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Summer Jerks and Stripes
A letter to Hubs and Hops - We’ve noticed you’ve been busy lately. Please consider this letter to the editor as a pre-packaged post to your website, should you deem it worthy. Photos included, credit Anchor Steam pic to C&N Catering, jerk chicken photo to The New York Times. Your dedicated readers, C&N Catering Last […]
Twenty one.
April 29, 1992 is without a doubt one of the happiest days of my life. That was the day my oldest son Kyle was born. I remember watching him come into the world, cleaning his face and hearing his very first cry…It seems like it was just yesterday, holding him, crying right along with him. […]
An old barn, New Albion Brewing and Sonoma.
So for the record, no matter what…whenever I get invited to attend ANY event that involves drinking great beer…I say yes. #truestory So when I got the chance to head over to the IPA capital of the world, also known as Russian River Brewing, of course I was like “shit ya”. The event was to […]
See, this just proves that God loves beer and bikes…
So, ya…I have a pretty cool crusier with a beer koozie and all but this takes things to a whole new level…just say’n. Have you ever dreamed of the ultimate bike and beer combo, yes, you know you have, so get ready…wait for it…wait for it, THE GROWLER CRUISER!! Ya, I know, right? The best […]
Nope, I’m not dead or anything.
So, ya…been gone for a bit, my bad. Good news, I’m not dead or anything. Bad news, I’ve been working my ass off trying to make my new house livable, and guess what…I’m getting close but at the same time I’m like a million miles away. So the story is pretty simple, Megan says “hey […]
Marin Brewing Company Instagram Roundup – #hubsandhops
3 Flowers IPA is a straw colored Rye IPA. The three flowers referred to are Citra, Cascade, and Chinook hops, which are cast into the brew liberally, and contribute a lovely citrusy, floral aroma and a firm yet balancing bitterness. Malted rye and flaked rye, gently added to the grist of this refreshing brew, bestow […]
Sonoma Raceway Instagram Roundup – #hubsandhops
Sonoma Raceway, formerly Sears Point Raceway and Infineon Raceway is the killer 2.52-mile road course and drag strip just south of town. On summer days I can hear the faint roar of NASCAR as well as the unbelievably short 3 second rumbles when Top Fuel Dragsters are in town..so friggin’ bad ass! So hey, what […]
Hot Box Grill Instagram Roundup – #hubsandhops
Try this on for size. Grilled house ground 8oz. patty, bacon, cheddar cheese, spiced crispy onions, Hot Box BBQ sauce, sesame bun, duck-fat french fries, malt vinegar aioli…ya, so…did you get the duck-fat french fries part!? The burger at Hot Box Grill in the springs is pretty kick ass. Let me show off your Instagram photo […]
Ride – Lagunitas Brewing | Petaluma, CA
If someone asked me about my perfect day, it would look a lot like this post. One of the most beautiful rides in Northern California topped off by one of the best craft beers in the world…ya, I said it…world. The Ride series here on Hubs and Hops will be dedicated to pairing the very […]
Rogue Ales Instagram Roundup – #hubsandhops
You know when you’re walking down the aisle of the market and you see something that just makes you stop…back up and say “WTF??”. Well this label from Rogue Ales will do just that, haha! The beer inside the Yellow Snow IPA is as unique as its name. As a rule I tend to avoid all […]
Get Proof*d in Sonoma
Last week Meg, me and some friends were part of a photo shoot for the newly reincarnated Plaza Liquors. The new place is sill owned by Christian Chotkowski and his wife Rebecca (two very cool people) and the new place is called Proof’d! The location right on the plaza is really pretty awesome. Back in […]
Friday, May 17th.
So here’s the deal, this is an email/text I sent to my two boys… the only reason I decided to post this here was to share how bad ass I think they both are. Trust me, I have screwed the pooch big time when it comes to being all that I hoped I would be […]