In mid-December 2014, Mikkel Borg Bjergsø of Mikkeller visited San Diego to brew a collaboration beer with Peter Zien AleSmith Brewing Co. The result? Beer Geek Speedway. Described by the brewers as … [Read more...] about AleSmith, Mikkeller & Danish Beer Culture
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
“Beer to the Rescue” Campaign for Lupus Research Begins January 31
More than 20 of our local craft breweries plan to brew a beer in support of lupus research and awareness in 2015, thanks to an initiative established by journalist Brandon Hernández. On January 31, … [Read more...] about “Beer to the Rescue” Campaign for Lupus Research Begins January 31
The 14 in ’14: Best of San Diego Beer
In past years, West Coaster ran a feature covering who we thought would be the movers and shakers of the upcoming year. Now, for 2014, we’ve opened up the feature to our readers by way of an online … [Read more...] about The 14 in ’14: Best of San Diego Beer
Tony Gwynn Pale Ale Six-Packs
500 sixers of AleSmith's Tony Gwynn tribute beer will be available via Brown Paper Tickets today starting at noon, with customers able to reserve up to two six-packs for pick-up starting this … [Read more...] about Tony Gwynn Pale Ale Six-Packs
Marty Mendiola’s Second Chance
Long time head brewer for Rock Bottom La Jolla and former President of the San Diego Brewers Guild Marty Mendiola is setting off to start Second Chance Beer Company. Opening in 2015, the brewery will … [Read more...] about Marty Mendiola’s Second Chance
18th Annual Pizza Port Strong Ale Fest
This Friday and Saturday, December 5-6, Pizza Port Carlsbad is hosting the 18th annual Strong Ale Festival. With 80+ taps of beers 8% and above, we highly recommend eating well and not driving to this … [Read more...] about 18th Annual Pizza Port Strong Ale Fest
Coaster Booze Ban Proposed
San Diego faces yet another proposed alcohol ban in public spaces – and your help is needed to push for alternative public safety solutions. The North County Transit District (NCTD) Board of … [Read more...] about Coaster Booze Ban Proposed
Green Flash Acquires Alpine Beer Company
via Press Release: At Alpine Beer Company this morning, Green Flash founders, Mike and Lisa Hinkley and Alpine Beer Company founders, Pat and Val McIlhenney announced that their breweries will join … [Read more...] about Green Flash Acquires Alpine Beer Company
The 14 in 2014 – Best of San Diego Beer Poll
In previous years, our feature highlighting the Best of SD Beer (11 in '11, 12 in '12, etc) was figured out internally. We decided this year to open it up for our readers to decide instead. This poll … [Read more...] about The 14 in 2014 – Best of San Diego Beer Poll
San Diego Beer Week 2014 – Publisher’s Picks
Kegs have been hoarded, tap lines cleaned, and lineups finalized. It’s go time in the San Diego beer world. Lots of hard work has gone into this 6th incarnation of the 10 day confederation of beer … [Read more...] about San Diego Beer Week 2014 – Publisher’s Picks