Back in March, we introduced you to key personnel from Viewpoint Brewing Company (2201 San Dieguito Drive, Del Mar), Charles Koll and Gunnar Plantar. The former conceptualized the business and brought … [Read more...] about First Look: Viewpoint Brewing Company
Beer of the Week: North Park Bird Park Bohemian Pilsner
From the Beer Writer: One of the things I enjoy most about North Park Beer Co. is that it's a place for people who genuinely enjoy a variety of styles made to style. Sure, the house IPA has plenty of … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: North Park Bird Park Bohemian Pilsner
Imperial Beach project site goes from Ironfire to Mike Hess Brewing
Two weeks ago, I wrote an article detailing a future tasting room for Temecula-based Ironfire Brewing Company in that community’s commercial Old Town area. I also included a note about another project … [Read more...] about Imperial Beach project site goes from Ironfire to Mike Hess Brewing
Circle Nine Brewing coming to Kearny Mesa
More than a decade-and-a-half ago, Andrew Campbell took a trip to the Czech Republic, where he ventured to Plzen and tasted fresh, unfiltered Pilsner Urquell on tap. It was delicious enough to send … [Read more...] about Circle Nine Brewing coming to Kearny Mesa
Q&A: Ehren Schmidt
Master Blender & Brewer, Mikkeller Baghaven West Coaster covers the San Diego brewing scene, which may lead one to wonder why we're featuring an interview with an employee of globe-spanning, … [Read more...] about Q&A: Ehren Schmidt
Sampler Flight: July Events
Summer’s in full swing and so is San Diego’s beer-drinking public. Rather than beat the heat, get right out in it and combat it with local ales and lagers at any of the featured events below. Still … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: July Events
Beer of the Week: Longship Ragnabock
From the Beer Writer: Mira Mesa’s Longship Brewery is all about offering a unique experience. Not only is its tasting room decorated in an over-the-top Viking thematic, the tap-list regularly features … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Longship Ragnabock
Ironfire Brewing working on projects in two counties
In San Diego County, brewery-touring is such a popular activity that even businesses that are off the beaten path garner a good deal of traffic from fans who seek them out. While our neighbors to the … [Read more...] about Ironfire Brewing working on projects in two counties
Trade organizations seek to communicate brewery independence
This month, the two craft-brewing industry trade organizations of the greatest importance to local breweries—national entity, the Brewers Association, and the San Diego Brewers Guild—have unveiled … [Read more...] about Trade organizations seek to communicate brewery independence
Intergalactic Brewing’s uncertain future
When I first met Alex Van Horne he was looking to install a sci-fi-themed brewery in Poway. The plot reminded me of that of Jim Crute, who installed his science-themed Lightning Brewery in Poway a … [Read more...] about Intergalactic Brewing’s uncertain future