From the Beer Writer: If it weren’t for good friends and a great excuse to spend time with them, getting old would really suck. While I’m far from ancient, this weekend I will reach the milestone age … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Nickel Lion’s Blood Triple IPA
Stone Hotel project back underway
Stone Brewing is working on a plan to bring its own themed hotel to Escondido. No, you haven’t accidentally stumbled upon a news clip from 2011, when San Diego County’s largest brewing company … [Read more...] about Stone Hotel project back underway
San Diego Brewing joining Brewery Igniter clan
Those with less examining eyes might think little has changed with San Diego Brewing Company over its 23-year history…but those people would be wrong. On the more obvious side, the Mission Valley … [Read more...] about San Diego Brewing joining Brewery Igniter clan
Q&A: Cosimo Sorrentino
Head Brewer, Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery / South Park Brewing Company In four short years, Cosimo Sorrentino has gone from avid homebrewer to one of the most visible faces in San Diego’s brewing … [Read more...] about Q&A: Cosimo Sorrentino
Belching Beaver debuting barrel-aged sours
In April, we provided a look-see at Belching Beaver Brewery’s Oceanside production-brewery. In addition to housing a 30-barrel brewhouse, bottling line, plenty of cans and cold-storage, the facility … [Read more...] about Belching Beaver debuting barrel-aged sours
Beer of the Week: Resident Pio Pico Pale Ale
From the Beer Writer: Two years ago, I was told by numerous members of the brewing-industry that pale ales were a dying beer breed. Pale ales are still around, but they are scarcer than they have been … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Resident Pio Pico Pale Ale
First Look: Finest Made Ales
Last month, I shared that the business formerly known as Butcher’s Brewing would be reconcepting and coming out the other side of the branding machine as Finest Made Ales (9962 Prospect Avenue, … [Read more...] about First Look: Finest Made Ales
Meet Eppig Brewing and its brew-crew
In February, I shared news of H.G. Fenton’s upcoming triad of leasable turn-key brewery-tasting room combos coming to the city of San Diego’s beeriest community, North Park. Now, that facility has a … [Read more...] about Meet Eppig Brewing and its brew-crew
Mission Brewery aims to help local kids
Throughout the month of August, Mission Brewery (1441 L Street, East Village) is offering patrons a chance to thrust a proverbial boot up a deadly disease’s posterior. It’s the company’s mission (pun … [Read more...] about Mission Brewery aims to help local kids
August Events Sampler Flight
As evidenced by the plethora of happenings on West Coaster’s Events Page, August is a busy month with a bounty of opportunities for beating the summer heat with ales and lagers that are cool, both … [Read more...] about August Events Sampler Flight