San Diego Beer Blog/WC Staff Writer Jeff Hammett did some fantastic detective work to find out where San Diegans can (or will be able to) enjoy Russian River's infamous Pliny the Younger, a triple IPA … [Read more...] about Pliny the Younger is here!
Karl Strauss’ 22nd
Karl Strauss just celebrated their 22nd Anniversary in sold-out style. The main brewery in Pacific Beach played host as eager craft beer fans got their hands on a taste of the unblended version of … [Read more...] about Karl Strauss’ 22nd
AleSmith Barrel-Aged Wee Heavy Release
Barrel-Aged Wee Heavy from AleSmith Brewing Company went on sale Wednesday having rested in bourbon barrels for almost a year. 200 tickets were handed out starting at 10am, and the bottles went on … [Read more...] about AleSmith Barrel-Aged Wee Heavy Release
TapHunter and Chef Dan Moody Present…
...San Diego's first-ever pop-up restaurant, a concept that involves a well-known chef taking over a local kitchen for a pre-determined length of time to create 5 course prix fixe meals. Having caught … [Read more...] about TapHunter and Chef Dan Moody Present…
Local Softball, Local Beer
West Coaster-sponsored softball team DRINK LOCAL BEER improved their record to 1-1 with a hard-fought 13-12 win over Stick It In Ur Ear on Monday night at the Santee Sportsplex. Leading 11-5 with … [Read more...] about Local Softball, Local Beer
Craft Pilsners @ BLAH
We cruised over to Blind Lady Ale House on Thursday night for a flight of pilsners from American craft brewers. Lee Chase of Automatic Brewing Co. (and 11 in '11 member) teamed up with Doug Hasker, … [Read more...] about Craft Pilsners @ BLAH
Attention: Homebrewers
There are some great homebrewing classes coming up for all skill levels, starting tomorrow! Saturday, January 15th 7am @ Mother Earth Brew Co. -- You read it right, 7am. This class is more for … [Read more...] about Attention: Homebrewers
Iron Fist’s Small Bar Debut
11 in '11 member Iron Fist Brewing Co. invaded University Heights' Small Bar in style last night with bold new tap handles and a keep-the-pint deal that seemed to appease the revolutionary masses, for … [Read more...] about Iron Fist’s Small Bar Debut
Win-Win Wednesday
If you're looking for a midweek pick-me-up this Wednesday, you've got plenty of choices. Starting at 5pm, Small Bar in University Heights will be hosting Vista's Iron Fist Brewing. On draught with … [Read more...] about Win-Win Wednesday
Twofer Tuesday
Even more arrogant and evil than its younger sibling, Stone Brewing Co.'s Double Bastard Ale is just plain mean this year, weighing in at 10.5%ABV. If you'd like to refute the brewery's claim that … [Read more...] about Twofer Tuesday