"Mmmmm beer..." - Homer J. Simpson Is there a better way to welcome the coming of fall than with a drink with friends? There are lots of fun ways to enjoy a glass of craft beer this fall in Fresno, and I've compiled a handy list for you. From polka to taco trucks to lederhosen, there's fun for everyone! 1. Fig Garden Village Wine Walk … [Read more...]
Tickets going on sale for Craft Brew Fest + Wine Festival at The Big Fresno Fair
Though summer is just beginning to bear down on us, many Fresnans are likely already looking forward to the start of one of our city’s favorite events—The Big Fresno Fair. Those working feverishly behind the scenes to ensure this year’s Fair continues to thrill and delight guests are excitedly preparing for the event as well, and they've shared with us some exciting news. The Big Fresno … [Read more...]
HoP PK is the love child of beer and Mediterranean food
Chafic Dada and Tommy Caprelian met at a Visalia craft beer event in 2013. Chafic was part of a Visalia family that had opened three Mediterranean restaurants that all featured craft beer. Tommy was from Sanger and had just started making beer commercially—in fact, this was the first event he had brought his beer to. The two entrepreneurs quickly decided that someday they would … [Read more...]
Don’t miss these craft beer events coming up in March
If you’re a craft beer fan in the Fresno area, you’re going to love the month of March! In order to give you time to round up the posse and plan for safe driving arrangements, I present to you a roundup of three awesome craft beer events taking place in the upcoming month. Mark your calendars now! Craft Beer Crawl 2018 When: Sunday, March 11, from 2-5:30 p.m. Where: Pollasky Ave., … [Read more...]
Beer crawl focuses on local brews
When I attended the first Old Town Clovis Craft Beer Crawl in April 2015, my big takeaway at the time was that the local breweries that participated—Tioga-Sequoia, Tactical Ops Brewing, Riley’s Brewing and Three Monkey’s Brewing—really brought their A-game. And from the size of the crowd, the popularity of craft beer was skyrocketing in the Valley. Fast forward to last Sunday’s most recent beer … [Read more...]
Old Town Clovis Craft Beer Crawl is Sunday
If there's a better way to end the summer than with a beer crawl, I sure don't know what it is. The Old Town Clovis Craft Beer Crawl is happening Sunday, Aug. 27. This is a twice-yearly event, so if you miss this one, you'll have to wait until next year to chat with local brewmasters as you taste their craft beers. From 2 to 5:30 p.m., all your local brew favorites will be in one place, … [Read more...]
Full Circle Brewing Co. in Fresno Has New Owners, New Energy
Full Circle Brewing Co. is a longtime business in downtown Fresno’s Chinatown that now has new owners and a new energy. Arthur Moye moved to Fresno from San Jose ten years ago. He’s a Certified Public Accountant, but like many interesting people, he had a hobby he was passionate about — home brewing. When he first moved to Fresno, he decided to check into the local craft beer scene and visited … [Read more...]
Here Are 10 Ways to Celebrate National Beer Day in Fresno This Weekend
National Beer Day is Friday, April 7, and you know how much FresYes.com likes to turn a made-up food/drink holiday into a big deal (See: Pizza | Margarita | Pi) Beer is already a huge deal in these parts, and getting huger by the day. So, I thought I'd give you some options for celebrating, and not just on Friday. I have a feeling many of you will want to keep this celebration going before … [Read more...]