East Enders finally have a dog-friendly spot to bring the whole family, enjoy a beverage and some food, and relax outside. Scott Piehler sits down with Melody Thebeau, one of the owners of Park Station, to chat about Alameda's newest beer garden. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/take-pit-stop-park-station/

#alameda #beer #breweries #ParkStreet #restaurants

Pharrell Williams and NIGO partner on California-inspired “Japa Valley” district in Tokyo

Tokyo is set to gain a new destination inspired by California’s Napa Valley wine region, thanks to a new collaboration b…
#Japan #JP #Tokyo ##nigo #art #breweries #California #culture #hospitality #hub #JapaValley #Napa #NOTAHOTEL #PharrellWilliams #sake #sculpture #TokyoTopics #東京 #東京都
https://www.alojapan.com/1350723/pharrell-williams-and-nigo-partner-on-california-inspired-japa-valley-district-in-tokyo/

Hoppin’ Around
Yes, I know, it's been quite a while. But I have managed to get out every now and then, so I thought I'd catch y'all up on some of my recent beer travels.

BUT FIRST, MALT

“Beer is agriculture!”

So shouts Admiral Maltings’ Ron Silberstein during a tour of the malt house during the 2nd Annual “It’s the Malt!” festival, held recently at Admiral’s Alameda faci
https://thebeerverse.com/2025/08/hoppin-around/
#Blog #BrewEvents #BrewTravel #Breweries #Brews #Taprooms

Why the Germans are falling out of love with beer.

Germany’s statistical office announced that in the first half of 2025, six-month beer sales had fallen below 4bn litres for the first time since counting began in 1993.

In 2005 the median German quaffed 112 litres of the stuff, the figure is now less than 90.

Whereas Germans once downed more than anyone bar the insatiable Czechs, they are now eighth in the per-person league table.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250807-why-the-germans-are-falling-out-of-love-with-beer?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Germany #Beer #Alcohol #Breweries