Founded in 2013, Grantville-based Benchmark Brewing Company is searching for a buyer. "Benchmark Brewing Company is looking for a buyer," said co-founder Rachael Akin in a Facebook post … [Read more...] about Benchmark Brewing seeks buyer
Beer News
Little Miss Brewing expanding in East Village
Miramar-based brewery building second tasting room downtown
Opening multiple San Diego tasting room was a crucial component of Greg and Jade Malkin’s business plan when they opened Little Miss Brewing in 2016. The Miramar-based business was able to do so in … [Read more...] about Little Miss Brewing expanding in East Village
JuneShine adds to production team
Hard kombucha company hires another former Saint Archer staffer
In bolstering its brewing team, North Park-based hard-kombucha operation JuneShine tapped a familiar source. In August, the company brought on former Saint Archer Brewing director of brewing Greg … [Read more...] about JuneShine adds to production team
Sneak Peek: Kairoa Brewing
Under-construction University Heights brewpub leaks beer and menu items
Though it has a ways to go before its projected January 15 opening, and brewing won’t commence until this weekend, a sneak peek of the offerings from highly-anticipated University Heights brewpub, … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek: Kairoa Brewing
West Coaster readers poll now open
It's that time again... our readers poll for the best of 2018 is now open at bit.ly/wc18in18. Voting ends Friday, December 28. Here are the categories for this year: Best Overall #SDBeer Best … [Read more...] about West Coaster readers poll now open
Resilience, brewed by locals
Sierra Nevada invites nation to brew Camp Fire fundraiser
In response to the disastrous Camp Fire in Paradise, California and surrounding areas, Chico's Sierra Nevada has organized a fundraiser for the official relief fund. On Giving Tuesday, November 27, … [Read more...] about Resilience, brewed by locals
Best Beer Futures
Bar owners examine the county’s most promising upcoming breweries
Every six months, we take a look at the always-robust list of new breweries being constructed throughout San Diego County to suss out those with the most potential. This time around, we asked two … [Read more...] about Best Beer Futures
Beer Briefs: Bay City, Ebullition, Harland
A pair of tasting rooms and a brewery from the founders of Saint Archer
Even with the official start to the holiday season just days away, there’s a lot going on in local beer, where the action never really slows. Enough that a few quick-hit news items are in … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Bay City, Ebullition, Harland
The story behind Helia Brewing
New company born and raised in Leucadia, brewing the dream in Vista
When I first reported on Helia Brewing in February of 2017, its owners were working under the name White Fence Brewing. Two follow-up pieces this year included info on the company's new name, the … [Read more...] about The story behind Helia Brewing
My Yard Live collabs coming to Hamiltons Tavern
My Yard Live is a grand-scale brewpub/music venue coming to San Marcos in 2019... but in the meantime their brewer Pat Korn has been collaborating on beers around town, and Hamilton's Tavern in South … [Read more...] about My Yard Live collabs coming to Hamiltons Tavern