Show us your….beers!
Jul 27th
July 17th
10th Annual BreastFest Beer Festival
ShareWith the help of fellow friends at The Beer Channel, Brew Caddy was able to attend The BreastFest Beer Festival on Saturday, July 17th, 2010. The event was held at the illustrious Herbst Pavilion inside the Fort Mason Center, in San Francisco, CA. Packed with 40 local breweries, attendees had their fair share of some the best beer on tap while supporting low-income women with cancer. Proceeds from the event went to the Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic. Typically for me, the music at a festival is just background noise, but not at The BreastFest — Metalshop SF stole the show! The 80’s cover band decked out in wigs, leather, spandex and fishnet rocked for hours and had the crowd dancing song-after-song.
All-in-all, The BreastFest was the place to be that Saturday. A great turnout of beer-loving individuals showed support while many rocked the Brew Caddy. We appreciate those that chose to enhance their experience with our caddy. You can find all of the fun pictures that we snapped here!
Last Call for Caffeinated Beer?
Apr 6th
No AB 1598
ShareAlthough it may come down to a matter of marketing, this is one bill that could affect all beer lovers, regardless of their age, taste and income. Jim Beall, D-San Jose, has proposed a bill to ban all alcoholic drinks that contain caffeine in them. The bill, particularly aimed at malt liquor markets, will curb production of these beverages which are mainly targeted towards college students and younger drinkers. But the law spills over into the craft brew market as well and creates quite a scuffle. Brewers and beer enthusiasts who enjoy their stouts and porters infused with coffee, espresso, and chocolate would be dramatically affected. MateVeza; which earned a #4 spot on the top 10 most innovative beers of 2007 would no longer be able to produce their “naturally caffeinated yerba mate beer”, at least not in California. It would be a shame to see these styles of beer no longer in the California market. Could this be the last-call for our caffeinated porters and stouts? Write an email to Jim Beall and let him know your displeasure AB 1598 and that you think it needs to, at the very least, be re-written.
Free Brew Caddy Giveaway!
Apr 5th
Brew Caddy Contest
You heard right, two lucky winners will be drawn April 16th
ShareBrew Caddy partnered up with MidwestMicroBrews.com to offer two lucky people the chance to receive a Brew Caddy in their choice of color! MidwestMicroBrews partners with craft brewers, brewpubs and microbreweries to let the public know more about the beers available in the Midwest and how to find them. They regularly post beer reviews and area news along with brewery and festival listings for 12 states.
To enter the Brew Caddy giveaway contest hosted by MidwestMicroBrews, visit their website and simply send them your name and address! Be on the lookout for more contests in the near future! If you’re interested in hosting a contest featuring Brew Caddy, please contact us.
Hoppy St. Patrick’s Day
Mar 17th
ShareKevin is going to be roaming around the San Francisco area on this fine holiday starting at 5PM. he will be starting at Ireland’s 32, then moving on to Toronado and finishing up at 21st Amendment Brewery. He will be sporting a green Brew Caddy, if you see him please stop and chat. I will be in Auburn, CA at the Auburn Alehouse and maybe get over to World Pub for some of their Irish delights. Have a safe day and drink local beer!
Year of the BEER – Anderson Valley Brewing Co. sells to HMB
Mar 16th
ShareBig news coming from Boonville, California – Anderson Valley Brew Co. sells to HMB Holdings, LLC for an amount that has yet to be publicly disclosed.
March 16th, 2010 —
Trey White, owner of HMB, will retain the eco-friendly brewing and production facilities in Boonville, California while concentrating his efforts on the growth of sales and marketing. Mr. White has over 15 years experience in the alcoholic beverage industry. He’s worked with several successful American craft beers including Goose Island, Rogue, Ipswich and SLO as well as selected imports including Grolsch from Holland.
Brew Caddy would like to wish Trey the best of luck with AVBC and we look forward to being a part of the annual Boonville Beer Festival in May, 2010. Be sure to check out our events page for information on the location, date and ticket prices for the 14th Annual Legendary Boonville Beer Festival , this may be the best year yet!
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