From the Beer Writer: From the moment the owners of the Urge Gastropub family of hospitality venues conceived their foray into the brewing business, a barrel-aging program was a key component. Even … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mason Second Son
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32 North beer to benefit cancer conqueror
There are plenty of positive things to appreciate about San Diego’s brewing community. Ales and lagers take the spotlight, but perhaps even more impactful and important is when breweries’ reach goes … [Read more...] about 32 North beer to benefit cancer conqueror
Beer of the Week: Karl Strauss Seven Sharks A-Circling
From the Beer Writer: Some of the first beers I fell for when introduced to craft were dark, smoked ales. From the clean, peaty Stone Smoked Porter to the smoldered-salmon sensation of Alaskan Smoked … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Karl Strauss Seven Sharks A-Circling
Beer Touring: Arts District Brewing Company
Though she spent a relatively short period helming fermentation operations at Pizza Port’s original Solana Beach location, Devon Randall brewed up a good name and following. Many were disappointed in … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Arts District Brewing Company
Beer Touring: Burgeon Beer Company
Last week, I made mention of the fact that the more recent entrants into San Diego’s brewery-scene are taking steps to really put their best feet forward when introducing themselves to the imbibing … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Burgeon Beer Company
Beer of the Random Thursday Night: Modern Times Haunted Stars Imperial Rye Porter
Haunted Stars Imperial Rye Porter is the November entry in Modern Times’ monthly specialty beer calendar and a tribute to the efficacy of their Mad-Libs Beer Name Generator. Ordinarily I’d just co-opt … [Read more...] about Beer of the Random Thursday Night: Modern Times Haunted Stars Imperial Rye Porter
Beer of the Week: Mikkeller Amoeba Brett IPA
From the Beer Writer: When Mikkeller announced plans to merge with San Diego stalwart AleSmith Brewing Company, I, like many, was very excited. This partnership brought together two very different yet … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mikkeller Amoeba Brett IPA
2016 Recap: San Diego’s Best Breweries Right Now
What are the best breweries in San Diego? Having reported on the San Diego brewing industry for nearly 10 years and having written a guide to San Diego breweries, I get asked this question all the … [Read more...] about 2016 Recap: San Diego’s Best Breweries Right Now
2016 Recap: San Diego’s Most Improved Breweries
Yesterday, I laid out what I believe are the best new breweries to have opened in 2016. Today, in part two of my three-part retrospective series on breweries in San Diego County, I’m listing the … [Read more...] about 2016 Recap: San Diego’s Most Improved Breweries
2016 Recap: San Diego’s Best New Breweries
It’s the final month of the year, and time to reflect on the year nearly gone-by. For me, that means assessing San Diego County’s brewery landscape. That’s what I’ll be doing in a three-part series of … [Read more...] about 2016 Recap: San Diego’s Best New Breweries