Sierra Nevada’s North Carolina Operations – A Must Visit!

Sierra Nevada’s North Carolina operations is a showcase for sustainable-based artisan craft brewing operations and for creating a wonderful customer experience. Overview of Sierra Nevada’s North Carolina Operations Located in Mills River, North Carolina , Sierra Nevada opened its east coast brewery operations in the fall of 2014. Their Taproom and Restaurant opened in March 2015. The…

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2015 Great American Beer Festival Winners #GABF

Congratulations to the 2015 Great American Beer Festival Winners ! Every year the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) celebrates United States breweries. The GABF is not only about sampling quality beer but is also a beer competition. Breweries enter their beers to be judged by the festival’s Professional Judge Panel. The GABF invites industry professionals…

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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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Enjoy Music, Artisan Foods, and Craft Beers at the Long Beach Folk Revival Festival

Long Beach Folk Revival Festival Press Release   Long Beach Folk Revival Festival Showcases Artisanal Foods, Craft Beers & All Things Made in Long Beach In addition to banjos, crafts, beards and pure American live music, the Long Beach Folk Revival Festival is bringing a highly curated selection of local Long Beach artisanal food vendors…

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