts, beginners and hardcore geeks will toast craft beer, with ACBW events predicted to take place in all 50 states.
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By CSBA
– February 28, 2011
The 2nd Annual
Sacramento Beer Week
February 25th – March 6, 2011
Sacramento Brewers Showcase at Crocker Art Museum February 24th from 5-9pm
Details Here
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By CSBA
– February 22, 2011
Eel River Brewing Company will produce a specialty beer – Earth Thirst Double IPA – to promote Earth Day 2011 and will donate a portion of the proceeds to CCOF, California Certified Organic Farmers. Earth Day, April 22nd, is the chance for everyone to make personal commitments to sustainability that lead to a larger, collective action. Eel River Brewing wants to show their commitment to sustainability and encourage others to do so by producing a sustainable, organic beer that promotes Earth Day and supports a like-minded non-profit.
Visit facebook.com/eelriverbrewing for more details.
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By CSBA
– February 22, 2011
The 23rd Celebrator Beer News Magazine Anniversary party will be held at Trumer Brauerei in Berkeley, this Sunday, February 20th, 2001 from 4 to 8 pm. This party is the Grand Finale of SF Beer Week. Over 39 breweries will be pouring.
Call the Celebrator office at 530-470-0191 for tickets.
All the details here.
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By CSBA
– February 15, 2011
Stone’ Brewing Co’s head Brewer Mitch Steele teamed up with Green Flash Brewing Co.’s Chuck Silva and Pizza Port Carlsbad’s Jeff Bagby to create
“Green Flash/Pizza Port Carlsbad/Stone Highway 78 Scotch Ale” (named after the 18 mile stretch of asphalt that unites us) is an atypical creation for all three breweries. It’s a very malty (read: NOT HOPPY) style of beer that we formulated with three different crystal malts, chocolate malt, and English pale malt to provide a rich, bready body. East Kent Goldings and Target hops provide a very modest backbone of peppery hops, but the flavor is unequivocally malt-driven. Scotch Ale yeast and a touch of raw sugar called sucanat add a distinctive complexity to this hefty 8.8% abv beer. 
Stone’s President and Brewmaster Steve Wagner takes a sip, and offers his thoughts: “Kind of the point of the collaborations is to do something we wouldn’t normally do at Stone… and this is 180 degrees from what we would normally do. It’s great. I love it.”
More information here
Highway 78 Collaboration Video Here
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By CSBA
– February 14, 2011
San Francisco Beer Week starts Friday, February 11th. One of the largest and earliest such market-specific craft beer celebrations in the nation, it highlights some unique opportunities the nation’s 30-something beer weeks provide. Traditionally, the week’s focus has been celebrations at brewery tap rooms and brew pubs. But in 2010, breweries and distributors starting asking their accounts to prioritize American Craft Beer Week, according to the BA’s Julia Herz. It makes sense: San Francisco’s event, for example, will showcase newsworthy events like nanobrewery introductions and ever-popular collaborations, according to Magnolia Pub and Brewery owner Dave McLean.
“This is a grassroots celebration to its core with no national advertising so participation is organic just as growth of the craft beer segment has been,” said Julia, who will reveal more about national-level American Craft Beer Week later this month.
The Grand Finale
The Celebrator Beer News will celebrate its 23rd anniversary on Sunday, February 20, 2011, with a Brewer’s party from 4 to 8 pm at the Trumer Brauerei in Berkeley, Calif.
Over 30 other breweries will pour favorite brews as well. Meet Celebrator writers and beer industry luminaries, including pioneer figures in the craft beer movement. Catering by Emergency BBQ and beer are included! Breweries pouring are listed below.
Tickets are on sale now: $45 per person, including BBQ and beer. Beer industry (we know who you are) are in for $35. Tickets at the door (if available) are $60 cash only.
For more information, call 530-470-0191. Ticket sales by Visa/MC, phone 800-430-BEER or visit celebrator.com and buy tickets on line from Pay Pal. Mail checks to Celebrator Party, P.O. Box 844, Nevada City, CA 95959.
See you at the party!
Cheers, Tom
Tom Dalldorf, Publisher
Celebrator Beer News
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By CSBA
– February 8, 2011
21st Amendment Brewery’s newest seasonal, Bitter American is an extra pale ale, available now through March. Bitter American is available in cans and on draft starting this week at quality bars and stores.
See full story here
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By CSBA
– January 28, 2011
Ladyface Alehouse and Brasserie, located in the Conejo Valley, will have a week long celebration for their first anniversary January 23rd to the 29th. Ladyface will release two new brews, including their First Anniversary Ale. The celebration includes a Quarterly BREWMASTER’S DINNER- Anniversary Special and ends the week on Saturday with live music featuring Mid-Life Crisis.
LadyFace Ale Companie was named for the mountain it’s restaurant’s patio faces. They are the only microbrewery in the Conejo Valley and believe in handcrafted and artisanal products.
LadyFace Ale Companie
29281 Agoura Road
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 477-4566
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By CSBA
– January 18, 2011
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company is making their mark in the Santa Ynez Valley. The Dietenhofer family’s Bavarian heritage and focus to create high quality beers with the best ingredients, incorporates not only hops but oak leaves which are indigenous to the area. Jaime Dietenhofer, co-founder and owner of Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company, grew up in the Santa Ynez Valley. He went for a rustic feel, using the local area as an inspiration in developing their brewery. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company opened November 2010.
