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Almanac Beer Co. & Admiral Maltings Launch Alameda Harvest Celebration this Weekend! Join the Fun!

WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, October 26 & 27 – 12noon -9pm

WHERE: 651 W. Tower Ave. in Alameda – all around Almanac Beer Co. and Admiral Maltings neighboring homes

WHAT: Inaugural Alameda Harvest Celebration at The Point!

  • Neighbors Almanac Beer Co. and Admiral Maltings team up to host a weekend-long showcase of the island’s bounty from more than a dozen Alameda based companies and purveyors
  • Experience Alameda Point and enjoy all that Alameda Island has to offer as it has evolved into a haven for craft beer, wine, spirits, coffees and fabulous food.
  • Benefit the homeless! A portion of proceeds will benefit the Alameda Point Collaborative, a local nonprofit working to end homelessness in the Bay Area.
  • Kid- friendly and wheelchair accessible
  • Dog-friendly dogs on leash welcomed!
  • Admission is free!
  • Food & beverages are pay-as-you-go.
  • Free map – a curated tour of the best places to eat, drink, stay & play in Alameda
  • RSVP on Facebook here and follow #alamedaharvest on Instagram

Who’s Showing Up?

Bands – Live Music Both Days!

  • Saturday: 1pm-4pm – Snap Jackson & The Knock on Wood Players
  • Sunday: 1pm-4pm – Jinx Jones Trio

Alameda’s Finest Libations & Artisanal Food Purveyors:

  • Admiral Maltings
    Co-host Admiral Maltings produces premium quality freshly kilned malt sourced from sustainable barley, rye and other grains from the Sacramento Valley, using traditional floor-malting. Over 500 unique, new beers have been brewed with Admiral’s top-shelf malt varieties.
  • Almanac Beer Company
    Co-host Almanac, launched in 2011, set out to brew beers inspired by California’s rich agricultural bounty. Their motto, Farm to Barrel, reflects their passion for brewing barrel-aged beers that showcase ingredients from CA farms. Varieties span the gamut from delicate oak-aged lagers, to nuanced barrel-aged sours, decadent stouts, and of course, hazy IPAs.
  • Alameda Island Brewing
  • Alameda Point Craft Soda Company
  • Building 43 Winery
  • Burnt Ends BBQ
  • Devout Coffee
  • Faction Brewing
  • Hangar 1 Vodka
  • Rock Wall Wine Company
  • Scolari’s Good Eats
  • Squabisch Pretzels
  • St. George Spirits
  • Urban Legend Cellars

About Alameda Point Collaborative , beneficiary of the event
The Alameda Point Collaborative‘s mission is working to end homelessness by providing housing and services to create communities where formerly homeless families and individuals can flourish. In 1999, APC transformed vacant military housing on the former Alameda Naval Air Station into a supportive housing community. APC now provides over 500 formerly homeless residents with the safety and stability of a place to call home. APC has also created social enterprise businesses including Farm2Market and Ploughshares Nursery.

 

By |2020-07-08T20:54:12-07:00October 24th, 2019|0 Comments
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Get the Island Spirit @ Alameda Island Jam June 15th & 16th!

Join the Island Spirit! Alameda Island Jam brings the community out to Webster Street to celebrate summer and Father’s Day with live music, local wine, beers, spirits and tropical cocktails; lots of food, kid’s carnival, shopping and more!

WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 10am-5:30pm + Sunday, June 16 10:30am – 5:30pm

WHERE: Along historic Webster Street in Alameda

WHAT:

  • Thirsty Island Tiki Bar  – experience the relaxed island vibe, Tropical Cocktails, License to Chill and other Tiki Bar Bands
  • Two Live Band Music Stages
  • Island Jam Kid’s Zone is two full blocks of entertainment & carnival rides
  • Local craft beer and wine – Alameda Island Brewing, Faction Brewing, St. George’s Spirits & Rock Wall Wine Co.
  • Food, food, food – a lineup of international culinary pleasures. including Seafood, Poke, BBQ, Greek, Teriyaki, Mexican food and more!

       Band Lineup:

Ride Your Bike!

There’s no reason to worry about where to park your car. Take advantage of Alameda’s new bike lanes along Shoreline Drive by riding your bike to the JAM. Free, secure parking will be provided in the fenced in parking lot near Otaez Mexican Restaurant at Webster Street and Pacific Avenue.

