Skip the wine this Thanksgiving and pick up some bottles from Lightning Brewery. Their malty selection (the license plate of their delivery van: BIGMALT) is perfect for America’s favorite hearty-meal … [Read more...] about Lightning Strikes Thrice: A Thanksgiving Pairing Guide
Ale and Hearty
Have you recovered from San Diego Beer Week yet? If the answer is no, that's alright, you have two more weeks until the 14th Annual San Diego Strong Ale Festival on December 3rd and 4th. Hosted by … [Read more...] about Ale and Hearty
SDBW Year 2, Weekend 2
Friday, November 12th: Midweek beer events had taken their toll on their craft beer faithful, but it seemed as though most got their second wind by the second Friday. One of the most popular … [Read more...] about SDBW Year 2, Weekend 2
Ingrid’s 1 in 8
Ingrid's 1 in 8 made its official debut at The High Dive on Morena Boulevard last night. This beer, a Belgian Amber Ale made with cocoa nibs and ginger amongst other ingredients, is the first … [Read more...] about Ingrid’s 1 in 8
Eureka! Alpine and Kern River Flow at Toronado
The 30th Street landmark was even more crowded than usual as San Diego Beer Week chugged through midweek with a Kern River/Alpine Night at Toronado. Kyle Bergman of The Lodge at Torrey Pines and Luca … [Read more...] about Eureka! Alpine and Kern River Flow at Toronado
Tremendous Turnout @ TapHunter’s Tweetup
More than 200 "tweeps" traded laptops for smartphones and mobilized to the West Coast Tavern for the SDBW-themed tweet-up. Even though the internet was understandably slow, attendees were able to see … [Read more...] about Tremendous Turnout @ TapHunter’s Tweetup
SDBW Updates
I hope you've all been out and about enjoying the Week so far - we certainly have been. From Mad Cap Draft at Home Brew Mart to Alpine at O'Brien's to Mission Pint Night at Knb Wine Cellars to BLAH … [Read more...] about SDBW Updates
2010 San Diego Brewers Guild Festival Recap
Over 3,500 craft beer devotees flocked to Liberty Station this afternoon to celebrate the 2010 San Diego Brewers Guild Festival as San Diego Beer Week officially kicked off. Mayor Sanders was on … [Read more...] about 2010 San Diego Brewers Guild Festival Recap
San Diego Beer Week is Here!
It's that time of year again, San Diego. SDBW is back with a vengeance. If you haven't been able to pick up a copy of our November issue, you can now download the pdf - up in the top right … [Read more...] about San Diego Beer Week is Here!
A Long Time Coming
The wait is over, San Diego – six-packs of Ballast Point’s Sculpin IPA are finally here. Previously only available in twenty-two ounce bottles or on tap, this award-winning brew has finally joined … [Read more...] about A Long Time Coming