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Saint Archer’s founder talks about return to brewing industry
In 2013, Josh Landan assembled a team of high-profile investors from the action-sports world to fund Saint Archer Brewery. A little over two years in, Big Beer (MillerCoors) came knocking with a … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A (Part 1): Josh Landan
San Diego Museum of Beer seeks to open in East Village
It’s no secret that San Diego a destination for high-quality craft beer. Local artisans have been working hard for three decades to create and maintain the county’s beer Mecca reputation. And while … [Read more...] about Curating #SDBeer culture
Top-shelf beer festivities taking place the first month of the New Year
Another month, another slew of #SDBeer events as well as the debunking of the myth that 13 is an unlucky number. The proof? There’s even more going on that day of the month than the three epic (and … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: April #SDBeer Events
Savagewood Brewing’s Berliner weisse inspired by nautical tomfoolery
From the Beer Writer: It’s a day Savagewood Brewing owner Darrel Brown will never forget. And given the large number of cocktails he consumed that’s both surprising and impressive. While on a booze … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Catamaran Booze Cruise
A coffee-beer collab, revised name and food with your kombucha
Two of San Diego’s fastest-growing companies, Modern Times Beer and Consortium Holdings, are teaming to open a coffee-centric venue in the East Village. Located at 631 Ninth Avenue, the “Invigatorium” … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Modern Times, Consortium Holdings, Cismontane & JuneShine
Ballast Point Brewing teams with Padres to design new hoppy pale ale
From the Beer Writer: Padres fans (a club I'm a lifelong member of) have suffered a long drought in terms of wins and playoff appearances. The same cannot be said when it comes to "Friar water." … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Swingin’ Friar Ale
Meet the new head brewer at Pacific Beach AleHouse
April 7 is National Beer Day (and National Session Beer Day), and a local brewpub will be relaunching its beer program. This will be done via the introduction of two new beers from Pacific Beach … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Dan Enjem
Miralani Makers District business closing, owner moving out of state
For the second time in as many weeks, a Miramar brewery is announcing it is closing. The week before last it was Reckless Brewing. Today, it is the Miralani Makers District’s Align Brewing. Owner … [Read more...] about Align Brewing for sale
Carlsbad brewery releasing Reclaim the Wild IPA to aid reforestation efforts
From day one, Carlsbad’s Burgeon Beer Co. has approached humanitarian efforts with the same zeal as hazy IPAs, and that’s saying something. Two years into its short lifespan, the business has … [Read more...] about Burgeon Beer aims to reclaim the wild
Mason Ale Works’ Mexican lager is a standout on both sides of the border
From the Beer Writer: Though nearly a year ago, I remember it like it was yesterday, walking onto the grounds of the Ensenada Beer Fest and seeing San Diego-based breweries sharing space with Baja … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Respeto
