In June 2015, I reported that partners in business and in life, Greg Littrell and Katie Earle, had closed on a location for their shared passion project, Barrel Rescue Brewing. They have spent nearly … [Read more...] about Barrel Rescue Brewing to open…then close
Beer Events
Midnight Jack adds joint-venture The Echo Room
Collaborations are nothing new in the local beer scene, and they’re not limited to brewery-to-brewery interactions. With the popularity of craft-beer venues at an all-time high, non-brewing interests … [Read more...] about Midnight Jack adds joint-venture The Echo Room
Finest Made Ales assets up for auction
Last October, Finest Made Ales announced a shift in its business model, telling fans via social media that the Santee-based interest would no longer operate a tasting room at its brewery. Owner Rey … [Read more...] about Finest Made Ales assets up for auction
Oceanside Ale Works under new ownership
In January, Mark Purciel decided to shut down his 11-year-old passion project, Oceanside Ale Works (1800 Ord Way. Oceanside). At the time, Purciel expected to reopen the business once he got past … [Read more...] about Oceanside Ale Works under new ownership
Beer of the Week: O Brother, Where Tart Thou?
From the Beer Writer: Beer dinners take place all the time in San Diego. Not to sound completely jaded, but after going to dozens of them, it's easy to take some for granted, even when the food and … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: O Brother, Where Tart Thou?
Intergalactic Brewing shuttling toward smaller, brighter future
Last June, Intergalactic Brewing owner Alex Van Horne announced that his Miramar brewery was struggling and would need to sell or entertain investment from outside sources in order to remain in … [Read more...] about Intergalactic Brewing shuttling toward smaller, brighter future
Sampler Flight: March San Diego Beer Events
We stand on the threshold of another month chock-full of exceptional reasons to crack a cold one in the presence of others. Yes, it’s a great time to be alive, but to do things up right requires some … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: March San Diego Beer Events
Eppig Brewing opening Waterfront Biergarten February 9
Construction, permitting and the majority of trial-run services are in the books, and North Park-based Eppig Brewing is ready to open its new Point Loma tasting room to the public. That will … [Read more...] about Eppig Brewing opening Waterfront Biergarten February 9
Beer of the Week: Bagby Faint of Tart
From the Beer Writer: Beer festivals happen nearly every weekend in San Diego County. Yes, it is truly a magnificent time to be alive. With such a multitude of beer-drinking extravaganzas, many can … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bagby Faint of Tart
Sampler Flight: February San Diego Beer Events
It may be the shortest month of the year, but February is stocked with beer and brewery events. The anniversaries alone could keep an ale enthusiast busier than a one-armed hop-bine tender (trust me … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: February San Diego Beer Events