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 early wooden beer kegs and promotes environmental consciousness by using a natural material. Other popular materials are metal and resin that prove durable under heavy use in wet conditions.
Judith A. Downie, Curator of the Brewchive(r)
Creative Commons License. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
California State University San Marcos Brewchive(r) Tap Handle Collection.
Goldenrod quarter-sheet flyer with homebrew-scale recipes from Brewers Publications' "Winners Circle" book on one side. Information to purchase book and American Homebrewers Association membership on reverse.
Judith A. Downie, Special Collections Librarian and Curator of the Brewchive®.
Winners Circle Recipes. Tim St. Martin Collection, SC052, Special Collections, California State University San Marcos.
Homebrew-scale beer recipe for a wheat (weizen) beer.
Wheat Beer Recipe. Tim St. Martin Collection, SC052, Special Collections, California State University San Marcos.
Brewing industry -- California -- San Diego County.
Beer periodicals -- California -- San Diego County.
Microbreweries -- California -- San Diego County.
Brewers -- California -- San Diego County
The West Coaster Records Collection consists of physical and digital records from the West Coaster publication group: West Coaster Magazine, San Diego Beverage News magazine and its sister publications, the San Diego Beverage Times, Southern California Beer News, and the West Coaster website. Additional paper records and artifacts were donated to the library as part of the collection. The full run of print issues have been digitized and are accessible online at the CSUSM Special Collections Digital Repository page for the West Coaster Website.
West Coaster Magazine Collection and website.
California State University San Marcos, Special Collections.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Currently in process. Oral history by Virginia Morrison recorded 2017-03-17 at Second Chance Beer Company, San Diego, CA. Morrison is the co-founder and co-owner of Second Chance Beer Company with her husband/brewer Marty Mendiola.
Judith A. Downie, Special Collections & History Librarian
Understanding Differences in the Biology of Domestic and Imported Cultivars of Hops (Humulus lupulus L.) in San Diego
Poster by lead instructor in San Diego State University/California State University San Marcos' BIOL 596 Fall 2023.
Judith A. Downie, Special Collections Librarian and Curator of the CSUSM Brewchive(r).
Homebrew-scale beer recipe for a dobbelbock (lager) beer.
Two Fisted Double Bock. Tim St. Martin Collection, SC052, Special Collections, California State University San Marcos.
Tomme Arthur Oral History (Link to recording and transcript)
Arthur, previously of Cerverceria Cruda and Pizza Port, founded Lost Abbey Brewing Company, San Marcos, CA in the original Stone Brewing location. Lost Abbey began as one entity under the Port Brewing banner which also included Pizza Port as well as Arthur's Hop Concept. Since this recording, Arthur established the Tiny Bubbles and Kharisma hard tea lines as well as expanded operational footprint at the San Marcos site. In 2023, he vacated the San Marcos location to share brewing and tap room space with Mother Earth Brewing in Vista, CA. Lost Abbey has three tasting rooms in addition to the Vista location (Cardiff, San Elijio Hills in San Marcos, and San Diego.)
Judith A. Downie, Special Collections and History Librarian
Tomme Arthur Oral History in the Voices of North County: Community Oral Histories at Cal State San Marcos
Currently being processed. Oral history recorded 2021-03-20 at Nickel Beer in Julian, CA. Nickel is founder and brewer of Nickel Beer as well as partnerships in O'Brien's Pub (San Diego) and West Coast Smoke and Tap House (La Mesa.) His involvement with San Diego brewing includes the San Diego International Beer Festival, the Strong and Real Ale Fests, and brewing at Stuf'd Pizza, Oggi's, Pizza Port, as well as numerous collaborations.
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 Brewing (2012-2018, sold to a non-alcoholic THC and CBD beverage company.)
Photograph of left hand exhibit case on 5th floor of Kellogg Library.
Photograph of center of exhibit featuring Green Flash tap handles on 5th floor of Kellogg Library.
Introduction to tap handles and role they play in identity and marketing breweries using San Diego region items.
Photograph of exhibit cases on 5th floor of Kellogg Library. Click on navigation buttons at bottom of screen for closer views and descriptive text.
Stories and Snapshots: Documenting a Year of the Pandemic.
Digital exhibit of selected submissions to the CSUSM Together/Apart Memory Project. Includes some material submitted by brewing industry personnel.
California State University San Marcos Special Collections Unit and Kellogg Library
Sean Visintainer, Head of Special Collections
Dr. Toni Olivas, Engagement and Outreach Librarian
April Ibarra Siqueiros, Instruction and Reference Librarian
Currently in process. Recorded at Stone Brewing Headquarters, Escondido, CA. Steve is the co-founder, original brewmaster and currently President of Stone Brewing. In this interview, Steve talks about his experiences as a brewer, the establishment of Stone, and the future.
Currently in process. Oral history by Stephanie Eppig recorded 2017-06-27 at J&L Eppig Brewing. Eppig is the co-founder and co-owner of the brewery, named after family members who brewed during Prohibition.
State of California and Breweries During COVID Timeline
Timeline of activity, legislation and legal actions concerning San Diego County breweries.
Recipe handout from Beer and Wine Crafts homebrew supply for a "beginner" beer. Both sides of handout are the same recipe, one side has some text border and cartoon art.