Mark Ranes: We tried when we were in Monterey last weekend. We stopped in Castroville and they were out of artichokes until the next day! Go figure!

Robert: Hey Mark did you get some artichokes to go along with those mudbugs?

Robert: Leslie Wayne Baker Jr. | Visit Guest Book LESLIE WAYNE BAKER JR. SEPT 9, 1949 - MAY 29, 2010 Wayne was born and raised in the Modesto area. Wayne served in the US Navy from 1967-1973. He was a Yeoman on submarines during the Vietnam War. After serving his country, he attended and graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Wayne was a business owner who opened the Central Valley's first homebrew store, Barley and Wine Home Fermentation Shop. He operated the business from June 1989-January 2010. Wayne was [...]

Dano: Mark. Wayne recently passed- hope you and the CVBG might like to make it Tuesday for an Impromptu memorial.

Double A: Mark! howzit? In case you have not heard we moved from Modesto to Cambria. I'll leave more info at your facebook page. If you update that anymore that is.

Mark Ranes: Twas indeed a fun time! It was great to throw back a couple ales with you - and fun to see "Donny" get hitched:)

Dano: Mark. It was good to see you and the gang at Don's wedding. I know we had our moment in the past; but you are good people, and great brewers. Hope to bump into you again and share some beer again in the future.

BrewTech: Woohoo! The new web site zips right along! Nice! Almost as nice as those Citra hops!