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Rock Bottom La Jolla’s imperial IPA is a Weasley little ABV smuggler
From the Beer Writer: With the haze of Halloween still dissipating, it's fitting that this week's featured beer be the kind of potable that sneaks up on you. Served in a goblet with its unassuming … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Rogue Bludger
Bird Rock coffee brings roastiness to Karl Strauss’ collab golden stout
From the Beer Writer: They're novel and pop up every now and then: golden stouts. What sounds like an oxymoron really isn't. "Stout" originated as a broad English term describing the higher-alcohol … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Golden Stout with Coffee
Stone Brewing’s CA-only gateway beer a nice departure from hops, Corona
From the Beer Writer: Thanks in large part to commercials evoking the easy life and unplugging by way of chucking wireless communication devices into the ocean, long-neck bottles with lime wedges … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Buenaveza
Eppig Brewing’s “alt” altbier a go-to for the beermaker and beer writer
From the Beer Writer: I love this time of year, when German beers reign supreme, and not just the light, more one-dimensional lagers that are now popular year-round. I really enjoy German beers with … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Rival
The Original 40’s Pils a nice intro to North Park’s newest brewpub
From the Beer Writer: During the day, I work at a brewery, and it's not uncommon for brewers from other local fermentation interests to stop in for a pint or two. This is true of Chris "Giggles" … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Schlock Purist
The Hop Concept’s flagship beer is one of San Diego’s finest IPAs
From the Beer Writer: As a San Diego-based beer journalist covering the industry for more than a decade, I have had many IPAs, so it takes a lot for one to stand out. It takes even more for me to try … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: THC IPA
Melvin Brewing spotlights exotic ingredients in lieu of big hops
From the Beer Writer: When beer fans hear the name Melvin Brewing, they immediately think of extremely hoppy IPAs. It's what the Wyoming-based company built its reputation on. It's also why Bobby … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Buddha Mountain
Rip Current Brewing’s craft take on a popular south-of-the-border brew
From the Beer Writer: Rip Current Brewing might not name the beer they essentially cloned when creating Corriente Negra. Good for them, but I'm not hobbled by any legal issues, so I can share the … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Corriente Negra
Thorn Brewing’s new “keto-friendly” IPA low on calories, high on principle
From the Beer Writer: When it comes to beer, I prescribe to a phrase on a t-shirt from Kearny Mesa's O'Brien's Pub: I didn't come here to save money or lose weight. I feel the same way about food. … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Treading Lightly
The Brigantine’s Ketch Brewing celebrates its first year with hops!
From the Beer Writer: We all have hops we love; varietals that inspire us to order or purchase beers when we see them listed on a can, bottle or beer menu. Then there are the hops that rank lower on … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Come On, Pelican!
