There’s something that happens when a beer-centric business owner and their suds devotee staffers not only order beer, but forge relationships with the individuals who brew them. And not just in a … [Read more...] about Urge rolling out unique anniversary beers
Beer Events
Beer of the Week: Hillcrest / Karl Strauss All You Need Is Love (& Co.)
From the Beer Writer: I’m going to be frank. I am sickened by the rise of senseless violence plaguing our country. Gays, blacks, Muslims, cops and the homeless have all been recent targets for the … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Hillcrest / Karl Strauss All You Need Is Love (& Co.)
Beer of the Week: Coronado 20th Anniversary Imperial IPA
From the Beer Writer: It’s easy to take the longevity of a long-time brewing institution for granted, especially with so many bright, shiny flavors-of-the-month entering the market. Fortunately, … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Coronado 20th Anniversary Imperial IPA
July Events Sampler Flight
When the summer-sun and temperatures are both high, the time is right for quenching one’s thirst for both beer and good times. There’s no shortage of either to partake in this month, so take a gander … [Read more...] about July Events Sampler Flight
Anvil & Stave has arrived
Today, West Coaster has an announcement to share that is nothing short of groundbreaking. The efforts of a renowned local brewery are about to be realized in a development that is totally without … [Read more...] about Anvil & Stave has arrived
Beer Touring: Midnight Jack Brewing Company
This place looks familiar, I thought as we turned into a business park I’d been to numerous times. It’s how I started my last beer-touring piece and it was just as apt with stop three of four—Midnight … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Midnight Jack Brewing Company
Beer of the Week: Rip Current Kona Storm
From the Beer Writer: Last week, I shared news of Rip Current Awareness Week in tandem with a harrowing story of getting caught in a rip current as a child and needing to be rescued. To wash away … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Rip Current Kona Storm
Beer Touring: Guadalupe Brewing
This place looks familiar, I thought as we turned into a business park I’d been to numerous times. The Carlsbad campus is home to two small breweries, Arcana Brewing Company and On-The-Tracks Brewery. … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Guadalupe Brewing
QUAFF takes national homebrewing crown
Why is San Diego such a hotbed of quality brewing? It’s a popular question with many answers. Most brewing professionals agree that a major key to the permeation of the suds subculture into the … [Read more...] about QUAFF takes national homebrewing crown
Two waves of Rip Current Awareness Week
When I was in elementary school, I paddled into the ocean with a bunch of friends. We went further out than we probably should have, but the extra energy expended would surely be worth the reward of a … [Read more...] about Two waves of Rip Current Awareness Week