A flavor of club for every taste

Anyone will tell you joining a club is the best way to meet new people. Fast friends come easily in college but friends that last need common interests. Clubs are a great place to begin. However, clubs aren’t just about…

Smoked Beer? No. Rauchbier!

Dear beer drinkers, brewers and appreciators, Let’s talk about smoked beer. Once a common flavor in all beers brewed around the world, smoky beers are all but extinct except in Bamberg, Germany and of course on the American craft beer…

Wee Heavy Sack: Legacy of Scottish ale

Ah, Scotland, home of those kilt-wearing people with those funny accents. I will admit, however, the Scots sure do know how to make a quality brew (and blow on those bagpipes).

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.