Today I’m reviewing Fort Point Brewing’s Rivet Double Red India Pale Ale. Rivet, named after the thousands of hand-placed rivets that hold the Golden Gate Bridge together, is the second in Fort Point’s Limited Release series of one-and-done beers. The 9% abv, 75 IBUs red DIPA was released on June 3rd, and I am reviewing…
Wondrous Brewing Co. (Emeryville, CA)
After a COVID shut down-imposed delay, Wondrous Brewing Co. finally opened its doors to the public on May 12th. To say that it’s been a much-anticipated event may be a bit of an understatement. Wondrous is the brainchild of an acquaintance of mine, Wynn Whisenhunt -at one time we were both part of the same…
Misogyny in the Beer Industry
On May 11th, Brienne Allan –Production Manager at Notch Brewing, in Salem, Massachussetts– asked her Instagram followers “what sexist comments have you experienced?” The result has been an outpouring, a flood really, of messages from women (and a handful of men) sharing their experiences. In response, Allan has made her Instagram story feed ( @ratmagnet…
Blanca de Maguey, by Monstruo de Agua
Blanca de Maguey is described as a “white ale brewed with agave, coriander seed, and orange peel”. It is brewed by Cerveceria Monstruo de Agua, in Mexico City, and clocks in at 7% abv. Those who read “agave” and immediately think of agave syrup or tequila, might be surprised to find those flavor notes absent…