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Thematic tap handles
Being in the San Diego region with beaches and ocean nearby, nautical or beach-themed motifs are popular. Examples are Ballast Point (1996, sold to Kings and Convicts Brewing but continues this brand line), Karl Strauss (1989-present), and Helm’s…
Choosing an identity
Identity is an important to inform and attract consumers. The founders of Stone Brewing (1996-brand continues following mid-2022 sale to Sapporo) considered various designs including versions of gargoyles. Early keg handles were etched beach rocks as…
Brewery merchandising.
Tap handles are only one element of advertising a brewery’s identity and ethos. Bottle labels, merchandise for sale or giveaway, coasters, glassware and growlers, as well as the brewery’s architectural/interior design are all part of the identity.…
Preserving their stories
Not every San Diego craft brewery founded in the 20th century survived into the 21st. The stories of Baja (1991-1996), ChuckAlek (2012-2018), and Iron Fist (2010-2020) are partially preserved through their handles. Some breweries had few or no…
Wooden tap handles
BNS (2013-present), Manzanita (2010-2018), O’Sullivan Brothers (2014-2017), and Second Chance Beer (2015-present)
Wood is a popular tap handle material subject to different treatments such as painting, turning, burning/etching, etc. It recalls…
Wood is a popular tap handle material subject to different treatments such as painting, turning, burning/etching, etc. It recalls…
1897 Beer keg and handle patent
Image of an 1897 beer keg with tap handle and cooling system.
Tap Handle Exhibit-Right case
Photograph of left hand exhibit case on 5th floor of Kellogg Library.
Tap Handle Exhibit-Center
Photograph of center of exhibit featuring Green Flash tap handles on 5th floor of Kellogg Library.
Tap Handle Exhibit-Left Case
Photograph of left hand exhibit case on 5th floor of Kellogg Library.
Tap Handle Exhibit
Photograph of exhibit cases on 5th floor of Kellogg Library. Click on navigation buttons at bottom of screen for closer views and descriptive text.
San Diego Brewing Timeline
Timeline in several parts due to file size recounting San Diego brewery activity from 1868-present. History is broken into 'waves' of First wave 1868-1919, Second wave 1920-1953, Third wave 1980s-early 2020, Fourth wave 2020-present. Additional…
Brewing Education
List of brewing courses, degrees, and certificates provided by accredited higher education and organizations.
Hefeweizen recipe.
Email message with homebrew-scale Munich-style Hefeweizen recipe.
Dopplebock.
Homebrew-scale beer recipe for a dobbelbock (lager) beer.
Green Flash Scrapbook Volume One
Contents in process. Some content loaded. One of two scrapbooks loaned for scanning by Green Flash Brewing of San Diego. Contains advertising proof sheets, label art and various advertising media.
Samuel Adams Taste-Alike [Pale ale].
Homebrew-scale beer recipe for a clone of Samuel Adams pale ale.
Fall Brewing's Do As I Say! Not As I Do
Fall Brewing's West Coast IPA can label featuring image of Governor Gavin Newsom following his stay at home order which he did not comply with.
Anchor Steam-style Amber.
Homebrew-scale beer recipe for a clone of Anchor Steam beer.
Anchor Porter Clone.
Homebrew-scale beer recipe for a clone of Anchor Porter beer.