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Private-label beer producer taking over old Council Brewing headquarters
After a year in the brewing industry—preceded by 16 years in hospitality—Remy Zurita is ready to go full-steam ahead with his passion project, Hopnonymous Brewing. An interest focused on producing … [Read more...] about Hopnonymous Brewing coming to Kearny Mesa
New satellites in orbit and a winery going the brewing route
Last week, Kilowatt Brewing soft-opened its new tasting room in Oceanside. Located at 406 Mission Avenue in a former Subway sandwich store, it’s been revamped to include a roll-up door along with the … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Kilowatt | Bolt | The Vineyard 1924
Vista-based brewery owner seeking to survive via crowdfunding campaign
In March, Barrel Harbor Brewing owner Tim St. Martin announced that he would be pulling out of the satellite tasting room he opened next door to and, by all accounts to that point, in partnership with … [Read more...] about Barrel Harbor makes public plea for salvation
Work-in-progress Vista brewery being constructed by construction pro
Joshua Schreer is the product of a brewer’s bloodline. Both of his great grandfathers were brewers and starting a brewery has been his lifelong dream. That dream is on-track to be realized in early … [Read more...] about WestBrew to celebrate West Coast
New Hodad’s beer celebrates 50 years of burger supremacy
From the Beer Writer: Few are the hospitality institutions in San Diego that reach the half-century mark, but last week, burger must-visit Hodad's hit that milestone. In celebration of that feat, its … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: 1969 Golden Anniversary Ale
Going beyond Independence Day for standout independent beer fun
Saturday, July 6 | Dueling Anniversaries, Part 1: Whether you’re into colorful beer cans or Viking culture, there’s an anniversary celebration for you. Fans of the former can attend Modern Times … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: July #SDBeer Events
Miramar brewing company opening first North County satellite venue
It’s taken a bit longer than owners Jade and Greg Malkin originally planned, but they are making good on their intentions to make use of the multiple venue licenses allowed by the State of California. … [Read more...] about Little Miss looking to Escondido
A quintet of brews medal at country’s largest homebrewing competition
Each year, recreational fermentationists from across (and beyond) the country get together at Homebrew Con to celebrate and revel in the homebrewing spirit. As part of that three-day convention put on … [Read more...] about Locals win big at National Homebrew Competition
El Cajon brewing interest will not occupy former Council Brewing space
Earlier this month, Creative Creature Brewing announced it would be taking over the Santee brewery and tasting room previously occupied by Council Brewing. Located at 9962 Prospect Street, Suite E, … [Read more...] about Creative Creature pulls out of Santee deal
Mother Earth’s latest seasonal beer is a summery collab NEIPA
From the Beer Writer: Since its debut in 2014, I've been a fan of Mother Earth Brew Co.'s 4Seasons series, which sees a different beer released for each season on a year-in, year-out basis. Typically, … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: 4Seasons
