Revisiting Hop Harvest in Yakima Valley, WA

Last year I visited Yakima Valley, WA during hop harvest season. Since hop harvesting and fresh hop beers are now ongoing, I’m re-posting my write-up about the hop harvest and a stop at Bale Breaker Brewing Company. The original article was called The Mistress. The Mistress I have a mistress. She loves to wear green…

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Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Across America 2016

Beer Camp Across America 2016 Announcement Sierra Nevada Brewing Company announced today that Beer Camp Across America, the largest celebration of craft beer, is coming back in 2016! Beer Camp 2016 Line-up An amazing line-up of 30 collaboration partners will create a  mixed 12-pack of beers for release next year. Inspired by rock ‘n’ roll…

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Stone Brewing Co. to Search for New CEO

Press Release – Stone Brewing Co. is promoting co-founder Greg Koch to Executive Chairman and searching for a new CEO Today, San Diego-based Stone Brewing Co. announced that co-founder Greg Koch will be promoted (with the blessing from his business partner, of course) from CEO and transition into a new role as Executive Chairman. The…

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Are Cask Beers Worth the Fuss? Hell yes!

Cask Beers are becoming more popular in the U.S. and I’m so happy about this trend! Beer from a keg may be reliably refreshing, but bold brewers are taking their chances on finicky, fascinating cask-conditioned brews. Read The Wall Street Journal’s guide to the best cask beers—and where to drink them—around the U.S. Read The…

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