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The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co News

The Experience:

East Brother beer in Japan!

On Tuesday, August 27, Deputy Consul General Kishimori at the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, delivered remarks at a ceremony hosted by the US Commercial Service to recognize East Brother Beer Company’s achievement in beginning export sales from Richmond to Japan.

Guests included representatives from Congressman Garamendi’s office, the City and Port of Richmond, and members of the Richmond-Shimada Friendship Commission, organizers of people-to-people exchanges between the US and Japan for 63 years and counting.

Congrats to Rob Lightner and all our friends at East Brother!

Stop by this weekend for a pint and tasty bites to help them celebrate!

What’s on tap –  Award-winning East Brother craft beer:

  • BO PILS – golden, noble, lemony
  • RED LAGER – amber, biscuity, crisp
  • GOLD IPA – hoppy, bright, dry
  • RED IPA – hoppy, malty, easy
  • OATMEAL STOUT – rich, roasty, smooth

HOURS:

Wednesday-Friday: 3p-9p
Saturday: 11a-9p
Sunday: 11a-9p

Where:

1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond

eastbrotherbeer.com

The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co Friday Night

The Experience:

Friday Night Blues on the Bay!

You don’t want to miss this one!  Red’s Blues Band – Traditional Blues and Americana/Roots Music. Bring a friend or come by yourself Friday, August 23, 6-9pm. Riggers loft is ready to give you a warm friendly welcome!

Red’s Blues is a four-piece band from Sacramento, California, featuring Beth Reid-Grigsby, aka Sacramento Red, on lead vocals and harmonies, who was inducted into the Sacramento Blues Hall of Fame in September, 2023. With a bass, harmonica, guitar and great vocals, they specialize in traditional blues, as well as a lot of original Americana/Roots music, and have been twice nominated for a SAMMIE award for best blues band in the NorCal region.

Reserve a table.  Doors open at 5pm and you can taste some delicious, award-winning wines at their wine bar and check out the menu for some tasty bites from Chef Frank. He’s serving all your favorite Wood-fired Pizzas!  These are 12” pizzas on their local honey and extra virgin olive oil dough. Fans rave about his Crispy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts tossed in shaved Paemigiano cheese with lemon and garlic butter! You can order his Burger, Loft Salad or Caesar Salad with tossed romaine hearts in a classic citrus Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved Parmesan-Reggiano cheese. Top it off with New Orleans Beignets! Yum!

About Riggers Loft Wine Co

The beauty about Riggers Loft Wine Co is that you can treat yourself to a wine tasting on the weekend and relax to some great jazz.and blues. Wood-fired pizzas and tasty salads on the menu to accompany the wine or cider of your choice. Chill and enjoy as you sip, eat and vibe!

Riggers Loft is situated right next to the water on San Francisco Bay in an industrial chic building with absolutely amazing views. It is a tasting room and wine bar, with a beautiful event space.Riggers Loft is home to owners R&B Cellars, with guest wineries: Carica Wines, Wachira Wines, Barrel + Ink, Prima Materia, and Far West Cider Company. Great outdoor patio on the water.

Hours:

  • Thursdays: 5-8pm
  • Fridays: 5-9pm (Closed Friday, October 15 due to a wedding)
  • Saturdays: 1-9pm
  • Sundays: 1-7pm.

 Where:

1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804

https://www.riggersloftwine.com/

The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co Fun Sunday

The Experience:

Classic cars. Classic beers. A Summer Classic event.

Rev up your engines! Join the crew at East Brother for a day full of vintage cars, live music, food and fun for the entire family at the 7th Annual Summer Classic. Expect a stunning lineup of classic cars, live music, delicious food and award-winning craft beers! It’s all happening on Sunday, August 25 from 12-8pm.

The Summer Classic is a great way of paying homage to iconic cars and the people who meticulously care for them. This is where Bay Area car owners and admirers connect while soaking up the sunshine with a cold one. Vote for your favorite cars. The top two voted cars will get to take home the Gold Growler Trophy.

Some of the Bay Area’s favorite food trucks will be on-site serving up some delicious fare all day long. Live Music and from 4:30p-8p, enjoy Red Eye Gypsy

Food Trucks

  • Antojitos Gunaco
  • Golden Gate Bistro
  • Snapper Seafood
  • Los Rockeros

Libations

  • Factory Bar -12-4pm
  • Award-winning East Brother craft beer
  • BO PILS – golden, noble, lemony
  • RED LAGER – amber, biscuity, crisp
  • GOLD IPA – hoppy, bright, dry
  • RED IPA – hoppy, malty, easy
  • OATMEAL STOUT – rich, roasty, smooth

Skip the lines and purchase your beer tickets ahead of time. Pick up at the kiosk at the entrance of the car show:

Register your car.

Admission is free for the whole family!

Where:

1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond

eastbrotherbeer.com

The Experience, Richmond: El Agave Azul Taco News

The Experience:

Don’t miss Taco Tuesday!

It starts up on Tuesday, August 13th. The great news is that it’s $4 Tacos all day!

  • Grilled chicken – pico de gallo, and queso fresco.
  • Beef – pico de gallo, and queso fresco.
  • Carnitas Tacosa- Slow-cooked pork, pico de gallo, and queso fresco.
  • Seared Fish – topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli.
  • And more!

Quenching your thirst may include a Traditional Margarita or a Cadillac Margarita made with Mi Campo Reposado, triple sec, orange juice, sweet & sour, lime and served with a mini-Grand Marnier bottle. There is also the Purple Cadillac Margarita made with Mi Campo Reposado, triple sec, orange juice, sweet & sour, lime and a Chambord float. As a full-service bar, they offer more than 120 Tequilas.

Of course you can also choose any of  your other Mexican favorites from their extensive menu of classic appetizers and traditional Mexican plates.

It’s a fun time out, in this wonderfully warm ambiance, no matter your choices! And don’t forget – Agave Azul has music the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month in the evening. They can’t wait to see you!

Agave Azul Hours: Mon – Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-10:30pm; Sat 10am-10:30pm; Sun 9am-9pm.  510-307-5749.

Where:

12955 San Pablo Ave
Richmond, CA 94804

https://agaveazulca.com/

The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co This Weekend

The Experience:

What’s on tap!

  • BO PILS – golden, noble, lemony
  • RED LAGER – amber, biscuity, crisp
  • GOLD IPA – hoppy, bright, dry
  • RED IPA – hoppy, malty, easy
  • OATMEAL STOUT – rich, roasty, smooth

Healthy Hints –  their award-winning Bo Pils  is light on calories and their Blonde Ale is a harmonious blend of mild malt sweetness and gentle hop bitterness, resulting in a light and easy-drinking ale. Perfectly balanced wiith an ABV of 4.2%, it’s the go-to beer for those afternoons when you want to unwind without undoing your fitness efforts.

Grab your friends and head down to East Brother’s taproom. You can  have some tasty bites with a pint on the outdoor patio.

Food Truck Lineup:

  • Fri, August 2, 4-9pm – Bakatta
  • Sat, August 3, 11am-8pm – Sitha’s Khmerkitchen
  • Sun, August 4,  11am-7pm – Sitha’s Khmerkitchen

Save the date for East Brother’s 7th Annual Summer Classic! It will be held Sunday, August 25, 12-8 pm. A day full of vintage cars, live music, food, and fun for the entire family.

East Brother Beer Co Hours:

  • Wednesday – Friday: 3-9pm
  • Saturday: 11am-9pm
  • Sunday: 11am-9pm

Where:

1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond

eastbrotherbeer.com

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