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Label Laws and Other Silliness
If you keep up with beer news at all, you’ve probably been noticing an upswing of label disputes among breweries. Litigation aside, choosing a label that will meet federal approval is not an easy...
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Mendocino’s Special Heritage Blend and California Craft Beer Month!
Mendocino’s Special Heritage Blend California Craft Beer month is off to a great start! Running from February 6-15, San Francisco Beer Week sets the month off right, and Mendocino Brewing was there for...
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Mendocino Spring Festival Lineup
It’s beer festival season again! Mendocino Brewing will be pouring at a different festival (or several) almost every week from now through summer, bringing some old favorites and new releases. I asked...
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Ales, Lagers and Renegades
With festival season coming on, I’ve been paying more attention to the new and special releases (like Mendo’s special blends). And I’ve been noticing how many different types of beer are available, and...
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Holiday Beer Gift Ideas
The holidays are upon us, and many of us have started thinking about gift buying. One great thing about enjoying craft beer is that so many of my friends do, too. And that makes them easier to shop...
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Cellaring Beer-Old is Good
Pallet shelf beer cellar Winter is stout and Barleywine season, and a good chance to try some new rich, winter releases. This year, I also plan to set a few of the heavier beers aside for aging and...
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Apple of the Eye of the Hawk Cake
Eye of the hawk apple cake It’s started to feel quite spring-like around here, and I decided to celebrate the holiday weekend making a cake. Not that cake-making really needs a reason, but it’s always...
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Raise a Toast to Beer and Taxes
The repeal of Prohibition brought in much-needed tax revenue. It’s tax day! So whether you will be celebrating or recovering from shock, raise a glass to getting it done. As is common with most valued...
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Mendo’s New Rock Point Session IPA – The Brewer’s View
Mendocino Rock Point Session IPA Mendocino Brewing’s been enjoying a lot of recent experimentation- new labels, special beer week blended kegs, and now a new Spring Seasonal! This year’s release, Rock...
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Mendo’s Summer Festival Line Up!
Boonville Beer Fest Days are longer, nights are warmer and beer festival season is getting into full swing. So pull out your calendars, pour a glass of your favorite Mendo brew, and start planning your...
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Talon IPA Mustard Herb Potato Salad
Talon IPA Potato Salad Potato salad is a classic summer cookout dish, and this Talon IPA Potato Salad brings a little extra spice to the table. Instead of a mayo-based dressing, the oven-roasted...
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Mendocino Brewing Wants Your Label Suggestions!
Rock Point Session IPA Mendocino is creating a new line of labels, and they need your help! The new labels feature landmarks all around Mendocino County, and any suggestions are appreciated. Post your...
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Mendo Summer Cooking and Beer Pairing Menu
Summer is here! And for many of us that means warm days, long nights, and being outside as much as possible. Cookouts are a staple of the summer season, and while hamburgers and steaks are a classic...
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When In Drought, Drink Beer!
As the drought in California wears on, some people have been ruminating over what effect the water shortage could have on brewing production. It’s a worthy worry, since beer is mostly water—it can take...
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Building a Better Palate
Beer festival season is in full-swing, and it’s a prime chance to get to taste new beers that usually don’t travel far from the brewery. Gearing up for tasting is also a great time to drink some beer...
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Beer Gifts for Father’s Day
With Father’s Day just around the bend, and me without a gift, I dove in to find a few last minute gift ideas that can do the trick. (Or else are so awesome that the last-minute doesn’t matter.) And of...
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Beer – Still Saving the World
Sundays in the Park Pyramids, writing, farming—even civilization itself. Beer has been credited with saving, or at least improving, the world in hundreds of ways. Some historians believe the whole...
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U.S. Craft Beer–Changing the Way the World Brews
The U.S. is known for its culture of innovation, and the evolution of the craft beer industry is a fine example of how our country has contributed to the beers of the world. Once home to a healthy...
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Black Hawk Stout Blackberry Pies
Black Hawk Stout Blackberry Pies Blackberries and stout are a great pair, and they come together well in these Black Hawk Stout Blackberry Pies. I had no idea how easy pie is to make (pre-made crust...
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Beer – Thank the Gods
This month hold the feast day of St. Arnold of Metz, who urged the villagers to drink beer instead of water. That story has always intrigued me, because it illustrates so well the tangled past of beer....
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