California Beer Reviews
The birthplace of craft brewing and people who love hoppy beer.
by Matt | American IPA, California, Mug, Pint Glass, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, United States |
We are in the final days of the year 2009 and I am in fact, celebrating. I have lots to celebrate: a healthy family consisting of a beautiful wife and amazing daughter- 5 years old in a week. A great job, one that uses my unique gifts and allows me to build...
by Taylor Birkey | American IPA, California, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
In my trek to find the perfect IPA, I’ve decided to take on the Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma, California. They’re a fairly big name in American Craft beer, carried pretty much across the nation. This India Pale Ale is their self-proclaimed...
by John | California, Moylan's Brewery, Mug, Pint Glass, Spiced / Herbed / Vegetable Beers, United States |
Seeing as it’s “the most wonderful time of the year” I have been enjoying Christmas brews. A friend of mine owns a “ma and pa” liquor store so I dropped into inquire about this season’s selections. This was their newest one. I...
by Tom Smillie | Anchor Brewing Company, California, California Common / Steam Beer, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States |
If you are looking for a beer with history and character then pick up a 6pk of Anchor Steam Beer. Known as a California Common, this beer is a lager that is fermented at ale temperatures (60-75˚F). Little has been found as to why this beer was given the name “steam”...
by Tom Smillie | American Strong Ale, California, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Mug, Pint Glass, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Snifter, United States |
“Wow!” “Are you kidding me?” Those were the first two reactions out of my mouth after I took a smell and sip of the collaborative brew by Dogfish Head and Sierra Nevada. I was able to obtain a bottle because I know a guy at the local beverage depot. This beer is...
by Tom Smillie | California, Irish Red Ale, Moylan's Brewery, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
After church, I decided to head home and fix myself a turkey sandwich and relax. While that was an easy decision to make, my choice of beer was quite the opposite. After stocking up on some fine brews last night I had a fridge full to select from (more reviews to...