From the Beer Writer: I can remember when Karl Strauss Brewing Company went from that loveable but sort of stale company best known for being the longest operating San Diego brewery post-Prohibition, … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Karl Strauss Six Suits A-Hangin’
Beer News
2015 Recap: Beer’s Future?
There is never a shortage of news in the San Diego beer industry, especially with so many businesses opening. Keeping up with newcomers is a job all its own, but there was more than the normal thrush … [Read more...] about 2015 Recap: Beer’s Future?
2015 Recap: Beer’s Present
Each year, I take time to look back at the new brewing companies that opened within the past 12 months (or so) and pick out the most exceptional additions to San Diego County’s craft beer scene. This … [Read more...] about 2015 Recap: Beer’s Present
2015 Recap: Beers Past
This marks the first in a three-part line of year-end posts. Today’s will focus on the most alluring ghosts of new beers past from 2015. Each year, I have the pleasure (the honor, actually) of … [Read more...] about 2015 Recap: Beers Past
Beer of the Week: Stone & Sierra Nevada NxS IPA
From the Beer Writer: Over the past couple of years, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has initiated a number of high-profile projects involving some of the country’s foremost craft breweries. Most notable in … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Stone & Sierra Nevada NxS IPA
Beer Touring: Bolt Brewery (x2)
The owners of Bolt Brewery celebrated one year in the beer biz last weekend. In that span, they’ve not only grown a grass roots following at their La Mesa, Quonset hut-housed brewery. They’ve also … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Bolt Brewery (x2)
Beer Touring: Bay City Brewing Company
I was one of the first to find out about Chris West’s new brewing project. I visited the site of said brewery numerous times before it had any beer at the ready or its doors open to the public. Yet, … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Bay City Brewing Company
Beer of the Week: Fallbrook Lupus Has Left the Building
From the Beer Writer: When embarking on the year-long Beer to the Rescue campaign, a fundraising effort where local breweries craft specialty beers to support the Lupus Foundation of Southern … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Fallbrook Lupus Has Left the Building
Stone to tap first Berlin-brewed beers December 7
You’ve heard about it for years. Stone Brewing Co. is building a brewery in Berlin, Germany; and in doing so will become the first independent American craft brewing interest to do so. This is a big … [Read more...] about Stone to tap first Berlin-brewed beers December 7
December Events Sampler Flight
December is a time for jovial gatherings fortified by warming wassail…or craft beer if you prefer. Since you’re a West Coaster reader, we’re going to go ahead that is your preference. In the spirit of … [Read more...] about December Events Sampler Flight