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Beer class of ’14: The Hop Grenade

It’s been quite a year for new beer spots opening up in the East Bay and beyond, and it’s time for me to start catching up! First, let’s visit The Hop Grenade. Downtown Concord suddenly has the makings of an … Continue reading

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The year Ale Industries changed everything

When I arrived at Ale Industries’ new Oakland brewery space last week, owners Morgan Cox and Stephen Lopas were red-faced and squatting in the brewing area. Though we hadn’t set a specific time for my visit, I arrived at a … Continue reading

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Free beer review: Lazy Dog in Concord

I like a free meal as much as anyone, but when I got an email inviting me to a media dinner for the newly opened Lazy Dog in Concord, I almost pressed that trash can button with haste. Fairly or … Continue reading

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