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Family-owned local restaurant chain taking over Gordon Biersch brewpub
Earlier this month, news broke that Gordon Biersch’s Mission Valley brewpub was closing after 20 years in business. Discovering one of San Diego’s longest continually-operating brewing facilities was … [Read more...] about Puesto Cerveceria hires brewer Doug Hasker for Mission Valley operation
Family-friendly San Marcos brewpub to debut to the public next Monday
The newest entrant to North County’s thriving craft brewing scene has set its debut for next Monday. That operation is My Yard Live, a brewpub installed in the former Hometown Buffet at 288 Rancheros … [Read more...] about My Yard Live opening July 1
Advanced Cicerone, Pure Project Brewing
With a passing rate of just 10-15%, chasing the third-level rank of Advanced Cicerone is a challenging task. That certification has existed since 2015 and there are only 103 individuals in the entire … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Chris Leguizamon
Former Stone brewmaster feeling at home on the other side of the country
The path that led Mitch Steele to his present space and time is both long and unorthodox. His 31-year brewing career started at a modest, 15-barrel brewpub in the Bay Area where he spent four years … [Read more...] about Catching Up with New Realm’s Mitch Steele
Enjoy Longship Brewery’s coveted stout on nitro or with a scoop of vanilla
From the Beer Writer: With so many overly-viscous, sticky-sweet pastry stouts around, inadvertent trepidation works its way into me these days when I hear beer descriptors like "caramel." But thanks … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Rollo
Owner & Head Brewer, Rouleur Brewing
Just over two years ago, Carlsbad’s Brewery Igniter lease-to-brew brewery facility welcomed a biking-themed interest to its ranks, Rouleur Brewing. That business has followed a winding, uphill route … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Rawley Macias
Standout homebrewer to debut multi-faceted Escondido project
He’s won countless honors at the country’s and the county’s most prestigious homebrewing competition. He’s graced the cover of West Coaster in the process. Now, Nick Corona is transitioning from … [Read more...] about Going pro with Five Suits Brewing
Abnormal Beer Co. simultaneously celebrates Tupac and Wild Turkey
From the Beer Writer: No, the picture above is not a hologram. Abnormal Beer Co. is all ready to release its annual tribute to dearly-departed rap legend, Tupac Shakur. That beer comes in at a … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Barrel-Aged Makaveli
July 14 set as last day for long-time San Diego craft beer staple
The end of an era is on the horizon for the San Diego beer community. Today, West Coaster learned that Gordon Biersch’s venerable San Diego location will be closing. Details are scant at this time, … [Read more...] about Gordon Biersch Mission Valley to close next month
On-site eats in the east, a South Park tasting room and downtown surrender
Good beer, a friendly staff and a stocked jukebox give people plenty of reasons to patronize Burning Beard Brewing, but the El Cajon cult favorite is adding an amenity. Ownership is working to install … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Burning Beard | Fall | KO Underground
