Exploring Craft Beer and Homebrew in Peru (Country Code 51) and the USA (Country Code 1)
On Tuesday, April 18th, workers at Peru’s largest industrial brewing consortium, the ABInbev-affiliated Unión de Cervecerías Peruanas Backus y Johnston S.A.A., walked off the job and on to the picket line. In September of 2021, the workers’ union –Sindicato Backus– and the company had successfully negotiated an agreement for a three-year contract. The agreement achieved…
The 2023 Bay Area Craft Beer Festival returns to Martinez Waterfront Park on Saturday, April 15th, 2023 Noon – 4pm ! Featuring 40+ local breweries and over 100 beers to sample including Home Brew, Live Music, Delicious Food, & Fun! GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS FOR BEER TASTING – $60 through March 31st or $70 starting April…
On Saturday March 25th my homebrew club, the Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE), once again took part in the Brewing Network’s Spring Brews Festival in Concord’s Todos Santos Plaza. This was the 19th Brewing Network festival. It was a great success, with great weather, fun crowds, and over 30 commercial breweries sharing their beers,…
Unfortunately circumstances are such that I am not able to take part in any of SF Beer Week‘s activities, but I did manage to sneak in a taste of Big Chicken on Friday at Hops & Scotch, in Walnut Creek. Big Chicken is a double IPA released every year to coincide with SF Beer Week…