Last week, we kicked off a four-part series exploring the most intriguing and promising work-in-progress brewery-owned venues in San Diego County. In this, the second installment, we affix our … [Read more...] about Best Beer Futures: South
Q&A: Julia Herz & Gwen Conley
Authors, Beer Pairing: The Essential Guide from the Pairing Pros Two powerhouses from the craft brewing industry—Julia Herz, a certified Cicerone and craft beer program director for the Brewers … [Read more...] about Q&A: Julia Herz & Gwen Conley
Beer of the Week: Abnormal Full Pint Breakfast Porter
From the Beer Writer: Many craft fans are familiar with Rogue Ales’ Voodoo Doughnut beers, a series of ales paying homage to the Portland, Oregon-based pair of donut shops through ales sharing flavor … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Abnormal Full Pint Breakfast Porter
Saint Archer Brewery sells out to Big Beer
It’s been the talk of the Internet for days, but for me, it started a month ago when a trusted source in Northern California informed me that sales reps from a certain Big Beer company were crowing … [Read more...] about Saint Archer Brewery sells out to Big Beer
Best Beer Futures: North
Over the month of September, we’ll single out some of the most promising upcoming brewing industry projects on deck in San Diego County. With roughly 60 such work-in-progress breweries, brewpubs and … [Read more...] about Best Beer Futures: North
First taste of Second Chance Beer Co.
Two weeks ago, we checked in with Marty Mendiola, the veteran brewmaster making the transition from a long-running gig at Rock Bottom’s La Jolla brewpub to his very own brewery. At the time, he was … [Read more...] about First taste of Second Chance Beer Co.
Beer of the Week: Societe The Coachman
From the Beer Writer: There are many session India pale ales—IPAs coming in lower on the alcohol-by-volume scale than their typically 6-to-8% ABV forebears—on the market these days. And many leave a … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Societe The Coachman
Q&A: Will Galaspy
Head Brewer, 32 North Brewing Co. It wasn’t all that long after Miramar’s 32 North Brewing Company opened that the business’ head brewer hit the road to pursue other projects. Recently, owner Steve … [Read more...] about Q&A: Will Galaspy
September Event Sampler Flight
Summer is fast coming to a close (but not before some record-breaking mercury spikes). Soon, session ales and lighter golden liquid fare will give way to pumpkin- and spice-laced concoctions of a more … [Read more...] about September Event Sampler Flight
Beer of the Week: New English Two Legit Double IPA
From the Beer Writer: Since meeting New English Brewing Co. owner Simon Lacey, I’ve admired his devotion to crafting high quality versions of the beers of his homeland. In a day and age where most … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: New English Two Legit Double IPA