San Diego beer prides itself on its history of breaking boundaries, setting high bars for quality, and cultivating a community unlike any other. But despite these accolades, well-earned as they may … [Read more...] about Working to dismantle bias, one pint at a time
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North Park Beer wins at L.A. IPA Fest
First-time San Diego brewery win at famed L.A. brewing competition
For seven years, brewers from throughout California have convened in Los Angeles for the L.A. IPA Fest. As with many festivals, this hop-driven event includes a brewing competition component, and as … [Read more...] about North Park Beer wins at L.A. IPA Fest
Athletic Brewing acquires Trade Street brewery
Connecticut brewery picks up Ballast Point’s sour, barrel-aged beer facility
Earlier today, Forbes reported that Stratford, Connecticut-based Athletic Brewing, a non-alcoholic beer brand, has acquired the Trade Street facility formerly owned by Constellation Brands and … [Read more...] about Athletic Brewing acquires Trade Street brewery
Yakima Chief Hops collabs with local breweries
Noted Washington hop purveyor’s IPA Pop-Up yields uniquely hoppy beers
San Diego’s reputation for craft brewing quality stretches world-wide, including Washington’s Yakima Valley. A premier hop-growing region, it is home to Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a global supplier of … [Read more...] about Yakima Chief Hops collabs with local breweries
Sampler Flight: March #SDBeer Events
There’s far more to this month’s suds schedule than pints of green beer
Friday, March 6–Sunday, March 8 | Renaissance Weekend: Any visit to Churchill’s Pub will yield a list of wide-ranging, phenomenal beers, but kegs of rare one-offs are set aside to be tapped one … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: March #SDBeer Events
Ballast Point Brewing sale final
Illinois’ Kings & Convicts Brewing owns Ballast Point brand and venues
In December, news broke that Constellation Brands was in the process of selling Ballast Point Brewing to the entrepreneurial group behind Illinois-based Kings and Convicts Brewing. Today, it was … [Read more...] about Ballast Point Brewing sale final
Co-Lab signing brewery tenants
Upcoming Vista collaborative brewing facility signs quartet of tenants
Last November, we reported a group of entrepreneurs had secured a building in Vista to house a brewery collective project called Co-Lab. Located at 2129 Industrial Court, it will operate in a fashion … [Read more...] about Co-Lab signing brewery tenants
Nick Corona purchasing Barrel Harbor Brewing
Award-winning homebrewer to install Five Suits Brewing concept in Vista
Last year was a turbulent one for Barrel Harbor Brewing owner Tim St. Martin. In May, he closed the Vista-based company’s Miramar tasting room. In July, he launched a crowdfunding campaign to keep … [Read more...] about Nick Corona purchasing Barrel Harbor Brewing
Papa Marce’s Cerveceria to close
February 25 will be last day of operation for Carlsbad Brewery Igniter tenant
This morning, Papa Marce’s Cerveceria owner Mark Amador announced on the company’s social media that the company will be closing, citing “underfunding” and the loss of its lease as reasons for the … [Read more...] about Papa Marce’s Cerveceria to close
Bay City to open in East Village March 16
Point Loma brewery to debut new downtown restaurant and taproom
One door closes, another one opens. Earlier this week, we reported on Wyoming-based Melvin Brewing’s abrupt shuttering of its East Village brewpub. Today, we have a grand-opening date for a … [Read more...] about Bay City to open in East Village March 16