When a brewery sells, it’s usually big news—especially when it’s for a billion dollars—but when a nanobrewery sells, it’s a pretty quiet affair. Most people didn’t even know that Quantum Brewing (5375 … [Read more...] about Quantum Brewing’s grand RE-opening week
Beer Events
Beer Travel: Collaboration Celebration
Beer festivals take place nearly every weekend in San Diego County. We are, arguably, the craft-beer capital of the country, after all. But even with such a local plethora of opportunities to … [Read more...] about Beer Travel: Collaboration Celebration
March Events Sampler Flight
When it comes to beer and revelry, there’s far more to March than St. Patrick’s Day. A varied assortment of imbibing opportunities awaits over this 31-day span, so much that this sampling of standout … [Read more...] about March Events Sampler Flight
Oceanside’s Horus Aged Ales to feature 100% barrel-aged portfolio
You may not have heard of Kyle Harrop, but plenty of brewers in San Diego and beyond are familiar with him. A fervent bottle-sharer and festival-goer for more than a decade, he’s made lots … [Read more...] about Oceanside’s Horus Aged Ales to feature 100% barrel-aged portfolio
Bitter Brothers’ Family Dinner series an inspired hit
With a name like Bitter Brothers Brewing Company (4170 Morena Boulevard, Bay Ho), one might think it a bit of a standoffish operation and think twice about attending its “family dinner” events. But … [Read more...] about Bitter Brothers’ Family Dinner series an inspired hit
Meet Viewpoint Brewing Company
Sometimes brewery leads come from the most unexpected sources. I was at a white-linen restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe recently, when a young chef emerged from the kitchen to explain a complex and … [Read more...] about Meet Viewpoint Brewing Company
SR76’s unique brewery model
Brian Scott is living a brewer’s dream. After a lengthy career including stints at Firehouse Brewing Co., Mission Brewery and Karl Strauss Brewing Co., he is calling the shots as the head of SR76. … [Read more...] about SR76’s unique brewery model
First Look: Pariah Brewing Company
I’ve interviewed many brewers in my day, and when asked about their portfolios, nearly every one of them rifles off the same statement: “We brew beers that we want to brew.” This answer’s ubiquity in … [Read more...] about First Look: Pariah Brewing Company
February Events Sampler Flight
In the beverage-industry, they say it takes until March for beer-consumption to rebound to normal levels after the holidays. Good thing San Diego’s beer-slingers didn’t get that memo, because February … [Read more...] about February Events Sampler Flight
Groundswell Brewing sets opening date for Santee facility
Last year, Groundswell Brewing Company took large, highly visible steps toward increasing the size and scope of its operations by purchasing the 12,000-square-foot brewing and distilling facility … [Read more...] about Groundswell Brewing sets opening date for Santee facility