See full story about Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company here
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By CSBA
– January 13, 2011
San Francisco Beer Week will showcase the amazing flavors, fun, and culture of Northern California beer. The San Francisco Brewers Guild Opening Gala Event will kick off the week at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on Friday, February 11th. Over 35 breweries and their brew-masters will be there, pouring their rarest and wildest beers.
Details here: http://www.sfbeerweek.org/
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By CSBA
– January 12, 2011
Ron Lindenbusch of Lagunitas Brewing chats it up with Mr. Micky Hart at the Inaugural Reception
In a nod to the craft brewers of California, Jerry Brown requested that only craft beer from California be served at the Inaugural Reception that was held following the swearing in ceremony on Monday in Sacramento.
This is a proud moment for our industry. We deserve recognition as a growing, thriving, valuable and premier industry in our great state.
We have much work to do in increasing the awareness and appreciation of the vast contribution our industry provides the state. But that journey is accomplished one small step at a time, and having the Governor acknowledge our industry in this way is a good step forward.
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By CSBA
– January 5, 2011
Fal Allen is back with Anderson Valley Brewing Company after a 6 year stint in Singapore with Archipelago Brewery. Fal is head brewer at Anderson Valley Brewing Company.
Get the story here…
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By CSBA
– December 28, 2010
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is recognized for its environmental leadership in the brewing industry. Since 1980, the company has consistently implemented sustainability policies and projects that reduced the company’s environmental footprint across all of its operations. The brewery implemented a zero-waste policy — diverting 99.5 percent of its solid waste from the landfill through source reduction, recycling, and composting. Sierra Nevada has made significant investments in renewable power, which now supplies 85 percent of the company’s electricity needs.
The company has reduced its water use year after year, and has also implemented an innovative water recycling program. Beyond its own operations, the brewery is working with its suppliers and partners to reduce the impact of their products. Sierra Nevada is the largest buyer of organic hops in the country, and established a “Farm with your Brewer” program to encourage small hops farmers to adopt sustainable practices. From field to bottle, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company strives to maintain a healthy balance between environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic stability.
See full article here
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By CSBA
– December 18, 2010
Ladyface Ale Companie announced plans to double its annual craft beer production capacity, up from 600 barrels in 2010 to a projected 1,200 barrels in 2011. The company recently took delivery of new 15 barrel brewing vessels at their facility in Agoura Hills, California.
“With the arrival of new brewing tanks, we’ll have the means to keep more of our regular ales on tap as well as brew special and seasonal ales”, said Brewmaster David Griffiths. “It is very gratifying that demand outstripped production capacity in our first year of operation. This will also allow us to increase availability to wholesale accounts”, added Cyrena Nouzille, General Manager of Ladyface Ale Companie.
Ladyface Ale Companie was established in late 2009 along with its restaurant Ladyface Alehouse & Brasserie. Their regular ales include La Blonde, La Blanche Wit, Blind Ambition (Gold Medal – 2010 L.A. International Beer Competition), Trois Filles Tripel, Ladyface IPA, Chesebro IPA (Bronze Medal – 2010 L.A. International Beer Competition), La Trappistine Dubbel and Picture City Porter. Seasonal and special occasion ales such as Bluebelly Barleywine and Dérailleur bière-de-garde are also brewed. Ladyface is the Conejo Valley’s only microbrewery and gastropub.
Visit www.ladyfaceale.com for more information on Ladyface beers, tours and special events.
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By CSBA
– December 18, 2010
Gordon Biersch Brewery and Rock Bottom Restaurants will now operate under the newly formed company Craftworks Restaurants and Breweries, Inc. Each will maintain their own branding and identity. There are no plans to rename or close any existing operations at this time, according to the company announcement.
Lots of interesting detail in the press release.
Read full press release here
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By CSBA
– November 16, 2010
Chico, CA – Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. announced a donation of $91,075.50 from the 2010 “Wild Rivers” campaign to help preserve vital waterways across the country.
For every 12-pack of Pale Ale and Sierra Nevada seasonal beer purchased in the U.S. from August 1 through September 17, 2010, Sierra Nevada donated a portion of proceeds to Western Rivers Conservancy and River Network.
“Our beer is a product of our surroundings,” said Ken Grossman, Founder and President of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and a longtime supporter of river conservation. “Sierra Nevada is not just the name of our brewery, but also a place with its own unique environment. We strive to do our part in protecting that environment for generations to come.”
The “Wild Rivers” partnership, which was visible at retailers across the nation, aimed to raise awareness and increase stewardship of rivers that sustain our communities and ecosystems.
“Sierra Nevada has blazed a trail of environmental stewardship,” said Phil Wallin, President of Western Rivers Conservancy. “We are proud to partner with such a great company to advance our mission to protect the great rivers of the West.”
Founded in 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America’s first microbreweries and remains highly regarded for using only whole-cone hops and ingredients of the highest quality. Sierra Nevada has set the standard for artisan brewers worldwide as a winner of numerous awards for their line of beers and ales.
Western Rivers Conservancy protects outstanding river ecosystems in the western United States. We acquire land to conserve critical habitat, provide public access for compatible use and enjoyment, and cooperate with other agencies and organizations to secure the health of whole ecosystems.
River Network envisions a future when every person is an active caretaker of their local, river, lake, stream or bay. We work for a day when all people have access to clean plentiful water. River Network is helping build a powerful new water protection movement in the United States.
