When people ask me what local beer I like to drink, I always tell them that I love whatever our breweries are doing in small, seasonal batches. I dropped by Rubicon yesterday to see what they have brewing up, and Brewer Al Griffin filled me in on two beers that I am excited to try … Continue reading “Two special Rubicon brews”
Rare beer from across California will be auctioned for charity at Rubicon Brewing this Saturday.
Rubicon continues its support of local charities with their latest installment of 501c Wednesdays benefiting SABA, the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates. A portion of purchases all day tomorrow go to promote safe and fun cycling. If you haven’t visited Rubicon yet during Hoptoberfest, tomorrow would be a great day to warm up for the grand … Continue reading “Rubicon benefits SABA on Wednesday”
All day today, Rubicon will be donating a portion of their profits to the California Small Brewers Association. If you are a craft beer lover, you should stop by for a pint and a bite. You have probably never heard of the CSBA, but they are fighting to promote California’s great beers and to help … Continue reading “CA Small Brewers Day at Rubicon!”
While dodging the ghosties, ghoulies, and drunk drivers this weekend, beer lovers should take note of Rubicon‘s annual Hoptoberfest celebration. Throughout October, they have featured pale ales, IPAs and double IPAs from brewers across the West Coast. This weekend, all of these beers will be available along with two versions of one of Rubicon’s hoppiest … Continue reading “Hoptoberfest at Rubicon”
Nothing affirms the sense of renewal that comes with Spring like seeing mother critters care for their young. I’m lucky to have several bird nests in the backyard and have spent the past month watching hummingbirds zip about. At first, they were just mothers building nests, but now there are several tiny reminders of their … Continue reading “Women in Brewing at Rubicon”
Nothing affirms the sense of renewal that comes with Spring like seeing mother critters care for their young. I’m lucky to have several bird nests in the backyard and have spent the past month watching hummingbirds zip about. At first, there were just mothers, but now there are several tiny reminders of their diligence and … Continue reading “Women in Brewing at Rubicon”
Today, Rubicon Brewing shows their love for the ladies by featuring 11 beers brewed by women to raise funds for WEAVE. If you did not know, women brewers in the industry are rare, but are increasing in both numbers and prominence (just take a look at the trophy case for Denise Jones, head brewer at … Continue reading “Rubicon Loves Women!”
Congrats to Rubicon Brewing for surviving and thriving in Sacramento for 20 years. This weekend, the 20th Anniversary celebrations coincide with their 2nd annual Hoptoberfest, with 20 hoppy beers on tap from California and beyond, music and BBQ. See you there!
Per a suggestion from Stickie, I dropped by Rubicon Brewery yesterday to try their fish and chips. I’ve never been a huge fan of Rubicon’s beer, finding their brews to all slant towards the bitter side, and not just regular beer bitter but the kind of bitter you get when your girlfriend breaks up with … Continue reading “Fish and Chips, Rubicon Style”
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