I remember sitting in the FM 94/9 studio during an edition of the station’s Rock and Roll Happy Hour that brought together members of AleSmith Brewing Company and newly established Mikkeller Brewing … [Read more...] about Mikkeller San Diego head brewer resigns
Second Chance Beer building North Park tasting room
Veteran brewer Marty Mendiola’s Carmel Mountain-based Second Chance Beer Company will open a satellite tasting room in North Park later this year. Coming in at 1,820 square feet with 24 taps, capacity … [Read more...] about Second Chance Beer building North Park tasting room
Beer of the Week: Coronado Barrel-Aged German Chocolate Cake
From the Beer Writer: For me, one of the most fun, non-alcohol-related aspects of beer-culture is how the taste, or even the mere mention of a beer can transport me to a specific moment. When I first … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Coronado Barrel-Aged German Chocolate Cake
Plates & Pints: Food Smith
Societe Brewing’s Lorah Smith keeps her co-workers fed and her Facebook followers salivating Last year, I took a job at Kearny Mesa’s Societe Brewing Company. Having been a long-time fan of … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Food Smith
Quantum Brewing’s grand RE-opening week
When a brewery sells, it’s usually big news—especially when it’s for a billion dollars—but when a nanobrewery sells, it’s a pretty quiet affair. Most people didn’t even know that Quantum Brewing (5375 … [Read more...] about Quantum Brewing’s grand RE-opening week
Beer Travel: Collaboration Celebration
Beer festivals take place nearly every weekend in San Diego County. We are, arguably, the craft-beer capital of the country, after all. But even with such a local plethora of opportunities to … [Read more...] about Beer Travel: Collaboration Celebration
Beer of the Week: Booze Brothers Buena Vista IPA
From the Beer Writer: If you ask the team at Booze Brothers Brewing Company what their most popular beer is, the clear-cut front-runner is their Ol' Grandaddy's double IPA. Given its popularity, one … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Booze Brothers Buena Vista IPA
Coronado Brewing to construct new Imperial Beach facility
Named after an island municipality with a population of just around 20,000, it’s easy for the uninformed to mistake Coronado Brewing Company (CBC) as a small, hometown operation. But with two … [Read more...] about Coronado Brewing to construct new Imperial Beach facility
March Events Sampler Flight
When it comes to beer and revelry, there’s far more to March than St. Patrick’s Day. A varied assortment of imbibing opportunities awaits over this 31-day span, so much that this sampling of standout … [Read more...] about March Events Sampler Flight
Oceanside’s Horus Aged Ales to feature 100% barrel-aged portfolio
You may not have heard of Kyle Harrop, but plenty of brewers in San Diego and beyond are familiar with him. A fervent bottle-sharer and festival-goer for more than a decade, he’s made lots … [Read more...] about Oceanside’s Horus Aged Ales to feature 100% barrel-aged portfolio