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Executive Vice President of Brewing Operations, Two Roots Brewing
When Cannabiniers took over Helm’s Brewing in 2018, the headline was that its Kearny Mesa facility would be used to start the production of THC-infused beer to be sold under the interest’s new name … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Kevin Barnes
Project Manager, CLTVT
For over a decade, a local firm has provided general contracting and construction management services with a focus on brewing facilities throughout San Diego County. That business goes by the name … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Nathan Sharpe
Advanced Cicerone, Pure Project Brewing
With a passing rate of just 10-15%, chasing the third-level rank of Advanced Cicerone is a challenging task. That certification has existed since 2015 and there are only 103 individuals in the entire … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Chris Leguizamon
Owner & Head Brewer, Rouleur Brewing
Just over two years ago, Carlsbad’s Brewery Igniter lease-to-brew brewery facility welcomed a biking-themed interest to its ranks, Rouleur Brewing. That business has followed a winding, uphill route … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Rawley Macias
Founder of Harland Brewing also launches Scout Distribution
Last December, Josh Landan, most famous locally for founding and subsequently selling Saint Archer Brewery, returned to the beer industry by establishing Harland Brewing. But he didn’t stop there. He … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A (Part 2): Josh Landan
Saint Archer’s founder talks about return to brewing industry
In 2013, Josh Landan assembled a team of high-profile investors from the action-sports world to fund Saint Archer Brewery. A little over two years in, Big Beer (MillerCoors) came knocking with a … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A (Part 1): Josh Landan
Meet the new head brewer at Pacific Beach AleHouse
April 7 is National Beer Day (and National Session Beer Day), and a local brewpub will be relaunching its beer program. This will be done via the introduction of two new beers from Pacific Beach … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Dan Enjem
Readers choice for Best Brewer in San Diego
West Coaster readers voted Kelsey McNair of North Park Beer Co. San Diego's Best Brewer of 2018. When told the news, McNair revealed he didn't vote for himself: "I voted for Travis Smith," he said, … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Kelsey McNair
AleSmith’s owner catches us up on developments at the Beeramar brewery
A lot has changed in the beer industry over the 23 years AleSmith Brewing has been in operation. Even with a reputation for producing exceptional beer across styles, leadership at that Miramar … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Peter Zien
New Fourpenny House head brewer shares plan moving forward
Most people’s familiarity with ChuckAlek Independent Brewers started and stopped with its married-couple owners. Their amour for historical styles made for great contributions to the local scene, but … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Samantha Olson
