You can scarcely throw a 100-sided die in Vista without hitting a brewery, and come the weekend of May 6, two guys used to utilizing that role-playing game tool will debut the latest entrant into that … [Read more...] about Battlemage Brewing set to open in Vista
Beer Events
Chula Vista Brewery opening Cinco de Mayo
Craft beer’s “South Bay Uprising” has slowly been picking up steam over the past few years, but now things are getting real. The uprising is finally hitting the main drag in Chula Vista, the … [Read more...] about Chula Vista Brewery opening Cinco de Mayo
Collabs a-plenty fuel Intergalactic Brewing anniversary
In its nearly four years of existence, Intergalactic Brewing Company (9715 Carroll Centre Road, Miramar) has stayed under the radar within the local suds solar system while also racking up an … [Read more...] about Collabs a-plenty fuel Intergalactic Brewing anniversary
Early Look: Urge Common House
I’ve visited many restaurants before they open to the public to give sneak-peeks to readers, but few have been as impressive—even with missing furniture, construction dust and stray items strewn … [Read more...] about Early Look: Urge Common House
Beer Touring: Rouleur Brewing
When Rawley Macias spoke with me about what he planned to produce at his work-in-progress brewery, he said he’d be going for a style-defying portfolio of beers. After visiting his now soft-opened … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Rouleur Brewing
April Events Sampler Flight
There’s no fooling around—April is brimming over with beer-related events worth attending. So much so that highlighting a mere five was very difficult. Consider this the tip of the iceberg. Peruse … [Read more...] about April Events Sampler Flight
Opinion: 10 Barrel is NOT local beer
I work for a San Diego brewery. There aren’t enough words or page-space on the planet to adequately convey how much that means to me and others in San Diego County’s craft-brewing community. … [Read more...] about Opinion: 10 Barrel is NOT local beer
Beer of the Week: Burning Beard Barrel-Aged Panic at the Monastery
From the Beer Writer: I can be a tough judge of a brewery's character and wares, but from the first time I visited El Cajon's Burning Beard Brewing, I've been nothing but impressed with their ethos, … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Burning Beard Barrel-Aged Panic at the Monastery
Pizza Port Pub Release Series calendar
In celebration of 30 years in business, the Pizza Port chain of Southern California brewpubs will be canning and releasing some of the most popular creations from its quintet of pubs throughout 2017. … [Read more...] about Pizza Port Pub Release Series calendar
New chef, menu, cans at The Cork & Craft
In less than two years, The Cork and Craft has established itself as one of inland North County’s best restaurants. The food and ambience are enough that it would be a draw even without its onsite … [Read more...] about New chef, menu, cans at The Cork & Craft