This article was written by West Coaster contributor Vince Vasquez. He is a think tank analyst based in San Diego, and has authored numerous reports on the economic dynamics of San Diego’s craft beer … [Read more...] about Speak Out for Local Craft Beer at Qualcomm Stadium!
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
#sdbeer @ Petco Park
via Petco Park Insider: "Since Petco Park opened in 2004, the San Diego beer scene has exploded. Inside the park is no exception, with high octane hops washing away the leak-inducing legacy of … [Read more...] about #sdbeer @ Petco Park
The Brazilian Connection
Tiago Carneiro and José Felipe Carneiro of Wäls BrewingBrazil’s Wäls Brewing first landed on our radar at the 2014 World Beer Cup in Denver. There, Tiago Carneiro and José Felipe Carneiro were two of … [Read more...] about The Brazilian Connection
Open Letter to Festival Goers
This text appeared on 'the back page' of our most recent issue, written by Ryan Allan of @socalsessions... Please celebrate and appreciate National Beer Day responsibly! Dear Craft Beer Lovers & … [Read more...] about Open Letter to Festival Goers
Industry Profile: Val Guagliardo (The High Dive)
Veteran beer slinger Val Guagliardo just landed a job as Beer & Events Manager at the High Dive, Bay Park’s thoroughbred craft beer bar. Her craft beer resume is deep; she worked behind the bar of … [Read more...] about Industry Profile: Val Guagliardo (The High Dive)
Bagby Opens With a Bang
March 28th was a near perfect day in North County, San Diego, and there was a clear excitement in the air at Bagby Beer Company in Oceanside. Brewers and volunteers were busy running back and forth … [Read more...] about Bagby Opens With a Bang
Unite Red Ale Now Available
Beers created at 10 local brewing operations on March 8 in celebration of International Women's Collaboration Brew Day (#iwcbd; @pinkbootsbeer) are starting to emerge from their fermentors. On … [Read more...] about Unite Red Ale Now Available
Breweries Crop Up @ Farmers’ Markets
A few local breweries have begun taking advantage of a new law allowing them to sell packaged beer at farmers' markets. Sampling directly is not yet allowed, but another bill changing that will … [Read more...] about Breweries Crop Up @ Farmers’ Markets
Upcoming Beer Happenings
3/26 Saison Persuasion (Beer to the Rescue) @ Pizza Port Solana Beach 3/26 Lost Abbey Rare Beer Dinner @ Waypoint Public 3/27 Lupulin Against Lupus (Beer to the Rescue) @ Aztec Brewery 3/28 Stone … [Read more...] about Upcoming Beer Happenings
WC Event Calendar Online
Due to popular demand, we've brought back our online event calendar! While the old format was glitchy, the new streamlined look will make it easy for you to find great beer events happening all … [Read more...] about WC Event Calendar Online