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North County will soon welcome a brewery that is putting together two things that go hand in hand. That operation will be called Dogleg Brewing and will match golf culture with the type of refreshing … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Dogleg, Two Roots, Little Miss
Rip Current Brewing vet embarking on family-run barrel-aging venture
Justin Stambaugh is a double agent. Not only does he head brewing operations for San Marcos’ Rip Current Brewing, he is also working to open up his own business with his brother. That brick-and-mortar … [Read more...] about Stave & Nail Brewing coming to San Marcos
2kids Brewing to celebrate Intergalactic Brewing on Star Wars Day
From the Beer Writer: Many lament not adequately appreciating something until it's gone, but don't count Sam and Rob Dufau among them. The owners of 2kids Brewing spent a great deal of time savoring … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Alpha Mensae
Looking ahead to some of this month’s most intriguing craft beer goings-on
May 4 | Rhythm & Brews: Blending blues, rock and local beer, this is the biggest annual North County event put on by the San Diego Brewers Guild. And it will reach new heights this year care of a … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: May #SDBeer Events
San Diego County breweries aptly rack up medals at local beer competition
The results of the San Diego International Beer Festival are in, and San Diego County breweries were awarded 54 medals in 54 style categories. That’s an average of a medal per category, and those … [Read more...] about San Diego International Beer Festival results: 54 medals for SD
When asked what inspired San Diego’s most successful restaurateurs to take over Mission Beach’s Coaster Saloon, reps from the Cohn Restaurant Group reply, “Location, location, location.” Not only did … [Read more...] about Cohn Restaurant Group celebrates beer and barbecue at Coaster Saloon
32 North Brewing battles it out to brew beer for downtown hotel
From the Beer Writer: From placing local craft on tap before most higher-end lodgings, to putting on an art show with The Lost Abbey's label artist, to holding a West Coast IPA competition on its … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Considerate Gentleman
Interrogating San Marcos brewpub My Yard Live’s new head brewer
Last October, the team behind a family-friendly brewpub project called My Yard Live, announced they were taking over a former Hometown Buffet in San Marcos. Included in the announcement was … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Benjamin “Shaggy” Blaney
BattleMage Brewing owner’s award-winning altbier homebrew goes pro
From the Beer Writer: The gamers behind Vista's BattleMage Brewing exist in a fantasy land of their own making. They've been known to craft out-there brews that dare to go beyond classic style … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Molten Core
San Diego breweries win 69 medals at L.A. County Fair competition
Earlier today, the winners of this year’s Los Angeles International Beer Competition, a professional brewing contest, were announced. Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded in 100 style … [Read more...] about Local brewers show big in La La Land
