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Kensington Brewing’s black IPA a great example, case-maker for rare style
From the Beer Writer: There was a time not so long ago that black IPAs flowed in San Diego like bubbling crude from a freshly tapped oil field. They were everywhere...then, just like that, they were … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bedford
Escondido Brewing’s porter makes a case for regulars mixing things up a bit
From the Beer Writer: Hopcondido IPA has become the calling card of Escondido Brewing, and with good reason. The company's flagship beer is its top seller and an award-winner. Best in show ponies are … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Pioneer Room
New Zealand-inspired Kairoa Brewing’s roots fully exposed in house pilsner
From the Beer Writer: Pilsners are all the rage. Revered for their crisp, refreshing, stripped-down natures, they are the epitome of beer cleanliness when done right. That's all well and good, … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Back Paddock
North Park Beer Co. infuses its chocolate imperial stout with holiday cheer
From the Beer Writer: I am a fan of pumpkin spice. It's almost liberating saying so, knowing how controversial that ubiquitous autumnal seasoning has become in the age of unsocial media. But there's … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Peppermint Mocha Baker’s Man
Vista’s Helia Brewing has the perfect beer for a SoCal winter season
From the Beer Writer: Like many San Diegans, when I began drinking craft beer, much of it was of the gold-to-amber-hued, hop-heavy ilk. That’s how I acclimated myself to the world of artisanal ales, … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Helia Porter
New English Brewing’s New England-style IPA dares to bring the bitter
From the Beer Writer: While breweries nationwide were jumping on the haze train at the onset of the New England-style IPA trend, Simon Lacey stayed back, biding his time, observing and tasting local … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Whole Lotta Hazy
Bagby Beer Co.’s fifth-anniversary IPA a celebration of past and present
From the Beer Writer: In a world rife with wide-ranging variations on the India pale ale, it’s easy to long for the good old days when one could rely on an IPA to be bold, bitter, aromatic and clear … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: What a Time to Be Alive!
Amplified Ale Works new triple IPA celebrates seven years and Strata!
From the Beer Writer: About a year ago, a deafening buzz began to develop about a newly debuted hop varietal called Strata. Almost overnight, numerous beers began popping up incorporating this PNW … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: StrataBlaster
Booze Brothers Brewing’s new IPA (and its name) simple and to the point
From the Beer Writer: It’s a case of it is what it is, and what it is is a traditional West Coast IPA brewed to celebrate six years of brewing in North San Diego County. They could have employed … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: 6 Year Anniversary
Latchkey and Thorn Brewing’s Kölsch references Oz and Ballast Point
From the Beer Writer: Imagine if you will, a group of brewers gather to discuss an upcoming collaboration project, determine they want to brew a German-style beer, but decide they can't go with a … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: YellowTrail
