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RateBeer and Me

By Mario, on June 6th, 2017

I left town for a camping trip without my phone. Once out of town, I had a weird feeling. I would need it. I just knew, there would be that voicemail waiting when I got back. But it wasn’t a voicemail, it was a simple missed called from Joseph Tucker. Continue reading RateBeer and Me

Mini Review: Ayinger Bavarian Pils

By Mario, on April 6th, 2017

I checked my email the other day to an exciting piece of news: Continue reading Mini Review: Ayinger Bavarian Pils

On the Go: La Niña Fresa

By Mario, on March 16th, 2017

Beer is supposed to inspire conversation. So why is “La Nina Fresa” a pineapple sour?! Drinking Ale Industries at Taps in Petaluma and we’re going to find the answer. Continue reading On the Go: La Niña Fresa

On the Go: HighWater Le Petit Diablotin

By Mario, on March 9th, 2017

Taps and Tastes at Taps in Petaluma is always a great night to try good beer. This night, HighWater was in town and I passed up the draft selections and went with a brand new sour release. Continue reading On the Go: HighWater Le Petit Diablotin

On the Go: Heretic Evil3

By Mario, on March 7th, 2017

Brewed For Thought used to run a regular Beer of the Week. While I enjoyed offering this feature, it was falling behind in terms of what everyone wanted. Today, we start On the Go with Brewed For Thought where I review beers in real-time as I drink them wherever I may go. Not all beers qualify but expect a unique presentation of today’s craft beer as seen through the eyes of Brewed For Thought. Today we start with Heretic’s Evil3 Triple IPA.

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San Francisco Beer Week 2017

By Mario, on March 3rd, 2017

San Francisco Beer Week has passed. The beer was amazing as usual, but in a world of craft acceptance, what is Beer Week? How does it impact our world of beer and what does it tell us about the craft beer market in general? Continue reading San Francisco Beer Week 2017

And ABInBev Goes On (Part 1)

By Mario, on April 12th, 2016

Today, ABInBev (ABI) announced yet another purchase/partnership with a craft brewery. The social media posts are already piling up and the name calling and boycots are all too predictable. But there’s more to this than teams switching sides, and in many cases, there’s a lot we’re unaware of, or simply ignoring. So let’s take a look at ABInBev, and other companies, as they move into the craft brewing space. Continue reading And ABInBev Goes On (Part 1)

Beer of the Week: Omnipollo Abrahadabra

By Mario, on February 9th, 2016

Valentine’s day is around the corner and I wanted to feature a beer I love. I met this beer recently and young love really is special. This beer is unlike any I have ever had before and I can’t imagine my life without it. The Beer of the Week is Omnipollo’s Abrahadabra. Continue reading Beer of the Week: Omnipollo Abrahadabra

Beer of the Week: Flying Dog Tropical Stout

By Mario, on February 2nd, 2016

Here in Santa Rosa, we just wrapped up the RateBeer’s Best Awards and I’ll say, I’m fiending for more. With that in mind, I wanted something different and odd and a box on my porch provided exactly what I was in search of. The Beer of the Week is Flying Dog Brewery’s Tropical Stout. Continue reading Beer of the Week: Flying Dog Tropical Stout

Beer of the Week: New Belgium Citradelic Tangerine IPA

By Mario, on January 26th, 2016

“Orange is the new Black (IPA)” quipped a local brewer in response to this year’s early trend of citrus infused IPA. Is this a trend that will continue or quickly fade from the shelves the way roasty, dark variations had? Only one way to find out. Try it for ourselves. The Beer of the Week is New Belgium’s Citradelic Tangerine IPA. Continue reading Beer of the Week: New Belgium Citradelic Tangerine IPA