For more information visit: www.savewildrivers.com
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By CSBA
– November 4, 2010
Shaun O’Sullivan of 21st Amendment Brewery of San Francisco has made a little wager with Frist Rahr of Rahr & Sons Brewing of Arlington,Texas that when the Giants win the World Series, Fritz will be donning a Giants jersey and taking a photo drinking of himself drinking a 21st Amendment beer in front of the Rangers home stadium at Arlington Field.
In the highly unlikely off-chance that the Rangers win, Shaun will be wearing a Rangers shirt in front of AT&T park while drinking a Rahr & Sons beer.
But that ain’t gonna happen.
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By CSBA
– October 28, 2010
Do you know what makes Friday October 8th, 2010 so special?
Well today is the 34th anniversary of the incorporation of New Albion Brewery , the first California brewery to obtain a new license after prohibition.
Previously located on Eighth Street East in Sonoma, New Albion Brewery was launched in 1976 and reportedly was built from scratch using old dairy equipment and junkyard parts.
Founder Jack McAuliffe, an engineer by trade, launched New Albion and was one of the first pioneers in the craft beer revolution. Jack had been in the Navy and spent time in Scotland and when he returned to California he found “a paucity of good beer” and set out to do something about it. The brewery closed around 1982-1983.
Many consider New Albion to be “the first modern craft brewery” and hold it’s memory in high esteem.
Happy Anniversary New Albion Brewery!
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By CSBA
– October 8, 2010
October 5, 2010
As expected, the SF Board of Supervisors failed to overturn Mayor Gavin Newsom’s veto on a proposed alcohol fee. That’s good news for the beer industry.
The sponsor of the measure, S.F. Supervisor John Avalos failed to obtain the needed votes to override the veto.
John Avalos proposed the tax on liquor wholesalers, winemakers and breweries as a means to cover what the city spends annually to treat alcohol-related problems, from treatment to ambulance rides.
The measure was hugely unpopular with bars and liquor stores, who said they would have to pass the cost on to customers,
Stay tuned.
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By CSBA
– October 6, 2010
California Small Brewers Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Tom McCormick
530-265-0422
Tom.mccormick@probrewer.com
California craft brewers bring home most awards of any state at the largest commercial beer competition in the world
Boulder, CO • September 18, 2010—California’s craft brewers brought home more medals from the famed Great American Beer Festival than any other state, solidifying California as the most vibrant brewing region in the country.
California breweries took home 52 medals, the highest total of any state. Colorado followed with 40 medals followed by Oregon with 19 medals.
The 2010 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition drew an impressive field of competitors, with 2010 topping last year’s entries by nine percent. GABF remains the largest commercial beer competition in the world, with 3,523 beers vying for medals (compared to 3,308 entries in 2009).
This year’s GABF competition attracted 151 beer judges from 10 countries. Award-winning brewers received prestigious gold, silver and bronze medals in 79 beer categories covering 133 beer styles, establishing the best examples of each style in the U.S.
Great American Beer Festival 2010 Statistics
• 455 breweries in the festival hall
• 2,200+ beers served at the festival
• 49,000 attendees
• 3,400 volunteers
• 516 breweries in the competition from 48 states (including Washington, D.C.)
• 3,523 beers judged (includes 75 Pro-Am competition entries)
• 79 style categories judged, plus the Pro-Am competition
• 151 judges from 10 countries
• Average number of competition beers entered in each category: 44
• Category with highest number of entries: 142, American Style India Pale Ale
The following are the California brewers who brought home the metal:
2010 Brewery and Brewer of the Year Awards
Small Brewing Company and Small Brewing Company Brewer of the Year
Mad River Brewing Company Brewing Team
Mad River Brewing Company
Brewpub Group and Brewpub Group Brewer of the Year
Victor Novak
TAPS Fish House & Brewery
Small Brewpub and Small Brewpub Brewer of the Year
Noah Regnery
Pizza Port San Clemente
Large Brewpub and Large Brewpub Brewer of the Year
Pizza Port Brew Guys
Pizza Port Carlsbad
Style Categories:
English-Style Summer Ale (35 Entries)
Silver: Pacific Daylight, Dale Bros. Brewery, Upland, CA
English-Style India Pale Ale (32 Entries)
Gold: Beech Street Bitter, Pizza Port Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA – Gold
Herb and Spice or Chocolate Beer (91 Entries)
Silver: Stone Smoked Porter with Chipotle, Stone Brewing Co., Escondido, CA
Bronze: Super Chili Pepper Madness, Mad River Brewing Co., Blue Lake, CA
American-Style Pale Ale (109 Entries)
Gold: Mission Street Pale, Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Paso Robles, CA d
Silver: Pale 31, Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Paso Robles, CA
Bronze: Puddle Jumper Pale Ale, Third Street Aleworks, Santa Rosa, CA
Coffee Flavored Beer (52 Entries)
Silver: Coffee Monster, Pizza Port Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA
American-Style Strong Pale Ale (84 Entries)
Silver: IPA Nectar, Firestone Walker Brewing Co. , Paso Robles, CA
Bronze: 7 – Fity, Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse, Berkeley, CA
American-Style India Pale Ale (142 Entries)
