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Brewery sets $50,000 goal for pediatric cancer research
Back in August, Mike Hess Brewing (MHB) co-founders Mike and Lynda found out their daughter, Keely, had a rare form of bone cancer called Osteosarcoma. She's been undergoing treatments at UC Davis … [Read more...] about “Beet Cancer” debuts Friday at Mike Hess Brewing locations
Grantville brewery’s struggles continue, forcing tasting room closure
This afternoon, Benchmark Brewing co-founder Rachael Akin posted the following to the company's Facebook page: “Dear Customer, As you may know Benchmark has been going through some extraordinary … [Read more...] about Benchmark Brewing temporarily closed
San Diego’s overall beer scene is strong not only due to the amount of breweries within county lines, but also because of those we attract to pour their products here. Below are a few upcoming events … [Read more...] about From East to West: Upcoming Events
Local burger barons rolling out Hodad’s Brewing beers at both locations
In June, we provided a look inside the work-in-progress brewery being built by the family-run Hodad’s burger enterprise. That 3,000-square-foot facility, its 10-barrel brewhouse and 60-barrel cellar … [Read more...] about Hodad’s Brewing house beers debuting Sunday
Drinking your way to a healthier you
I’m a simple man. I make my political decisions based on the most compelling Facebook meme. I still find the gratuitous wrapping of things in bacon to be titillating. And no matter how insane and … [Read more...] about San Diego Beer & Fitness
Local arm of international brand shares plans for future projects
On the first of August, Mikkeller Brewing San Diego soft-opened a satellite tasting room in downtown’s Little Italy neighborhood. Located at 2021 India Street, it’s rather petite (just 698 square … [Read more...] about Mikkeller San Diego: Little Italy & beyond
Innovative Bagby Beer program gives civilians a meaningful taste of brewery life
Crafting an ale or lager with a professional brewer is a big deal for any beer nerd. A remarkably small percentage of enthusiasts get a taste of such a brew day, but the opportunity to share one with … [Read more...] about Beerleaders: The chance to brew with a legend
It’s been a long road for one of local beer’s elder statesmen, but Vince Marsaglia (co-founder of Pizza Port and Port Brewing/The Lost Abbey) is just about ready to open the doors to Julian Beer Co. … [Read more...] about Julian Beer Co. to debut Independence Day
There's no cause for gloom this June, thanks to the plethora of beery events taking place throughout San Diego County. The anniversary festivals alone provide enough celebratory pizzazz to keep one … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: June San Diego Beer Events
Today, the winners of the professional brewing competition held as part of the San Diego International Beer Festival were announced. San Diego County breweries brought home 18 gold, 22 silver and 21 … [Read more...] about 2018 San Diego International Beer Competition Results
