From the Beer Writer: My preference for clear beers sometimes makes me come off like I have no use for hazy IPAs, but I actually see them as just another style of beer. Some of them are good, some not … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Burgeon Can’t Stop Juicin’
Ballast Point opening Downtown Disney R&D brewery
In 2015, Ballast Point Brewing was acquired by Constellation Brands, a multi-national corporation with financial fortitude far exceeding that of the San Diego-born company’s previous ownership (as … [Read more...] about Ballast Point opening Downtown Disney R&D brewery
Booze Brothers Brewing to debut Owl Farm brand
Those not living in or frequenting inland North County might not be as familiar with the Booze Brothers Brewing brand, but beer enthusiasts in and around Vista are keyed in on this five-year-old … [Read more...] about Booze Brothers Brewing to debut Owl Farm brand
Beer of the Week: Benchmark Table Beer on Oak
From the Beer Writer: Beers that find their way into barrels for extended aging are typically of the higher-alcohol variety. That additional fortitude helps the base beverage endure the test that is … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Benchmark Table Beer on Oak
Embarcadero Brewing wants to be National City’s first brewery
There may be no entrepreneurs better-suited to bring National City its very first local brewing company than the team behind Embarcadero Brewing (340 West 26th Street, Suite D, National City). A … [Read more...] about Embarcadero Brewing wants to be National City’s first brewery
Green Flash consolidating workforce and distribution network
It’s easy to look at a seemingly successful large brewing company, see their beers (and those of their acquired brands) on the taps and shelves all over the county, knowing they are also distributed … [Read more...] about Green Flash consolidating workforce and distribution network
Beer of the Week: Resident Saison Prestige
From the Beer Writer: Whereas most craft fans' favorite beer style is IPA (not that there's anything wrong with that...they're incredible), my favorite beers are Belgian-style farmhouse ales. But … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Resident Saison Prestige
The Bell Marker debuting in former Beer Co. spot
In 2010, an entrepreneur from north of San Diego County delivered a brewpub concept to downtown’s Gaslamp Quarter. Dubbed The Beer Co., it was a spin-off operation that failed to generate much of a … [Read more...] about The Bell Marker debuting in former Beer Co. spot
Oceanside Ale Works owner planning second coming
Last Thursday, I shared the news that Oceanside Ale Works would hold its last service two days later before closing its doors for good. That was the truth—but not the whole truth. That day, I reached … [Read more...] about Oceanside Ale Works owner planning second coming
Belching Beaver opening Pub980 at original brewery
North County’s Belching Beaver Brewery boasts five locations throughout San Diego County—a large production facility in Oceanside, an indoor-outdoor brewpub in Old Town Vista, tasting rooms in North … [Read more...] about Belching Beaver opening Pub980 at original brewery