Gold: “Pseudo” IPA, Pizza Port San Clemente, San Clemente, CA
Rye Beer (32 Entries)
Gold: BMB Rye IPA, Black Market Brewing Co. , Temecula, CA
Bronze: Roggenbier, Bear Republic Brewing Co., Healdsburg, CA
Imperial India Pale Ale (97 Entries)
Gold: Doheny Double IPA, Pizza Port San Clemente, San Clemente, CA
Silver: Hop Crisis!, 21st Amendment Brewery, San Francisco, CA
American-Style Amber/Red Ale (83 Entries)
Gold: Red Nectar, Firestone Walker Brewing Co. , Paso Robles, CA Red Rock
Bronze: Red Rock, Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse, Berkeley, CA bronze
Other Strong Beer (48 Entries)
Gold: Sierra 30 Jack and Ken’s Ale, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Chico, CA
Silver: Panzer Pilsner, Port Brewing Co., San Marcos, CA
English-Style Mild Ale (27 Entries)
Silver: Skidmark Brown, Pizza Port Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA
Experimental Beer (43 Entries)
Silver: Estate Homegrown Ale, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Chico, CA
Ordinary or Special Bitter (47 Entries)
Silver: DBA, Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Paso Robles, CA
Out of Category – Traditionally Brewed Beer (66 Entries)
Gold: Fathom IPL, Ballast Point Brewing Co., San Diego, CA
Bronze: Hot Rocks Lager, Port Brewing Co., San Marcos, CA
American-Belgo-Style Ale (47 Entries)
Gold: Ryevalry, Bear Republic Factory Five, Cloverdale, CA
Bronze: Pete’s Support Belgian IPA , FireHouse Grill & Brewery, Sunnyvale, CA
Irish-Style Red Ale (23 Entries)
Gold: Red Trolley Ale, Karl Strauss Brewing Co., San Diego, CA
American-Style Sour Ale (39 Entries)
Bronze: Red Poppy, The Lost Abbey, San Marcos, CA
English-Style Brown Ale (46 Entries)
Silver: Good Grief Brown, Pizza Port Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA
Wood- and Barrel-Aged Beer (32 Entries)
Gold: Velvet Merkin (100% Barrel Aged), Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Paso Robles, CA
Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Beer (77 Entries)
Gold: Barrel Aged Big Island, Island Brewing Co., Carpinteria, CA
Silver: HE’BREW RIPA on RYE, Shmaltz Brewing Co. , San Francisco, CA
American-Style India Black Ale (53 Entries)
Bronze: Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale, Stone Brewing Co., Escondido, CA
Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Stout (34 Entries)
Silver: Remy, TAPS Fish House & Brewery, Brea, CA
Wood- and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer (54 Entries)
Silver: Temptation, Russian River Brewing Co., Santa Rosa, CA
German-Style Sour Ale (23 Entries)
Silver: Tiny Bubbles, Hollister Brewing Co., Goleta, CA
Aged Beer (30 Entries)
Gold: John Barleycorn Barleywine, Mad River Brewing Co., Blue Lake, CA
German-Style Wheat Ale (29 Entries)
Gold: Hefelightzen, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery, Huntington Beach, CA
Belgian-Style Witbier (45 Entries)
Gold: TAPS Belgian White, TAPS Fish House & Brewery, Brea, CA
American-Style or International-Style Pilsener (27 Entries)
Bronze: Gold Country Pilsner, Auburn Alehouse, Auburn, CA
Belgian-Style Lambic or Sour Ale (33 Entries)
Gold: Oude Tart, The Bruery, Placentia, CA
Belgian-Style Strong Specialty Ale (54 Entries)
Gold: Revelations, Pizza Port Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA
Silver: Brother Davids Double, Anderson Valley Brewing Co., Boonville, CA
Robust Porter (53 Entries)
Bronze: Blimp Hangar Porter, Tustin Brewing Co., Tustin, CA
Classic Irish-Style Dry Stout (23 Entries)
Bronze: Port Truck Stout, Pizza Port Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA
German-Style Märzen (41 Entries)
Silver: Oh! Fest!, Schooner’s Grille & Brewery, Antioch, CA
German-Style Schwarzbier (31 Entries)
Bronze: TAPS Schwarzbier, TAPS Fish House & Brewery, Brea, CA
Imperial Stout (50 Entries)
Silver: Night Rider Imperial Stout, Pizza Port Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA
Scotch Ale (34 Entries)
Gold: Reed’s Wee Heavy, Pizza Port Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA
Baltic-Style Porter (21 Entries)
Silver: Collaborative Evil – Triple Rock, Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse, Berkeley, CA
Golden or Blonde Ale (55 Entries)
Silver: Steelhead Extra Pale Ale, Mad River Brewing Co., Blue Lake, CA
Pro-Am Competition (75 Entries) - which pairs amateur brewers with professional brewers, who scale up the award-winning homebrew recipes
Gold: Red Velvet, Eagle Rock Brewery, Los Angeles, CA
California Small Brewers Association
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By CSBA
– September 24, 2010
Angel City Brewing, the award-winning local microbrewery is moving to its new location in Downtown Los Angeles. Michael Bowe, Founder, President and Masterbrewer, announced that they have signed a lease for the historic John A Roebling Building located at 216 S Alameda St. in the heart of the Downtown Arts District. With over 27,000 square feet and 50 parking spaces, the brewery is poised to become the dominant craftbrewery in its new vibrant urban setting. “While we are anxious to get back into production filling keg and bottle orders for our distributors, we also plan to incorporate a beer tasting area, gift shop and music venue.”
Michael started Angel City Brewing in 1997 after winning the “California Hombrewer of the Year” award in 1995 and 1996. In 2004 he purchased the Alpine Village Brewery in Torrance, on Ebay. Formerly a general contractor, Michael lovingly restored this classic German built brewery and added a bottle filler. “I brewed every batch of beer that came out of that brewery and I still, after all these years love to make beer.”
