Eel River releases black IPA seasonal
Eel River announces Onyx black IPA and 2014 winter seasonal.
HenHouse poised for huge expansion in deal with Petaluma Hills
Equipment sharing deal with Petaluma Hills will allow a 26-fold expansion for HenHouse.
Hopmonk collects toys for holidays
All three Hopmonk Tavern locations - Sebastopol, Sonoma, and Novato - will be collecting donations of toys for the holidays from Monday through Sunday this week, Dec. 2-8. Owner Dean Biersch says he will give a $5 gift card to everyone who brings in a donation (that's one card per [...]
Petaluma Hills hits the beer market
After just two weeks on the market, Petaluma Hills Brewing is off to a strong start, owner JJ Jay says, though his taproom plan remains stalled.
More on Napa Point Brewing
What is "Ultra-premium" beer? Here's a deeper look.
In beer, big is really BIG
As excited as we can all get about craft brew, it is humbling to realize just how small a part of the overall beer market it really is. Two reports published in the last week cast that into sharp relief. First, a market report by beverage accountants Frank, [...]
Battle of Brews to benefit Challenger Little League
Battle of the Brews in 2014 will benefit North Bay Challenger Little League.
Devoto releases ‘Save the Gravenstein’ cider
Devoto Orchards Cider is releasing a drink made only from local apples.
For the love of Oysters?
Oysters in beer? Naturally.
More on Beer, Cider, and Spirits conference
Beer business is booming, but the age of the lager is fading, Lagunitas founder tells first ever Sonoma County Beer, Cider, and Spirits conference.
Extreme extreme beer?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=argdPEmD9bI There was a time, maybe a decade ago, when the chatter in the beer press was about "Extreme Beer." The meaning changed over time - first it was simply beers that were very high alcohol or packed to bursting with hops, or more often both. Outfits like Stone Brewing [...]
Avery Brewing returns to Northern California
Colorado's Avery Brewing returns to Northern California market.
Lagunitas expansion on track for December
Lagunitas says new brewery in Chicago should be operational next month.
Sonoma Springs reopening delayed slightly
Sonoma Springs reopening likely for December.
North Coast releases third Old Stock Cellar Reserve
North Coast releases third edition of barrel-aged Cellar Reserve.
buyer at Fircrest Market in Sebastopol and the administrator of the NorCal Beer Geeks group on Facebook.