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The rise and fall of a beloved Kearny Mesa brewery
It is a curious thing walking into Council Brewing Co. in 2019. Despite shuttering a month ago, very little has changed. There’s still beer in the barrels and a neat row of barstools ready to be … [Read more...] about Council Is Adjourned
As many of you know, I am a complete and utter fraud. Despite my lengthy tenure as a scribe of the Beer World, I am really no more entitled to do this than most other consumers. I might not even have … [Read more...] about The People’s (Drink) Court: Studying for BJCP
Drinking your way to a healthier you
I’m a simple man. I make my political decisions based on the most compelling Facebook meme. I still find the gratuitous wrapping of things in bacon to be titillating. And no matter how insane and … [Read more...] about San Diego Beer & Fitness
Have you ever considered why it is that “craft” became the descriptor of choice for the beer we love so dearly? It’s not particularly sexy in and of itself. When I think of “craft” my first … [Read more...] about QA Spotlight: Modern Times’ Morgan Tenwick
Despite my continuing efforts, there are still some people who do not consider beer as their primary motivator in life. I know, it sounds miserable to me too. Regardless, that is part of the reality … [Read more...] about Sips of Inspiration: Interactive Beer & Art Events
The latest iteration of the Stone Enjoy By IPA series struck me odd. And not because of its promise of successfully marrying chocolate and coffee with an IPA as you might imagine. I actually find that … [Read more...] about A Beer For Lovers – Stone Enjoy By 02.14.17
Haunted Stars Imperial Rye Porter is the November entry in Modern Times’ monthly specialty beer calendar and a tribute to the efficacy of their Mad-Libs Beer Name Generator. Ordinarily I’d just co-opt … [Read more...] about Beer of the Random Thursday Night: Modern Times Haunted Stars Imperial Rye Porter
San Diego Beer Week (henceforth known as SDBW because I’m not getting paid by the word) is upon us and I have already passed my first hurdle - the annual Guild Fest at Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier. … [Read more...] about The Eleven Best Beers of SDBW Guild Fest 2016
Today, West Coaster has an announcement to share that is nothing short of groundbreaking. The efforts of a renowned local brewery are about to be realized in a development that is totally without … [Read more...] about Anvil & Stave has arrived
Editor's note: We sent our intrepid reporter out into the field to embed himself in San Diego Beer Week proceedings and share a daily account of his impressions. We found him after day 10, curled up … [Read more...] about Ian’s Beer Week Diary