The German built brewery, originally located in Alpine Village, is the oldest microbrewery in all of Southern California originally installed in 1988. With a yearly capacity of over 12,000 barrels, the new brewery plans to expand into the new space by adding new fermenters and serving tanks.“I’m excited about making and serving new and unique beers on-site at the brewery. Nothing tastes better or fresher than a beer poured right from the serving tank.”
It shows, Angel City Brewing has won Seven Gold and Two Silver Medals at the “Los Angeles International Beer Competition” the last two years.“My vision for Angel City Brewing is about being located in Downtown Los Angeles, I think a great city deserves a great brewery and we’re hoping to become that.”
Contact brewer@angelcitybrewing.com
Website: www.angelcitybrewing.com
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By CSBA
– September 23, 2010
Some California craft brewers have been receiving inquiries from beer enthusiasts regarding the role that the California Beer and Beverage Distributors (CBBD) is taking in opposition to Prop. 19, the initiative to legalize marijuana.
The CBBD is the trade association representing beer distributors in California. The members of the CBBD are independent beverage distributors and are not directly associated with craft brewers. Many craft brewers contract with beer distributors to deliver their products to retailers, but the CBBD does not represent in any way the political interests of the craft brewing community or individual breweries.
The craft brewers of California are represented by the California Small Brewers Association (CSBA). The CSBA does not take a stance on non-industry related issues and has no stated position on Prop. 19. Additionally, the CSBA is strictly a grass roots organization. We do not contribute PAC money to any initiative or make campaign contributions to any candidates.
For more information please feel free to contact the CSBA at 530-265-0422 or by email.
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By CSBA
– September 20, 2010
The Rubicon Brewing Company is celebrating the hop harvest season for the entire month of October and with Annual Hoptoberfest on October 30th & 31st. This Hoptoberfest also marks the 21st Anniversary of the Rubicon Brewing Company.
To honor this very important time of year, and extremely hoppy beer style, any day this month you can walk into the Rubicon and choose from a list of hopped-up guest IPAs and Double IPAs.
The 5th Annual Hoptoberfest Finale on October 30th and 31st coincides with the Rubicon’s 23st Birthday. To commemorate these two momentous occasions, the Rubicon is inviting all of their hop-loving friends and neighbors to join them in celebration with 23 of the hoppiest beers they could find. This is a harvest party you will not want to miss.
The Rubicon Brewing Company is a favorite Midtown Sacramento institution. For 23 years the Rubicon has provided handcrafted beers and great food, served in a casual, friendly atmosphere.
more…
More information regarding the Rubicon Brewing Company Contact: Glynn Phillips, Owner; phone: 916. 448. 7032
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By CSBA
– September 15, 2010
Swedish and Finnish divers have discovered possibly the world´s oldest beer in a shipwreck in the Åland Sea, east of Stockholm. It was in the process of salvaging what is believed to be the world´s oldest champagne as several beer bottles also were discovered.
All the cargo on the ship — including the beer and champagne — is believed to have been transported sometime between 1800 and 1830. 
Read more here…
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By CSBA
– September 14, 2010
The San Francisco Brewers Guild is excited to present its seventh annual Brews on the Bay Beer Festival. All seven San Francisco artisan breweries will serve their finest & freshest beers on Saturday, September 11th and Sunday, September 12th. This fun filled event takes place aboard the Jeremiah O’Brien at Pier 45 and is a benefit for this historic WWII Liberty Ship. Come enjoy over 40 remarkable beers, live music and delicious food. Purchase tickets here at ThirstyBear (cash only) $45/day or $75/both days or online at www.sfbrewersguild.org
Cheers!!
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By CSBA
– September 8, 2010
Fortuna, Calif. – Congressman Mike Thompson of California’s 1st Congressional District visited Eel River Brewing Company in Scotia, CA on September 1st, 2010.
Eel River CEO Ted Vivatson invited Representative Thompson to tour Eel River Brewing during the Congressman’s most recent visit to his district and took the opportunity to inform him about both the difficulties currently facing craft brewers, as well as some of the benefits and rewards of running a craft brewery.
Congressman Thompson supports both the House Small Brewers Caucus (formed in 2007) and H.R. 4278 (excise tax reduction legislation) which are both in place to give craft brewers a greater chance to succeed.
“As a craft brewer, an organic craft brewer, we’re targeting a niche market and it can be hard to compete with the big guys,” explained CEO Ted Vivatson. “We really appreciate what Congressman Thompson is doing here; it gives us a chance to be competitive and has really helped our company grow.”
Eel River Brewing Co. is the first certified organic brewery in the United States and is currently certified organic by both the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). They produce eight year-round styles of beer as well as seasonal beers. Not only does Eel River Brewing Co. have a commitment to handcrafted, traditional, organic beer, but they also believe in sustainable practices. The brewing facility is a reclaimed redwood lumber mill and is powered by bio-mass power, a 100% renewable energy.
In addition to the brewing facility in Scotia, California, Eel River Brewing Co. has a pub restaurant in Fortuna, California which features the largest beer garden on the California North Coast. The Eel River Brewing Co. pub serves locally produced and organic foods as much as possible and offers all of their year-round beers on tap. The pub is open 7 days a week and is located at 1777 Alamar Way in Fortuna, California.
The California Small Brewers Association is a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association protecting the political and legal rights of the California craft brewing industry. The primary role of the CSBA is to monitor these issues at the state Capitol and to employ our industry’s voice as needed. The CSBA acts as one coherent and powerful voice for all small brewers in California.
