In support of localism, this issue features the best of what’s nearby. We’ve got a historical look into San Francisco’s pre-prohibition beer revolution and a celebration of brewpubs (specifically, beer made where you drink it). We’re diving into the throngs of St. George Distillery, a staple of the Bay Area, and the magic they are doing over in Alameda. We’ve gone even more local to the disgusting (but very intriguing) world of prison brews and are taking a critical look into hyperlocal wines. It’s no coincidence that in this issue we are also celebrating San Francisco Beer Week and will be joining the thousands of other Bay Area folks who love their local breweries as much as we do.

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