The West Coaster team is in November's Pacific San Diego Magazine's feature on San Diego Craft Beer. The feature begins on page 45, and our smiling mugs are on page … [Read more...] about West Coaster in Pacific San Diego Magazine
Spellbinding
Over the weekend the New York Times reported that the beer label on San Marcos beer brewer Lost Abbey had caught the ire of witches because of a now controversial image of a young witch burning at the … [Read more...] about Spellbinding
Stop the Press
Two Karl Strauss posts in one day? Whatever, man, they're doing news-worthy work. If anyone knows how to throw a party it’s the San Diego Press Club. They have the longest schmooze hours of any … [Read more...] about Stop the Press
Media Sponsorships
It's my pleasure to announce that we are now media sponsors for San Diego Beer Week November 5th-14th & DiscoverPB's Bikes, Boards & Brews Event Saturday, November 13th. … [Read more...] about Media Sponsorships
Point Taken
I checked in at the Volunteer Tent for Ballast Point’s 14th Anniversary Festival a little before noon. Being amongst the first to arrive, we were given our choice of beer to pour for the day. … [Read more...] about Point Taken
Iron Fist Comes Out Swinging
The party is still going on as I write these words. Yesterday I braved the after-work traffic from North Park to Vista. Friday the 15th marked the beginning of Iron Fist’s weekend-long Grand Opening … [Read more...] about Iron Fist Comes Out Swinging
Triple Play: Great Beer & Cuisine at a Legendary Location
In front of me I was staring at a glorious en plein air painting that is the sunset west of San Diego’s prime Torrey Pines Mesa. I was inside The Lodge at Torrey Pines, a 5-star craftsman-style hotel … [Read more...] about Triple Play: Great Beer & Cuisine at a Legendary Location
Welcome to West Coaster
Hello! Welcome to the West Coaster website. In the next few days, the kinks you might see on the website will be ironed out. Thanks for being patient and keep checking back. "There is a demand for … [Read more...] about Welcome to West Coaster
Pour Favor – TJ Beer Fest Pt. 1
I have a soft spot in my heart for anyone who inspires fond memories of my youth. While my grandmother gave me drumsticks and ginger-ale, Tijuana provided me with grain alcohol and fireworks. When I … [Read more...] about Pour Favor – TJ Beer Fest Pt. 1