Slang for “mixed” in Hawaiian, Hapa is a colloquial term used to describe people of mixed descent or heritage. It seems fitting then that Derek Tam and Brian Edwards are not only of mixed Asian-American heritage, but their new craft brewery and taproom, Hapa’s Brewing…
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I made my way like a moth toward the glowing streets of downtown San Jose. My senses, flapping and undulating against the lights, assured me that I had reached the edge of the sun, but really I was just bumping up against a dusty light…
Los Gatos a new brewpub that aims to satiate the South Bay’s appetite for booze and bites. While there is no shortage of establishments offering craft beers and food, few are actual breweries. Loma Brewing Company is one of these few, with silos on-site at their…
A strip mall in the heart of Koreatown may seem like an unusual place for an American-style bistro and taproom to set up shop, but it works well for The Halford, Santa Clara’s newest upscale beer bar. Surrounded by a sea of Korean barbecue joints…
As some people may know, Mr. Harada and I love vans. Chevy vans, Dodge vans, Ford or mini, all of them resonate with our core desires of freedom. But there are two vans we love most: Ludwig van, and the Caravan. So, it was with…
Why should beer take a backseat to the craft cocktail movement? Everything is fashion in the 20-teens and that means we can make room for beer and booze inside the same cup. In advance of Silicon Valley Beer Week, we criss-crossed the South Bay for…
Five years ago, Dr. Jim Withee made a calculated decision and quit his high-paying job as a government scientist to help people drink good beer. Withee had studied yeast in graduate school and applied his findings to the human immune system, studying ways for the…
Beer’s best friend—men and women—made enough of a difference in the lives of at-risk shelter pets last year, that the Pints for Pups fundraiser will return for a second installment Saturday, April 16, at Strike Brewery. The brainchild of Paul Anderson, a member of the…
No matter where we looked on a recent Monday night at Knockout Bar and Grill, we could see the Golden State Warriors absolutely demolishing the Spurs in a game that was supposed to be competitive. No football and no Sharks meant the Warriors had a monopoly…
As the weather cools, craft brewers trade crisp, light warm-weather styles for the boozier, spiced and malty beers of autumn. The popularity of wet hops, pumpkin-spice everything and Oktoberfest brews has made fall the season en vogue for limited-release brews. Brown Shugga, a hop-heavy strong…
