Figueroa Mountain Brewing is a family-owned craft brewery located in Buellton, CA, with six taprooms along the south-central coast: in Buellton, Arroyo Grande, Los Olivos, Santa Barbara, and Westlake Village. I was happy to be given the chance to sample some beers by Figueroa Mountain Brewing, who, last week, sent me a couple of bottles…
The ABGB (Austin, TX)
An article in this month’s Zymurgy magazine -the journal of the American Homebrewers Association- featuring an interview with Brian Peters, the owner and brewer at the Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. reminded me that I hadn’t posted anything relating to my recent visit to Austin. (I been trying to post at least every two weeks,…
Elkhorn Slough Brewing Co. (Watsonville, CA)
Elkhorn Slough Brewing Co. is one of a growing number of breweries ringing the wide half-moon arc of Monterey Bay. Located in a semi-industrial neighborhood on the northern outskirts of Watsonville, it is a surprisingly cozy place given its surroundings. There are several couches and armchairs arranged between the no-frills bar and the space given…
Opening: Ghost Town Brewing (Oakland, CA)
Ghost Town Brewing opens the doors to its taproom and brewery to the public tonight after a long wait and many hurdles. I had the opportunity to visit last night at its soft opening event, and I must say the place is very nice indeed. It is located in a large warehouse space, split roughly…