As a North Park native and current South Park resident, I really, really like DrinkAbout. It's a great way to see many spots I don't get to visit as much as I'd like, such as Live Wire, Small Bar, … [Read more...] about Upcoming Event Highlight: BOObie Bus – Charity DrinkAbout!
SDBW! Batten the Hatches!
We're going to take a break from our regular scheduled programming. Our three weekly features (Brewery Spotlight, Weekly Wednesday, and Friday 5Q) will all be on pause until November 18, 2011. I'll … [Read more...] about SDBW! Batten the Hatches!
Weekly Wednesday Event Post 10/19 – 10/26
Here's our picks of the next 7 days in the San Diego Beer world. If you're in need of more stuff to do, please visit our calendar. If you'd like to see your craft beer events listed in this post, … [Read more...] about Weekly Wednesday Event Post 10/19 – 10/26
San Diegans Dominate GABF 2011
San Diegan brewers exceeded expectations and previous performances by hauling in 20 medals at the Great American Beer Festival, as well as the awards for Small and Large Brewpubs of the Year. While … [Read more...] about San Diegans Dominate GABF 2011
October 2011
The October issue is now out! Take a look using our online readers or pick the latest copy up at your favorite craft beer destination. View October online! (PDF / Flash Reader) … [Read more...] about October 2011
Weekly Wednesday Event Post 9/28 – 10/5
A quiet weekend approaches us. West Coaster will be attending our first ever GABF on Thursday - Sunday. The October issue of West Coaster is on delivery trucks presently with full distribution to be … [Read more...] about Weekly Wednesday Event Post 9/28 – 10/5
The Friday Five: 5Q with Randy Clemens
Randy Clemens (@RandyClemensEsq) is the Public Relations Coordinator at Stone Brewing Co. and co-author of the soon-to-be-released book The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.: Liquid Lore, Epic Recipes, and … [Read more...] about The Friday Five: 5Q with Randy Clemens
Weekly Wednesday Event Post 9/21 – 9/29
With five events on one day, Saturday is easily the biggest day in the San Diego Beer world. The only downside is that you will need to make some choices. Aside from that, there's much to do in the … [Read more...] about Weekly Wednesday Event Post 9/21 – 9/29
Brewery Spotlight #7: Oceanside Ale Works
With over 82 draft accounts (and counting) in San Diego County, Oceanside Ale Works (or OAW for short) currently produces 1200 barrels annually. Mark Purciel and Scott Thomas co-own the brewery along … [Read more...] about Brewery Spotlight #7: Oceanside Ale Works
Different Tastes: New Beer Event Stands Apart
I thought I'd seen it all: festivals, tastings, keep-the-glass nights, et al. However, when fellow native San Diegan Eric Barajas contacted me in late May regarding an upcoming beer education event … [Read more...] about Different Tastes: New Beer Event Stands Apart