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2kids’ latest farmhouse-style ale is a saison perfectly suited for summer
From the Beer Writer: Spring is the season most often associated with saisons. Also referred to as farmhouse ales, they derive most of their floral, fruity and spicy flavors from rangy Belgian yeast … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Rocket Powered Geese
Coronado Brewing’s Art Series release utilizes best fruit for kettle sours
From the Beer Writer: When it comes to sour ales, just about any fruit, and even some vegetables, are fair game. I'm challenged to think of any berry, citrus, stone or tropical fruit I haven't tasted … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Island Vibes
Council Brewing’s newest canned offering celebrates business’ beginnings
From the Beer Writer: When the Santee brewery and tasting room formerly operated by Finest Made Ales went up for bid earlier this year, a number of brewing companies were interested. In the end, it … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: East County Ale
Cocktail culture cross-pollinates Abnormal’s latest canned creation
From the Beer Writer: Tiki drinks are experiencing a fun renaissance. Fruity, rummy, umbrella-accompanied tipples and island-themed dens in which to procure them are popping up like palm trees all … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Tiki Life For Me
County’s smallest brewery famous locally for its much-adored flagship IPA
From the Beer Writer: When I first visited Escondido Brewing, it exceeded my expectations big-time. Keep in mind, it was billed to me as the smallest brewery in the county. While that may be true from … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Hopcondido
Rip Current’s latest foray into the upper-ABV strata is a successful one
From the Beer Writer: Due to their deviation from traditional brewing methodologies, extreme beers can be tricky from a brewer's perspective, and less-than-reliable from a consumer standpoint. Pushing … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bourbon Barrel-Aged No Hope For Rescue
Viewpoint Brewing returns to rec roots with homebrew-borne blonde ale
From the Beer Writer: Like many San Diegans, I have lots of fond memories forged in Del Mar during horse-racing season. And like many, that includes enjoying some adult beverages before entering the … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Not Furlong
Rock Bottom brewer’s first dubbel’s an extra-base hit
From the Beer Writer: If you hear a local brewer or beer fan talking about a "double," they're most likely referring to a double IPA. Those are ubiquitous, while Belgian-style dubbels are few and far … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Martin the Warrior
From the Beer Writer: The spirit of craft-brewing innovation is alive in tandem with Viking pride at Mira Mesa's Longship Brewery, where owner and head brewer Dan Jachimowicz is about to celebrate two … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Althing 2018
From the Beer Writer: When it comes to OG San Diego County breweries, few have been around so long and accomplished as much as Pizza Port and Stone Brewing. The former celebrated three decades in … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: BFF
