During Beer Week in San Diego, it’s no surprise that Churchill’s Pub & Grille in San Marcos is standing room only on a Wednesday night. But there’s one table on the back patio that stayed empty … [Read more...] about Honoring Vets a Beer Week Highlight
10 Things I Learned About Pizza Port
Good pizza. Great beer. And even better people. It’s as simple as that for Pizza Port Brewing Company. Actually, that’s been the mantra since Gina and Vince Marsaglia opened up in Solana Beach back … [Read more...] about 10 Things I Learned About Pizza Port
Beer is next for Abnormal Wine
The Abnormal Wine Company is getting into the craft beer business. The small Rancho Bernardo winery, opened two years ago by co-owners James Malone and Matt DeLoach, is expanding its operations to … [Read more...] about Beer is next for Abnormal Wine
Exporting the Craft
Shawn DeWitt now knows what it feels like to be a rock star. On a recent trip to Japan, the co-founder and director of brewery operations for Coronado Brewing Company was in a beer bar when the … [Read more...] about Exporting the Craft
Green Flash Beer Dinner @ Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
When there’s love in beer and food, it’s easy to taste it. When there’s not, well, that’s easy to detect too. Fortunately for those who attended last week’s beer dinner at the newly-remodeled Tom … [Read more...] about Green Flash Beer Dinner @ Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
Alpine Heads “Down the Hill” for Beer Week
As any craft beer fan in San Diego knows, beers from Alpine Beer Company aren’t exactly the easiest to obtain. But every year during San Diego Beer Week, O’Brien’s pub in Kearny Mesa becomes Alpine … [Read more...] about Alpine Heads “Down the Hill” for Beer Week
Rhythm & Brews Festival Gives Vista Its “Stamp of Approval”
If there was ever a question about the city of Vista becoming a viable craft beer destination in North County, the turnout at Saturday’s Rhythm & Brews Music Festival put any doubt to … [Read more...] about Rhythm & Brews Festival Gives Vista Its “Stamp of Approval”
How High Is Up?
How big can craft beer get in San Diego? That’s a question being talked about plenty these days, as the region is now home to more than 70 brew houses. According to a study released earlier this … [Read more...] about How High Is Up?
Will The Bubble Burst?
Many tasting rooms are standing-room only these days. Bottle shops can’t keep beer on shelves. Breweries are brewing practically non-stop. Yep, the craft beer craze just keeps getting crazier, … [Read more...] about Will The Bubble Burst?
The Friday Five: 5Q w/ Dan Love
Dan Love is co-owner of Mother Earth Brew Co. in Vista. Mother Earth and Pizza Port Solana Beach head brewer Devon Randall are introducing a collaboration IPA today at Pizza Port Bressi Ranch. … [Read more...] about The Friday Five: 5Q w/ Dan Love