29 June 2023 I met up with my older brother in Bend today and the distraction of that visit made me forget to get general pictures of this delightful little spot. Not only is downtown Bend a really interesting and …

28 June 2023 I had seen a sign for Santiam as I drove through Salem to Gilgamesh Brewing, and after checking out their website, decided to swing by on my way to the hotel. It wasn’t easy to find; thanks …

28 June 2023 Gilgamesh has several locations in Salem; I chose their “The Woods” location based on typical crowds, and I was not disappointed – it was practically empty. The menu gives a brief explanation of The Epic of Gilgamesh, …

After my experience with the beers at Final Draft, I figured I’d stop in at Fall River – a brewery taproom with no food available – for a flight on my way to my hotel. They were at least half …

Final Draft Brewing, Redding CA 27 June 2023 Final Draft has a large space and they brew all their beers on site; the tap list is good-sized: I started with a flight; you can read about each of the beers …

Degrees Plato, Oakland CA 26 June 2023 After a lazy day, Frank and I headed to Degrees Plato for a couple of pints. Degrees Plato is a measurement used in the brewing of beer, so it’s appropriate this little spot …

Faction Brewing, Alameda CA 25 June 2023 Haley and I stopped in here briefly after the lunch at Speisekammer and I (of course) got a flight: These are described from the 12:00 position, going clockwise: Helles (German Style Helles Lager, …

Fieldwork Brewing, Corte Madera CA 24 June 2023 After doing the Golden Gate and Hawk Hill, we stopped in at one of the Fieldwork Brewing locations where they pour VERY generous flights! My flight was the Staff Favorites: Lovers & …

Ghost Town Brewing, Oakland CA 23 June 2023 I was at Ghost Town for the first time two years ago and it’s still just as good as it was then. There aren’t any pictures, I’m sorry to say, but I …

The Fox Brewery and Pub, Carson City NV 28 June 2023 The Fox was not what I was expecting, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a good spot – the beers were definitely enjoyable and the food, although the serving …