Travis Esquibel is the founder of Tap That tasting room and draft beer equipment rental. What do you have planned for your anniversary?We are so excited and feel so blessed to have made it to our … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Travis Esquibel
Modern Times completes capital raise of more than $1 million
Fans of Modern Times Beer were recently given the opportunity to invest in the Point Loma-based brewery, and they jumped at it; more than 75% of the “fan equity” was reserved before their WeFunder … [Read more...] about Modern Times completes capital raise of more than $1 million
Constellation shuttering Ballast Point’s Trade Street, Temecula operations
Ballast Point's parent company, Constellation Brands, confirmed that today is the last day of business for the Temecula brewpub, which opened in February of 2016, and that their barrel-aging facility … [Read more...] about Constellation shuttering Ballast Point’s Trade Street, Temecula operations
More than a dozen beverage businesses burglarized in recent weeks
A cash box bandit has been targeting local beverage businesses in recent weeks, smashing windows and quickly snatching cash drawers. Based on online video, business owners speculate it's the same … [Read more...] about More than a dozen beverage businesses burglarized in recent weeks
Beer Briefs: California Craft, Longship, The Bountiful Bag
A recent press release from the California Craft Brewers Association revealed that as of this month, more than 980 breweries are operating in California, more than there were in the entire country in … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: California Craft, Longship, The Bountiful Bag
Stone transferring ownership of Berlin brewpub to BrewDog
In a blog post today titled "Farewell Stone Brewing Berlin: Too Big, Too Bold, Too Soon" Stone co-founder and executive chairman Greg Koch announced the company will transfer ownership of the Stone … [Read more...] about Stone transferring ownership of Berlin brewpub to BrewDog
Abnormal Beer Co. is one of America’s fastest growing breweries
Today, the Brewers Association (BA) — the not-for-profit trade group representing small and independent craft brewers — released its second annual list of the 50 fastest growing small and … [Read more...] about Abnormal Beer Co. is one of America’s fastest growing breweries
Midnight Jack seemingly ceased operations
Opened three years ago this month, Oceanside’s Midnight Jack Brewing Company appears to have ceased operations. Yesterday, the doors were locked during normal business hours. Additionally, Midnight … [Read more...] about Midnight Jack seemingly ceased operations
Low-calorie beers are in high demand
It used to just be Michelob Ultra, but now brewers all over are marketing their products to the health-conscious. Locally, Bitter Brothers’ Pacesetter IPA is “brewed to be light in calories but not in … [Read more...] about Low-calorie beers are in high demand
Agents of Change in Normal Heights and North Park
Blind Lady and Tiger!Tiger! supporting non-profits
The owners of Blind Lady Ale House and Tiger!Tiger! are continuing their "Agents of Change" program this year. One day per month they'll donate a portion of proceeds to a specific non-profit … [Read more...] about Agents of Change in Normal Heights and North Park