On my recent trip to Oregon I tried to take a balanced approach to exploring breweries. I wanted varied perspectives on the craft, styles, and goals of each operation. The choices included small operations working out of basements and brewing [...]
Crossing over the California border to explore Oregon has been a goal of mine since I settled in San Francisco three years ago. My knowledge of the Pacific Northwest was limited to travel magazines and the few tasty beers I [...]
Old paint drips cover the floor, a painter's palette of cups hold ingredients, and a malty aroma permeates the space with creative potential. If brewing is an art form, Pacific Brewing Laboratories is the quintessential artists studio. Located in the [...]
It was a beautiful weekend on the S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien for Brews by the Bay, hosted by the San Francisco Brewers Guild. The seventh iteration of the event took place on September 11 and 12 with proceeds benefiting the historic [...]