This article has been more than three years coming, but finally—after much work from founder and (former) homebrewer-extraordinaire Kelsey McNair and his team—North Park Beer Co. (3038 University … [Read more...] about North Park Beer Co. open for business
Beer of the Week: Novo Brazil Karina’s Lager
From the Beer Writer: I received an email a few months back from a friend of mine who was working with Mexican-seafood stalwart Karina’s Restaurant Group. An institution preparing to celebrate its … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Novo Brazil Karina’s Lager
Beer Touring: Bear Roots Brewing
It’s only been open since December, but already the husband-and-wife founders of Bear Roots Brewing and Home Brew Shop (1213 Santa Fe Street, Vista) are convinced enough by early success that it’s … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Bear Roots Brewing
Beer Touring: Midnight Jack Brewing Company
This place looks familiar, I thought as we turned into a business park I’d been to numerous times. It’s how I started my last beer-touring piece and it was just as apt with stop three of four—Midnight … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Midnight Jack Brewing Company
Beer of the Week: Rip Current Kona Storm
From the Beer Writer: Last week, I shared news of Rip Current Awareness Week in tandem with a harrowing story of getting caught in a rip current as a child and needing to be rescued. To wash away … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Rip Current Kona Storm
Beer Touring: Guadalupe Brewing
This place looks familiar, I thought as we turned into a business park I’d been to numerous times. The Carlsbad campus is home to two small breweries, Arcana Brewing Company and On-The-Tracks Brewery. … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Guadalupe Brewing
Beer Touring: Culver Beer Company
Culver Beer Company…isn’t that in LA? asked my beer-touring companion as we embarked on the first of four stops for the day. It was then I explained what the business’ owners likely address all the … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Culver Beer Company
Stone Brewmaster Mitch Steele moving on
Mitch Steele, Stone Brewing’s brewmaster of 10 years, will be leaving his post at the end of the month to pursue a new opportunity. The specifics of that new venture have yet to be officially … [Read more...] about Stone Brewmaster Mitch Steele moving on
QUAFF takes national homebrewing crown
Why is San Diego such a hotbed of quality brewing? It’s a popular question with many answers. Most brewing professionals agree that a major key to the permeation of the suds subculture into the … [Read more...] about QUAFF takes national homebrewing crown
Beer of the Week: Division 23 / 32 North Playor Hator Maibock
From the Beer Writer: What’s 23 plus 32? I’ve always been horrible at math, so it shouldn’t surprise you that my answer isn’t 55. That’s OK, because the solution to this equation isn’t a number at … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Division 23 / 32 North Playor Hator Maibock