ChuckAlek Independent Brewers

A bit of a hiatus...
Hello beer lovers, It's been a little while since I've blogged here as I've focused on work and family.  I am on my NorCal Beer Blog Facebook page regularly, but reviews have slowed down to a halt.  If you want to see what's been in MY glass lately pop on over there. Halloween just passed (my favorite holiday) and true to form I dra ... Read more

Lakewood Brewing Company Mole Temptress - Imperial Milk Stout - Ale Brewed With Lactose Sugar And Vanilla With Chilies, Cacao And Cinnamon
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the NorCal Beer Blog's brew review. Tonight’s featured beer is Lakewood Brewing Company Mole Temptress - Imperial Milk Stout - Ale Brewed With Lactose Sugar And Vanilla With Chilies, Cacao And Cinnamon. I picked up this bottle while in Texas at Hall’s Wine & Spirits (here) whi ... Read more

Wicked Weed Brewing Oblivion - Sour Red Ale Aged in Wine Barrels with Blackberries and Dates
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the NorCal Beer Blog's brew review. Tonight’s featured beer is Wicked Weed Brewing Oblivion - Sour Red Ale Aged in Wine Barrels with Blackberries and Dates. From the Wicked Weed Brewing website: “Oblivion is a sour red ale aged with blackberries and dates in red wine barrels for ... Read more

B. Nektar Meadery Kill All The Golfers - Honey Wine With Tea & Lemon Juice
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the NorCal Beer Blog's beverage review. Tonight’s featured beverage is B. Nektar Meadery Kill All The Golfers - Honey Wine With Tea & Lemon Juice. From the B. Nektar Meadery website: “A Mead with black tea and lemon juice. Essential Elements - Gallberry honey, black tea, lemo ... Read more