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Carlsbad operation’s long-time-coming satellite opening Saturday
Though Guadalupe Brewery opened in 2015, due to permitting, the mom-and-pop business in the back of a Carlsbad brewery supply store has never been able to serve beer at its tasting room -- just … [Read more...] about Guadalupe Brewery opening Vista Tap House
Escondido Brewing nabs win and charity donation at Green Flash event
Escondido Brewing head brewer Ketchen Smith has been winning awards with his IPA for years. Even though that recipe garnered him a National Homebrewers Conference medal—not to mention Beer of the Week … [Read more...] about Hopcondido IPA tops at Brew Down Festival
Santee brewery seeking culinary partner for its tasting room
Any given weekend, one can happen upon a packed house at Santee’s Pacific Islander Beer Co. The five-year-old, culturally-themed brewery has its share of lively regulars who enjoy the Hawaiian … [Read more...] about Pacific Islander Beer Co. adding kitchen
Dust settles after shake-up at Sorrento Valley all-sour operation
When California Wild Ales was founded in 2015, former chef Cameron Pryor took the lead in production of beers in the Sorrento Valley interest’s all-sour portfolio. Late last year, Pryor and co-founder … [Read more...] about The state of California Wild Ales
From the Beer Writer: The "Beeramar" mainstay has gone ultra-modern with the latest addition to their year-round offerings, employing newer New World hops to create an India pale ale more in-line with … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Luped In IPA
Insights on The Lost Abbey’s iconic Duck Duck Gooze
In the vast pantheon of household name San Diego beers, few if any embody the commitment, patience, knowhow and effort of Duck Duck Gooze. One of the pristine white whales bred at The Lost Abbey’s … [Read more...] about Duck…Duck…Whale!
San Diego’s craft beer originator continues strategic shift
Yesterday, we provided details (link here) on Karl Strauss Brewing's portfolio, including new core beers, as well as the latest with its distribution company, including the addition of new brands. … [Read more...] about Karl Strauss: Present & Future (Part 2)
San Diego’s craft beer originator continues strategic shift
It’s been three decades since Karl Strauss Brewing opened its doors in downtown San Diego. Being the oldest brewing interest in the county, one might expect stodgy adherence to “the good old days,” … [Read more...] about Karl Strauss: Present & Future (Part 1)
Iron Fist Brewing’s revamped lineup delivers brewery’s first NEIPA
From the Beer Writer: Believe it or not, there are still San Diego County breweries that don't produce Northeast-style IPAs. Granted, there aren't all that many of them...and now there's one less … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Hazy Hippie Trail
Founder of Harland Brewing also launches Scout Distribution
Last December, Josh Landan, most famous locally for founding and subsequently selling Saint Archer Brewery, returned to the beer industry by establishing Harland Brewing. But he didn’t stop there. He … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A (Part 2): Josh Landan
