Hello Thursday. April 25 2024 |
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Drink Up Week is chugging along wonderfully, and today we sat down with Allen Korenstein, Camino Brewing Co.’s co-founder and CEO. Camino is one of several local breweries creating a buzz in the San Jose beverage scene.
Keep reading to find out how he + co-founder Nathan Poulos got their start in craft brewing, the history of Camino’s location, and what he thinks San Jose will look like in 10 years. These answers have been condensed for formatting purposes, a comprehensive interview can be found online. |
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Meet the man behind the brews. | Photo provided by Allen Korenstein
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Q: When did you know you wanted to pursue the craft beer business?
A: It really all started in 2009, Nathan and I did a trip together [and] cycled all the way across Italy, France, and finished on the Camino Santiago pilgrimage trail up in the north of Spain. It was on that journey that Nathan and I started dreaming up a craft brewery, because he was a home brewer.
When we got back about a year later, we started seriously talking about it [...] and it just seemed possible that we could take that idea and his product, and use our adventures on the Camino as a culture brand. |
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Before it was Faber's Cyclery, this building was a saloon in the 1800s. | Photo by SJtoday staff |
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| Q: What inspired you to open Camino Brewing Co. in San Jose?
A: There was a guy running for mayor back then — his name was Sam Liccardo. He hadn’t been elected, but he was putting on an event [and] at that event, I met a local developer.
Not long after that, Nathan and I went over to our existing location and we kind of fell in love with it. We were into the aesthetic of a modern warehouse kind of vibe [...] but even more than that, there was this whole courtyard [...] and the story there was just like remarkable for us, because it was this bicycle shop, Faber's Cyclery [...] which we just loved because of our bicycle journey — it just made a lot of brand sense to us.
Q: What do you wish San Joseans knew about the local beer industry?
A: There’s beer that has been manufactured all over the United States or the world. But the thing is, our beer is going to be the freshest beer that you’re going to find. So, number one, we want the people of San Jose to be selective about their beer. If you’re a craft beer drinker, why are you really drinking anything else?
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Today - Raw Uplift | Fri., July 29 | 6-11:30 p.m. | LVL Uproar, 439 S. First St. | Free entry | Enjoy a night of spoken word from local poets while enjoying arcade games, vendors, and live music.
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Bad Bunny Tribute Party | Fri., July 29-Sat., July 30 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Rec Room, 1 E. San Fernando St. | $30 | It’s reggaeton… all night long. 🎶
Saturday -
Mayfair Park Community Day | Sat., July 30 | 8:45 a.m.-12 p.m. | 2039 Kammerer Ave. | Free | Volunteer and turn your compassion into action. 🌳
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Making Paint from Plants | Sat., July 30 | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | School of Visual Philosophy, 1065 The Alameda | $75-170 | Experiment with step-by-step techniques to create watercolor paints from nature. 🎨
Sunday - Blacksmithing Basics | Sun., July 31 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Visual Philosophy Studio, 1065 The Alameda | $150 | Step back into history + gain some medieval skills. ⚒️
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San Jose Makers Market | Sun., July 31 | 12-6 p.m. | 585 E. Empire St. | Free entry | Celebrate the SJ Makers’ one year anniversary with games, Aztec dancing, and live painting.
Plan Ahead - Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic | Mon., Aug. 1-Sun., Aug. 7 | Times vary | CEFCU Stadium, 1257 S. 10th St. | $29+ | Cheer on champions like Naomi Osaka at the longest-running, women-only professional tennis tournament in the world. 🎾
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Weather - 86º | Partly cloudy | 6% chance of rain 🌤️
Development -
The San Jose Planning Commission unanimously approved plans for the Stevens Creek Promenade project in West San Jose to change its office space into a six-story hotel. The new plans now detail three residential buildings, a 250-room hotel, open park space, and more. City Council will review the project in August before construction can begin. 🛎️ (San José Spotlight)
- A five-story affordable housing project, located near the Diridon Station, is nearly complete. 329 Page Street will offer 81 studios, a ground-level garage + bicycle parking. It is expected to be completed as early as this November. 🏗️ (SF YIMBY)
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A 270-unit, affordable apartment complex is being proposed for a Blossom Hill Rd. site that was once the Fish Market — a popular local eatery that shut down in 2020 due to the pandemic. The seven-story project would be near Westfield Oakridge mall + a construction timeline has not yet been determined. (The Mercury News)
Sports -
Yesterday, the San Jose Sharks announced that the team will be retiring Patrick Marleau’s No. 12 at a pre-game ceremony on Sat., Feb. 25, 2023. He will be the first player to have his jersey retired in the franchise’s history — and you can join this momentous event at the Sharks’ game against the Chicago Blackhawks. 🏒
Watch -
The BAYMEC Community Foundation’s documentary, “Queer Silicon Valley,” is now available to view on YouTube. The film showcases 22 activists who have shaped the local LGBTQ+ community, and how their efforts impacted the South Bay's queer culture. 🏳️🌈
Art -
Learn about the history + stories of 19 Black SJSU alumni within the “Black Spartans (1907-1948)” exhibit before it closes on Mon., Aug. 1. The exhibit is available to view at the Rose Garden, Alum Rock, and Joyce Ellington branch libraries. 🖼️
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Just a friendly reminder… Our Mural Bingo Challenge is almost at an end, so be sure to get out, snap some pictures of your favorite local murals, and submit by Sun., July 31. You don’t want to miss out on the chance of a $50 gift card to our merchandise store, do you? 🎨
Trending -
The Mega Millions prize has surpassed $1 billion, marking the third time in its history that the jackpot has reached this amount. All week, San Joseans have been heading to Ernie’s Liquors, as it sold a $522 million Mega Million ticket in 2018. If you wanna try your luck, the next drawing is today at 8 p.m. 💰 (KTVU Fox 2)
Regional -
After the news that the beloved San Ramon skate rink, The Golden Skate, would close at the end of this month, an outpouring of support led its management to keep the doors open until the end of 2022. However, after it closes, there will only be four rinks left in the Bay Area — luckily Aloha Roller Rink in Eastridge mall is here to stay. 🛼 (The Mercury News)
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Local art space MACLA took time yesterday to highlight San Josean Jorge Camacho, better known as J.Duh — who is a featured artist in the current “On Traditions and Repetitions” exhibit. His collection at MACLA draws on his Nicaraguan background + pride in his culture.
Much of J.Duh’s other work can be found around town, as he’s a prolific muralist + letterer. His “Greetings from San Jose” mural is a local favorite. (And it would make a great addition to your Mural Bingo card.) 👀
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