More than thirty craft brewers are convening at this year’s Carlsbad Brewfest on September 12, 2015. The Rotary Clubs of Carlsbad, organizers of the event, invite all San Diegans to make merry with … [Read more...] about Coming Soon: Carlsbad Brewfest 9/12
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
Q&A: Will Galaspy
Head Brewer, 32 North Brewing Co. It wasn’t all that long after Miramar’s 32 North Brewing Company opened that the business’ head brewer hit the road to pursue other projects. Recently, owner Steve … [Read more...] about Q&A: Will Galaspy
September Event Sampler Flight
Summer is fast coming to a close (but not before some record-breaking mercury spikes). Soon, session ales and lighter golden liquid fare will give way to pumpkin- and spice-laced concoctions of a more … [Read more...] about September Event Sampler Flight
Beer of the Week: New English Two Legit Double IPA
From the Beer Writer: Since meeting New English Brewing Co. owner Simon Lacey, I’ve admired his devotion to crafting high quality versions of the beers of his homeland. In a day and age where most … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: New English Two Legit Double IPA
Plates & Pints: Thinking Outside the Bamboo Box
Sabuku Sushi brings craft beer and brewers into the sushi dining experience For years, taking in the American pastime meant pairing sacred ballpark fare—red hots, peanuts, popcorn and other stadium … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Thinking Outside the Bamboo Box
Q&A: Marty Mendiola
Owner & Brewmaster, Second Chance Beer Company He’s been a fixture in the San Diego brewing scene for more than a decade-and-a-half, won countless national and international awards for his … [Read more...] about Q&A: Marty Mendiola
Helix Brewing Co. coming soon to La Mesa
It won’t be La Mesa’s first brewing company (Bolt Brewery nabbed those bragging rights, opening last year after the municipal government removed restrictions on breweries within its geographic … [Read more...] about Helix Brewing Co. coming soon to La Mesa
Win Tickets to the California Craft Beer Summit
West Coaster is giving away two VIP tickets to the inaugural California Craft Beer Summit. Enter to win a full two-day access to the Expo Hall, a choice of several craft educational sessions, a ticket … [Read more...] about Win Tickets to the California Craft Beer Summit
Beer of the Week: Kilowatt Biere Du Monde
From the Beer Writer: While it’s been an honor to help raise some money for a worthy cause through this year’s Beer to the Rescue campaign, there have been plenty of fun elements as well. Chief among … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Kilowatt Biere Du Monde
Fallbrook’s “Homegrown” collaboration beer
One morning, standing in a green room awaiting a television segment with the owners of Fallbrook Brewing Company and Bolt Brewery, I watched both gentlemen take a shine to each other. It made sense. … [Read more...] about Fallbrook’s “Homegrown” collaboration beer