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San Francisco Chronicle
6 days ago
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
A top S.F. brewery is ready to open on the waterfront
San Francisco's perennially popular brewery Standard Deviant, among the Chronicle's list of the best in the Bay Area, is opening its newest taproom and production facility on Friday. Standard Deviant will pour more than 20 of its beers from a 30-foot-long bar inside a refurbished shipbuilding facility in Building 12 at Pier 70 in Dogpatch, part of a major redevelopment of the site. Operating partner Paul Duatschek said he and fellow operators Mark DeVito and Peter Vitt are excited to offer their range of beers, which the team cheekily boasts are the 'coldest tasting beer in San Francisco.' Taps at Pier 70 are ready to go with classic European styles like Belgian blondes, Kolsches and a crisp Hefeweissen. Other beers include barrel-aged offerings, West Coast-style IPAs and horchata-flavored nitro cream ales, with an extra rich body. Just like Standard Deviant's first outpost in the Mission District, beers will be produced in-house and in plain view for anyone curious about the process. 'We always wanted customers to have open access and look at our operations so they understand how we're making beer in San Francisco,' Duatschek said. The production facility is fitted with a 20-barrel system that can produce between 4,000 and 6,000 barrels of beer per year, roughly double or triple of the original location's output. With the craft beer industry stagnating, the goal is to grow at a sustainable pace and continue to self distribute in the city and slowly into more corners of the Bay Area. The Standard Deviant team recently wrapped up the last bits of work and training inside the new facility. The space still bears an industrial feel with exposed steel girders, but is softened by natural light from the tall windows, wooden elements and bright artwork on walls. The location offers a space for private events as well. The brewery arrives as Pier 70 positions itself as a hotspot for local artisans and creatives manufacturing ceramics, jewelry and custom sneakers inside the football field-sized facility. Buzzy Asian-American bakery Breadbelly is also in the works to open this summer, adding another food business to the project. Real estate company Brookfield aims to make Building 12 the centerpiece of its 28-acre mixed-use development on San Francisco's central waterfront. 'Brookfield really wanted brands that represented San Francisco well,' Duatschek said. 'We want to be a representation of crafting things well in San Francisco. We're doubling down on that.' 70 Pier, San Francisco.
Express Tribune
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Should Spider-Man Be Selling Beer? Tom Holland's Non-Alcoholic Venture Raises Eyebrows
Tom Holland, known for his iconic role as Spider-Man, has ventured into the world of non-alcoholic beer with his brand Bero. His latest release, Double Tasty, is a West Coast-style IPA, offering a bold, hoppy flavor that mimics its alcoholic counterpart without the buzz. The product arrives just a day after Holland's 29th birthday and is a personal project close to his heart, reflecting his journey into sobriety and desire to create a premium drink that fits seamlessly into any lifestyle. But for a globally adored superhero, is a non-alcoholic beer the most fitting product to launch? After all, superheroes—both in the comics and on the big screen—embody strength, health, and vitality. Holland himself has opened up about his personal battle with sobriety and how he used beer as a way to feel included in social settings. Yet, in a world where superheroes often promote healthier lifestyles, one might wonder why he didn't choose to endorse something more fitting for the health-conscious crowd—say, a protein bar or an energy drink, something that aligns with the fitness trends often seen among athletes and celebrities. Why Beer, Tom? Perhaps it's Holland's own personal connection to beer that influenced his decision, as he recalls how difficult his first year sober was and how Bero could have made his journey easier. Yet, despite the personal connection, there's a larger question about the optics of a superhero launching a non-alcoholic beer. In a world obsessed with health, wellness, and fitness, could Holland have had a bigger impact with a product that promotes physical strength and well-being rather than something associated with social indulgence? A superhero-themed protein shake or bar, for instance, would likely speak more directly to his fans—young, active, and inspired by the superheroes they look up to. A Superhero Identity at Odds with the Brew? On the one hand, launching an alcohol-free beer brand might be seen as a positive move toward offering something inclusive for those who want to join the beer-drinking experience without the risk of intoxication. Holland's venture could normalize sober living, reflecting a more responsible approach to socializing. But on the other hand, there's a chance that a superhero's endorsement of any kind of beer, even one without alcohol, might send the wrong message to younger, impressionable fans. By opting for a brew over, say, a protein product, Holland may have missed an opportunity to align his business ventures with the healthier, more inspiring values that fans associate with Spider-Man. After all, superheroes are often paragons of physical health—launching a product that promotes fitness could have reinforced that image, rather than associating him with alcohol, even if it is non-alcoholic. In the end, Bero's Double Tasty could serve as a thoughtful venture for those looking for a non-alcoholic alternative to traditional beer. But in the realm of superhero brands, perhaps the real question is: should a superhero be selling beer at all?
