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Founder, Chism Solutions
For many, the owners of Council Brewing felt like family. So, it’s not surprising that the interest’s patrons remain interested in their lives beyond the life of their passion project. A year removed … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Liz Chism
No Saturday shall suffer sans sudsy soirees the second month of 2020
Saturday, February 8 | Brewbies Festival: One great brewery giving its all is terrific on its own, but one great cause bringing numerous great breweries together to give their all for … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: February #SDBeer Events
Gravity Heights’ super-sized IPA debuts on Super Bowl weekend
From the Beer Writer: The NFL's championship game isn't the only super-sized thing about this weekend, or even this time of year. Thanks to the innovation of Vinnie Cilurzo, owner of Santa Rosa's … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: One More Trip
Carlsbad brewery opening The Arbor tasting room on Kettner Boulevard
Few local breweries opened in the past three years have enjoyed as steady and fervent a following as Carlsbad’s Burgeon Beer Co. In touch with current trends and producing beers to satisfy modern … [Read more...] about Burgeon Beer expanding to Little Italy
Co-founder, Local Roots Kombucha
In December, Carlsbad-based Local Roots Kombucha made headlines by acquiring Latitude 33 Brewing’s Vista brewing facility. This move instantly upped Local Roots’ annual production capacity from 1,000 … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Joe Carmichael
Recipes (and beers) that’ll pay quarterly dividends come Super Bowl Sunday
The Butchery Quality Meats serves up recipes (and beers) for every phase of your Super Bowl soiree“Have you checked out The Butchery yet? It’s awesome.” Being a food and beer writer, I receive … [Read more...] about Plates and Pints: The Butchery
Hilarious Instagrammers inspire Duck Foot Brewing’s most popular IPA
From the Beer Writer: Pop culture. Try as I might to keep up on it, I've always been a little too off-the-grid to pick up on most of it. So it's no surprise that I catch most popular memes, viral … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Kookslams
Miramar’s Longship Brewery offers brewing insight on monthly basis
Whether you’re a homebrewer looking for tips on new styles, or someone who enjoys drinking beer and wants to learn more about how it’s made, Longship Brewery’s doors are open. Each month, the Mira … [Read more...] about Charles in charge
In announcing closing, OC business owners foretell of future in San Diego
Yesterday, husband-and-wife team Brandon Fender and Robyn Spevacek announced they will be closing their six-year-old Santa Ana craft brewery, The Good Beer Co. It was sad news for Orange County fans, … [Read more...] about The Good Beer Co. founders set sights on Julian
Miramar THC beer op expands to offer CBD-infused, non-alcoholic brews
It was three years ago when Marty Reed, Lyden Henderson, Greg Haap, and Charlie Reed came together to create THC-infused, non-alcoholic craft beverages under the brand name High Style Brewing. Those … [Read more...] about High Style rebrands to Outbound Brewing
