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Ruined homebrew births Thunderhawk Alements & Nickel Beer Co. Collab
From the Beer Writer: Wet hop season is not yet fully upon us, but as of last week, a quality wet hop beer is already available at a local brewery. Thunderhawk Alements recently released a classic … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Clean Break
A trio of local breweries celebrate more than two decades in the beer biz
August 2 | Grand Openings: Satellite tasting rooms solve geography problems for beer fans whose favorite fermentationists are a tad too far from home. Two new spots will hold official opening events. … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: August #SDBeer Events
A tasting room, a future tasting room and a sigh of relief for local brewers
Last Wednesday, Harland Brewing threw open the doors to its tasting room at 3725 Paseo Place, Suite 1300, in the One Paseo mixed-use development’s Plaza West section. Its future neighbors will include … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Harland | Culture | Brewery Bandit
The standout hop that launched Burgeon Beer’s quartet of single-hopped IPAs
From the Beer Writer: I am a big fan of single-hop beers. I enjoy the opportunity to experience a hop varietal on its own so that I can better understand how each contributes to hop blends in standard … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Keep It Simcoe
Pure Project Brewing’s Bankers Hill spot closing in on public debut
Since debuting in 2016, Pure Project Brewing has been one of the San Diego beer industry’s success stories. They’ve earned fans behind continually rotating beers, a charity-minded ethos and a design … [Read more...] about Pure at the Park opening next Friday
Black Plague Brewing teams with Birdhouse and skate legend Tony Hawk
A coastal North County resident, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is regularly spotted throughout San Diego. Now, his beer will be, as well. Hawk recently went beyond his investor status with … [Read more...] about For the birds
Sorrento Valley brewery adds canning line, updates brand
Over its 12 years in business, much has stayed the same for New English Brewing. The Sorrento Valley business has its roots in tradition, having opened with a line of to-style Old World ales inspired … [Read more...] about What’s new at New English
Kilowatt Brewing’s IPL a brilliantly balanced version of this tough style
From the Beer Writer: An abundantly hoppy lager. What could be so hard about that? A lot. Most India pale lagers (IPLs) can't help but go one of two ways...too bitter or too sweet. It makes sense. … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Kilowatt IPL
Resident Brewing goes the Bohemian route with its pilsner
From the Beer Writer: It might not be the watering hole that's closest to Petco Park, but come Padres season, my most frequent pre-gaming spot is The Local. It has an atmosphere and tasty grub that's … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bankers Pils
Barrio Logan-based brewery’s satellite tasting room opening July 19
Thorn Brewing is almost ready to debut its Mission Hills tasting room to the drinking public. Located in a downstairs, street-facing suite at 4026 Hawk Street, the 1,400-square-foot satellite … [Read more...] about First Look: Thorn Brewing in Mission Hills
