After an incredibly lengthy winter, spring is finally in full bloom, and that means the dawn of beer-event season. Sure, there’s always a lot going on in the local suds scene, but this is where it all … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: May San Diego Beer Events
Beer Events
Judging the San Diego International Beer Festival
Ever pull up the results of a beer competition and wonder, who the heck picked these winners? I bet you have and that’s why, when attending last Friday’s initial judging session for the San Diego … [Read more...] about Judging the San Diego International Beer Festival
Poway’s Lightning Brewery resurfacing as nanobrewery
Last June, Lightning Brewery owner and brewmaster Jim Crute sold his brewing equipment to Orange County’s Cismontane Brewing but maintained the leased space for his Poway tasting room and beer garden. … [Read more...] about Poway’s Lightning Brewery resurfacing as nanobrewery
Amplified Ale Works unveiling new tasting room
Amplified Ale Works debuted in 2012, and instantly gained a following thanks to a prime location a block from the ocean in Pacific Beach. With access to abundant sunshine, tourists and locals alike, … [Read more...] about Amplified Ale Works unveiling new tasting room
Beer of the Week: Rouleur Boneshakeur
From the Beer Writer: As proven by recent coverage on this very website, pilsners are exquisite beers that are finally getting their due throughout San Diego County. This time-honored classic style is … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Rouleur Boneshakeur
Sampler Flight: April San Diego Beer Events
A plethora of craft-beer events awaits lovers of ales and lagers alike in April, and as has become custom, many days feature multiple beery affairs; enough that this sampler flight is packed solid. … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: April San Diego Beer Events
Fallbrook Brewing going out in style
In 2013, Chuck McLaughlin and his family opened Fallbrook Brewing (136 North Main Avenue, Fallbrook), giving its namesake upper North County community its first beer-production interest since 1987, … [Read more...] about Fallbrook Brewing going out in style
Craft Q&A: Kelly Lohrmeyer
Craft Q&A: Kelly Lohrmeyer Regional Sales Manager, YCH Hops Nationally and within its San Diego County chapter, the Pink Boots Society (PBS) works to advocate for the employment, education, … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Kelly Lohrmeyer
Latchkey Brewing set to debut behind veteran talent
Last October, we reported that Latchkey Brewing (2120 West Washington Street, Suite A, Five Points) was in the process of taking over Acoustic Ales Brewing Experiment’s brewery and tasting room at the … [Read more...] about Latchkey Brewing set to debut behind veteran talent
Burning Beard Brewing expanding, adding wild ales
El Cajon’s lone brewery is plenty capable of filling that municipality's role as lone beer innovator. Burning Beard Brewing (785 Vernon Way, El Cajon) will celebrate its second anniversary on March … [Read more...] about Burning Beard Brewing expanding, adding wild ales