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North Park Beer Co.’s double IPA is perfect intro opp for the new “it” hop
From the Beer Writer: There's a new hop varietal that's taking the brewing world by storm. It's called Strata, and it was developed by Oregon State University as part of its Aroma Hops Breeding … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: This Is Strata!
Local Lupus Foundation campaign wrap-up and a dose of reality
This year marked the fourth for the charity campaign known as Beer to the Rescue. This year-long effort continues to raise awareness and funds for the Lupus Foundation of Southern California (LFSC) … [Read more...] about Beer to the Rescue closes successful year
Miramar brewery forms non-profit to support brain tumor research and victims
Though one of San Diego’s smaller breweries, 2kids Brewing is looking to make a big impact through its humanitarian efforts. Owners Rob and Sam Dufau recently founded an official 501(c)(3) non-profit … [Read more...] about 2kids Brewing forms The Brainstorm Society
AleSmith’s owner catches us up on developments at the Beeramar brewery
A lot has changed in the beer industry over the 23 years AleSmith Brewing has been in operation. Even with a reputation for producing exceptional beer across styles, leadership at that Miramar … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Peter Zien
Bear Roots Brewing’s rotating IPA always a good answer to “what’s new?”
From the Beer Writer: Last month, Bear Roots Brewing was kind enough to hold a Beer to the Rescue fundraiser at its Vista brewery and home-brew store. They even put on a special beer for the occasion … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Hop Tyrant
Grantville brewery hoping to stay at current location, secure funds
As reported last week, Benchmark Brewing was in a precarious situation, facing eviction from the family-run business' Grantville headquarters by the end of this week. That news sounded a rallying cry … [Read more...] about Benchmark Brewing to remain at its HQ
El Cajon brewery takes its new copper-lined coolship on a maiden voyage
El Cajon’s Burning Beard Brewing is over two-and-a-half years old. The business has accomplished a lot, realizing a broad portfolio of beers ranging from all-the-rage to seldom-seen, establishing a … [Read more...] about Burning Beard Brewing “deflowers” coolship
Stone’s yuletide- and charity-inspired IPA brewed by and named for friends
From the Beer Writer: The holidays are a time for gathering, giving, gluttony, glee, and most of all, friends. They're also a time for generosity, something that was recently shown to me and my … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Holiday Armadillo
All-organic Miramar brewery expanding brewing capabilities and more
For the past year-and-a-half, Miramar's all-organic Protector Brewery has been brewing its beers on a two-barrel system and fermenting in four-barrel vessels. Owner Sean Haggerty says this was the … [Read more...] about Protector Brewery upping production
Popular Kearny Mesa brewery closing its doors after half a decade
With more breweries operating in San Diego County and throughout the country than ever, the brewing industry is more competitive and challenging than ever. Many independent beer interests are … [Read more...] about Council Brewing going out of business
