Craft beer’s “South Bay Uprising” has slowly been picking up steam over the past few years, but now things are getting real. The uprising is finally hitting the main drag in Chula Vista, the … [Read more...] about Chula Vista Brewery opening Cinco de Mayo
Beer Styles
Beer of the Week: Nickel Grapefruit Bighorn IPA
From the Beer Writer: Every time I find myself strolling the beer aisle of a local grocery store, I marvel at the amount of fruit-flavored beers in the mainstream market, many of which are … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Nickel Grapefruit Bighorn IPA
Beer of the Week: Second Chance Clever Hoppy Name #3
From the Beer Writer: A few years back, I headed the Naming Committee at Stone Brewing. This was at a time when that company was releasing more beers per year than at any time in its 20-year history. … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Second Chance Clever Hoppy Name #3
Collabs a-plenty fuel Intergalactic Brewing anniversary
In its nearly four years of existence, Intergalactic Brewing Company (9715 Carroll Centre Road, Miramar) has stayed under the radar within the local suds solar system while also racking up an … [Read more...] about Collabs a-plenty fuel Intergalactic Brewing anniversary
Beer of the Week: Monkey Paw Ol’ Colo
From the Beer Writer: While recently visiting the East Village, I had a chance to catch up with an old colleague, Nick Norton. Both of us are former members of Team Stone, but I hadn’t seen him since … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Monkey Paw Ol’ Colo
Beer Touring: Rouleur Brewing
When Rawley Macias spoke with me about what he planned to produce at his work-in-progress brewery, he said he’d be going for a style-defying portfolio of beers. After visiting his now soft-opened … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Rouleur Brewing
Beer of the Week: Burning Beard Barrel-Aged Panic at the Monastery
From the Beer Writer: I can be a tough judge of a brewery's character and wares, but from the first time I visited El Cajon's Burning Beard Brewing, I've been nothing but impressed with their ethos, … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Burning Beard Barrel-Aged Panic at the Monastery
Beer Travel: Silva Brewing
When former Green Flash Brewing Company brewmaster Chuck Silva first told me he was resigning so he and his wife could leave San Diego to build their own brewery, I was crestfallen. Silva was a … [Read more...] about Beer Travel: Silva Brewing
Beer of the Week: ChuckAlek / Council / White Labs Katerina
From the Beer Writer: Collaboration beers provide the greatest opportunity for brewers to get out of their comfort zones and try their hands at more out-there concepts. For some that means … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: ChuckAlek / Council / White Labs Katerina
Pizza Port Pub Release Series calendar
In celebration of 30 years in business, the Pizza Port chain of Southern California brewpubs will be canning and releasing some of the most popular creations from its quintet of pubs throughout 2017. … [Read more...] about Pizza Port Pub Release Series calendar