One of San Diego County’s most popular—and, frankly, beloved—brewers is moving on. Cosimo Sorrentino has announced that he is walking away from his post heading brewing operations for sister … [Read more...] about Cosimo Sorrentino departing Monkey Paw
Beer Styles
First Look: Eppig Brewing Company
With three companies building out breweries within its confines, CRAFT by Brewery Igniter (3052 El Cajon Boulevard, North Park) has provided me a great deal of material for my beer-writings. It will … [Read more...] about First Look: Eppig Brewing Company
Beer of the Week: Alpine Ichabod
From the Beer Writer: For something that sounds so fun, pumpkin beers are awfully polarizing. Without a doubt a novelty in the brewing world, they are loved, tolerated and, by some beer-purists, … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Alpine Ichabod
Beer of the Week: The Lost Abbey Madonna and Child
From the Beer Writer: Over the past two years or so, with the rising popularity of goses, salt-infused sour ales originating in the Goslar region of Germany, beers with added salinity have become more … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: The Lost Abbey Madonna and Child
Best Beer Futures: South
Last week, I wrote about four upcoming brewing companies showing the greatest potential for success (in my personal estimation). I kept my focus on projects located in the northern half of San Diego. … [Read more...] about Best Beer Futures: South
Meet Overtime Biz & Brews
There are more than 130 operating breweries in San Diego County…and Overtime Brew isn’t one of them. But it aims to work with as many of them as possible. Also going by the name Overtime Biz & … [Read more...] about Meet Overtime Biz & Brews
Beer of the Week: North Park Darkness Refined
From the Beer Writer: There are few breweries as downright lovely as North Park Beer Co. Outfitted in beautiful woods, from furniture to facings, it's a sight to behold and the kind of place that is … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: North Park Darkness Refined
Best Beer Futures: North
Every six months, I like to take a step back and assess the work-in-progress breweries and brewer-owned venues throughout San Diego County, and expound on those I believe show the most promise. This … [Read more...] about Best Beer Futures: North
Q&A: Kevin Hopkins
Vice President, Mother Earth Brew Co. What started as a tiny single-suite nano-brewery producing insanely tiny batches of beers using stock-pots over Butane burners has evolved into a Hop Highway … [Read more...] about Q&A: Kevin Hopkins
Beer of the Week: Abnormal Boss Pour IPA
From the Beer Writer: In addition to writing, I am fortunate enough to be a part of the local brewing industry. It's a special scene where the majority of its members truly champion San Diego … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Abnormal Boss Pour IPA