For over a year, a film crew headed by director and producer Sheldon Kaplan has quietly moved throughout the San Diego brewing industry. Now, the film, titled "Suds County USA", is in post production. … [Read more...] about First Look: Suds County USA
Monkey Business
Monkey Paw, the newest member of the Blair Bar Empire, opened its doors on August 23rd at 5PM. Propietor Scot Blair stood by the entrance shaking hands as the first customers shuffled into the newest … [Read more...] about Monkey Business
Weekly Wednesday Event Post 8/24 – 8/31
We're going to switch up this post. From now on, rather than listing every single event in the next 7 days, we're simply going to list our picks. As always, if you'd like a complete list of upcoming … [Read more...] about Weekly Wednesday Event Post 8/24 – 8/31
Encinitas BrewFest Recap
Here at West Coaster, we attend a lot of beer festivals. We love 'em because we get to meet our awesome readers, sling t-shirts, and spread the gospel of San Diego Beer. Last weekend, we attended … [Read more...] about Encinitas BrewFest Recap
Aztec / Seven Nation Brewing Company Explained
Updated 10:20AM with some revisions. Thanks Jeff! There was some confusion regarding Aztec Brewing Company, so we called and asked a few questions. We spoke with Claudia Faulk, who is one of a … [Read more...] about Aztec / Seven Nation Brewing Company Explained
Weekly Wednesday Event Post 8/17 – 8/24
Happy Birthday Week to Stone! Here's your 7-Day craft beer forecast. Wednesday, August 17 3P - From Main Tap's Facebook: "Hoppy Hand pump day!!! We'll be tapping a cask of BA Dude DIPA from … [Read more...] about Weekly Wednesday Event Post 8/17 – 8/24
Hess Fest: First SD Nano Turns One
The tiny yet professional brewery located in the heart of Miramar, Hess Brewing, celebrated its first year of business on Saturday, August 13, 2011. Amid the festivities, we pulled Mike Hess, owner … [Read more...] about Hess Fest: First SD Nano Turns One
Weekly Wednesday Event Post 8/10 – 8/17
Thanks for sticking with us while we moved into our new location last week. Here's your 7-day craft beer forecast for San Diego County. Wednesday, August 10 3P - Cask of Sierra Nevada Cask Aid @ … [Read more...] about Weekly Wednesday Event Post 8/10 – 8/17
RSDJ Chamber of Commerce closes
This letter was sent out to the members of the Rancho San Diego Jamul Chamber of Commerce (which no longer has a website). We reported that the Chamber was issued a "Pay or Quit" notice last Thursday … [Read more...] about RSDJ Chamber of Commerce closes
Rancho San Diego Jamul Chamber of Commerce folds?
There are new developments in our ongoing coverage of the failed America's Finest Beer Festival. The organizers, the Rancho San Diego Jamul Chamber of Commerce, have been given a 3 day eviction notice … [Read more...] about Rancho San Diego Jamul Chamber of Commerce folds?