In April, I named Northern Pine Brewing Company (326 North Horne Street, Oceanside) as one of the North County work-in-progress breweries I was most greatly anticipating. At the time, I had to admit … [Read more...] about Meet Northern Pine Brewing Company
Beer News
32 North adds Fall Brewing talent
Though small and not widely known just yet, 32 North Brewing Company (8655 Production Avenue, Miramar) is looking to push above its below-the-radar position in the San Diego brewing scene. The company … [Read more...] about 32 North adds Fall Brewing talent
Q&A: Jill Davidson
Western Regional Sales Manager, Pizza Port & President, San Diego Brewers Guild Former San Diego Brewers Guild president Mike Sardina (formerly of Kearny Mesa's Societe Brewing Company) is … [Read more...] about Q&A: Jill Davidson
Meet Burgeon Beer Company
The large number of local brewing companies opened by homebrewers over the past decade-plus has provided something for hobbyists getting into recreational fermentation to aspire to. When Anthony … [Read more...] about Meet Burgeon Beer Company
Beer of the Week: Hillcrest / Karl Strauss All You Need Is Love (& Co.)
From the Beer Writer: I’m going to be frank. I am sickened by the rise of senseless violence plaguing our country. Gays, blacks, Muslims, cops and the homeless have all been recent targets for the … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Hillcrest / Karl Strauss All You Need Is Love (& Co.)
Q&A: Tomme Arthur
Director of Brewery Operations, Port Brewing Co. / The Lost Abbey / The Hop Concept When it comes to farmhouse ales, most beer fans and brewers agree that Saison Dupont is the standard by which all … [Read more...] about Q&A: Tomme Arthur
More on Pacific Brewing Company’s closing
Last Friday, West Coaster broke the news that Miramar-based Pacific Brewing Company had closed its doors for good. After communicating with both of the company’s founders, Chris Chalmers and Andrew … [Read more...] about More on Pacific Brewing Company’s closing
Beer of the Week: Coronado 20th Anniversary Imperial IPA
From the Beer Writer: It’s easy to take the longevity of a long-time brewing institution for granted, especially with so many bright, shiny flavors-of-the-month entering the market. Fortunately, … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Coronado 20th Anniversary Imperial IPA
The best new San Diego breweries of 2016…so far
We’ve reached the halfway mark of 2016. Over the past six months, roughly a dozen new breweries have opened (including one that had been producing beer without a tasting room for a couple of years). … [Read more...] about The best new San Diego breweries of 2016…so far
Longship sails into business in Mira Mesa
In May, we met Dan Jachimowicz, homebrewer and Viking enthusiast. At the time, he was hammering away at his bid to enter the professional fermentation ranks, Longship Brewery (10320 Camino Santa Fe, … [Read more...] about Longship sails into business in Mira Mesa