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By CSBA
– September 7, 2010
Thirsty Bear Brewing Company is the first Californian brewery in 75 years to brew beer with 100% local, organically grown ingredients. As San Francisco’s only brewery making CCOF certified organic beers, Thirsty Bear is also a San Francisco certified Green Business.
Thirsty Bear invites you to join them for a special press tour and tasting of Locavore Ale at 5 pm on August 24, 2010. This is their first 100% Bay Area beer made from Eatwell Farm’s malted barley (Dixon, CA) and Hops-Meister Farm hops (Clear Lake, CA). Eatwell Farm will also provide its organic heirloom tomatoes for the event prepared by Thirsty Bear’s chef Jessica Gorin. You may arrange a tour and tasting the week prior to the release up to and including the release date by contacting brewmaster Brenden Dobel at brewery@thirstybear.com or founding brewmaster and owner Ron Silberstein at ron@thirstybear.com.
With a renewed emphasis on local, sustainable food, why should beer be any different? This is the thought behind Thirsty Bear, Eatwell Farm’s and Hops-Meister farms joint effort to make beer from commercially available, locally grown malted barley. “It’s a model for brewing beer with commercially available and locally sourced ingredients,” says Ron Silberstein.
“We’ve made beers with locally grown organic hops, but our organic malt comes from Canada, England, or Germany,” explains ThirstyBear head brewer Brenden Dobel. “Moving California brewing forward requires us to start using organic malts that are locally grown.”
The brewery-restaurant serves Spanish cuisine sourcing its products locally and using a contemporary, seasonal approach to traditional Spanish tapas and paellas. It is located at 661 Howard Street, San Francisco, California adjacent to the SF MOMA, Yerba Buena Center for the Performing Arts and Moscone Center.
Seventy-five years ago Prohibition destroyed California’s small malt houses and barley production. Since then, local breweries have had to rely on malted barley grown in the Midwestern plains states, Canada, or Europe. Barely is trucked to giant, industrial malting facilities and then trucked to the brewery. This industrial system creates a big disconnect between a local craft brewery and its ingredients. A few pioneers are trying to restore the local malt house to American craft brewing. “Our friends at Colorado Malting Company are hand malting small batches for us while we develop a malt house on the farm,” explains Goldsmith.
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By CSBA
– August 16, 2010
Elevator Marketing Store (Elevator), a Carlsbad-based marketing, branding and creative design firm, is responsible for the creative direction in the re-branding of Ballast Point Brewing Company. Elevator began with a logo redesign effort which aimed to retain the essence of Ballast Point Brewing Company’s existing logo while giving it more of a polished professional look, one that would resonate with what their brand truly stands for – great, high quality beer by dedicated beer people.
Ballast Point Brewing Company was recently named Small Brewing Company at the June 2010 Brewers Association World Beer Cup. Named after the point where Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo first set foot in California located on the Point Loma peninsula, Ballast Point is considered the gateway to San Diego Harbor.
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By CSBA
– August 13, 2010
Dollar growth up 12% in first six months of 2010; U.S. brewery count climbs by 100 in last year
The Brewers Association, the trade association representing the majority of U.S. brewing companies, released strong mid-year numbers for America’s small and independent craft brewers. Dollar sales were up 12 percent in the first half of 2010, compared to 9 percent growth during the same period in 2009. Volume of craft brewed beer sold grew 9 percent for the first six months in 2010, compared to 5 percent growth in the first half of 2009.
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By CSBA
– August 3, 2010
San Diego will host it’s second annual Beer Week (SDBW) , a 10-day celebration promoting San Diego’s thriving brewing culture with more than 500 events happening across the county. SDBW 2010 will feature beer dinners, festivals, rare bottle tastings, cheese pairings, brewery tours, classes, and more – there is truly something for everyone.
San Diego is home to more than 35 brew houses and has gained an international reputation for brewing inspired beers. This past April, San Diego Breweries took home 21 medals at the World Beer Cup.
For general information about San Diego Beer Week including complete event listings, sponsors, public transportation, and accommodations, visit here.
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By CSBA
– July 15, 2010
Beer tasting party of Bear Republic brews bound for the 2010 GABF® competition.
HEALDSBURG, CA. – Join Bear Republic at the Healdsburg brewpub on Sunday, August 29th for an exclusive preview tasting of beers submitted to this year’s Great American Beer Festival®(GABF®).
The sampling will consist of the 23 exact batches to be judged by the Professional Judge’s Panel at the September 16-18 festival and competition in Denver. Included are two beers entered for the Pro-Am competition, brewed in collaboration with local home brewers. Guests will have judging sheets modeled after the official forms used in the competition, and can ask the brewers questions about the beer styles as well as vote for party favorites. The afternoon will include beer sampling, hors d’oeuvres and a commemorative glass to take home.
Event Details
Location: Bear Republic Brewpub (Courtyard)
Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010
Time: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Price: $55 per person
Ticket Information: Pre-sale tickets only, limited to 100 guests,
purchase online at www.bearrepublic.com or at the brewpub.
Must be 21 or over to attend.
Bear Republic has been the recipient of 13 awards from the Great American Beer Festival®, including the honor of 2006 Small Brewing Company of the Year.
The Great American Beer Festival® is the largest American beer competition with nearly 3,400 beers entered, 457 participating breweries and more than 130 professional judges.
The festival is presented by the Brewers Association, a not-for-profit educational trade organization devoted to making quality brewing information available to anyone.
