There aren't many beer drinkers in San Diego who haven't heard of Hamiltons Tavern. Its vocal publican Scot Blair -- an instructor in SDSU's Business of Craft Beer program -- has helped push the local … [Read more...] about Hamiltons 9th Anniversary Continues
Beer & Coffee Bash @ Ballast Point Little Italy
For a local beer fan, what better way to celebrate National Coffee Day than with a beer dinner featuring three local coffee roasters: Bird Rock, James Coffee, and Caffe Calabria. Check out this … [Read more...] about Beer & Coffee Bash @ Ballast Point Little Italy
Sour Taps Unveiling @ The Ugly Dog Pub
This Thursday at 6 p.m., College Area pub The Ugly Dog will commission their new 12-tap sour tower, dedicated to sour, Brett, funky, strong, or barrel-aged beers, as well as meads. These additional … [Read more...] about Sour Taps Unveiling @ The Ugly Dog Pub
Meatless Monday w/ Modern Times @ Cueva Bar
Although University Heights date spot Cueva Bar is usually closed on Mondays, their kitchen will be in full swing for a Meatless Monday beer dinner with Modern Times from 5 - 10 p.m. on September 14. … [Read more...] about Meatless Monday w/ Modern Times @ Cueva Bar
Baja Meets San Diego: Let’s Go Clandestino
Baja beer tour company Let's Go Clandestino, helmed by Hamilton's Tavern beertender Angel Miron, is hosting a "Baja Meets San Diego" event in Barrio Logan on September 20 from 2 - 5 p.m. This … [Read more...] about Baja Meets San Diego: Let’s Go Clandestino
Wet Hop Weekend @ O’Brien’s Pub
Starting at 5 p.m. tomorrow, 20 local beers made using fresh 'wet' hops will be pouring at O'Brien's Pub. Two of those beers are casks coming from O'Brien's Pub owner Tom Nickel's Julian brewery, … [Read more...] about Wet Hop Weekend @ O’Brien’s Pub
ChuckAlek Planning North Park Tasting Room
ChuckAlek co-founder Marta Jankowska released this statement on the planned space: "ChuckAlek Independent Brewers is opening up a location in North Park in partnership with Art Produce on the … [Read more...] about ChuckAlek Planning North Park Tasting Room
It’s National IPA Day!
#IPAday Or, in other words, Thursday in San Diego. … [Read more...] about It’s National IPA Day!
Brewers Association Mid-Year Production Data
Today the Brewers Association released mid-year data showing a 16 percent increase in American craft beer production volume. From January through the end of June 2015, approximately 12.2 … [Read more...] about Brewers Association Mid-Year Production Data
Local Beers with Local Hops
It's that time of the year again, SD beer drinkers. Farmers – or more specifically, members of the newly-formed San Diego Hop Growers Association – are gearing up to literally reap what they've sown. … [Read more...] about Local Beers with Local Hops