A Toast to Beers of the Central Coast

The beer experience in Monterey was wholly new to me, and I was eager to get to a few taprooms and brewpubs. Below, I report on Dust Bowl Brewing, Alvarado Street, the Salty Seal, and Hops & Frog.

Hazy September-Part 2

Of Cryo Hops and Cryptids... by BrewHead Ted I have long been a serious IPA fan. But, back when I first began my love affair with all things hoppy, I was decidedly NOT a fan of the New England style/hazy IPA. No, I much preferred the bitterness of the West Coast style, to the fruitiness … Continue reading Hazy September-Part 2 →

Lions and Tigers and Beers, Oh My!

by Brewhead Ted Whew! I successfully managed to guard my pint of Nix Pale Ale from (the painting of) the Kraken, during my visit to Ogopogo Brewing... The other day, I returned to my hometown of San Gabriel to revisit one of my favorite--if not my absolute favorite--breweries: Ogopogo Brewing. Founded in 2018 as the … Continue reading Lions and Tigers and Beers, Oh My! →