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By CSBA
– July 15, 2010
Anderson Valley Brewing Company President Trey White announced the return of highly respected brew master Fal Allen to the company. Fal has over twenty years of experience in the craft beer industry and is well regarded for his innovative and creative style. Fal has been published extensively on a wide array of craft brewing topics and serves frequently as a judge at the GABF and other top quality brewing competitions.
Fal left Anderson Valley Brewing Company four years ago to build a craft brewery in Singapore for Asia Pacific Breweries. With his contract about to end, he will return by Labor Day.
“As brew master, Fal will lead our efforts to provide delicious yet cutting-edge brews while simultaneously performing as a key brand ambassador for the Anderson Valley Brewery. In addition to his primary work in the brewery, Fal will work in the trade educating the public and our distributor partners on our products in particular and the benefits of craft beer in general” says Mr. White.
Fal Allen says: “I greatly enjoyed my previous work with the Anderson Valley Brewery. I love the brand and have tremendous respect for the brewing staff at Anderson Valley. I very much look forward to working with Trey White as I believe his vision for maintaining and enhancing the quality of Anderson Valley’s beers whilst expanding the brand’s marketing potential is truly exciting. I cannot wait to get back!”
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By CSBA
– July 13, 2010
Great Beer Festival this weekend.
Help support California Small Brewers Association.
Salute!
Celebrating Finely Crafted Beer & Food to Benefit FOOD Share of Ventura County
Saturday, June 19th, 2010 at San Buenaventura State Beach
Get Your VIP or General Admission Tickets Today.
VIP Passes include:
Access to the festival 1 hour prior to General Admission.
6 wonderful beer and food pairings throughout the day.
Including a special pairing with Chef Jerret of OBC & Dr. Bill Sysak of Stone Brewing Co. who will be bringing a surprise beer from the Stone cellar.
Sample reserve brews from Telegraph, Sierra Nevada, Stone, New Belgium, LadyFace Ales, Buckbean, Firestone, The Brewhouse, & many more.
And more…
Visit here for details
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By CSBA
– June 18, 2010
This year, the Karl Strauss Brewing Company’s 7th Annual Beach to Brewery raised $13,000 for the local chapter of The Surfrider Foundation, with more than 2,000 guests celebrating the event. Beach to Brewery featured 21 different beers on tap and took place at Karl Strauss’ main brewery in Pacific Beach.
Festivalgoers enjoyed an impressive line-up of 4 local bands while tasting original beers. Karl Strauss brewers led private brewery tours through their recently expanded facility. The San Diego Bike Club organized over 200 guests who rode their bikes from Pacific Beach to the brewery.
In addition to the donation, Karl Strauss supported Surfrider’s “Rise Above Plastics” campaign and eliminated the use of more than 17,000 plastic cups during the event. “We understand that Surfrider values our monetary donation, but just as important is the awareness we raise for their cause,” says Matt Rattner, president and co-founder, Karl Strauss Brewing Company.
To view a video from the event and photos, visit www.karlstrauss.com. Share it. Cheers.
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By CSBA
– May 27, 2010
Spring 2010 means a time of growth at Hangar 24 Craft Brewery, where the remodeling of the existing building across from the Redlands Municipal Airport will help double brewing output from 8,000 barrels to 16,000 barrels a year by the summer.
A job fair is set for May 23 from 1-5 p.m. There will be up to four beer tenders and two tour guides hired. Additional jobs to fill include a cellarman (an assistant in most brewing duties) as well as a delivery driver, but those jobs aren’t being filled via the job fair.
“Growth is a good sign for the brewery, but it’s also a pleasant sign for the local community that we are able to add jobs,” Hangar 24 owner Ben Cook said. “If we continue at our current growth rate, more expansion and more hiring is projected in upcoming years.”
Currently, the brewery employs 25 people.
Hangar 24′s 2nd Anniversary celebration, June 5th will take place at the brewery from noon-7 p.m. Visit here for more details
Hangar 24 Craft Brewery
1710 Sessums Drive, Redlands, CA 92374
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By CSBA
– May 18, 2010
Iron Springs summer seasonal, the Honey Blonde Ale, was released, on May 2nd. This “quafalicious” blonde ale is produced using 25 poun
ds of fresh organic honey from the folks at Marshall Farms. This extremely popular summer seasonal beer will only be available for a three month period. Once the special honey blend is gone for the season, so will the beer.
Iron Springs is producing a limited batch of the beloved Belgian Whit beer- last year called Alawicious Whit- in honor of the birth of proprietors Ann and Michael’s second born, Aaron Altman. This is a classic Belgian Whit beer infused with Chamomile & lemongrass and fermented with a very rare and special La Chouffe yeast. Another one-of-a-kind beer at Iron Springs.
For further details visit Iron Springs newsletter here.
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By CSBA
– May 11, 2010
From yesterday’s Pearls Before Swine strip
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By CSBA
– May 7, 2010
Colorado brewer looks to build new brewery on West coast 
New Belgium Brewing Co., brewer of Fat Tire and many other craft beer brands is looking at California to build a new brewery as it nears capacity at its Fort Collins plant.
The company, which experienced an 18 percent growth in 2009, is considering a second, smaller regional brewery and bottling plant to help meet demand in other states.
The Fort Collins brewery produced 583,000 barrels last year. Its capacity is 850,000 barrels.
If NBB were to go forward with plans for a new brewery, it would operate with a maximum of 250,000 barrel capacity according to the company.
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By CSBA
– May 6, 2010
Join the Northern California Brewers Guild for a beautiful evening as they serve some of the world’s best beers in support of the California Small Brewers Association. The CSBA promotes in every lawful manner, the common interests of members and the licensed brewing industry in California.
