Partner, 3 Local Brothers Restaurant Group Prime geography in San Diego proper nabs the rapidly expanding hospitality empires of the Consortium Holdings and Cohn Restaurant Groups of the world a … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Grant Tondro
Stone Brewing files lawsuit against MillerCoors over Keystone branding
Last week, Stone Brewing co-founder Greg Koch began posting a series of cryptic Tweets as a lead-up to a “scrap” that would go down at noon today. Having worked for Stone for numerous years and … [Read more...] about Stone Brewing files lawsuit against MillerCoors over Keystone branding
Beer of the Week: South Park Tongues of Angels
From the Beer Writer: Single-hop India pale ales (IPAs) allow brewers to spotlight the flavors and aromas of individual hop varietals, typically against a light-as-possible malt backdrop. Sipping one … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: South Park Tongues of Angels
La Mesa’s Depot Springs Beer Co. project a no-go
It’s been more than three years since Aaron Dean set out to build one of the most ambitious singularly-owned hospitality projects in La Mesa’s history. The concept included eateries, a distillery, a … [Read more...] about La Mesa’s Depot Springs Beer Co. project a no-go
Eppig Brewing opening Waterfront Biergarten February 9
Construction, permitting and the majority of trial-run services are in the books, and North Park-based Eppig Brewing is ready to open its new Point Loma tasting room to the public. That will … [Read more...] about Eppig Brewing opening Waterfront Biergarten February 9
Beer of the Week: Bagby Faint of Tart
From the Beer Writer: Beer festivals happen nearly every weekend in San Diego County. Yes, it is truly a magnificent time to be alive. With such a multitude of beer-drinking extravaganzas, many can … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bagby Faint of Tart
Sampler Flight: February San Diego Beer Events
It may be the shortest month of the year, but February is stocked with beer and brewery events. The anniversaries alone could keep an ale enthusiast busier than a one-armed hop-bine tender (trust me … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: February San Diego Beer Events
Council Brewing offering BrewFit exercise sessions
Some may see bulky, bearded brewers kicking back on bar stools after work and falsely assume making beer is easy work. Even with added automation, there’s still plenty of elbow grease to grow around … [Read more...] about Council Brewing offering BrewFit exercise sessions
Mother’s Provisions open for business in Vista
When Mother Earth Brewing Co. opened a satellite tap room in Vista’s downtown Village area in 2012, it installed a homebrew shop on the corner of Main Street and Indiana Avenue. It was fitting, as … [Read more...] about Mother’s Provisions open for business in Vista
Ballast Point moving Scripps Ranch production, employees to Miramar
Yesterday, Ballast Point Brewing president Marty Birkel informed employees at the company’s Scripps Ranch brewery and tasting room that beer-production would soon cease. The brewing company—San Diego … [Read more...] about Ballast Point moving Scripps Ranch production, employees to Miramar