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A surplus of geekery by :: Fred Abercrombie

Art Opening: The Beer Show 8/26

Yes, craft beer is an art to itself. But when you mix craft beer with the art of artists, well, you’ve got The Beer Show. This group exhibit includes drawings, glass art, clothing, jewelery and crafts all made from or inspired by beer, bottle caps and coasters.

Official statement by show curator Sarah Chase:

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Beer: El Camino (Un)Real Black Ale

Finally got a chance to try this elusive ale while at the Library Alehouse in Santa Monica, who had limited stock left. It’s a collaboration between Stone Brewing x Firestone Walker x 21st Amendment. And it’s delicious.

El Camino (Un)Real Black Ale is brewed with fennel seed, chia seed, and pink peppercorns—with mission figs added.”

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Beer In A Can: Hell Or High Watermelon Wheat from 21st Amendment

See 21A's Hell Or High Watermelon Wheat on Flickr

It was 76° today in the Bay Area. What the hell? It’s November.

No matter. Perfect weather to crack open a can of 21A‘s Hell Or High Watermelon Wheat Beer. Probably my favorite Summer beer. Even in the faux Summer. It’s a creamy, refreshing, and damn satisfying can ‘o nectar. Not nearly as sweet as other fruity beers you may’ve tried (Apricot, perhaps?). Their distribution’s getting better, so find sixers of it at Whole Foods and most of your fav liquor stores.

For the geeks: 17 IBU,  4.9% Alc

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