This Thursday night from 5-11pm El Take It Easy's Chef Max Bonacci will be pairing Ballast Point beers with local shellfish and seafood. There will be five pairings to choose from, each costing $11 … [Read more...] about Indigenous Beer: Winter San Salvador
Pick 5: Five Friday, May 18 Events
Five great Friday events, divided by neighborhood. LIBERTY STATION -- May 18 = Ballast Point Day @ Slater's 50/50 Two years ago on this day the San Diego City Council declared May 18 "Ballast … [Read more...] about Pick 5: Five Friday, May 18 Events
Just Brewed: Creative Collaborations
Ken Schmidt / Iron Fist / Stone Mint Chocolate Imperial Stout Last week, homebrewer Ken Schmidt teamed up with Iron Fist Brewing Co.'s Brandon Sieminski and Stone Brewing Co.'s Mitch Steele to … [Read more...] about Just Brewed: Creative Collaborations
Got Mother’s Day Plans?
Still looking for Mother's Day plans? Well, luckily the San Diego beer community has you covered. One nice option is the “Bring Mom Out For A Beer Day” hop on/hop off bus that will shuttle you and … [Read more...] about Got Mother’s Day Plans?
Spotted @ BrewExpo America: Local bottling/canning lines
Held over two sessions during last week's Craft Brewers Conference, trade show BrewExpo America offered beer industry members a chance to shop for products and services from more than 250 vendors. … [Read more...] about Spotted @ BrewExpo America: Local bottling/canning lines
BeerNerdz Beer & Cheese Pairing @ Cueva Bar
Last Wednesday Eric Barajas from tasting event planning company BeerNerdz met with Cueva Bar's Oz Blackaller to finalize the cheese selections for this Sunday's Artisan Cheese and Craft Beer Pairing, … [Read more...] about BeerNerdz Beer & Cheese Pairing @ Cueva Bar
Stone Book Signing Tonight @ Warwick’s
If you've ever wanted to meet Stone Brewing Co. CEO & Co-Founder Greg Koch and President & Brewmaster Steve Wagner, tonight is your chance -- head over to Warwick's at 7:00 pm for a book … [Read more...] about Stone Book Signing Tonight @ Warwick’s
Details on Hess Brewing’s North Park Expansion
Last week in an article focusing on the rapid of our local brewing industry, the San Diego Business Journal reported that Miramar-based nanobrewery Hess Brewing was planning to expand into a North … [Read more...] about Details on Hess Brewing’s North Park Expansion
An Interview with Green Flash’s Melodee Mario
This interview is part of the March 2012 Ladies of Local Beer Issue. When did you join Green Flash, and what is your role with the company? I’ve been with Green Flash since November 2009. I … [Read more...] about An Interview with Green Flash’s Melodee Mario
Beer Boom: Two Breweries Debut in One Day
Today two San Diego brewing operations will tap their first beers. Rough Draft Brewing Company in Mira Mesa is hosting an invite-only soft opening tonight and a sold-out grand opening event tomorrow, … [Read more...] about Beer Boom: Two Breweries Debut in One Day