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Miramar brewery extends charitable donations to international nonprofit
Even before Pure Project Brewing brewed a beer, it came across as an admirable operation thanks to its charitable aspirations. From Day One, it’s been a One Percent for the Planet business, … [Read more...] about Pure Project joins Conservation Alliance
A brewer transition, brewery staying put & tasting room ETA [UPDATED]
Some quick hits from the San Diego County brewing industry… Earlier this month, we published a roundup of five of the greatest comeback stories within the #SDBeer scene—operations that started off … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Groundswell, Poor House & Duck Foot
Ballast Point parent company “right-sizing” sales structure
Yesterday, Beer Street Journal reported that Constellation Brands, the parent company of San Diego-based Ballast Point, laid off "a majority of their craft beer sales team" during a conference … [Read more...] about Constellation makes cuts to craft team
North Park-based JuneShine brings on Greg Peters to head brewing
Just eight weeks into its existence, local manufacturer of alcoholic kombucha, JuneShine, has brought on an experienced, blue-chip fermentationist to serve as its chief brewing officer. That … [Read more...] about Hard kombucha company hires Saint Archer talent
Eastlake brewery opening brewpub at Otay Ranch Town Center mall
When adding new locations, brewing companies often look to install facilities in neighborhoods a fair distance from their headquarters to expand their customer bases and make their mark in … [Read more...] about Novo Brazil to open second Chula Vista venue
San Diego’s largest brewing operation adding San Francisco brewpub
While the beers of Ballast Point Brewing have been readily available across the country since its days as an independent operation, a key component of current parent company, Constellation Brands, is … [Read more...] about Ballast Point expanding to Northern California
6,655 breweries active nationwide, more than 2,500 in planning
According to mid-year metrics released by the non-profit Brewers Association on Wednesday, production volume for craft brewers increased five percent. The press release also showed that as of June 30 … [Read more...] about Brewers Association reports 5% craft growth in 2018 so far
West Coaster column spurs response from Brewers Guild
In response to the June issue “Doctor’s Office” column focusing on Ballast Point’s Made in San Diego beer, the San Diego Brewers Guild provided West Coaster the following statement and message from … [Read more...] about Made in San Diego by Ballast Point
Last week, Ku’uipo Lawler, owner of Santee’s Pacific Islander Beer Co., sent an email to customers thanking them for the patronage and urging them to visit other breweries in his community. It was a … [Read more...] about Meet Three Frogs Beer Co.
North County interest’s new quality head has Stone, Modern Times experience
Yesterday, West Coaster reported a parting of ways between Modern Times Beer and its director of brewery operations, Rick Blankemeier. Like many key Modern Times employees, the company plucked … [Read more...] about Belching Beaver Brewery hires local QC veteran
