Effective July 1, Burning Beard brewer Brian Kelly will take on the head brewer role for Ensenada's Cervecería Transpeninsular. Kelly joined the Beard in September 2016, around six months after … [Read more...] about Brian Kelly joins Cervecería Transpeninsular from Burning Beard
Press Release: Green Flash Appoints Michael Taylor as CEO
SAN DIEGO--Green Flash Brewing Company, known for its popular lineup of specialty craft beers including fan favorites like West Coast IPA and Alpine Duet, announced that Michael Taylor has been … [Read more...] about Press Release: Green Flash Appoints Michael Taylor as CEO
Added Context: Coronado & Monkey Paw
Yesterday, we posted news that Coronado Brewing was planning to sell the Monkey Paw brand and/or brewing equipment and space, which they acquired around September of 2017. In the same post, we … [Read more...] about Added Context: Coronado & Monkey Paw
Amid lawsuit by Monkey Paw founder, Coronado plans sale of the brand
Today, Coronado Brewing Co. announced plans to sell the Monkey Paw brand, which they acquired in 2017. "The sale of the Monkey Paw brand allows Coronado to focus its financial and human resources on … [Read more...] about Amid lawsuit by Monkey Paw founder, Coronado plans sale of the brand
O’Brien’s Pilsner Champions: Bitter Brothers Brewing
Sales are up for light, sessionable beers. That's not surprising given we are approaching summer, but the trend is even more pronounced this year. San Diego's brewers are crafting lots of pilsners, … [Read more...] about O’Brien’s Pilsner Champions: Bitter Brothers Brewing
World Beer Cup 2018: Seven Awards for San Diego
San Diegan brewers are in Nashville, Tennessee for the Craft Brewers Conference and World Beer Cup (WBC). After earning 14 awards in 2016 -- the Cup is held every two years -- locals are bringing home … [Read more...] about World Beer Cup 2018: Seven Awards for San Diego
A Recap: Green Flash, Alpine, and WC IPA LLC
Green Flash Brewing Company rose to prominence through their style-defining West Coast IPA. Founded in Vista in 2002, the company had outgrown that location, which was capable of producing 14,000 … [Read more...] about A Recap: Green Flash, Alpine, and WC IPA LLC
Results: 2018 Los Angeles International Beer Competition
San Diegan brewers earned 50 medals, plus five honorable mentions, at the Los Angeles International Beer Competition, including three gold medals each for Chula Vista's 3 Punk Ales and North … [Read more...] about Results: 2018 Los Angeles International Beer Competition
Casting Stones: Stone v. MillerCoors Continues
A quick breakdown: San Diego's Stone Brewing owns STONE as a trademark for beer, while MillerCoors owns KEYSTONE. In February, Stone filed suit, claiming that MillerCoors' recent re-brand of … [Read more...] about Casting Stones: Stone v. MillerCoors Continues
After Foreclosure, WC IPA LLC Takes Over Green Flash Operations
The Green Flash as we know it has vanished. In an e-mail to shareholders last night, Green Flash CEO Mike Hinkley reported that the company's senior lender, Comerica Bank, "has foreclosed on its … [Read more...] about After Foreclosure, WC IPA LLC Takes Over Green Flash Operations