A compact list of favorites: Beers, breweries, heroes, memories

about 4 months ago

Claimstake Brewing owners Brian Palmer and Mike Bryan display their Northeast style hazy IPA in Rancho Cordova, Calif. Claimstake's hazy beer has created a division among beer people.

about 5 months ago There’s a distinct difference between the American and Belgian beer enthusiast. One isn’t necessarily better, but America is still in a comparative puppy phase.

Lagunitas Brewing Co. in Petaluma is now owned by Dutch brewing behemoth Heineken.

about 5 months ago Renowned RateBeer presence Dave Prillwitz has tasted his 10,000th beer. With new breweries opening, he’s sure to reach new milestones.

about 5 months ago Certified beer judge Sam Blackmon and longtime beer enthusiast Louie Toro weigh in on the rising price of craft beer.

about 5 months ago Certified beer judge Sam Blackmon and longtime beer enthusiast Louie Toro explain how to comprehend craft beer pricing.

about 5 months ago More details on how pricing works, how retailers view things and what breweries think about when they set prices.

New Glory Craft Brewery head brewer Cory Meyer with a can of the newly released Infinite Void Imperial Stout at the brewery in Sacramento on March 10. Bee writer Blair Anthony Robertson confronts the question of beer pricing.

about 5 months ago While many of the top craft breweries have pricing structures that show a grasp on reality, others are pushing the limits. Breaking into the retail market could prove disastrous if the quality doesn’t match the price.

Patrons enjoy live music at Yolo Brewing earlier this month in West Sacramento. The city’s breweries have become hangout spots.

about 6 months ago The city made it relatively easy for breweries to navigate the permitting process and open. Customers embraced the new breweries and the momentum has grown.

Sean Brannan shares his just-completed Brewery Passport – he is the first to go all 40-plus breweries and get a passport stamp for each one – at Capitol Beer and Taproom in Sacramento on Tuesday.

about 6 months ago To encourage folks to explore the ever-expanding beer scene, Aaron O’Callaghan created the Brewery Passport. Many have embarked on the quest to fill it up with stamps.

Rob Archie and Peter Hoey in the V Street building that will be their new project – the Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse.

about 6 months ago Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse at 14th and V streets will feature a large production brewery along with a full-service restaurant.

Owner and brewmaster Chris Miller watches closely as his prized Separation Anxity double India pale ale is canned.

about 6 months ago There’s stiff competition and so much high-quality beer these days that a brewery like Berryessa can’t afford to hold back any longer. The decision to start canning will give it a presence in the retail marketplace.

about 6 months ago Months in the planning, New Glory has created an intense imperial stout with plenty of wow factor.

about 7 months ago Beer enthusiast Sam Blackmon talks about New Glory's exciting new 15.2 percent alcohol imperial stout, Infinite Void, and the popularity of beer in cans.

Nick Gonzales provides a beer rundown to Ryan Dunne on Tuesday at Capitol Beer and Tap Room in the University Village neighborhood.

about 7 months ago Several of the area’s top breweries — and some newcomers — have seen a major surge in business during Sacramento Beer Week.

about 7 months ago Beer dinners, or an assortment of small plates paired with beer, can get you to zero in on flavor and nuance.

about 7 months ago Aaron O'Callaghan created the Brewery Passport, which encourages people to visit Sacramento area breweries and earn prizes along the way.

about 7 months ago The Sacramento Beer Frontier is a well-designed brewery passport book that gets you out of your comfort zone and gives you an incentive to visit new breweries in the region.

about 8 months ago Simply scoring an invite to Track 7’s IPA competition means you’re making really good beer. The relatively small crowd helps beer lovers get an accessible and refined craft beer experience.

Jesse Sahlin concocted this dessert from his ice cream base, a few other ingredients and Moonraker Sling Jaw, right, at Saddle Rock Restaurant.