From the Beer Writer: We are entering an interesting age for San Diego’s veteran brewing companies. There are a handful that are now 20 years or older—Karl Strauss Brewing Company (27), AleSmith … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Coronado Stingray IPA
Sierra Nevada Beer Camp 2016 in San Diego Brewers’ Words
In 2014, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company reached out to breweries across the country to brew collaboration brews as part of a mammoth undertaking called Beer Camp Across America. That program saw a … [Read more...] about Sierra Nevada Beer Camp 2016 in San Diego Brewers’ Words
Pariah Brewing Company coming to North Park
Perpetually dressed in black and looking like a tad like a lord of the gothic underworld, Brian Mitchell cuts an imposing figure. Back that up with the fact he isn’t scared to speak his mind about his … [Read more...] about Pariah Brewing Company coming to North Park
Black Plague Brewing breaking out in Vista
Trademark issues are common in the brewing industry. With thousands of businesses in operation and plenty more looking to get into the business, brewing companies are often forced to abandon names … [Read more...] about Black Plague Brewing breaking out in Vista
Beer of the Week: The Hop Concept Hull Melon and Blanc IPA
From the Beer Writer: “Now that’s a mouthful,” I remember uttering through my own mouthful of duck-wing meat at Plan 9 Ale House as I read the name of the latest India pale ale (IPA) from Port Brewing … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: The Hop Concept Hull Melon and Blanc IPA
Q&A: Mike Sardina
President, San Diego Brewers Guild Each year, the San Diego Brewers Guild elevates a member of the local brewing industry to the role of president. Unlike the American presidency, candidate … [Read more...] about Q&A: Mike Sardina
URBN St. Brewing calls it quits
Entrepreneurs looking to get some only-slightly-used brewery equipment are advised to contact the URBN Restaurant Group. The company has ceased brewing operations at its El Cajon brewpub, URBN St. … [Read more...] about URBN St. Brewing calls it quits
February Event Sampler Flight
February will provide plenty of time for winged, haloed mercenaries of Cupid to take aim on our pink, fleshy hearts, rendering us victims of love and captive to its all-enveloping power, but loving … [Read more...] about February Event Sampler Flight
Beer of the Week: Green Flash Passion Fruit Kicker
From the Beer Writer: I saw the name come through the online trademark database—Green Flash Passion Fruit Kicker. No way, I thought. How could San Diego’s third-largest craft brewery be planning to … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Green Flash Passion Fruit Kicker
Alpine Beer’s original location born anew
It once went by the name and persona of McGuffey’s Ice Cream Parlor, the smallish left-most unit in the family of storefronts off Alpine Boulevard which eventually became the town’s craft-beer Mecca. … [Read more...] about Alpine Beer’s original location born anew