Although this weekend is a relatively quiet one in the beer world, I submit this handful of events for your consideration. Friday 8/3 Urge 2nd Anniversary Rancho Bernardo's beer powerhouse is … [Read more...] about Weekend Beer Forecast 8/3 – 8/5
Former Rogue Brewer to Helm Hess North Park
Looks like things are moving along at Hess' new North Park location. Mike Hess just fired over a press release in which he announces that Nate Sampson, former brewmaster for Rogue (!), is going to be … [Read more...] about Former Rogue Brewer to Helm Hess North Park
Perfect Storm: Weekend of 6/29 Packed With Beer Events
Through cosmic happenstance, this weekend, specifically Saturday, is absolutely PACKED with beer events. Below is a listing of what's going down 6/29-7/1 with a few lines of explanation. Friday … [Read more...] about Perfect Storm: Weekend of 6/29 Packed With Beer Events
Local Habit Turns One
In celebration of their first year in business, Local Habit has organized a weekend that will please both avid foodies and discerning beer drinkers. Starting this Friday 6/29 and concluding Sunday … [Read more...] about Local Habit Turns One
San Diego International Beer Festival June 22-24
The 6th Annual San Diego International Beer Festival starts this weekend Friday, June 22nd and ends Sunday June 24th. A festival within the San Diego County Fair (aka Del Mar Fair), the general … [Read more...] about San Diego International Beer Festival June 22-24
Stone Company Store South Park, Year 1
The first expansion outside the Escondido location of the Stone Brewing Co. empire, the Stone Company Store South Park, is turning 1 this Friday, June 15th. According to Stone Media Lynchpin (actual … [Read more...] about Stone Company Store South Park, Year 1
First Look: Thorn St. Brewery
Last week, West Coaster staff visited Thorn St. Brewery during a private fundraiser for the new movie by Frazzled Man Productions: Father Eddie. Still under construction with plans to open to the … [Read more...] about First Look: Thorn St. Brewery
Craft Beer Block @ the North Park Festival of Arts this Sunday
We're stoked to once again be a part of the Craft Beer Block located within this year's North Park Festival of Arts. A festival within a festival, the Craft Beer Block made its debut last year to the … [Read more...] about Craft Beer Block @ the North Park Festival of Arts this Sunday
Drink the Point Begins
Drink the Point will be the Ocean Beach / Point Loma equivalent of Uptown's DrinkAbout. Two buses by Brewery Tours of San Diego will service a route that makes stops at several righteous craft beer … [Read more...] about Drink the Point Begins
Meet Hillcrest Brewing Company
Last month I met with David White, partner and brew master of Hillcrest Brewing Company. The brewpub, currently under construction, is located on the corner of Normal and University. It will be the … [Read more...] about Meet Hillcrest Brewing Company