With a name like Bitter Brothers Brewing Company (4170 Morena Boulevard, Bay Ho), one might think it a bit of a standoffish operation and think twice about attending its “family dinner” events. But … [Read more...] about Bitter Brothers’ Family Dinner series an inspired hit
Beer Styles
Meet Viewpoint Brewing Company
Sometimes brewery leads come from the most unexpected sources. I was at a white-linen restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe recently, when a young chef emerged from the kitchen to explain a complex and … [Read more...] about Meet Viewpoint Brewing Company
Beer of the Week: Culture Amarillo SIPA
From the Beer Writer: While I understand their purpose and appreciate their existence, higher-alcohol beer-styles crafted at "session" strengths (generally regarded as lower than 5% alcohol-by-volume) … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Culture Amarillo SIPA
A Beer For Lovers – Stone Enjoy By 02.14.17
The latest iteration of the Stone Enjoy By IPA series struck me odd. And not because of its promise of successfully marrying chocolate and coffee with an IPA as you might imagine. I actually find that … [Read more...] about A Beer For Lovers – Stone Enjoy By 02.14.17
Beer Touring: OB Brewery
It took more than three years to open, standing as a three-story enigma on the western end of Newport Avenue. But OB Brewery (5041 Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach) finally debuted with the bang of … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: OB Brewery
SR76’s unique brewery model
Brian Scott is living a brewer’s dream. After a lengthy career including stints at Firehouse Brewing Co., Mission Brewery and Karl Strauss Brewing Co., he is calling the shots as the head of SR76. … [Read more...] about SR76’s unique brewery model
Beer of the Week: Mission Passion Fruit Gose
From the Beer Writer: There are a number of fruits I have always thought to be perfectly suited as flavor-enhancers for sour beers: pineapple, apricot, Meyer lemon (a sweeter variety of this citrus … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mission Passion Fruit Gose
First Look: Pariah Brewing Company
I’ve interviewed many brewers in my day, and when asked about their portfolios, nearly every one of them rifles off the same statement: “We brew beers that we want to brew.” This answer’s ubiquity in … [Read more...] about First Look: Pariah Brewing Company
Beer of the Week: Nickel Larry’s Place IPA
From the Beer Writer: When beloved individuals pass on, people pay their respects in a variety of ways ranging from heartfelt eulogies, lasting dedications and artistic gestures. In the brewing … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Nickel Larry’s Place IPA
Black Plague taps Bear Roots owner to oversee brewing
Terry Little is in the middle of expanding the nanobrewery he built in the back of his homebrew shop, Bear Roots Brewing (1213 South Santa Fe Avenue, Vista), into a larger operation. That means going … [Read more...] about Black Plague taps Bear Roots owner to oversee brewing