It was exactly a year ago that brewer Chris West pulled me aside at a crowded beer festival to tell me he’d be departing his then-employer Monkey Paw Pub and Brewery to take the helm as head fermenter … [Read more...] about Now Open: Bay City Brewing Co.
Beer News
Beer of the Week: Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station Rainbow Triplin’
From the Beer Writer: “What if we make a beer inspired by Skittles candies?” This was what Kris Ketcham, Stone Brewing Co. veteran and brewing manager at our mutual employers’ Liberty Station-based … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station Rainbow Triplin’
Mike Hess NOT Merging with Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
Should one ever doubt the power of social media, all they need do is reference the maelstrom of mixed-support, outrage, wonderment and disbelief that erupted when Jonathan Buford, the owner of Arizona … [Read more...] about Mike Hess NOT Merging with Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
Meet Guadalupe Brewery
Many brewers say they are passionate, but few things prove it as much as the actions of Raul Deju. As the part-owner of a brewery in Baja California’s Valle de Guadalupe, he would drive from Vista to … [Read more...] about Meet Guadalupe Brewery
Beer Touring: Home Brewing Co.
Delightfully small and understated, it’d be easy to walk right by The Homebrewer without taking notice. Unless, of course, you’re a homebrewer. In three years, George and Molly Thornton’s … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Home Brewing Co.
Beer of the Week: Benchmark Table Beer
From the Beer Writer: There are sexy beer styles, and then there are ales and lagers that come across like Plain Jane dressed in sweatpants and a ratty baseball cap. Sure, at her core, she’s … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Benchmark Table Beer
Meet Burning Beard Brewing
A name that’s stood out on my list of work-in-progress breweries for some time is Promethean Brewing. It was interesting that the business was slated to touch down in El Cajon, but what really grabbed … [Read more...] about Meet Burning Beard Brewing
Bolt Brewery nearing open of Little Italy space
When they opened La Mesa’s first brewery, the partners behind Bolt Brewery declared it “the hoppiest comeback ever.” Less than a year since going into business, they are just three-to-four weeks away … [Read more...] about Bolt Brewery nearing open of Little Italy space
Brewery Igniter’s ready-to-brew facilities
Even small breweries can involve a great deal of upfront risk for entrepreneurs. From initial investment of funds for facility buildout and brewing equipment to the fact no money can be made until a … [Read more...] about Brewery Igniter’s ready-to-brew facilities
August Events Sampler Flight
Perhaps you never noticed, but August is a month containing zero holidays. In situations like this, it’s up to fun-seeking individuals to come up with their own reasons for a good time. Fortunately, … [Read more...] about August Events Sampler Flight