From the Beer Writer: When the team at Del Mar brewpub Viewpoint Brewing fell behind on their plan to brew a beer in honor of Oktoberfest, they picked themselves up and focused on a celebratory period … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Viewpoint Cranbarely Sauced
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Sampler Flight: December Events
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas—well, as wintry and holiday-like as we get in sunny San Diego, but that warm weather is perfect for enjoying beer, so it’s OK if Saint Nick keeps ignoring … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: December Events
Brightest Beer Futures: West San Diego County
This is the last post in a four-part series examining work-in-progress brewery projects throughout San Diego County. Our last stop finds us in the western expanses, a region with strong and varied … [Read more...] about Brightest Beer Futures: West San Diego County
Julian Brewing Company v2.0
On Memorial Day weekend of 2016, downtown Julian’s The Bailey Wood-Fired BBQ closed its doors. That move shut down its on-site fermentation component, Julian Brewing Company. The business was taken … [Read more...] about Julian Brewing Company v2.0
Beer of the Week: Abnormal Fresh Arrived Triple IPA
From the Beer Writer: These days, brewers are here today, at another brewery tomorrow. Next thing you know, the brewer at your local fermentorium is some new guy who came in and is picking up the … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Abnormal Fresh Arrived Triple IPA
Beach Grease Beer constructing in Vista
There are plenty of reasons you may have already heard about Beach Grease Beer Co. Aside from having a website and social-media presence, the company has sales feet on the street and, as a result, has … [Read more...] about Beach Grease Beer constructing in Vista
Brightest Beer Futures: North San Diego County
This is the third in a four-part series examining work-in-progress brewery projects throughout San Diego County. This component shines a light on the most promising businesses in the North County … [Read more...] about Brightest Beer Futures: North San Diego County
Beer of the Week: Paul Bischeri & Patrick Martinez / Abnormal / Stone Neapolitan Dynamite
From the Beer Writer: Stone Brewing hosts many top-tier events, but one of my favorite is the company’s American Homebrewers Association-sanctioned AHA Rally and its associated homebrewing … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Paul Bischeri & Patrick Martinez / Abnormal / Stone Neapolitan Dynamite
Brightest Beer Futures: East San Diego County
This is the second in a four-part series examining work-in-progress brewery projects throughout San Diego County. This component takes a look at the most promising businesses in the eastern portion of … [Read more...] about Brightest Beer Futures: East San Diego County
13 Point to become Lemon Grove’s first brewery
Artistic expression inspires artistic expression, and it isn’t limited to visual and aural art. In the case of three alumni from San Diego State University’s Business of Craft Beer certificate … [Read more...] about 13 Point to become Lemon Grove’s first brewery