Scoop
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY Announce NZ Show
With over three decades of shared experience, success and legacy between them, legendary US hip hop crew BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY are relishing a new chapter of opportunity and greatness – reuniting to create new music and tour internationally once more! Twenty years on from their last release, the influential group has recently celebrated the reveal of new track 'AWW SHIT' (out now via Greenback Records) and have now dropped details of a highly anticipated Australia and New Zealand live return this October. Performing at Spark Arena in Auckland, Aotearoa on Friday October 24, as well as shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in Australia; Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will honour their timeless catalogue of music, all the while reconnecting with Australasian audiences and showing them the potential that is still to be tapped into. Such potential is clear with their latest release 'Aww Shit'; all five members of the group – Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone, Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone and Flesh-n-Bone – flexing over an insatiable West Coast-style beat. Tickets are on sale via the Destroy All Line pre-sale at 2pm, Wednesday June 4. With the generalon sale from 2pm, Thursday June 5. West Coast legend XZIBIT has long held a strong following in Aotearoa and Australia, and will be bringing his first studio album in over a decade KINGMAKER – featuring collaborations with heavyweights such as Dr. Dre, Ty Dolla $ign, Ice Cube and more – to audiences for the first time. Bay Area legend TOO $HORT is a West Coast hip hop pioneer, an impactful figure whose music shaped an entire wave of the West's movement and popularity in the '90s and '00s. Maintaining his relevance via classic hits and his recent album, SIR TOO $HORT, VOL. 1 (FREAKY TALES), Too $hort 's sound is never far from a club beat or being sampled on a modern day hit. Regarded as 'the world's most influential rap group', Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's impact on the culture and the mainstream is undeniable. Multi-Platinum selling records, chart-topping projects and genre defining songs in the bank, this is a group that has over 60 million records sold to their name, remaining to this day the best-selling rap group of all time. Thirty years on, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony have created a legacy not many can match and in 2025, the original line-up comes back together, hungrier than before
USA Today
26-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Patriots QB comments on new offensive scheme for Drake Maye
New England Patriots commentator and former quarterback Scott Zolak says newly-hired offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels won't force Drake Maye to run the Tom Brady-style offense. There have been some concerns over Maye being the right fit for the way McDaniels has called the offense in the past for New England. However, Zolak believes the coach will make the necessary adjustments to adapt to what Maye does best. 'I know this for a fact. He will not force him to run the Brady offense,' Zolak said on 98.5 The Sports Hub. 'That was Tom's offense. They took that thing to another level. If Josh feels Drake is better off, terminology-wise, running a West Coast-style offense, Josh will move to that.' 'If Josh McDaniels feels Drake Maye is better with West Coast terminology, he'll move to that. He's not gonna force him to run Brady's offense.'@scottzolak saying 'for a fact' the plan is all about Drake Maye. And speaking very highly of JMD in the process. @NBCSBoston — ZeeBee (@BellinoZee) January 23, 2025 A West Coast offensive system would focus on short passes to increase the efficiency of the ground game for the Patriots. No one knows exactly what offensive system the team will install until McDaniels starts working with Maye. If anything, Maye's versatility as a passer and a playmaker with his legs could give McDaniels a chance to open up the offense even more.
