Cleveland brews that Herlinda and Renee are tasting.
Renee De Luca is our guest on Brew Ha Ha with Herlinda Heras, calling in from Cleveland, where Herlinda recently visited her. Here is Renee’s article on Substack about Herlinda’s visit to Cleveland. She was also on these two episodes along with Don Barkley, part one and part two in July of 2024. That was when the Museum of Sonoma County was launching its exhibit On Tap, about local brewing history, which was a big hit.
Renee De Luca is the daughter of Jack MacAuliffe, who was a pioneer in craft brewing. He was one of the founders, and the brewer, of New Albion. Renee has been on Brew Ha Ha three times before today. On this episode in July 31, 2025, she remembered her father after his passing that year.
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Both of the beers Herlinda will open today come from Cleveland. They are a Shandy from Market Garden Brewery and a Great Lakes Stout. Herlinda introduces her friend Renee De Luca, calling in from Cleveland.
Renee’s father was Jack MacAuliffe, who founded New Albion brewery. Her dad’s recipe was famous and led the way in showing people how good a well-made local beer could be.
Visit Russian River Brewing Co. in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Check out their website and socials for up-to-date hours, menus, beers and more.
Herlinda visited Cleveland recently, when Renee scored VIP tickets to the opening of the Wings exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Renee’s article on Substack tells about it. Market Garden Brewery is next to the Market Garden in Cleveland. Herlinda will have one of their partners, Sam McNulty, on the show soon.
Herlinda describes the lineup along the shore of Lake Eire, from the Cleveland Browns stadium, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Cleveland Clinic, and the Cleveland Guardians. The city has embraced the new name. It comes from the Guardians of Transportation the line the Hope Memorial Bridge. It is an entryway to the city and depicts neolithic gods holding various forms of transportation. When you cross the bridge there is the Guardians’ stadium. Herlinda and Renee talk about a lot of cool exhibits at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There is a room where they have instruments that anyone can come and play. Some people come in and really jam.
