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Carlsbad brewery releasing Reclaim the Wild IPA to aid reforestation efforts
From day one, Carlsbad’s Burgeon Beer Co. has approached humanitarian efforts with the same zeal as hazy IPAs, and that’s saying something. Two years into its short lifespan, the business has … [Read more...] about Burgeon Beer aims to reclaim the wild
Barrio Logan-based brewery not acquired by San Diego Cannabis
Yesterday, a press release errantly communicated that Thorn Brewing, a local brewery with locations in Barrio Logan and North Park, had been acquired by California-based seed-to-consumer medicinal and … [Read more...] about Rumors of Thorn Brewing sale erroneous
Stone, Karl Strauss & Modern Times make annual Brewers Association list
Each year, the Brewers Association, a trade group representing American craft brewing companies, releases lists of the top 50 craft breweries and overall breweries in the country, based on beer sales … [Read more...] about Three San Diego breweries among top 50 in US
Miramar-based brewery opens its third venue while eyeing fourth
It’s been six weeks since Little Miss Brewing opened the doors to its East Village tasting room. Located at 545 Park Boulevard, it’s the brewery’s third venue, joining its Miramar production facility … [Read more...] about Little Miss Brewing: East Village & beyond
Years of losses fueling Vista brewing company’s exit from “Beeramar”
Earlier today, Barrel Harbor Brewing owner Tim St. Martin announced via email that he has decided to shut down the company’s tasting room at 8990 Miramar Road, #150. That venue was opened in 2016 as a … [Read more...] about Barrel Harbor closing Miramar tasting room
Online backlash leads to Miramar brewery owner shutting down operation
Earlier this week, Reckless Brewing owner Dave Hyndman composed a post (included at the bottom) on his company's Facebook page promoting the renaming of his black lager to Black Lagers Matter. That … [Read more...] about Reckless Brewing owner announces closure
3 Local Brothers’ brewing arm adjusting to meet customer demand
A company doesn’t grow to include seven restaurants, two breweries, pizza and coffee brands, plus a bar and beverage distribution business south of the border by being inflexible. Grant Tondro, … [Read more...] about Mason Ale Works shifting its trajectory
On a Saturday night in late February, numerous members of QUAFF (QUality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity), San Diego’s oldest homebrew club, gathered at AleSmith Brewing Co to celebrate the club's … [Read more...] about Homebrew club QUAFF celebrates 30 years
Pink Boots Society continues mission of supporting women in beer
If there’s still any question as to whether women are finally staking a serious claim in the beer industry, one need only look at the work of Pink Boots Society. Founded in 2007 by Teri Fahrendorf, … [Read more...] about A pink wave in Austin and beyond
On the southwest corner of El Cajon Boulevard and Alabama Street sits Live Wire, San Diego’s longest running “craft beer bar” (at least according to the research of this writer). Established in … [Read more...] about The Publicans: Live Wire
