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David Moore Oral History
Currently being processed. Oral history recorded 2017-08-01 at offices of Moore & Skilijan in Carlsbad, CA. Moore is member and general counsel for the San Diego Brewers Guild.
Candace Moon Oral History
Currently being processed. Oral history recorded 2017-03-08 at The Craft Beer Attorney office in San Diego. Moon is founder of The Craft Beer Attorney, specializing in beer law and member of the Pink Boots Society.
Tags: Brewery affiliate
Greg Lorton Oral History on QUAFF
Oral history recorded 2017-07-09 with Mary Anne Bixby and Rich Link at Burning Beard Brewery in El Cajon, CA. Lorton served as QUAFF President and newsletter editor and homebrews.
Greg Lorton Homebrew Score Sheets
Judging results from America's Finest City Homebrew Competition for homebrewed beers and ciders circa 1994. Initals "B.O.S." on first sheet denotes "Best of Show". Five entries each scored 2 or 3 times for a total of 12 score sheets.
Tags: Beer, Competitions, Homebrewing, Mead
Tap Handle Exhibit Introduction
Introduction to tap handles and role they play in identity and marketing breweries using San Diego region items.
Tags: Exhibit, history, Marketing, Tap handles
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…
Tags: Exhibit, history, Marketing, Tap handles
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…
Tags: Exhibit, history, Marketing, Tap handles
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.…
Tags: Exhibit, history, Marketing, Tap handles
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…
Tags: Exhibit, history, Marketing, Tap handles
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…
Tags: Exhibit, history, Marketing, Tap handles
1897 Beer keg and handle patent
Image of an 1897 beer keg with tap handle and cooling system.
Tags: Exhibit, history, Marketing, Patents, Tap handles
Tap Handle Exhibit-Right case
Photograph of left hand exhibit case on 5th floor of Kellogg Library.
Tags: Exhibit, history, Marketing, Tap handles
Tap Handle Exhibit-Center
Photograph of center of exhibit featuring Green Flash tap handles on 5th floor of Kellogg Library.
Tags: Exhibit, history, Marketing, Tap handles
Tap Handle Exhibit-Left Case
Photograph of left hand exhibit case on 5th floor of Kellogg Library.
Tags: Exhibit, history, Marketing, Tap handles
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.
Tags: Exhibit, history, Marketing, Tap handles
Brewing Education
List of brewing courses, degrees, and certificates provided by accredited higher education and organizations.
Tags: Certification, Education