Recently, word trickled to my neck of the social-sphere that long-time Green Flash Brewing Company brewer Joe Liscia had a new gig as the head fermentation specialist for a start-up venture. He’d … [Read more...] about Meet Little Miss Brewing
Beer Styles
Beer of the Week: AleSmith Mexican Speedway Stout
From the Beer Writer: Speedway Stout, a coffee-imperial stout produced by (my current employer) AleSmith Brewing Company, has long been one of my favorite beers. Since the first time I tasted it … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: AleSmith Mexican Speedway Stout
Meet Longship Brewery
There are certain, seemingly nonsensical brewery names that challenge patrons to derive any meaning from them. But with upcoming project, Longship Brewery (10320 Camino Santa Fe, Suite C, Mira Mesa), … [Read more...] about Meet Longship Brewery
May Events Sampler Flight
This May is packed with beery events covering everything from local brews and grooves to sours and Belgian beers to the age-old question, “Mother may I…drink beer!” Check out some of these highlighted … [Read more...] about May Events Sampler Flight
Beer of the Week: Mike Hess Grapefruit Solis
From the Beer Writer: Fruited beers are en vogue...again. In past iterations of this trend, which comes and goes, gaining more and more traction each time around, fruits have mostly appeared in … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mike Hess Grapefruit Solis
Amplified Ale Works Miramar open for business
Thank God for the Internet. Thank God for Wordpress. Well…thank God for the Internet, anyway. Were it not for the real-time publishing capabilities of the web, I wouldn’t have been able to turn on a … [Read more...] about Amplified Ale Works Miramar open for business
Beer Touring: Burning Beard Brewing Company
Standing across the street from Burning Beard Brewing Company (785 Vernon Way, El Cajon), I could hear two things crystal-clear—the low drone of punk-rock music and a bartender enthusiastically … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Burning Beard Brewing Company
Best Beer Futures: East (& West)
In closing out my bi-annual preview of upcoming brewer-owned businesses showing the most potential, I’m focusing on the East County. Problem is, the list hasn’t changed since the last time I previewed … [Read more...] about Best Beer Futures: East (& West)
Beer of the Week: Gordon Biersch Maibock
From the Beer Writer: If you want to run into local brewers, you’re bound to do it by hitting up the happy hour at Gordon Biersch in Mission Valley. This is particularly true if you go when brewer … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Gordon Biersch Maibock
Mikkeller Brewing San Diego open for business
This weekend, long-awaited international collaborative project Mikkeller Brewing San Diego opened its doors. The place was mobbed, both by everyday customers stopping in for a taste of the numerous … [Read more...] about Mikkeller Brewing San Diego open for business