Riverwalk Golf Club is a majestic 27-hole, three-track course. Designed by the legendary father/son golf course architects Ted Robinson Sr./Jr., the course maintains the natural aesthetic beauty of … [Read more...] about Battle of the Breweries Scramble 7/27 @ Riverwalk Golf Club
“Kings of the Craft” premieres tomorrow on KPBS
In a thrilling Kickstarter campaign, the feature documentary series covering San Diego Beer titled "Kings of the Craft" successfully met their crowdfunding goal of $30,000 in April, but just barely. … [Read more...] about “Kings of the Craft” premieres tomorrow on KPBS
West Coaster names Brandon Hernández Editor-at-Large
SAN DIEGO, CA (May 12, 2015)—Nationally recognized beer author and journalist Brandon Hernández (Twitter: @SDBeerNews) has been tapped as Editor-at-Large for monthly brewing publication, West Coaster. … [Read more...] about West Coaster names Brandon Hernández Editor-at-Large
Industry Profile: Val Guagliardo (The High Dive)
Veteran beer slinger Val Guagliardo just landed a job as Beer & Events Manager at the High Dive, Bay Park’s thoroughbred craft beer bar. Her craft beer resume is deep; she worked behind the bar of … [Read more...] about Industry Profile: Val Guagliardo (The High Dive)
Free Fall
"We're getting the band back together," says Ray Astamendi, owner and brewmaster of Fall Brewing Co. Ray and his team of merry misfits fell on the northern end of 30th Street on the northern edge of … [Read more...] about Free Fall
Fathom Bistro’s 2nd Anniversary
“At the end of the day I’m the guy with a little hot dog stand on the pier,” states Dennis Borlek, proprietor of Fathom Bistro, Bait & Tackle. Armed with a simple menu and 15 taps on Shelter … [Read more...] about Fathom Bistro’s 2nd Anniversary
North Park Beer Co. Secures Space
Award-winning homebrewer Kelsey McNair will open North Park Beer Company at 3038 University Avenue. With terms for a long-term lease negotiated, the nearly 9000 square foot space will contain a 15 … [Read more...] about North Park Beer Co. Secures Space
AleSmith, Mikkeller & Danish Beer Culture
In mid-December 2014, Mikkel Borg Bjergsø of Mikkeller visited San Diego to brew a collaboration beer with Peter Zien AleSmith Brewing Co. The result? Beer Geek Speedway. Described by the brewers as … [Read more...] about AleSmith, Mikkeller & Danish Beer Culture
The 14 in ’14: Best of San Diego Beer
In past years, West Coaster ran a feature covering who we thought would be the movers and shakers of the upcoming year. Now, for 2014, we’ve opened up the feature to our readers by way of an online … [Read more...] about The 14 in ’14: Best of San Diego Beer
Marty Mendiola’s Second Chance
Long time head brewer for Rock Bottom La Jolla and former President of the San Diego Brewers Guild Marty Mendiola is setting off to start Second Chance Beer Company. Opening in 2015, the brewery will … [Read more...] about Marty Mendiola’s Second Chance