From the Beer Writer: The week before last, I wrote about the San Diego Tourism Authority teaming up with Bay City Brewing Company to create an official beer for San Diego. Backed by the SDTA's … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Resident Everyday California IPA
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Shake-ups abound for Little Miss Brewing
Earlier this month a for-lease sign went up beside the signage for Little Miss Brewing’s much-anticipated tasting room on Ocean Beach’s Newport Avenue. The conversion of the site’s interior into a … [Read more...] about Shake-ups abound for Little Miss Brewing
Miralani welcoming meadery, cidery and kitchen
The collection of artisanal producers in the pair of business parks near the corner of Miralani Drive and Camino Ruiz in Miramar already interact like partners. Home to four breweries, two wineries … [Read more...] about Miralani welcoming meadery, cidery and kitchen
Brewers Guild to brew 20th anniversary collaboration beer
One of the reasons San Diego brewers enjoy the camaraderie and success they do is the 1997 establishment of the San Diego Brewers Guild (SDBG). Back then, there were far fewer brewing companies in San … [Read more...] about Brewers Guild to brew 20th anniversary collaboration beer
Beer of the Week: Mother Earth Say When IPA
From the Beer Writer: With so many different beers on store shelves, it can be challenging for consumers to know which best fits their personal tastes. This is particularly true of India pale ales. … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mother Earth Say When IPA
Beer Touring: Circle Nine Brewing
I’m always intrigued by new breweries, but one’s institution of a motif inspired by a literary masterpiece made me extra eager to check it out. That operation is Circle Nine Brewing (7292 Industrial … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Circle Nine Brewing
Long Cloud shape-shifts into Kairoa Brewing
Those who’ve taken notice of the notice on the old Mueller building at the corner of Park Boulevard and Madison Avenue in University Heights have attempted to learn more about a work-in-progress … [Read more...] about Long Cloud shape-shifts into Kairoa Brewing
Beer of the Week: Bay City Anniversary IPA
From the Beer Writer: It's been a quick but fruitful two years for Lomaland's Bay City Brewing Company, especially over the past two months. In July, they debuted a beer brewed to represent our … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bay City Anniversary IPA
Sampler Flight: September Events
September is stocked with a plethora of craft-beer events celebrating just about every type of beer out there. From ales infused with farm-fresh hops to tart tantalizers and, of course, Oktoberfest … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: September Events
Green Flash competition proves homebrewing IPAs is really hard
Judging brewing competitions can be a reassuring exercise on many levels. If one devotes themselves to the process and takes it seriously, they often gain validation of their powers of evaluation … [Read more...] about Green Flash competition proves homebrewing IPAs is really hard