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An opening date, future brewpub site and planned brewery stall out
Last month, we shared that San Marcos-based brewing company, The Lost Abbey, was working on a satellite tasting room in its home municipality’s San Elijo community. Now, there’s an opening date for … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: The Sanctuary | Pizza Port | Epic Wings
New Vista operation set to open doors during San Diego Beer Week
Earlier this month, Eppig Brewing celebrated the soft opening of its new headquarters in Vista. While there, many who visited took a moment to sneak a peek at the soon-to-arrive Dogleg Brewing, a … [Read more...] about Soft open dates set for Dogleg Brewing
Homebrewer’s pro brewing bid to site elsewhere in North County
In June, we shared news that one of San Diego’s most decorated homebrewers was teaming with several businesses to open a collective in downtown Escondido that would include his foray into professional … [Read more...] about Five Suits Brewing pulls out of Escondido
Award-winning AleSmith, Benchmark veteran accepts head brewer job
In 2013, Matt and Rachael Akin opened Benchmark Brewing in Grantville, pulling from experience earned during the former's eight years at AleSmith Brewing. Positive public response was instantaneous … [Read more...] about Matt Akin joins Duck Foot Brewing
A collaboration beer, two-story tasting room and food-hall satellite venue
In April, Escondido Brewing‘s flagship Hopcondido IPA was named the winner of Green Flash Brewing’s first-ever Brew Down Beer Festival. That competition included 22 entries from San Diego County … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Escondido | Del Mar | Novo Brazil
Local brewery’s new, larger North County HQ to debut this week
Few San Diego County breweries have enjoyed the breakout success that North Park-based Eppig Brewing has achieved in its first three years in business. Demand for its lager- and IPA-driven portfolio … [Read more...] about First Look: Eppig Brewing in Vista
Local Great American Beer Festival medal count hits 18
The Great American Beer Festival is both the largest, most respected annual beer fest and professional brewing competition in the country. Held each fall in Denver, Colorado, it is organized by … [Read more...] about San Diego winners from 2019 GABF
Former SR76 Beerworks now goes by Rincon Reservation Road Brewery
In 2016, Harrah’s Southern California Resort opened the first tribal brewery in San Diego County. Going by the name SR76 Beerworks, it was owned by the economic development arm of the Rincon Band of … [Read more...] about Harrah’s Southern California brewery rebranded
Restaurateurs shutter two locations, focus on Urge Common House model
Earlier this month, we reported that 3 Local Brothers (3LB) restaurant group was ceasing operation of its Urge Gastropub and Whiskey Bank brewpub in Oceanside. That news coincided with 3LB’s … [Read more...] about 3LB closing venues, changing course
Rouleur Brewing supporting Padres Pedal the Cause with IPA and more
It’s commonplace for craft breweries to help out charitable causes. Beer and humanitarianism go hand-in-hand and, often, a brewery and charity are connected by a common thread. Such is the case with … [Read more...] about A Pedaleur for the cause
