Tag: behindthebrews

May the 4th Beerfest and 5K Q&A with New Helvetia

Through powers that can only be explained as “The Force” May the 4th has Star Wars day. This year it also happens to fall during Sacramento Beer Week and to celebrate both New Helvetia is hosting its first-ever May the 4th Beerfest and 5K Fun Run. I caught up with New Helvetia owner and self-proclaimed Star Wars

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From Street Pub to Brew Street

Street Pub to Brew Street You know that Deschutes event that had seen thousands of Sacramento beer lovers flock to the company’s massive street pub on Capitol Avenue? Well, I have some good news and bad news. Let’s pull the band-aid off quickly and start with the bad news, shall we? Deschutes decided to do

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Drake’s: The Barn- Behind the Scenes

I was fortunate enough to get a tour behind the scenes of Drake’s: The Barn in West Sacramento with Drake’s Brewing Company owner John Martin. You can read about all the great things you’ll find at the barn in my article at Craftbeer.com. But since there are limited photos in the article I thought I’d

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Thin Line Brewing: A Salute to Service

Thin Line Brewing in Rancho Cordova is a small brewery that carries a big message. It’s a message of “thanks” to those who put their lives on the line every day to serve and protect. “It’s just where my heart was,” says Thin Line owner Cory Freeland. “Supporting first responders and military and everybody that,

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