Drinking beer used to mean picking up a 30 of Natty and playing countless drinking games, finding any excuse to throw back those piss-flavored beverages. It was a simple life of blissful beer ignorance.
BLOG: Safe and savory at 160
Customer service goes beyond just putting food on the table at a restaurant.
The 1776 Porter project
The history or beer follows a unique and interesting path, which parallels world history through all its turmoil, peace, conquest, loss and development.
Special occasions call for special beers
If you’re like me and have a lot of friends from outside of the San Luis Obispo area, you probably know what it’s like to have them come into town looking for the best beers of the area.
The glorious IPA (Thank you, hops)
Similar to many beer drinkers before me, the first time I had a sip of beer I spit it out and said, “This tastes like crap!” But I “struggled” through and am now very glad I did.
Cal Common: the father of American Craft brewing
The style is known more commonly as “steam beer,” and is defined by the crisp golden beverage produced by San Francisco’s Anchor Brewery.
Cal Poly Brew Crew introduces the history of craft beer
The Cal Poly Brew Crew will take the throne in producing a brewing columnist this spring quarter. Our goal is to introduce all you curious souls to the wonders of true American craft beer.
Beer Snob: What to do when having more than a few
That’s right, after a five month hiatus from beer snobbery, I’m back to delight the masses with more “well thought-out” and “insightful” commentary on beer!
Go rogue with Rogue Brewery’s unique beers
Howdy ho, Cal Poly. I hope this fine Thursday morning/afternoon/evening/night is treating you all well. I’m sure it is. Just a couple more weeks of that whole school deal. Got those final exams and papers coming up.
Firestone Walker Brewery provides a variety of tastes
Once upon a time, there was a little boy. This little boy had big dreams. Dreams of exploration, fame, fortune — being a columnist who talks about different kinds of beers and exbeeriences.
Microbiologist professor turns microbrewer
Cal Poly Professor and renowned microbiologist Raul Cano created a beer with a 25-45 million year old strain of yeast. He will talk about the process and his findings at Cal Poly’s Science Cafe Wednesday.