A brewery anniversary is a big deal, a chance for brewing companies to pull out all the stops, tap some special kegs, bottle up some limited-edition wares and go all out to celebrate making it through … [Read more...] about Societe to host three-week anniversary celebration
Q&A with Beau Schmitt
The Brew Project, Quad AleHouse, The Brew Project House Two years ago, Beau Schmitt burst on the scene with an obvious and equal love of San Diego and the beers produced within it. Not surprisingly … [Read more...] about Q&A with Beau Schmitt
Beer of the Week: Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station Mocha IPA
From the Beer Writer: By day, I work at Stone Brewing Co. Among my many tasks is perpetual perusal of the company’s social media accounts. There is no one sentence I’ve read on our Facebook and … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station Mocha IPA
DIY outfit Citizen Brewers opens Saturday
Judd McGhee was very happy homebrewing in his intimate (read: small) condominium kitchen…until he wanted to brew with friends. The limited space made it impossible, and got he and his wife, Elizabeth … [Read more...] about DIY outfit Citizen Brewers opens Saturday
Brothers Provisions expanding to include Mason Coffee Works
Since opening in an inauspicious business center, Brothers Provisions (16451 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo) has become a cult favorite among North County’s craft-centric sect. The … [Read more...] about Brothers Provisions expanding to include Mason Coffee Works
Depot Springs Beer bringing ambitious vision to La Mesa
Last December, La Mesa welcomed its very first craft brewing company via the second coming of Bolt Brewery. By the end of the year, the municipality (which until recently prohibited the manufacture of … [Read more...] about Depot Springs Beer bringing ambitious vision to La Mesa
Benchmark Brewing to debut cans and a backyard
Soon, Benchmark Brewing Company will offer canned beers as well as an al fresco space to enjoy aluminized libations. Owners Matt and Rachael Akin recently signed a lease on a business park space just … [Read more...] about Benchmark Brewing to debut cans and a backyard
Midnight Jack Brewing coming to Oceanside
Oceanside’s rapid renaissance as a center for artisanal food and drink has been remarkable. From exotic eateries to boutique shops and craft breweries, the county’s northernmost coastal municipality … [Read more...] about Midnight Jack Brewing coming to Oceanside
Green Flash’s Cellar 3 debuting in Poway
Green Flash Brewing Company’s beer-aging started off as a fun side project with a single barrel in 2006. Nearly a decade later, the Mira Mesa-based business has grown its oak program to the point … [Read more...] about Green Flash’s Cellar 3 debuting in Poway
Beer of the Week: AleSmith Hall of Fame Imperial San Diego Pale Ale .394
From the Beer Writer: What do you call this beer? Hall of Fame Imperial San Diego Pale Ale, Imperial Tony Gwynn San Diego Pale Ale .394 or something else? And once you figure out the name, what do you … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: AleSmith Hall of Fame Imperial San Diego Pale Ale .394