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Insights on The Lost Abbey’s iconic Duck Duck Gooze
In the vast pantheon of household name San Diego beers, few if any embody the commitment, patience, knowhow and effort of Duck Duck Gooze. One of the pristine white whales bred at The Lost Abbey’s … [Read more...] about Duck…Duck…Whale!
Skip Virgilio has had a front row seat to much of what has transpired in San Diego craft beer’s “New Brew Wave” from 1987 to the present day. One of a nascent group of homebrewers in San Diego in the … [Read more...] about Skip Virgilio’s back in orbit at Gravity Heights
San Diego’s craft beer originator continues strategic shift
Yesterday, we provided details (link here) on Karl Strauss Brewing's portfolio, including new core beers, as well as the latest with its distribution company, including the addition of new brands. … [Read more...] about Karl Strauss: Present & Future (Part 2)
San Diego’s craft beer originator continues strategic shift
It’s been three decades since Karl Strauss Brewing opened its doors in downtown San Diego. Being the oldest brewing interest in the county, one might expect stodgy adherence to “the good old days,” … [Read more...] about Karl Strauss: Present & Future (Part 1)
In a blog post today titled "Farewell Stone Brewing Berlin: Too Big, Too Bold, Too Soon" Stone co-founder and executive chairman Greg Koch announced the company will transfer ownership of the Stone … [Read more...] about Stone transferring ownership of Berlin brewpub to BrewDog
On May 4, 2019, the San Diego Brewers Guild is bringing fans the perfect pairing of delicious craft beer and live jams from local musicians at the annual Rhythm & Brews Craft Beer and Music … [Read more...] about Rhythm & Brews Craft Beer and Music Festival returns to Historic Vista Village
A coffee-beer collab, revised name and food with your kombucha
Two of San Diego’s fastest-growing companies, Modern Times Beer and Consortium Holdings, are teaming to open a coffee-centric venue in the East Village. Located at 631 Ninth Avenue, the “Invigatorium” … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Modern Times, Consortium Holdings, Cismontane & JuneShine
It’s remarkable how much great beer is produced in this wonderful City and County of San Diego. In the almost 20 years I’ve lived here, it’s been amazing watching the industry grow and I feel “pinch … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why I’m attending Ballast Point’s Made in San Diego Block Party this weekend
Opened three years ago this month, Oceanside’s Midnight Jack Brewing Company appears to have ceased operations. Yesterday, the doors were locked during normal business hours. Additionally, Midnight … [Read more...] about Midnight Jack seemingly ceased operations
Miralani Makers District business closing, owner moving out of state
For the second time in as many weeks, a Miramar brewery is announcing it is closing. The week before last it was Reckless Brewing. Today, it is the Miralani Makers District’s Align Brewing. Owner … [Read more...] about Align Brewing for sale
