From the Beer Writer: If you want to run into local brewers, you’re bound to do it by hitting up the happy hour at Gordon Biersch in Mission Valley. This is particularly true if you go when brewer … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Gordon Biersch Maibock
Beer Events
Mikkeller Brewing San Diego open for business
This weekend, long-awaited international collaborative project Mikkeller Brewing San Diego opened its doors. The place was mobbed, both by everyday customers stopping in for a taste of the numerous … [Read more...] about Mikkeller Brewing San Diego open for business
SD shows up at LA International Beer Competition
After the opening series at Petco Park, wherein this native San Diegan’s beloved Friars failed to score a single run against the Dodgers, it’s hard to even type the letters LA. But fortunately, I have … [Read more...] about SD shows up at LA International Beer Competition
Beer of the Week: Duck Foot The Looker California Blonde Ale
From the Beer Writer: In the vast world of beer styles, there are some that come across as vague and underappreciated. One of those is the humble but nearly ubiquitous blonde ale. In a county where … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Duck Foot The Looker California Blonde Ale
Green Flash’s new Barrelmaster’s Reserve Series
When Green Flash Brewing Company opened its barrel-aging facility-slash-tasting room, Cellar 3 (12260 Crosthwaite Circle, Poway), it ushered in a new age of reliable wood-matured, tart and wild … [Read more...] about Green Flash’s new Barrelmaster’s Reserve Series
Best Beer Futures: West
This is the second of a four-part series assessing the most hopeful of San Diego’s in-progress brewery projects. Last week, I looked at upcoming businesses in North County. Today is all about the … [Read more...] about Best Beer Futures: West
Beer of the Week: Council Les Saisons—Spring 2016
From the Beer Writer: I recently attended the first-ever beer-pairing dinner held at Council Brewing Company. It was fantastic, and you’ll read all about it in my Plates and Pints column in the April … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Council Les Saisons—Spring 2016
April Events Sampler Flight
No foolin’—there’s plenty of great beer events happening during the month of April! Gear up for the action by checking out some of these high-profile suds-centric happenings, then consult our full … [Read more...] about April Events Sampler Flight
Beer of the Week: ChuckAlek Paper Mache’Te
From the Beer Writer: All of my local beer-scene coverage this week centered around the #southbayuprising, the banding-together of breweries and beery hospitality venues to promote the rise of local … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: ChuckAlek Paper Mache’Te
Beer of the Week: White Labs Frankenstout
From the Beer Writer: Cue the lightning and thunder-claps then start the slow zoom toward the building housing the mad scientist’s laboratory. In this case, Dr. Frankenstein’s lair isn’t nestled … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: White Labs Frankenstout