A pleasant surprise on Friday the thirteenth is always welcomed. In the case of the team at Deft Brewing Company that’s especially true. After waiting two weeks for approval of a utility fix at its … [Read more...] about Deft Brewing officially opens today
Beer Events
Ebullition Brew Works set for dual-weekend grand opening
It was mid-2014 when I first reached out to the crew at Ebullition Brew Works after receiving a tip that the business was going in a space near a deli in San Marcos. They weren’t quite ready to talk. … [Read more...] about Ebullition Brew Works set for dual-weekend grand opening
San Diego winners from 2017’s Great American Beer Festival
Winners from the 2017 edition of the Great American Beer Festival were announced earlier this morning. Held annually by brewing-industry trade organization, the Brewers Association, in Denver, … [Read more...] about San Diego winners from 2017’s Great American Beer Festival
Beer of the Week: Belching Beaver Smoldering Pirates
From the Beer Writer: In the world of sour ales, there are two types of beers: balanced brews exhibiting nuances of fruit and acidity, and brazenly tart, tangy juggernauts that force one's palate to … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Belching Beaver Smoldering Pirates
Mission Brewery selling stock to general public
Yesterday, Mission Brewery owners Dan and Sarah Selis announced the launch of a stock-purchase campaign. Sale of stock will take place over a two-month window via online applications on the WeFunder … [Read more...] about Mission Brewery selling stock to general public
Sampler Flight: October Events
The approach of All Hallow’s Eve certainly isn’t scaring local breweries away from holding a freakishly large number of events throughout San Diego County in the coming months. There are far too many … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: October Events
Beer of the Week: Karl Strauss Queen of Tarts
From the Beer Writer: Last year, San Diego’s longest tenured Post-Prohibition-Era brewing operation, Karl Strauss Brewing Company, earned big-time bragging rights, being named the Mid-Sized Brewing … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Karl Strauss Queen of Tarts
Wiseguy Brewing announces impending closure
In early April of this year, Tom and Brett Gent realized a dream, opening the doors to Wiseguy Brewing in Carlsbad. The father-son duo signed a lease to install their business in one of the … [Read more...] about Wiseguy Brewing announces impending closure
Craft Q&A: Terry Little
Owner & Head Brewer, Bear Roots Brewing Earlier this year, Bear Roots Brewing owner Terry Little enthusiastically shared his plans to graduate from the nano-brewing ranks by installing a … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Terry Little
Miralani welcoming meadery, cidery and kitchen
The collection of artisanal producers in the pair of business parks near the corner of Miralani Drive and Camino Ruiz in Miramar already interact like partners. Home to four breweries, two wineries … [Read more...] about Miralani welcoming meadery, cidery and kitchen