From the Beer Writer: During my time working for Stone Brewing, I made many great friends. The company is packed with brilliant, fun and kind people, and one of the nicest of them all is the man in … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station Trending Travis-ty
Sampler Flight: June Events
While the rest of the country waits for summer, San Diegans get a leg up on the season thanks to eternal sunshine. Take advantage of this benefit of Southern California residence by getting out ad … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: June Events
Best San Diego Beer Futures: South
This is the last of a four-part series of posts noting some of the most promising future brewing projects currently under construction in San Diego County. So far, we’ve tackled the eastern, western … [Read more...] about Best San Diego Beer Futures: South
All-organic Protector Brewery opens this week
A lot goes with trying to open San Diego County’s first all-organic brewery—sourcing ingredients, all of which are more costly than non-organic, securing enough of them, finding price-points that work … [Read more...] about All-organic Protector Brewery opens this week
Beer of the Week: Mason Ale Works Vera Lynn Double IPA
From the Beer Writer: The first year of Beer to the Rescue (the charity campaign established to raise money for the Lupus Foundation of Southern California) numerous local breweries crafted specialty … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mason Ale Works Vera Lynn Double IPA
Reckless Brewing’s new tasting room
Miramar’s Carrol Way is home to a pair of businesses that couldn’t be more different from each other. On one side of the street is the colossal manufacturing headquarters of Ballast Point Brewing, a … [Read more...] about Reckless Brewing’s new tasting room
Best San Diego Beer Futures: North
This is the third in a series of four posts taking a look at some of the most promising brewing venues currently in the works around San Diego County. The first two examined spots in the eastern and … [Read more...] about Best San Diego Beer Futures: North
Beerfish: Into Uncharted Waters
The initial idea with this Plates and Pints column was to provide readers with a great recipe for a seafood classic – the humble yet luxurious lobster roll. The process for preparing one is far from … [Read more...] about Beerfish: Into Uncharted Waters
Beer of the Week: Dos Desperados Nelson Lager
From the Beer Writer: You know that feeling when you arrive at a bar or a friend's house and, before you can even say a word, you're handed a beverage that you hastily take a sip of and instantly find … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Dos Desperados Nelson Lager
Beer Touring: Indian Joe Brewing
I would be challenged to remember the last time I saw any business receive as much support while out of business as Indian Joe Brewing (2123 Industrial Court, Vista). The family-run operation abruptly … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Indian Joe Brewing