The Craft Beer Attorney Candace Moon proudly describes herself as an “anti-lawyer lawyer”…which probably explains why she’s loved and respected by so many, who’d otherwise be leery of the woman who … [Read more...] about Q&A with Candace Moon
North Park brew buds collab on Moscoe Session IPA
Ray Astamendi and Kelsey McNair have a lot in common. Not only are they both brewers, but they’re both plying their trade in North Park and both jumped to the industry like Mario clearing a barrel on … [Read more...] about North Park brew buds collab on Moscoe Session IPA
San Diego 6 is all about local craft beer
My advocacy for the local brewing industry is well known. Even when I’m not writing about the brewers and beers of this county, I’m jawing to anyone who’ll listen about how exceptional both are. Over … [Read more...] about San Diego 6 is all about local craft beer
Meet Fighter Town Brewing Company
A common quandary facing small yet successful breweries is how to expand production to meet demand. For these operations, most of which operate out of business or industrial park suites, that means … [Read more...] about Meet Fighter Town Brewing Company
Beer of the Week: Mission Maiden Voyage Imperial Berliner Weisse
From the Beer Writer: With a business plan that’s built around packaged distribution of a steadfast line of core beers, most people know Mission Brewery by standards like its Blonde, Hefeweizen and … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mission Maiden Voyage Imperial Berliner Weisse
Judging Karl Strauss’ Pro-Am Competition
San Diego’s pro brewers continually cite the county’s homebrewers as a key source of inspiration for creative beer-crafting. And a number of company’s put their mash tuns where their mouth are, … [Read more...] about Judging Karl Strauss’ Pro-Am Competition
The Summer Solstice Ale Trail Returns
One of the reasons San Diego grew into such a renowned epicenter for brewing is the fact that its ale and lager producers banded together early, helping to rise the proverbial tide for the entire … [Read more...] about The Summer Solstice Ale Trail Returns
Beer Touring: Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival
In San Diego, there are more than 100 operating brewhouses putting out hundreds of award-winning beers, and each month features a plethora of quality beer fests. Given this, what would make San Diego … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival
June Event Sampler Flight
June brings with it the sunny season. Summer. When the climate’s just right for days spent sipping suds. The beer scene kicks into high gear with festivals and other outdoor imbibing events taking … [Read more...] about June Event Sampler Flight
Beer of the Week: Intergalactic Astral Scottish Export Ale
From the Beer Writer: It’s been an honor and a privilege to work with local breweries to develop charity beers as part of the Beer to the Rescue campaign supporting the Lupus Foundation of Southern … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Intergalactic Astral Scottish Export Ale