About Alameda Island Jam

The Alameda Chamber of Commerce Island Jam has become a Father’s Day Tradition embraced by patrons and sponsors alike. The 2019 Island JAM will kick off summer for thousands of fair-goers who long for the sights and sounds of the Islands. The Island theme and county fair atmosphere distinguishes the Island Jam from other street fairs, attracting people from all over the Bay Area.

About Alameda Chamber of Commerce

The Alameda Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non profit, volunteer organization of business people working to improve the city’s economic and civic vitality. They rely on membership investment revenues, city support and funds generated from events. For over 85 years, the Alameda Chamber has been the proactive voice for business in Alameda.

By |2020-07-08T21:01:10-07:00June 10th, 2019|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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Summer Updates from our Favorite Taprooms

East Brother Releases Freighter Series DOUBLE IPA June 1st!

On Saturday, June 1st East Brother Beer Co. releases their first Double IPA — the latest in their new Freighter Series — a doubled-up homage to a classic West Coast style IPA. “It’s brewed with a big tropical aroma and balanced bitter finish,” says co-founder Rob Lightner. “This one is sure to transport you to beer days gone by.”

Cans and Draft will be available day of in the taproom and wherever you find East Brother beer in your neck of the woods. If you have not yet visited, it’s time you do. Wed. night is rec night and all other days there are food trucks, games, bocce, ping pong, and more!

Hours: Wed/Thu 4-8pm; Fri 4-9pm; Sat noon -9pm and Sun noon-6pm.  1001 Canal Blvd in Richmond. 510-230.4081

Almanac Launches Hypernova Volume One!

Prepare for hyperspace! Hypernova Volume One launches from the intergalactic depths of the Almanac Barrel House.

Hypernova Volume One is a 100% mixed-culture fermented sour alien drank aged in oak barrels with megatons of citrons, pomelos, grapefruit, cherries, black currants, vanilla beans & a touch of lactose (milk sugar). Hypernova Volume One is their first ever barrel-aged sour beer created with lactose – with the highest fruit content in a beer, yet at close to 125lbs per barrel!

“Hypernova is an experiment in the combination of aromatic citrus with the intense flavors of cherry and black currants,” according to Brewmaster, Phillip Emerson. “The experience is amplified by a creamy lactose mouthfeel with a subtle sweetness, and finishes with an olfactory overload from the addition of whole vanilla beans. It is true intergalactic decadence.”

Hypernova is now available at the Almanac Barrel House, Brewery and Taproom in Alameda with a very limited distribution in 4-packs of 16oz cans and 5.2gal draft until sold out!

Hours: Mon – Thurs, 12-9pm; Fri/Sat 12-10pm; Sun 12-6pm. 651 W. Tower Ave on Alameda Point in Alameda. 415.992.3438

Alameda’s Faction Brewing Toasts Summer on the Patio!

Hang with your friends on the great patio (lead photo) at  Faction Brewing on Alameda Point looking out over the Bay to the San Francisco skyline.  Food Trucks daily and tons of room for you and your friends. Layer up as you never know with sun and winds on the Bay.  Save the Date! ALES for ALS is happening on July 27, 2019. This annual event raises money and awareness of ALS.  Food Trucks: June 1st Grilled Cheez Guy + Locos only; June 2nd Sip + Slide.

Hours: Wed. – Sat. 12-8pm; Sun. 12-6pm. 2501 Monarch Street in Alameda  510-523-BREW (2739)

Mural by Ryan David Labonte  – Faction Brewing’s Warehouse is lined with four different artists’ murals

(Lead photo Courtesy of Faction Brewing in Alameda)

Armistice Brings Back “Wort Art” Hazy Double IPA in 16 oz. cans!

Armistice Brewing Co. brings back “Wort Art” Hazy Double IPA  in 16oz cans! This beer has the classic, Armistice mouthfeel thanks to the ridiculous amount of oats and wheat. Then we added an insane dose of Citra, Ekuanot, and Simcoe hops which give it bursting flavors of citrus and guava.

Cans will only be for sale in the taproom. If you ordered online, you have until Friday May 31 (1 Week) to pick up your order. This is to not only streamline the order pickup process, but to also give everyone a chance to get some cans.

