From the Beer Writer: Last year, Benchmark Brewing Company began canning beers in its Parks Collection series. The first to get the cylinder treatment was an extra pale ale (or XPA, acronym purism be … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Benchmark Beaten Path
Beer Styles
Alta Brewing opening soon in Barrio Logan
If you miss the good old days, when classic C hops ruled the day, pale ales registered mid-range on the SRM meter and beer menus went from blonde to stout, Brett Stampf can relate. A veteran brewer … [Read more...] about Alta Brewing opening soon in Barrio Logan
Deft Brewing to debut in Bay Park
Having lived in the area for more than a decade, Morris and Robin Nuspl always wanted to bring a brewery to their community, but finding good, industrial-zoned real estate was problematic. So they … [Read more...] about Deft Brewing to debut in Bay Park
Beer of the Week: The Lost Abbey Genesis of Shame
From the Beer Writer: San Marcos' The Lost Abbey is well known for its Belgian-inspired ales. Of their core offerings, a favorite of mine has always been Inferno Ale. It represents a challenging … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: The Lost Abbey Genesis of Shame
Q&A: Grant Fraley
Co-owner & Head Brewer, ChuckAlek Independent Brewers In 2015, ChuckAlek Independent Brewers entered into an “experienceship” with The Boston Beer Company—the producers of Samuel Adams … [Read more...] about Q&A: Grant Fraley
Beer of the Week: Oggi’s The Daily Grind Coffee Cream Ale
From the Beer Writer: Though this week's featured beer was produced just north of San Diego in San Clemente, it has plenty of ties to our community. It was produced by Left Coast Brewing, the brewery … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Oggi’s The Daily Grind Coffee Cream Ale
Escondido Brewing is San Diego’s smallest brewery
Evan Smith enjoys creating things and pushing the envelope in the process. That’s the approach he took with his family business, Escondido Feed and Pet Supply, which has been in operation for decades … [Read more...] about Escondido Brewing is San Diego’s smallest brewery
First Look: Viewpoint Brewing Company
Back in March, we introduced you to key personnel from Viewpoint Brewing Company (2201 San Dieguito Drive, Del Mar), Charles Koll and Gunnar Plantar. The former conceptualized the business and brought … [Read more...] about First Look: Viewpoint Brewing Company
Beer of the Week: North Park Bird Park Bohemian Pilsner
From the Beer Writer: One of the things I enjoy most about North Park Beer Co. is that it's a place for people who genuinely enjoy a variety of styles made to style. Sure, the house IPA has plenty of … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: North Park Bird Park Bohemian Pilsner
Circle Nine Brewing coming to Kearny Mesa
More than a decade-and-a-half ago, Andrew Campbell took a trip to the Czech Republic, where he ventured to Plzen and tasted fresh, unfiltered Pilsner Urquell on tap. It was delicious enough to send … [Read more...] about Circle Nine Brewing coming to Kearny Mesa