Back in May, I broke the news that a business by the name of Little Miss Brewing (7949 Stromesa Court, Miramar) was building its brewery in Miramar. It was exciting news for me, as it was going to be … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Little Miss Brewing
Beer News
Urge Common House settling in San Marcos
Back in 2013, I reported the trio behind Urge Gastropub and Brothers Provisions was looking to build an ambitious combination brewpub, bottle-shop and bowling alley in the shell of a former gym in … [Read more...] about Urge Common House settling in San Marcos
Thunderhawk Alements now open in Miramar
For more than a year-and-a-half, a sign visible to drivers on Miralani Drive proclaimed the 2015 opening of a new brewery. 2015 came and went, then the first eight months of 2016 elapsed—but that … [Read more...] about Thunderhawk Alements now open in Miramar
Rouleur Brewing coming to new North County Brewery Igniter complex
To consistently, meticulously and yet conspicuously create rule-bending beer—with the most discerning of recipes and ingredients—that commands the attention of both Cicerones and novices alike. It’s a … [Read more...] about Rouleur Brewing coming to new North County Brewery Igniter complex
Kilowatt Beer building OB tasting room
Known as much for its clever lighting design as its avant-garde beers, Kearny Mesa-based Kilowatt Beer is looking to bring both to the popular seaside community of Ocean Beach with a satellite tasting … [Read more...] about Kilowatt Beer building OB tasting room
Ex-Stone brewmaster Mitch Steele to brew in Atlanta
Mere hours ago, Mitch Steele exited a plane in Germany en route to attend the industry debut of Stone Brewing Berlin, a project he had a big hand in bringing to life. The first large-scale … [Read more...] about Ex-Stone brewmaster Mitch Steele to brew in Atlanta
Beer of the Week: Pizza Port Graveyard’s Pale Ale
From the Beer Writer: There was a time when pretty much the only way I was going to get my hands on prime Pizza Port beers like Swami’s, Chronic or Kook, was by going to one of that storied chain’s … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Pizza Port Graveyard’s Pale Ale
City shuts down Small Bar patio indefinitely
As its name suggests, popular local watering hole Small Bar (4628 Park Boulevard, University Heights) is, well…small. But al fresco relief from a tightly packed but enjoyably raucous interior is … [Read more...] about City shuts down Small Bar patio indefinitely
Beer of the Week: Bitter Brothers Family Tart with Guava
From the Beer Writer: While I can and will eat anything, and have very few food aversions, we all have things we enjoy and those we don’t care for all that much. Personally, I’m not big on olives, … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bitter Brothers Family Tart with Guava
September Events Sampler Flight
It’s another big month of beer festivals, brewery and bar anniversaries. Though we’ve assembled some of the higher-profile, better bets, there are far too many quality goings-on to get them all into … [Read more...] about September Events Sampler Flight