http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:47:33 -0700 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:21:26 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Local-brewery-closes?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner Despite the consistent beers from dedicated brewmasters, Sacramento Brewing Company has closed for good. The final day open was October 18, 2009. This comes less than a year after the closing of their second brewery, Sacramento Brewing Company&#39... Taphouses Belgian ales Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:21:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Local-brewery-closes?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Folsom-Oktoberfest?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner While the crowd was modest in size, those who attended the Folsom Oktoberfest were fortunate to sample excellent beers and food at The Balcony Bistro in Old Folsom. The first annual Oktoberfest and Brewing Contest was positively received. Sponsore... Beer Festivals Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:10:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Folsom-Oktoberfest?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Oktoberfests-you-must-try?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner   Many beer enthusiasts are aware that this celebration begins in September (at least in Germany), and that the beer style is available year round. In many cases it's under its alternative name "Märzen." While this might imply a ... Limited release beers Bay area beer Lists Beer Festivals amber lagers Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:25:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Oktoberfests-you-must-try?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Pilsners-you-must-try?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner The original Pilsner being poured As the most influential beer style ever, Bohemian Pilsner has a bit of responsibility to shoulder for most beers being very pale in color (yellow/gold). While this shouldn't have led to bland beers, it has. But Pil... Lists pale lagers Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:21:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Pilsners-you-must-try?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m9d14-California-Brewers-Festival-part-2?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner Tickets are still available. Expect over 40 breweries, not just the local ones, and one can save some festival costs by purchasing tickets at some of the local breweries. Purchasing four tickets at Brew It Up will earn you a coupon for a free appet... Stouts Beer Festivals Wheat beers Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:30:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m9d14-California-Brewers-Festival-part-2?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Entering-the-top-beer-competition-in-the-US?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner While the Great American Beer Festival takes place thousands of miles from many of the participants, it's still an important competition for many breweries. Even if their beer is not marketed outside their area, breweries still pay over $100 an ent... Beer Festivals Great American Beer Festival Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:11:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Entering-the-top-beer-competition-in-the-US?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Wit-beers-you-must-try?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner Keeping in mind that summer is still here, a mention of summer beers is appropriate. Summer should imply beers that are not heavy, and are refreshing. Few styles are as refreshing as the Belgian wheat style called "Witbier."Here is a style ... Lists Wheat beers Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:19:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Wit-beers-you-must-try?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Craft-beer-heaven-in-Folsom?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner                   Just some of the good beer available at Manderes."No crap on tap" is a bit cliché, but that's a good thing. This is their "un... Taphouses Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:09:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Craft-beer-heaven-in-Folsom?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m8d11-California-Brewers-Festivalpart-1?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner         Last year's crown enjoying the festival in Discovery Park While nothing in the area of the Great American Beer Festival, this might be the Sacramento version. Coming after the beer competition, the Californ... Beer Festivals Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:56:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m8d11-California-Brewers-Festivalpart-1?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Another-homebrewer-brews-commercially?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner          Michael Frenn and his car, the Alecamino Placerville homebrewer Michael Frenn has done what other homebrewers dream of: making their beer on a big-scale.With his continued success in competitions (his... Limited release beers Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:56:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Another-homebrewer-brews-commercially?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m7d18-Craft-Beer-101-Where-do-I-go-for-great-beer-on-a-budget-around-Sacramento?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner Photo by David Blaikie Or "Where are the great Happy Hour specials in my area?"For the craft beer enthusiast, it's understood that money is not the biggest issue. The quality is first, but the wallet is only so full. For those looking for ... Pubcrawling Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:41:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m7d18-Craft-Beer-101-Where-do-I-go-for-great-beer-on-a-budget-around-Sacramento?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Stouts-of-Sacramento?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner        Photo by Gail Ann WilliamsWhile most think of Stouts as heavy, roasty beers, it's worse when they're described as "motor oil "(well the color can be the same), or being able to cut it with a knife (now c... Pubcrawling Stouts Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:40:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Stouts-of-Sacramento?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Top-50-US-brewing-companies?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner    As a reminder of the business side of American beer, The Brewers Association has released the ranking of the top breweries in the country. This reflects 2008 sales volume.1. Anheuser-Busch InBev, St. Louis, MO   &nbsp... Pubcrawling Lists Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:12:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Top-50-US-brewing-companies?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Professional-brewer-for-a-day?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner        The 7Nuns, Kevin (c), at a homebrewers festival.  Knowing people who make their own beer is good for obvious reasons. This means good beer, even good enough to sell. The 7Nuns are a small group of homebr... Limited release beers Taphouses Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:31:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Professional-brewer-for-a-day?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Safe-traveling-to-good-beer?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner  With the hassle of driving through and in the Bay area, public transit is a near-luxury. For many of the residents, it's a necessity. But it can be an overlooked gem for those who want to check out the breweries and not drive.Gail Williams and ... Pubcrawling Bay area beer Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:43:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Safe-traveling-to-good-beer?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Vintage-beers-and-cellaring?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner  Beer aging in a former gold mine at 50° F. Photo by Lucy Burningham.Or "Buy it now; drink it much later." Yes, for the most part the opposite is true with beer regarding the drinking part. And it's not that any beer must be aged, ... Limited release beers Beer aging Barleywines Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:55:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Vintage-beers-and-cellaring?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Brewing-for-Sierra-Nevada-from-home?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner Rick Sellers (r) at the Sam Adams Longshot competition. Photo by John Watson As a beer enthusiast, Rick Sellers has been able to involve himself in a few areas. A position with Draft magazine has led to writing about craft beer, he brews at home, an... Limited release beers Taphouses Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:10:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13410-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Brewing-for-Sierra-Nevada-from-home?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Craft-Beer-Examiner