From the Beer Writer: The writer in me who loves the intricacies of our language, gets an almost unrivaled kick out of wordplay. Applying it in the brewing industry, where hop puns and such run … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Stone 20th Anniversary Citracado IPA
Beer Styles
DIY Beer Ice Cream
Every now and then, as if a gift from the gastronomic gods, a package will arrive at my front-door. Sometimes they are foretold of, but more regularly than one might think, they come completely out of … [Read more...] about DIY Beer Ice Cream
Beer of the Week: Toolbox Saison Chene Rustique d’Abricot
From the Beer Writer: It’s hard to believe they’ve been in business nearly two years, but Toolbox Brewing Company (which will celebrate its second anniversary at its Vista tasting room on September 3) … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Toolbox Saison Chene Rustique d’Abricot
Meet Wiseguy Brewing Company
Brett Gent lived in Linda Vista and passed vaunted recreational supply-store, Home Brew Mart, almost daily. On one such day, he finally turned his steering wheel, pulled into the driveway, entered the … [Read more...] about Meet Wiseguy Brewing Company
Beer Touring: Stone Brewing Richmond (plus info on Green Flash’s Virginia Beach debut)
Until this month, the farthest I’d driven to check out locally owned brewery properties was Nickel Beer Company in Julian or Pizza Port’s San Clemente brewpub. But I easily eclipsed the distance to … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Stone Brewing Richmond (plus info on Green Flash’s Virginia Beach debut)
Beer of the Week: Nickel Lion’s Blood Triple IPA
From the Beer Writer: If it weren’t for good friends and a great excuse to spend time with them, getting old would really suck. While I’m far from ancient, this weekend I will reach the milestone age … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Nickel Lion’s Blood Triple IPA
Q&A: Cosimo Sorrentino
Head Brewer, Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery / South Park Brewing Company In four short years, Cosimo Sorrentino has gone from avid homebrewer to one of the most visible faces in San Diego’s brewing … [Read more...] about Q&A: Cosimo Sorrentino
Belching Beaver debuting barrel-aged sours
In April, we provided a look-see at Belching Beaver Brewery’s Oceanside production-brewery. In addition to housing a 30-barrel brewhouse, bottling line, plenty of cans and cold-storage, the facility … [Read more...] about Belching Beaver debuting barrel-aged sours
Beer of the Week: Resident Pio Pico Pale Ale
From the Beer Writer: Two years ago, I was told by numerous members of the brewing-industry that pale ales were a dying beer breed. Pale ales are still around, but they are scarcer than they have been … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Resident Pio Pico Pale Ale
First Look: Finest Made Ales
Last month, I shared that the business formerly known as Butcher’s Brewing would be reconcepting and coming out the other side of the branding machine as Finest Made Ales (9962 Prospect Avenue, … [Read more...] about First Look: Finest Made Ales