Kurt Bach began homebrewing with his friends in 1983 in Portland, Oregon. They may or may not have been of legal drinking age at the time, but they kept at the hobby until they were…and far beyond. … [Read more...] about Portland expat installing Attitude Brewing in Barrio Logan
Beer News
Beer of the Week: Resident Everyday California IPA
From the Beer Writer: The week before last, I wrote about the San Diego Tourism Authority teaming up with Bay City Brewing Company to create an official beer for San Diego. Backed by the SDTA's … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Resident Everyday California IPA
Shake-ups abound for Little Miss Brewing
Earlier this month a for-lease sign went up beside the signage for Little Miss Brewing’s much-anticipated tasting room on Ocean Beach’s Newport Avenue. The conversion of the site’s interior into a … [Read more...] about Shake-ups abound for Little Miss Brewing
Miralani welcoming meadery, cidery and kitchen
The collection of artisanal producers in the pair of business parks near the corner of Miralani Drive and Camino Ruiz in Miramar already interact like partners. Home to four breweries, two wineries … [Read more...] about Miralani welcoming meadery, cidery and kitchen
Brewers Guild to brew 20th anniversary collaboration beer
One of the reasons San Diego brewers enjoy the camaraderie and success they do is the 1997 establishment of the San Diego Brewers Guild (SDBG). Back then, there were far fewer brewing companies in San … [Read more...] about Brewers Guild to brew 20th anniversary collaboration beer
Helm’s Brewing officially for sale
This weekend, West Coaster obtained official communications from representatives of Helm’s Brewing Company (5640 Kearny Mesa Road, Suites C & N, Kearny Mesa) stating that the five-year-old … [Read more...] about Helm’s Brewing officially for sale
Beer of the Week: Mother Earth Say When IPA
From the Beer Writer: With so many different beers on store shelves, it can be challenging for consumers to know which best fits their personal tastes. This is particularly true of India pale ales. … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mother Earth Say When IPA
Beer Touring: Circle Nine Brewing
I’m always intrigued by new breweries, but one’s institution of a motif inspired by a literary masterpiece made me extra eager to check it out. That operation is Circle Nine Brewing (7292 Industrial … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Circle Nine Brewing
Long Cloud shape-shifts into Kairoa Brewing
Those who’ve taken notice of the notice on the old Mueller building at the corner of Park Boulevard and Madison Avenue in University Heights have attempted to learn more about a work-in-progress … [Read more...] about Long Cloud shape-shifts into Kairoa Brewing
Beer of the Week: Bay City Anniversary IPA
From the Beer Writer: It's been a quick but fruitful two years for Lomaland's Bay City Brewing Company, especially over the past two months. In July, they debuted a beer brewed to represent our … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bay City Anniversary IPA