Ryan Lamb

A worldwide collaborative initiative started by San Antonio, Texas’ Weathered Souls Brewing aims “to bring awareness to the injustices that many people of color face daily,” according to company … [Read more...] about Local breweries join Black is Beautiful initiative

This past Friday, Thunderhawk Alements' co-founder Jonathan Barbarin took to Facebook to announce the impending closure of the Miramar brewery. The final days for to-go orders will be Saturday, June 6 … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Thunderhawk, Thorn, Athletic

If you're looking for up-to-date information on your local brewery's status, this crowdsourced spreadsheet may be your best bet (other than ringing them up yourself). New tabs have been added … [Read more...] about Local beverage business spreadsheet: dine-in edition

Today on social media you will likely see posts from breweries re-opening their spaces for on-site alcohol consumption. In order to so, those businesses must sell "bona fide meals" along with the … [Read more...] about Brewery spaces begin to re-open (with meals); GABF moved online

On March 15, Governor Gavin Newsom called for the closure of all brewery tasting rooms in the state. Since then, brewers and consumers have continued to adjust to the "new normal." Tomorrow, or two … [Read more...] about San Diego beer, two months since March 15

The Pacific Foods brand, known for their plant-based beverages, is donating 75 produce and pantry essentials boxes to local San Diego coffee workers who were laid or lost income due to … [Read more...] about Pacific Foods offers support for San Diego coffee workers

If you're looking for up-to-date information on your local brewery's status, this crowdsourced spreadsheet may be your best bet (other than ringing them up yourself). New tabs have been added for … [Read more...] about Local beverage business spreadsheet, updated

Today is the last day in business for Escondido Brewing, opened in 2017 and well known for their Hopcondido IPA. If you can get there before 5 p.m., growler fills are $15 (but you must bring your … [Read more...] about Escondido Brewing closes amid pandemic

"Being a graphic designer, and trapped in the house, I got a little creative for this year's May 4th event," said Bill DeWitt, California Wild Ales' co-founder. The Sorrento Valley barrel-aged … [Read more...] about California Wild Ales crafts twelve beers for Star Wars-themed May the Fourth event

At least three local San Diego beverage producers -- AleSmith Brewing, Cutwater Spirits, and Highland Valley Vineyards -- are contributing to the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank during the … [Read more...] about San Diego beverage makers continue food drive contributions