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Twenty students are completely silent, brows beneath sunglasses furrowed in deep concentration as they scribble notes on a scorecard. They sniff, swirl, sniff, gulp and ponder. They’re tasting beer. Earlier in the evening, Brad Titus, an officer of the Food Science Brewing Club (FSBC), proposed a question: Without sight, can we discern different beer...

One of South Placer's leading events is coming soon to Rocklin On June 8, the South Placer Rotary Club will hold its 5th annual Brewfest, an entertaining event where attendees get to taste craft beers made by 25 area breweries. “Brewfest...

Sacramento will be bustling with Cinco de Mayo events – from tequila festivals to a tamale party or a hilarious night of comedy – there will be something to satisfy every taste. To ensure you get the most out of your Cinco de Mayo weekend, check out our guide to the best of Sacramento’s...

By Blair Anthony Robertson brobertson@sacbee.com The second annual Capital City International Beerfest is today from 2-5 p.m. at Turn Verein Hall, 3349 J St., Sacramento. Tickets are $25 if ordered online or $30 at the door. The long list of beers b...

Get excited, foodies! The Sixth Sacramento Mobile Food Festival (SactoMoFo 6) will be held this Saturday, April 27 from 11 to 4 p.m. at the Sacramento Downtown Marketplace (under the freeway at 6th and X Streets). SactoMoFo 6 is the biggest food truck festival of the year and will showcase the best local food...

Previously in a blog post or two, I’ve written about the random laws various states have with regard to alcohol. In California, it’s fairly liberal, I guess. You can buy hard liquor, wine, and beer in grocery stores. Heck, Target … Continue reading →

More and more, Sacramento is becoming all about the beer. As part of that, two Folsom restaurants are joining culinary forces to sponsor a multi-course beer-centric dinner. Chef Brian Knadle of Sutter Street Steakhouse and chef Karen Holmes of Karen's...

There are some stories that stay in the annals of a family history.  They are told and retold always with the same reaction.  Such is the case with my dad and his home brewed beer. So take a moment, set back and enjoy my story or podcast about my Da...

  Get ready beer and chili lovers – the second annual Sacramento Beer & Chili Festival will be held on Saturday, April 6 at Fremont Park in Downtown Sacramento from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. This philanthropic event will consist of unlimited beer tastings provided by 35 local and regional brewers, live music by...

We’re in the midst of a craft brew revolution. While all things local are on the rise, the same is true for beer. In 2012, California passed a resolution declaring [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other conte...