Raley Field in West Sacramento will host the fourth annual Raley Field Brewfest on Friday night, May 14. The Brewfest will feature tastings of microbrews from local and regional brewers, music and fun!
Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or at the Raley Field Box Office (916) 376-4700.
7-10:30pm (6pm for VIPs)
$25 Advance/$35 Door/$40 VIP
For more info call 916.376.4676 or visit Northern California Brewers Guild.
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By CSBA
– May 5, 2010
Father’s Day Weekend, at San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura, CA, Premier Beer and Food Pairing Festival Presents Widely Acclaimed Breweries and Restaurants alongside Renowned Musical Entertainment
Salute! is being presented by Ojai Beverage Company and Thirty-Three Productions, Inc. in association with FOOD Share of Ventura County and has the support and endorsement of the California Small Brewers Association. This unique craft beer and food pairing festival will feature locally and nationally celebrated craft breweries alongside renowned regional restaurants, for two sessions of beer & food pairing for the general public and VIPs between 11am – 5pm. The element of pairing food with beer provides a perfect synergy between the event and it’s sole beneficiary, FOOD Share of Ventura County, which will receive 100% of the net proceeds from all sales generated by this trend setting event.
To purchase Salute! tickets, get the latest news, and most up to date festival information, please visit the website here.
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By CSBA
– May 4, 2010
Karl Strauss Brewing Company and the Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter, are hosting the 7th Annual Beach to Brewery Beer and Music Fest on Saturday, May 8, 2010 from 2pm-7pm. The benefit takes place at the Karl Strauss Main Brewery in Pacific Beach and includes 21 beers (to celebrate Karl Strauss’ 21st Anniversary), live local music, and a bike ride from the beach to the brewery.
To date, Beach to Brewery has raised over $67,000 for the local San Diego Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. Founded in 1984, The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches. This year, in an effort to support Surfrider’s “Rise Above Plastics” campaign, the event will eliminate the use of plastic cups. Reusable souvenir glasses will replace more than 10,000 plastic cups at the event.
Purchase tickets at Karl Strauss’ four San Diego Brewery Restaurants and online. Ticket prices are $25 pre-sale; $30 at the door and include a sourvenir taster glass and 5 beer samples. To help raise awareness for Surfrider’s mission, attendees have the option to add a 1-year Surfrider membership for the discounted price of $15 when purchasing their event ticket online.
Free shuttles to and from the event will depart from Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach and run throughout the event. For more information visit www.karlstrauss.com. Continued…
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By CSBA
– April 29, 2010
Anchor Brewing Company SOLD.
In perhaps one of the greatest surprises ever in the craft brewing industry, the Anchor Brewing Company has sold.
It was announced today that the Griffin Group, an investment and consulting company focused on beverage alcohol brands has acquired Anchor Brewing Company, including its portfolio of artisan spirits.
The Griffin Group, headquartered in Novato, Marin County is led Keith Greggor and Tony Foglio who built the Skyy Vodka label. Additional affiliated companies to be held under the newly named “Anchor Brewers & Distillers” include Preiss Imports, a specialist spirits and beer importer, and BrewDog USA, the US division of the leading UK craft beer.
More details to come.
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By CSBA
– April 26, 2010
Or, how big is small?
Boston Beer Co., the largest craft brewer in the country is pushing an unusual selling point in new ads: Its own insignificance.
In an ad spot titled “Growing Up Small” it sets out to dispel the notion that it accounts for a significant portion of U.S. beer sales, asking drinkers in a series of documentary-style interviews how big they think Sam Adams’ share is.
Twenty-five percent, guesses one. Huge, says another. At that point, the brand’s actual market share flashes across the screen: 0.9%. That’s right. One in every 100 beers consumed in the US is a Boston Beer Company product – most of which is of course Sam Adam’s.
And how big is #2? Or, how small is #2 I should say. Pretty darn small. Boston Beer will push about 2 million barrels out the door this year (one barrel equals 31 gallons. I don’t have a calculator handy so I’ll let you do the math). The second largest craft brewer in the country, our very own Sierra Nevada Brewing Company will sell about 700,000 barrels, well less than half of Boston Beer. Pretty small.
Number 2. Big, but small.
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By CSBA
– April 21, 2010
Beer from over 50 of the nation’s finest craft brewers and cuisine from the Gold Coast Region’s finest chefs will converge on the beautiful San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura, California during Father’s Day Weekend on Saturday, June 19th 2010.
The first annual SALUTE! – A Festival to Celebrate Finely Crafted Beer & Food will include live music and take place from 1pm – 5pm. There will be a special limited-ticket VIP Tastemaker reception from 11am – 1pm where VIP guests will meet with brewers and have exclusive access to limited edition brews and a special VIP Tastemaker lounge area.
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By CSBA
– April 20, 2010
Cailfornia placed more craft brewers in the top 50 than any other state.
Way to go!!
Rank Brewing Company
2 Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Chico
15 Stone Brewing Co., Escondido
20 Anchor Brewing Co., San Francisco
26 The Lagunitas Brewing Co., Petaluma
27 Gordon Biersch Brewing Co., San Jose
29 Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Paso Robles
32 BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery, Huntington Beach
36 Lost Coast Brewery and Cafe, Eureka CA
40 Karl Strauss Brewing Co., San Diego
45 North Coast Brewing Co., Fort Bragg
50 Bear Republic Brewing Co., Cloverdale
See article and full ranking here…
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By CSBA
– April 15, 2010
