Have you ever wanted to try your hand at a Masskrugstemmen—a beer stein-holding competition? Here’s your chance, and it’s for a great cause! Guests, beer fans, and party-goers all have the opportunity … [Read more...] about Hoist a Stein for Brain Cancer Research at BraveCort Brew Fest 10/10
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
SD Brewers Kill It at 2015 Great American Beer Festival
After several years in which San Diego County breweries had strong, but annually declining performances at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF), the 2015 edition of the country’s largest and most … [Read more...] about SD Brewers Kill It at 2015 Great American Beer Festival
Beer of the Week: Duck Foot The Persuasive Blonde
From the Beer Writer: When Duck Foot Brewing Co. was in its planning stages, the only thing I knew about it right off the bat was that it would be a 100% gluten-reduced beer brewery. This was years … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Duck Foot The Persuasive Blonde
Plates & Pints: Barons Market
Behind the scenes at SoCal gourmet grocery chain Barons Market’s backroom beer-pairing session Grocery stores are built to provide a feast for the eyes within their spacious confines. Everywhere … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Barons Market
Best Beer Futures: West
This is the third part of a four-article series exploring some of the more interesting and highly anticipated brewery projects throughout San Diego. Today’s post covers the county’s westerly expanses, … [Read more...] about Best Beer Futures: West
Beer of the Week: Council Imperial Beatitude Tart Saison
From the Beer Writer: The Lupus Foundation of Southern California (LFSC) has been blown away by the massive outpour of support provided by nearly 30 different San Diego County breweries via the Beer … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Council Imperial Beatitude Tart Saison
Meet Palomar Brewing Co.
Amid the eclectic music emanating from multiple stages at the 2014 Coachella Valley Music Festival—this was where the idea for and partnership behind Palomar Brewing Company came to be. The brainchild … [Read more...] about Meet Palomar Brewing Co.
Best Beer Futures: South
Last week, we kicked off a four-part series exploring the most intriguing and promising work-in-progress brewery-owned venues in San Diego County. In this, the second installment, we affix our … [Read more...] about Best Beer Futures: South
Industry Reactions to Saint Archer Acquisition
"You can’t feel too bad for that favorite garage band that just got a world tour. They make great brews and I’m proud of those guys. The one glaring tragedy is the fight to keep craft alive suffers; … [Read more...] about Industry Reactions to Saint Archer Acquisition
Q&A: Julia Herz & Gwen Conley
Authors, Beer Pairing: The Essential Guide from the Pairing Pros Two powerhouses from the craft brewing industry—Julia Herz, a certified Cicerone and craft beer program director for the Brewers … [Read more...] about Q&A: Julia Herz & Gwen Conley