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Once Upon A Brew Pub – Wildcard Brewing

It’s Black Friday and my wife and I had a major decision to make. Go Christmas shopping or visit Redding’s newest microbrewery, Wildcard Brewing?  Needless and happily to say, we both would rather lift a glass or two with friends… Continue Reading

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Once Upon a Brew Pub – Long Valley Brewing

On my recent travels I was lucky enough to attend a beer pairing dinner at Long Valley Brewing in Long Valley, New Jersey. Beer pairing dinners are becoming more popular and if you ever get the opportunity you should definitely… Continue Reading

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Once Upon a Brew Pub – Ol’ Republic Brewing – Nevada City

Located in the historic gold rush mining town of Nevada City, Ol’ Republic Brewing opened their doors in February 2012. Brewers Jim Harte and Simon Olney are inspired by classic old world styles, but include American styles which date back… Continue Reading

Once Upon A Brew Pub – State of Jefferson Brewfest

With Mount Shasta looming above, clean fresh mountain air, and the smell of pines with wildflowers scattered about, what could be a better venue for a beer fest? On July 14 my wife, Canda, and I headed north to the… Continue Reading

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Once Upon a Brew Pub: Moylan’s Brewery and Restaurant

In the rolling hills of Marin County lies the small city of Novato, home of Moylan’s Brewery and Restaurant. Brendan Moylan, the co founder of Marin Brewing Company in Larkspur, CA opened the brewery in 1995. Brendan started home extension… Continue Reading

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Once Upon a Brew Pub: Good Life Brewing Company

One of the standing jokes where I work is, if you don’t like what’s going on, wait 10 minutes and things will change. Several weeks ago after driving my three hours to work on a Monday morning, I was asked… Continue Reading

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‘Once Upon a Brew Pub …’

As an avid home brewer, one of the great advantages of traveling for a living is the opportunity to visit microbreweries around the county. I have come upon them in some surprising places. An example of a good find is Dust Bowl Brewing Company Tap Room in Turlock, Calif. Continue Reading