Taproom Release: Noon to Sold Out
Price: $22/4pk
Limits: 3, 4pks/person
Online Order Link: ToastTab.com/Armisticebeer

Hours: Sun – Thurs, noon – 10pm; Fri/Sat. noon- midnight. 845 Marina Bay Parkway, #1 in Richmond.  510.230.4966.

Summer Tour!

Summer is touring all our dog – friendly places in the East Bay, yet does wait patiently when she has to stay in the car. Currently reviewing breweries wineries and eateries.

By |2020-07-08T21:02:08-07:00May 28th, 2019|0 Comments
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Celebrate Lunar New Year in Alameda!

WHEN: Saturday, February 16 – 11am-1:30pm

WHERE: Haight St @ Webster St in West Alameda

WHAT: Join your West Alameda friends for a great Lunar New Year show again this year!

  • The Toi Shan Family Association Chinese dancers
  • Chinese Traditional Drummers performance
  • A Lion Dance performance
  • Bring your family and friends!

By |2021-04-27T17:13:06-07:00February 9th, 2019|Tags: |0 Comments
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Holiday Shopping Is On! Black Friday Free Gift at Whales & Friends in Alameda!

  • WHEN & WHERE: Shop at two places! South Shore Shopping Center  – Tue-Sat 11am-8pm; Sun & Mon 11am-6pm. At 2062 Lincoln Ave @ Willow – Thurs-Sat 10am-8pm. Mon-Wed 11am-6pm. Extended hours start in December!
  • WHAT:  Get your Free Whale Ornament on Black Friday!

Christine Gonsalves and Steve King founded the Whales & Friends on Lincoln Ave in Alameda that you know and love. Christine is the buyer and really knows our tastes and what will enhance our lives and the lives of the friends we care about.

In celebration of Whales & Friend’s 32nd anniversary on Lincoln Ave, they thought it would add to the whimsy and fun for the holidays to bring you a second location for all your gift shopping needs. So they  popped up your favorite holiday store at South Shore Center across from Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails.

“Opening up the Whales & Friends popup means we can bring more joy to our Bay Area friends,” says Christine. “Over the years we became famous for having a delightful gift for anyone on your gift list – even the crazy uncle.”

Steve designed the popup space. “Filling such a large store front space was a challenge, but I think we’ve been able to capture the flavor of our original smaller Lincoln Avenue store at the South Shore Center, at least that’s been the feedback we’ve gotten from our customers.”

The beauty of this new space is that it is large and airy with lots of windows providing natural light and enough room for an art museum displaying the fantastic sculptures of artist David King.

SHOPPING:
Hurry down to Whales & Friends at either 2062 Lincoln Ave or to the pop up store and gallery at South Shore Center and get in the holiday spirit! The shops are full of magical surprises for everyone.

Between both stores you will find an eclectic collection of Tiffany-style Lamps, garden sculptures, fun and educational toys and books, vases, knitted wool sox, scarves, lots of hats, eclectic purses and so many more nature inspired gifts. And of course, there are many Friends from the Sea – whale, seahorse, dolphin and sea turtle earrings and necklaces. And their friends come in many sizes and shapes.

Whales & Friends offers a curated collection of hand crafted jewelry including – their own exceptionally beautiful Bamboo Jewelry, which is hand crafted by fusing kiln fired powdered glass onto a sterling silver foundation, a centuries old process known as cloisonné – showcasing favorite birds, marine animals, panda bears and butterflies.

Whales & Friends also has two other unique creations –  ask about the iMac shelf and famous stylus.

Look forward to the Winter Wonderland spirit with Trees filled with themes of mermaids, kitchens, retro, peacocks, underwater, animals and birds. Lots of hand crafted ornaments from around the world!

More about Bamboo Jewelry

Being made of glass, the cloisonné jewelry’s colors will never fade and each color is outlined with a fine braid of silver wire. Ear wires and necklaces, which adjust in length from 16”– 20”, are sterling silver. Crystals are made by Swarovski in Austria.Each piece of BAMBOO Jewelry is packaged in an environmentally friendly bamboo gift box lined with anti-tarnish and can be used as a jewelry box.

 

 

By |2021-04-27T16:39:38-07:00November 15th, 2018|0 Comments
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