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Pariah Brewing teams with The Good Seed Food Co. for a spooktacular pairing of beer with insect-laden delicacies
For most, discovering a winged or multi-legged crawler in their food would be a problem, but for a pair of adventurous culinarians entrenched in the local beer scene, a dung beetle in a pile of … [Read more...] about Waiter, there’s a bug in my food!
Eppig Brewing’s “alt” altbier a go-to for the beermaker and beer writer
From the Beer Writer: I love this time of year, when German beers reign supreme, and not just the light, more one-dimensional lagers that are now popular year-round. I really enjoy German beers with … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Rival
Details on Miramar-based brewery’s upcoming second off-site tasting room
In August, Miramar-based Pure Project Brewing debuted a satellite tasting room at the base of The Park building in Bankers Hill. Brewing industry members, beer geeks and casual fans alike flocked in … [Read more...] about Pure Project’s Carlsbad satellite coming along
Local brewery’s new, larger North County HQ to debut this week
Few San Diego County breweries have enjoyed the breakout success that North Park-based Eppig Brewing has achieved in its first three years in business. Demand for its lager- and IPA-driven portfolio … [Read more...] about First Look: Eppig Brewing in Vista
Local Great American Beer Festival medal count hits 18
The Great American Beer Festival is both the largest, most respected annual beer fest and professional brewing competition in the country. Held each fall in Denver, Colorado, it is organized by … [Read more...] about San Diego winners from 2019 GABF
The Original 40’s Pils a nice intro to North Park’s newest brewpub
From the Beer Writer: During the day, I work at a brewery, and it's not uncommon for brewers from other local fermentation interests to stop in for a pint or two. This is true of Chris "Giggles" … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Schlock Purist
Some of the higher-profile goings-on in the local beerisphere this month
October 5 | AleSchmidt Oktoberfest Celebration: On the last Saturday of Germany’s 16-day Oktoberfest season, AleSmith Brewing will put on a multi-faceted fete complete with live German-style music, a … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: October #SDBeer Events
Former SR76 Beerworks now goes by Rincon Reservation Road Brewery
In 2016, Harrah’s Southern California Resort opened the first tribal brewery in San Diego County. Going by the name SR76 Beerworks, it was owned by the economic development arm of the Rincon Band of … [Read more...] about Harrah’s Southern California brewery rebranded
Restaurateurs shutter two locations, focus on Urge Common House model
Earlier this month, we reported that 3 Local Brothers (3LB) restaurant group was ceasing operation of its Urge Gastropub and Whiskey Bank brewpub in Oceanside. That news coincided with 3LB’s … [Read more...] about 3LB closing venues, changing course
The Hop Concept’s flagship beer is one of San Diego’s finest IPAs
From the Beer Writer: As a San Diego-based beer journalist covering the industry for more than a decade, I have had many IPAs, so it takes a lot for one to stand out. It takes even more for me to try … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: THC IPA
