Observant local beer drinkers will have noticed that 10 Barrel is making its way onto store shelves and into keg rooms and upcoming beer festival lineups. And based on the information printed (or … [Read more...] about 10 Barrel: Roundup
Calls For Conversation
In a Facebook post shared with the “SD Beer Friends” group this morning, South Park Brewing’s Cosimo Sorrentino put out a call for conversation. “I propose an open forum event to discuss the … [Read more...] about Calls For Conversation
Tony Gwynn Museum @ AleSmith
In 2015, AleSmith celebrated 20 years in San Diego with undoubtedly the busiest period in the brewery’s history, moving into a new 105,550 square foot facility. In October, the company opened its … [Read more...] about Tony Gwynn Museum @ AleSmith
Hillcrest Red Ribbon Ale Debuts for World AIDS Day
In honor of World AIDS Day, Hillcrest Brewing Company debuts Red Ribbon Ale when they open at 3 p.m. Proceeds from sale of the beer at all MO's Universe locations, including Hillcrest Brewing, Gossip … [Read more...] about Hillcrest Red Ribbon Ale Debuts for World AIDS Day
SD Beer on the Radio
Locals love talking #sdbeer. Here are some ways you can tune in to the conversation: ThreeBZine is already on episode number 70, which focuses on the big Ballast Point news. Before that, they … [Read more...] about SD Beer on the Radio
SOLD: Ballast Point
One day after the conclusion of San Diego Beer Week, locals Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits announced its acquisition by Constellation Brands. The makers of Corona and Modelo are looking to seal … [Read more...] about SOLD: Ballast Point
SDBW: 5 Narratives
Patterns and storylines inevitably emerge when you have more than 300 events within in a 10-day timeframe. Here are 5 Big Narratives: Sour Craze - Every year sours seem to gain popularity with the … [Read more...] about SDBW: 5 Narratives
Sierra Nevada Beer Camp 2016
In the summer of 2014, Sierra Nevada released a Beer Camp Across America mixed pack that featured Ballast Point along with eleven other partner brewers from around the country. They then invited every … [Read more...] about Sierra Nevada Beer Camp 2016
Ballast Point Going Public
Sources at the company confirm an S-1 is being filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Update: Company filing here. This is the first step in the IPO (initial public offering) … [Read more...] about Ballast Point Going Public
CityBeat’s Best of SD
Today San Diego CityBeat released its annual Best of San Diego issue, with the redesigned Tom Ham’s Lighthouse receiving a mini-feature. Then in the Readers Poll sections, several San Diego beer … [Read more...] about CityBeat’s Best of SD