Looks like the New Year will feature plenty of new San Diego beer…immediately! Right after Mason Ale Works (the brewing component of Oceanside’s Urge Gastropub and Whiskey Bar brewpub) announced it … [Read more...] about Bitter Brothers Brewing to debut January 2
Beer Events
Everyday I’m Trufflin’
Somehow, I’d never heard of Andrea. It’s possible that you haven’t either. But after a San Diego Beer Week campaign that saw her collaborate with such big name venues as Gordon Biersch, Mike Hess … [Read more...] about Everyday I’m Trufflin’
Stone to tap first Berlin-brewed beers December 7
You’ve heard about it for years. Stone Brewing Co. is building a brewery in Berlin, Germany; and in doing so will become the first independent American craft brewing interest to do so. This is a big … [Read more...] about Stone to tap first Berlin-brewed beers December 7
December Events Sampler Flight
December is a time for jovial gatherings fortified by warming wassail…or craft beer if you prefer. Since you’re a West Coaster reader, we’re going to go ahead that is your preference. In the spirit of … [Read more...] about December Events Sampler Flight
Booze Brothers kings of private event space mountain
Tasting rooms are big business and brewery owners are discovering that great spoils come to victorious sampling space designers who go the extra mile when conceptualizing an on-site fan experience … [Read more...] about Booze Brothers kings of private event space mountain
San Diego Beer Week: My Way (& Yours?)
When perusing the latest issue of West Coaster, I saw that publisher Mike Shess had taken time to outline the manner in which he would choose to spend San Diego Beer Week (Nov. 6-15). It got me to … [Read more...] about San Diego Beer Week: My Way (& Yours?)
The Brew Project continues in Hillcrest
In a county where the bar and restaurant culture has grown to support local craft brewing companies, one entrepreneur goes to greater lengths than any other specifically in the name of San Diego beer. … [Read more...] about The Brew Project continues in Hillcrest
Meet Bear Roots Brewing Company
Though one of San Diego County’s biggest brewing successes, Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits, started out as an ale-and-lager outfit based in the back room of a home brew store back in 1996, that … [Read more...] about Meet Bear Roots Brewing Company
Beer of the Week: The Lost Abbey My Black Parade
From the Beer Writer: There is a wealth of oaken wonderment stacked tall and deep within an inauspicious warehouse across the street from the tasting room spouting the wares of The Lost Abbey and its … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: The Lost Abbey My Black Parade
Mother Earth building second brewery in Idaho
There are few San Diego County businesses viewed to be as locally focused and engrained in their community’s fibrous being as Mother Earth Brew Co. This family-run operation started as a tiny … [Read more...] about Mother Earth building second brewery in Idaho