It wasn’t until 2014 that the City of La Mesa welcomed its first brewery, the second-coming of iconic San Diego trailblazer, Bolt Brewery. Since then, Helix Brewing opened down the street from Bolt … [Read more...] about Fourpenny House coming to La Mesa
Beer Styles
Beer of the Week: Rock Bottom Devil’s Thumb
From the Beer Writer: As I wrote a short while back, many are the brewers who tell me, "I brew beers that I like drinking." Judging by the quality of her hoppy offerings, particularly her Mosaic-heavy … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Rock Bottom Devil’s Thumb
New chef, menu, cans at The Cork & Craft
In less than two years, The Cork and Craft has established itself as one of inland North County’s best restaurants. The food and ambience are enough that it would be a draw even without its onsite … [Read more...] about New chef, menu, cans at The Cork & Craft
Q&A: Andrew Heino
Owner, Align Brewing Company Last year, personal differences led to long-time friends and Pacific Brewing Company co-founders Andrew Heino and Chris Chalmers shutting down their business and … [Read more...] about Q&A: Andrew Heino
Beer of the Week: Coronado Barrel-Aged German Chocolate Cake
From the Beer Writer: For me, one of the most fun, non-alcohol-related aspects of beer-culture is how the taste, or even the mere mention of a beer can transport me to a specific moment. When I first … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Coronado Barrel-Aged German Chocolate Cake
Plates & Pints: Food Smith
Societe Brewing’s Lorah Smith keeps her co-workers fed and her Facebook followers salivating Last year, I took a job at Kearny Mesa’s Societe Brewing Company. Having been a long-time fan of … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Food Smith
Beer of the Week: Booze Brothers Buena Vista IPA
From the Beer Writer: If you ask the team at Booze Brothers Brewing Company what their most popular beer is, the clear-cut front-runner is their Ol' Grandaddy's double IPA. Given its popularity, one … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Booze Brothers Buena Vista IPA
Oceanside’s Horus Aged Ales to feature 100% barrel-aged portfolio
You may not have heard of Kyle Harrop, but plenty of brewers in San Diego and beyond are familiar with him. A fervent bottle-sharer and festival-goer for more than a decade, he’s made lots … [Read more...] about Oceanside’s Horus Aged Ales to feature 100% barrel-aged portfolio
Beer of the Week: Bear Roots Bear Cookie
From the Beer Writer: Peanut-butter beers enjoyed a brief boom two or three years ago, but even at the height of their popularity, they were polarizing. Adventurous drinkers and fans of the flavor of … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bear Roots Bear Cookie
Beer of the Week: Eppig Natural Bridge Festbier
From the Beer Writer: Of the most recent entrants to the San Diego brewing industry, few have been so impressive from the get-go as Eppig Brewing. The first interest to open in North Park's Craft by … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Eppig Natural Bridge Festbier