On this day in 1935, cans of Krueger's Finest Beer and Krueger's Cream Ale made their debut in Richmond, Virginia. Hence, today is National Beer Can Appreciation Day. Several San Diego breweries … [Read more...] about Today: National Beer Can Appreciation Day
Coming Soon: San Diego Brew Project
Inside 57 Degrees wine bar just north of Little Italy, San Diegans Beau Schmitt and Kyle Chaykowski are feverishly putting together the county's largest "locals only" tap selection. They're calling it … [Read more...] about Coming Soon: San Diego Brew Project
Ballast Point: “Quietly Crushing It” – Part 2
Read Part 1, published last Friday, here. In February of this year, Home Brew Mart will be taking over the suite to its west, adding 1,056 square feet to the property that currently takes up 5,314 … [Read more...] about Ballast Point: “Quietly Crushing It” – Part 2
Ballast Point: “Quietly Crushing It” – Part 1
Back in September, Ballast Point CEO & Founder Jack White and Specialty Brewer Colby Chandler traveled to COEDO Brewery, just outside of Tokyo, to brew a special collaboration beer blending the … [Read more...] about Ballast Point: “Quietly Crushing It” – Part 1
The Friday Five: 5Q w/ Frank Green III
Butcher's Brewing, founded in 2011, has been guest-brewing at Bayhawk Ales in Irvine, California since its inception. However, with warehouses and offices located in San Diego, owner Rey Knight and … [Read more...] about The Friday Five: 5Q w/ Frank Green III
Local beer, local chicken @ The Linkery
North Park's The Linkery, recently referred to by the LA Times as "a rock star of the local dining scene," takes to the stage with its weekly Tuesday night special starting at 5PM: fried chicken and … [Read more...] about Local beer, local chicken @ The Linkery
O’Brien’s Anniversary Ales Debut This Week
In order to celebrate 19 years since the opening of O'Brien's Pub, and 10 years of Tom and Lindsey Nickel owning it, local breweries Societe and Alpine have both crafted special anniversary beers that … [Read more...] about O’Brien’s Anniversary Ales Debut This Week
Coronado’s Knoxville Tasting Room Now Open
Coronado Brewing Company's long-awaited 750 square foot tasting room in the Bay Park neighborhood of San Diego is now open with 25 taps. Tasting room hours (subject to change): M-Th: 2 - 8 p.m., … [Read more...] about Coronado’s Knoxville Tasting Room Now Open
#FF (Follow Friday)
On the "Twittersphere" using the hashtag #FF or #FollowFriday while mentioning other users is a popular practice for making e-suggestions. Here are four users that consistently produce interesting … [Read more...] about #FF (Follow Friday)
Tonight: Winter Beer Dinner @ Leroy’s Kitchen + Lounge
Chef Gregory Chavez, a third generation San Diegan, has quite the culinary pedigree. After graduating from the California Culinary Academy, he worked as the sous chef at The Hotel Del Coronado's 1500 … [Read more...] about Tonight: Winter Beer Dinner @ Leroy’s Kitchen + Lounge