Jay R. Brooks, correspondent

The coming year promises some interesting developments in the craft brewing world, from greater experimentation to intriguing ingredients -- and one very controversial one. Nope, it's not CBD.

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California craft beer trends for 2023: From experimental brews to CBD what?

January 11, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

The coming year promises some interesting developments in the craft brewing world, from greater experimentation to intriguing ingredients -- and one very controversial one. Nope, it's not CBD.

From San Diego to Bend, Oregon and Denver, Colorado, here are seven fantastic destinations with scores of breweries to explore.

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2023 Vacation Inspiration: 7 fantastic cities for craft beer lovers

December 29, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

From San Diego to Bend, Oregon and Denver, Colorado, here are seven fantastic destinations with scores of breweries to explore.

Celebrate the holidays with Anchor Christmas Ale, seasonal IPAs and ugly holiday sweaters.

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10 holiday beers to toast the season, from Anchor’s seasonal ale to a delirious delight

December 14, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Celebrate the holidays with Anchor Christmas Ale, seasonal IPAs and ugly holiday sweaters.

From Old Kan Beer & Co to a bus-themed brewery and taproom, here's where to sip in the industrial end of Jack London Square.

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Brewery Day Trip: Craft beer adventures near Oakland’s Jack London Square

December 7, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

From Old Kan Beer & Co to a bus-themed brewery and taproom, here's where to sip in the industrial end of Jack London Square.

From brilliant beer books to glassware, merch and even candles, here's what to get your favorite beer lover.

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Holiday gifts for Bay Area beer lovers

November 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

From brilliant beer books to glassware, merch and even candles, here's what to get your favorite beer lover.

I've hop scotched -- beer scotched? -- around the Bay Area checking out breweries from Gilroy to Brentwood. This time I ventured to the upper Peninsula to check out beer havens in South San Francisco and Pacifica. Here's what I found.

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Brewery Day Trip: A beer-centric jaunt on the Peninsula

November 3, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

I've hop scotched -- beer scotched? -- around the Bay Area checking out breweries from Gilroy to Brentwood. This time I ventured to the upper Peninsula to check out beer...

After a long, pandemic-driven hiatus, the Great American Beer Festival returned to celebrate beer making in the U.S. and the 40th anniversary of the nation’s largest professional beer competition -- with 40,000 beer loving fans at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

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A West Oakland brewery just won big at the Great American Beer Festival

October 21, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

After a long, pandemic-driven hiatus, the Great American Beer Festival returned to celebrate beer making in the U.S. and the 40th anniversary of the nation’s largest professional beer competition -- with...

Hazy or juicy IPAs have been everywhere in recent years, but the pendulum may be swinging back. Here's what to sip -- both new and classic beers.

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Northern California’s beer scene: The return of West Coast IPAs

October 6, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Hazy or juicy IPAs have been everywhere in recent years, but the pendulum may be swinging back. Here's what to sip -- both new and classic beers.

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Brewery Day Trip: Gilroy adventures for craft beer lovers

September 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

From Promised Land to a brand new downtown brewery, here's where to sip in Gilroy.

Kölsch beer originated in Koln, Germany, hundreds of years ago. But Bay Area breweries are making the bright, refreshing ale here, too.

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The Bay Area’s new infatuation with Kölsch craft beer

September 21, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Kölsch beer originated in Koln, Germany, hundreds of years ago. But Bay Area breweries are making the bright, refreshing ale here, too.

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