From the Beer Writer: In spite of strides being made where craft-beer selection and availability is concerned, Pacific Beach is not one of the first places I think about when I’m thirsty for local … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: PB AleHouse Slomo Saison
Beer Events
Beer Touring: Little Miss Brewing
Back in May, I broke the news that a business by the name of Little Miss Brewing (7949 Stromesa Court, Miramar) was building its brewery in Miramar. It was exciting news for me, as it was going to be … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Little Miss Brewing
September Events Sampler Flight
It’s another big month of beer festivals, brewery and bar anniversaries. Though we’ve assembled some of the higher-profile, better bets, there are far too many quality goings-on to get them all into … [Read more...] about September Events Sampler Flight
Beer of the Week: Toolbox Saison Chene Rustique d’Abricot
From the Beer Writer: It’s hard to believe they’ve been in business nearly two years, but Toolbox Brewing Company (which will celebrate its second anniversary at its Vista tasting room on September 3) … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Toolbox Saison Chene Rustique d’Abricot
Beer of the Week: Nickel Lion’s Blood Triple IPA
From the Beer Writer: If it weren’t for good friends and a great excuse to spend time with them, getting old would really suck. While I’m far from ancient, this weekend I will reach the milestone age … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Nickel Lion’s Blood Triple IPA
Belching Beaver debuting barrel-aged sours
In April, we provided a look-see at Belching Beaver Brewery’s Oceanside production-brewery. In addition to housing a 30-barrel brewhouse, bottling line, plenty of cans and cold-storage, the facility … [Read more...] about Belching Beaver debuting barrel-aged sours
First Look: Finest Made Ales
Last month, I shared that the business formerly known as Butcher’s Brewing would be reconcepting and coming out the other side of the branding machine as Finest Made Ales (9962 Prospect Avenue, … [Read more...] about First Look: Finest Made Ales
Mission Brewery aims to help local kids
Throughout the month of August, Mission Brewery (1441 L Street, East Village) is offering patrons a chance to thrust a proverbial boot up a deadly disease’s posterior. It’s the company’s mission (pun … [Read more...] about Mission Brewery aims to help local kids
August Events Sampler Flight
As evidenced by the plethora of happenings on West Coaster’s Events Page, August is a busy month with a bounty of opportunities for beating the summer heat with ales and lagers that are cool, both … [Read more...] about August Events Sampler Flight
Beer of the Week: Pure Project Delphyne
From the Beer Writer: After taking most of the past six months off, Beer to the Rescue returned to action this week (on my son's 21st birthday, perfectly enough) with the Tuesday release of Pure … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Pure Project Delphyne