Delightfully small and understated, it’d be easy to walk right by The Homebrewer without taking notice. Unless, of course, you’re a homebrewer. In three years, George and Molly Thornton’s … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Home Brewing Co.
Beer of the Week: Benchmark Table Beer
From the Beer Writer: There are sexy beer styles, and then there are ales and lagers that come across like Plain Jane dressed in sweatpants and a ratty baseball cap. Sure, at her core, she’s … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Benchmark Table Beer
Meet Burning Beard Brewing
A name that’s stood out on my list of work-in-progress breweries for some time is Promethean Brewing. It was interesting that the business was slated to touch down in El Cajon, but what really grabbed … [Read more...] about Meet Burning Beard Brewing
Bolt Brewery nearing open of Little Italy space
When they opened La Mesa’s first brewery, the partners behind Bolt Brewery declared it “the hoppiest comeback ever.” Less than a year since going into business, they are just three-to-four weeks away … [Read more...] about Bolt Brewery nearing open of Little Italy space
Brewery Igniter’s ready-to-brew facilities
Even small breweries can involve a great deal of upfront risk for entrepreneurs. From initial investment of funds for facility buildout and brewing equipment to the fact no money can be made until a … [Read more...] about Brewery Igniter’s ready-to-brew facilities
August Events Sampler Flight
Perhaps you never noticed, but August is a month containing zero holidays. In situations like this, it’s up to fun-seeking individuals to come up with their own reasons for a good time. Fortunately, … [Read more...] about August Events Sampler Flight
Vista breweries retooling
Toolbox Brewing Co. (1495 Poinsettia Avenue, Suite 148, Vista) has built a solid reputation for making a number of interesting and tasty sour beers. Enough that, earlier this year, the Toolbox crew … [Read more...] about Vista breweries retooling
Beer of the Week: Welk Stout
From the Beer Writer: Recently, I found myself at Escondido’s Welk Resort, a sprawling property with spacious suites, a golf course, theater and more. Having vacationed there with my family a decade … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Welk Stout
A Night to SAVOR
Envision Washington, DC’s National Building Museum—a structure that’s part Greek temple, part Renaissance palazzo and part reconstruction monument—packed with a mix of foodies, beer connoisseurs, … [Read more...] about A Night to SAVOR
Hess debuts Open Mike cans
Good bye red cup, hello flavor. It’s a clever tagline from Mike Hess Brewing Company referring to the company’s new line of Open Mike cans. Designed so that the entire top of an aluminum can pulls … [Read more...] about Hess debuts Open Mike cans