Head Brewer, Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery / South Park Brewing Company In four short years, Cosimo Sorrentino has gone from avid homebrewer to one of the most visible faces in San Diego’s brewing … [Read more...] about Q&A: Cosimo Sorrentino
Beer News
Belching Beaver debuting barrel-aged sours
In April, we provided a look-see at Belching Beaver Brewery’s Oceanside production-brewery. In addition to housing a 30-barrel brewhouse, bottling line, plenty of cans and cold-storage, the facility … [Read more...] about Belching Beaver debuting barrel-aged sours
Beer of the Week: Resident Pio Pico Pale Ale
From the Beer Writer: Two years ago, I was told by numerous members of the brewing-industry that pale ales were a dying beer breed. Pale ales are still around, but they are scarcer than they have been … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Resident Pio Pico Pale Ale
First Look: Finest Made Ales
Last month, I shared that the business formerly known as Butcher’s Brewing would be reconcepting and coming out the other side of the branding machine as Finest Made Ales (9962 Prospect Avenue, … [Read more...] about First Look: Finest Made Ales
Meet Eppig Brewing and its brew-crew
In February, I shared news of H.G. Fenton’s upcoming triad of leasable turn-key brewery-tasting room combos coming to the city of San Diego’s beeriest community, North Park. Now, that facility has a … [Read more...] about Meet Eppig Brewing and its brew-crew
Mission Brewery aims to help local kids
Throughout the month of August, Mission Brewery (1441 L Street, East Village) is offering patrons a chance to thrust a proverbial boot up a deadly disease’s posterior. It’s the company’s mission (pun … [Read more...] about Mission Brewery aims to help local kids
August Events Sampler Flight
As evidenced by the plethora of happenings on West Coaster’s Events Page, August is a busy month with a bounty of opportunities for beating the summer heat with ales and lagers that are cool, both … [Read more...] about August Events Sampler Flight
Beer of the Week: Pure Project Delphyne
From the Beer Writer: After taking most of the past six months off, Beer to the Rescue returned to action this week (on my son's 21st birthday, perfectly enough) with the Tuesday release of Pure … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Pure Project Delphyne
Urge rolling out unique anniversary beers
There’s something that happens when a beer-centric business owner and their suds devotee staffers not only order beer, but forge relationships with the individuals who brew them. And not just in a … [Read more...] about Urge rolling out unique anniversary beers
Beer of the Week: Cellar 3 Natura Morta Boysenberry
From the Beer Writer: If you’ve never been to Cellar 3, Green Flash Brewing Company’s Poway-based tasting room-equipped barrel-aging facility, then you are missing out. Even with barrel-aged and … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Cellar 3 Natura Morta Boysenberry