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 …
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Alaro Brewing: Taking Over for an Icon
“It’s 30 years of history here which is great, but it’s also 30 years of wear and tear and 30 years of maybe some archaic design,” says Ray Ballestero on a mid-March day as he walks through the building that …

The Long Road Back… to KCRA
Since the book came out on Monday (May 7, 2018, if you’re reading this later), I’ve been asked a lot about how I ended up writing a book about beer. The first answer is obvious, I was looking to score …

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 …

Pre-Order Now Available
You can now order your copy of Sacramento Beer: A Craft History through Barnes & Noble at a discounted price. The book comes out May 7, and I have a number of book signings planned and the best part there …

Video: Fort Rock’s Year of Beer
Fort Rock Brewing celebrates its first anniversary on March 10, 2018. Heidi Wilder and Tom Fuquay talk about the plans for the party. You can also read more about their “Year of Beer” here. A year into owning a brewery …