San Diego Beer & Beverage News

More and more San Diego breweries are planning, or have already completed, satellite tasting room operations that don't have a brewery component. Currently, under state law, brewers can receive an … [Read more...] about Tasting Room Trend

A two-alarm fire at Wet 'N Reckless Brewery in Mira Mesa caused significant damage last night. According to media reports, a welding touch being used to complete repairs started the fire as owner … [Read more...] about Fire Burns Wet ‘N Reckless Brewing

18 years ago, on July 26, 1996, Stone Brewing Co. sold the first keg of Stone Pale Ale to Vince Marsaglia of Pizza Port fame. This is a big deal, as there were few craft breweries in San Diego … [Read more...] about On This Day In 1996…

Last weekend, Karl Strauss showed its commitment to community and environment with their fourth annual beach clean-up in partnership with the Surfrider Foundation. 144 team members—from brewers to HR … [Read more...] about Team Karl Cleans Up PB

Once a month, La Jolla's Herringbone restaurant is partnering with local breweries and musicians. This Saturday, North Park's Thorn St. is the featured brewery, while musicians Andy Mauser and the … [Read more...] about Herringbone Local Ales & Acoustics Night

Vista's Iron Fist Brewing Company is planning on opening a 3,000 sq. ft. tasting room with outdoor seating in a brand new development off Cesar Chavez Parkway and National Avenue in the Barrio Logan, … [Read more...] about Iron Fist Planning Barrio Logan Tasting Room

Technically, Tom Nickel of O'Brien's Pub & Nickel Brewing Company is looking to become the Honorary Mayor of Julian, but we thought we'd share anyways, as he's campaigning for a good … [Read more...] about Tom Nickel Running for Mayor of Julian

This Saturday from 1 -6 p.m. the Del Mar Racetrack will host a locally-focused beer festival in the Seaside Concert area west of the Grandstand. More than 20 breweries (including Ballast Point, … [Read more...] about Racetrack Hosts Beer Fests

“It’s a secret, you can’t say anything or take a picture. You have to speak with Green Flash first.” These were the words spoken to me by Alexis Briol, Brasserie (Brewery) St-Feuillien’s Director … [Read more...] about Green Flash/St-Feuillien Brew West Coast IPA in Belgium

Vista is now home to eleven breweries, with Toolbox Brewing crafting their first beer today, a tart saison with Brettanomyces and Lactobacillus  harvested by local homebrewers. Award-winning … [Read more...] about Brewery #91: Toolbox