Over the past half-decade, what started as one woman’s battle has grown to include the support of a diverse militia spanning from one side of this great country to the other. Green Flash Brewing … [Read more...] about Green Flash’s Treasure Chest beer and fest return
Beer of the Week: Lightning Dark Current Ale
From the Beer Writer: Before I was a beer writer, I merely drank beer. It was fun, tasty and something I really didn’t put a lot of thought into. But when I was ready to go from merely enjoying beer … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Lightning Dark Current Ale
Q&A: Jeff Josenhans
Certified Sommelier, Cicerone & Head Mixologist, U.S. Grant Hotel He’s competed on a national level in the Olympics of cocktail crafting and oversees prestigious wine and spirit programs for … [Read more...] about Q&A: Jeff Josenhans
Early Look: Iron Fist Barrio Logan
They say a picture’s worth a thousand words. (Judging by how much photographers get paid compared to writers that would seem a pretty accurate statement..ha!) Earlier this month, I foretold of the … [Read more...] about Early Look: Iron Fist Barrio Logan
Urge’s over-the-top anniversary festivities
Each year over the past half-decade, Urge Gastropub (16761 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo) co-owner Grant Tondro has made a point to try and top himself when it comes to his beer-centric … [Read more...] about Urge’s over-the-top anniversary festivities
Beer of the Week: Mike Hess Stock Stout
From the Beer Writer: Every now and then, the ping of an instant message popping up on my computer will summon my eyes to the bottom-right quadrant of the screen, and there it is, the dog profile pic … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mike Hess Stock Stout
Beer Touring: Kilowatt Brewing Company
The first time I ambled into Kilowatt Brewing Company (7576 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Kearny Mesa), there was zero signage to mark the under-construction nanobrewery’s presence and little more than a … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Kilowatt Brewing Company
Twisted Manzanita and Fat Cat Beer merge
As evidenced by much of our local beer industry coverage over the past couple of months, brewing companies are finding more and more innovative ways to expand their businesses. Contract brewing, … [Read more...] about Twisted Manzanita and Fat Cat Beer merge
Beer Touring: Reckless Brewing Co.
Over the past month or so, the two questions I’ve been asked most are, 1) Now that you’re writing for West Coaster, will you still write critical reviews of breweries, and 2) Have you been to Reckless … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Reckless Brewing Co.
Beer of the Week: Twisted Manzanita Sweet Mama
From the Beer Writer: In asking breweries to take part in the Beer to the Rescue anti-lupus campaign, I’ve been surprised to find how many people at these businesses have had their lives touched—or … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Twisted Manzanita Sweet Mama