One of the reasons San Diego brewers enjoy the camaraderie and success they do is the 1997 establishment of the San Diego Brewers Guild (SDBG). Back then, there were far fewer brewing companies in San … [Read more...] about Brewers Guild to brew 20th anniversary collaboration beer
Beer Events
Beer of the Week: Bay City Anniversary IPA
From the Beer Writer: It's been a quick but fruitful two years for Lomaland's Bay City Brewing Company, especially over the past two months. In July, they debuted a beer brewed to represent our … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bay City Anniversary IPA
Sampler Flight: September Events
September is stocked with a plethora of craft-beer events celebrating just about every type of beer out there. From ales infused with farm-fresh hops to tart tantalizers and, of course, Oktoberfest … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: September Events
Green Flash competition proves homebrewing IPAs is really hard
Judging brewing competitions can be a reassuring exercise on many levels. If one devotes themselves to the process and takes it seriously, they often gain validation of their powers of evaluation … [Read more...] about Green Flash competition proves homebrewing IPAs is really hard
Oeuvre Artisan Ales contracting with Intergalactic Brewing
The status of Intergalactic Brewing Company remains uncertain at present, but one fact about its future is clear: its tasting room will soon pour beers of a new brand, Oeuvre Artisan Ales. … [Read more...] about Oeuvre Artisan Ales contracting with Intergalactic Brewing
Mason Ale Works launching “awareness week”
Each June, San Marcos’ Rip Current Brewing Company uses Rip Current Awareness Week, a seven-day period designated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as an opportunity to raise … [Read more...] about Mason Ale Works launching “awareness week”
Ballast Point holding Family Reunion brews
Before Ballast Point Brewing was a company capable of commanding decuple figures, before it grew into San Diego County’s largest brewery and one of the biggest beer-producers in the country, before … [Read more...] about Ballast Point holding Family Reunion brews
August Events Sampler Flight
There are no official holidays in the month of August. Given that, one might expect it to be a pretty humdrum month from an events standpoint, but local breweries are taking charge of their—and … [Read more...] about August Events Sampler Flight
Q&A: Grant Fraley
Co-owner & Head Brewer, ChuckAlek Independent Brewers In 2015, ChuckAlek Independent Brewers entered into an “experienceship” with The Boston Beer Company—the producers of Samuel Adams … [Read more...] about Q&A: Grant Fraley
Sampler Flight: July Events
Summer’s in full swing and so is San Diego’s beer-drinking public. Rather than beat the heat, get right out in it and combat it with local ales and lagers at any of the featured events below. Still … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: July Events