Tiger!Tiger!'s "Belated-Ultra-Grand Opening" began last night with a barrel-aged beer showcase and continued this morning with a visit from Mayor Jerry Sanders, who performed the ribbon-cutting … [Read more...] about Mayor Jerry Sanders Helps Kick off Tiger!Tiger! Grand Opening
The Friday Five: 5Q w/ Nickie Peña
Nickie Peña currently works at the Stone Brewing Company Store in Escondido and just recently completed her tour of duty as an SDSU intern with West Coaster. So, today, our industry member five … [Read more...] about The Friday Five: 5Q w/ Nickie Peña
Monkey Paw to Debut Four Beers Friday
The latest of the beer bars in the Blair dynasty will soon be serving up some suds of its own, as Sweet Georgia Brown, Pineapple X-Press, Mighty Joe Young and Santa's Pet Monkey all make their debut … [Read more...] about Monkey Paw to Debut Four Beers Friday
Brews in the News (Dec/Jan)
In each issue we publish a news-y section called "Brews in the News" where we talk about beer releases, event highlights and more. For the Dec/Jan issue (which hit the streets Dec. 1st), we discuss … [Read more...] about Brews in the News (Dec/Jan)
The Friday Five: 5Q with Neva Parker
Building bridges between our web and print content is always a goal for WC. So, today's five questions with Neva Parker have been plucked from a longer interview you can read in our Dec/Jan issue … [Read more...] about The Friday Five: 5Q with Neva Parker
Holiday Bread Pudding Beer Pairing Recipe from Karl Strauss
Below you will find a very unique beer pairing recipe courtesy of Karl Strauss Brewing Company. Executive Chef Gunther Emathinger and R&D Coordinator Corey Rapp created an amazing bread pudding … [Read more...] about Holiday Bread Pudding Beer Pairing Recipe from Karl Strauss
Beer & Food Thurs & Fri
MEALS ON WHEELS -- Sadly, Fuego One, Bar Eleven's food truck, will be retired soon. But the truck isn't going without a fight, or a party, we should say. Ballast Point/Home Brew Mart has invited … [Read more...] about Beer & Food Thurs & Fri
Stone 11.11.11 Vertical Epic Ale
Have you tried Stone's newest beer yet? Despite the reference to today's calendar date in the name Stone 11.11.11 Vertical Epic Ale, this penultimate incarnation of the Vertical Epic Ale series was … [Read more...] about Stone 11.11.11 Vertical Epic Ale
Meet-the-brewer flights @ Blind Lady w/ Mother Earth Brew Co.
Sure, San Diego Beer Week is about drinking great beer for ten days straight. But if you really want to get something out of this extended week other than a big ol' hangover, make sure you participate … [Read more...] about Meet-the-brewer flights @ Blind Lady w/ Mother Earth Brew Co.
Beer Week Begins
Happy San Diego Beer Week West Coaster readers! Stay tuned to our Facebook page, our Twitter feed, and of course, this blog for news and event recaps during the ten-day extravaganza. Here's a … [Read more...] about Beer Week Begins