Certified Beer Judge and Sudzers Chief Financial Officer Derek Wolfgram writes a periodic column called "Cheers!" about California craft beer for the Los Altos Town Crier.

Give thanks for holiday beer pairings
Over a decade of cheers: Reflecting on brews news
Hops for the holidays: Selecting the best celebration brews
Pints of pilsner proliferate across the Peninsula
A different drink for festivities: Ditch the bubbly, bring the brew
Ghost Town’s Nose Goblin is hard to find but worth the search
Pilsner collabs take Italian style local
The slightly slushie story of San Jose’s Narrative Fermentations
Seek out Mexican lagers for hot summer days
Barebottle makes a hazy hard to deny
SF Beer Week spotlights Brewing With Brothas collaborations
Beer Week is back at last – here’s what not to miss near here
Brewery district offers a day of walking between beer and snacks
Day trip: Pacifica’s taprooms offer laid-back vibe, inventive pedigree
Women in craft: Influential brewers have seen industry evolve with times
Celebrate the comeback of a summery beer
European-style ales show potential of ‘gluten-removed’ beers
Review: Medal-winning selections help California stand out at annual Great American Beer Festival
Craft lagers and creative ale ingredients make New Bohemia a Santa Cruz destination
Easy to find and locally made, Laughing Monk has grown from homebrew to regional staple
Top local picks for San Francisco Beer Week
Mead all about it: Fermented honey drink earns a spot in the cellar
Ghostwood Beer turns to crowlers, local fans under ongoing lockdown
Perfect beers for a Thanksgiving feast
Cheers: Where to find outdoor beer & a side of dinner
A tribute to the beer festivals that once showcased the region
Black Is Beautiful brewing experiment crafts prized – and creative – beers
Travel the world with beers from California’s breweries
Saying a fond farewell to Santa Clara Valley Brewing Co.
Medal-winning California brews enliven your Thanksgiving feast
Breweries bring local tastes to LA Beer Stroll
Beers, too, are going rosé all day
Summer suds: Lagers offer easy drinking with clean, simple flavors
Eureka's Booth Brewing expands beyond its South Korean origins
Sebastopol's Crooked Goat Brewing rises from the floodwaters
Meet the Brewers festival showcases both new and established breweries
Raise a glass of red ale on Valentine's Day
Brut IPAs combine champagne dryness with IPA hop intensity
Seasonal brews make your feast more festive
Ghostwood Beer Co. launches new taproom in Redwood City
IPAs headline Fieldwork's laid back San Mateo tasting room
Leave no Stone beer unturned
Cider from a kiwi? Yes!
Two great tastes that taste great together
Bay Area brewers take center stage during annual Beer Week event
Friendly vibe accompanies tasty brews at Blue Oak Brewing Co. in San Carlos
A toast to independent craft brews like Clandestine
Beer first and last: Pairings highlight Thanksgiving meal
RWC's Freewheel Brewing pours British-style cask ales and more
New breweries are thriving on the Peninsula
Brewers take inspiration from cocktails and other beverages
Wheat beers offer surprising diversity of seasonal flavors
Devil's Canyon hosts kid-friendly Friday nights
CA brewers bring fruit and flowers to classic IPAs
Meet the Brewers shines light on new local beers
Monterey brewery offers reason to roam
Alpha Acid Brewing delivers intense flavors
Chocolaty character of stout beers blends spicy, sweet ingredients
Honey beers go beyond sweet with pure flower power
Peninsula brewers take center stage at SV Beer Week
Citrus-y beers celebrate summer
Balanced brews and brilliant BBQ highlight Dan Gordon's latest
IPAs from LA? Yes way!
Lift a glass of Irish stout on St. Patrick's Day
A walk on the Wildcide: Local man makes good (cider)
Brewer on a mission: Mission Creek's Guy Cameron
Five Christmas beers brighten winter nights
Give thanks for delicious beer pairings fit for a turkey feast
From Firestone Walker to Lost Abbey, a personal list of California's best beers
Unique Cleophus Quealy brews pair well with diverse local cuisine
California pale ales showcase America's homegrown hops
Saison strain produces uniquely flavorful beers
Gateway brews for people who (think that they) don't like craft beers
Pro and not-yet-pro brewers turn out for local beer events
Aging big beers develops complex flavors
Take a walk on the sour side: Beers offer a palate shock worth seeking
Props to crops of nonstop hops: Enjoy the variety of Bay Area IPAs
Fruit beers offer unlikely complexity
Secret no more: Word spreads about Clandestine Brewery
Savor Sessionable Styles Suited for Summer Sips
Steins Beer Garden celebrates a year of craft brews in Mtn. View
Beer & cheese: Contrasting but complementary pairings work best
Beer Week peaks with sweet treats
Craft beer finds a home at Winter Fancy Food Show
Overcome the winter blues with some tasty reds
Holiday gift ideas to please the beer lovers in your life
Give thanks for California's craft brews
Try California brews in the German style to mark Oktoberfest
Local Brewmaster Describes His Aspirations
Silicon Valley Beer Week is on tap
Beer meets grill: Summer pairings offer flavorful versatility
Homebrewers create unique beers in Los Altos
Pass a St. Paddy's pint: Locally brewed alternatives offer take on Irish tradition

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