NOTE: Best Coast Beer Fest has been rescheduled to July On March 21, 2020, Best Coast Beer Fest, San Diego’s favorite cancer hating, beer loving fest, is happening at the Embarcadero Marina … [Read more...] about Fight Cancer & Drink Beer at Best Coast Beer Fest
Beer Events
North Park Beer wins at L.A. IPA Fest
First-time San Diego brewery win at famed L.A. brewing competition
For seven years, brewers from throughout California have convened in Los Angeles for the L.A. IPA Fest. As with many festivals, this hop-driven event includes a brewing competition component, and as … [Read more...] about North Park Beer wins at L.A. IPA Fest
Yakima Chief Hops collabs with local breweries
Noted Washington hop purveyor’s IPA Pop-Up yields uniquely hoppy beers
San Diego’s reputation for craft brewing quality stretches world-wide, including Washington’s Yakima Valley. A premier hop-growing region, it is home to Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a global supplier of … [Read more...] about Yakima Chief Hops collabs with local breweries
Sampler Flight: March #SDBeer Events
There’s far more to this month’s suds schedule than pints of green beer
Friday, March 6–Sunday, March 8 | Renaissance Weekend: Any visit to Churchill’s Pub will yield a list of wide-ranging, phenomenal beers, but kegs of rare one-offs are set aside to be tapped one … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: March #SDBeer Events
#CrowlerDay is 3/2
West Coaster is partnering with local breweries to promote #CrowlerDay on March 2nd, 2020. The date, 3/2, corresponds with the number of ounces within each of of the recyclable receptacles. There are … [Read more...] about #CrowlerDay is 3/2
Sampler Flight: February #SDBeer Events
No Saturday shall suffer sans sudsy soirees the second month of 2020
Saturday, February 8 | Brewbies Festival: One great brewery giving its all is terrific on its own, but one great cause bringing numerous great breweries together to give their all for … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: February #SDBeer Events
Charles in charge
Miramar’s Longship Brewery offers brewing insight on monthly basis
Whether you’re a homebrewer looking for tips on new styles, or someone who enjoys drinking beer and wants to learn more about how it’s made, Longship Brewery’s doors are open. Each month, the Mira … [Read more...] about Charles in charge
Booze Brothers’ Oceanside grand opening
Vista brewery’s satellite tasting room to officially open on January 25
Around the start of the New Year, Booze Brothers Brewing soft-opened its tasting room in Oceanside. It’s the first satellite venture for the six-year-old Vista-based brewing company. Located at 606 … [Read more...] about Booze Brothers’ Oceanside grand opening
Craft Q&A: Derek Gallanosa
Head Brewer, Moksa Brewing
In less than a decade, Derek Gallanosa went from behind-the-scenes industry insider and nth-level beer enthusiast to one of the most popular figures in San Diego’s craft scene. After years working for … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Derek Gallanosa
Hopnonymous Brewing to debut Friday
New private-label beer producer opening in former Council Brewing spot
Beers produced by Hopnonymous Brewing have been available at numerous bars and restaurants throughout San Diego County for months, but it’s likely most who have sampled them are unaware of those … [Read more...] about Hopnonymous Brewing to debut Friday