From the Beer Writer: Beer festivals happen nearly every weekend in San Diego County. Yes, it is truly a magnificent time to be alive. With such a multitude of beer-drinking extravaganzas, many can … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bagby Faint of Tart
Beer Styles
Beer of the Week: Burgeon Can’t Stop Juicin’
From the Beer Writer: My preference for clear beers sometimes makes me come off like I have no use for hazy IPAs, but I actually see them as just another style of beer. Some of them are good, some not … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Burgeon Can’t Stop Juicin’
Booze Brothers Brewing to debut Owl Farm brand
Those not living in or frequenting inland North County might not be as familiar with the Booze Brothers Brewing brand, but beer enthusiasts in and around Vista are keyed in on this five-year-old … [Read more...] about Booze Brothers Brewing to debut Owl Farm brand
Beer of the Week: Benchmark Table Beer on Oak
From the Beer Writer: Beers that find their way into barrels for extended aging are typically of the higher-alcohol variety. That additional fortitude helps the base beverage endure the test that is … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Benchmark Table Beer on Oak
Embarcadero Brewing wants to be National City’s first brewery
There may be no entrepreneurs better-suited to bring National City its very first local brewing company than the team behind Embarcadero Brewing (340 West 26th Street, Suite D, National City). A … [Read more...] about Embarcadero Brewing wants to be National City’s first brewery
Beer of the Week: Resident Saison Prestige
From the Beer Writer: Whereas most craft fans' favorite beer style is IPA (not that there's anything wrong with that...they're incredible), my favorite beers are Belgian-style farmhouse ales. But … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Resident Saison Prestige
The Bell Marker debuting in former Beer Co. spot
In 2010, an entrepreneur from north of San Diego County delivered a brewpub concept to downtown’s Gaslamp Quarter. Dubbed The Beer Co., it was a spin-off operation that failed to generate much of a … [Read more...] about The Bell Marker debuting in former Beer Co. spot
Beer of the Week: Mason / Offshoot Zero Moustafa IPA
From the Beer Writer: Once upon a time, the term "hoppy" simply meant "bitter," and all craft-beer fans seemed to want was hoppy IPAs. These days, imbibers still crave hoppy IPAs, but the term has … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mason / Offshoot Zero Moustafa IPA
Sampler Flight: January San Diego Beer Events
Some set aside January as a time of counteractive restraint following a month or more of holiday-strength indulgence, but that doesn’t stop local breweries and bars from offering tons of temptation … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: January San Diego Beer Events
2017 Recap: Beers of the Week
Each week, I feature a locally produced beer that is special from one of numerous standpoints. Sometimes it’s an anniversary beer, other times I go with collaborations. The draw of something unique … [Read more...] about 2017 Recap: Beers of the Week