Tonight is officially the third anniversary of Ciro's Pizzeria & Beerhouse in Pacific Beach. The last three nights have seen a food pairing dinner featuring Bourbon County Brand Stout, a Dogfish … [Read more...] about Ciro’s Birthday Week Continues
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
Pizza Port OB: Storyteller’s Dinner
"Food is one of those things that is a reference point. Food can immediately transport you to a place or moment in time." This sentiment was shared by Chef Nicholas Brune, Co-Founder & Executive … [Read more...] about Pizza Port OB: Storyteller’s Dinner
The Curious Evolution of “India Pale Ale”
Language is in a constant state of flux. Words are created and forgotten asthe inevitable march of time tramples those that lose their necessity, while simultaneously constructing new combinations of … [Read more...] about The Curious Evolution of “India Pale Ale”
Super Rare Saturday
Churchill's Renaissance & Beer Release Up in San Marcos soaked suds seekers will be camping out Friday night for a chance to get their hands on Churchill's Finest Hour, an annual creation by The … [Read more...] about Super Rare Saturday
America’s Finest City Competition Winners
Over three sessions this past weekend 555 beers were judged for the annual America's Finest City homebrew competition by local club QUAFF. Scoring the beers were some serious heavyweights, including … [Read more...] about America’s Finest City Competition Winners
Q & A w/ Paige McWey: SDBG Executive Administrator
Can you tell us about your role with the Brewers Guild? As the Executive Administrator, I work very closely with our Executive Officers and Board of Directors to ensure the San Diego Brewers Guild … [Read more...] about Q & A w/ Paige McWey: SDBG Executive Administrator
Anniversary Parties Coming Up
Culture turns 1 (2/21-22) The Solana Beach brewery will celebrate their first year in business with two days of events this weekend. Friday will see the first-time release of four different … [Read more...] about Anniversary Parties Coming Up
Winners: The Bistro Double IPA Fest
The Bistro’s Double IPA festival began in 2000, and has since become one of the staple events of San Francisco Beer Week. Two San Diego breweries, listed in bold below, received plaudits: Double … [Read more...] about Winners: The Bistro Double IPA Fest
New College Area Pub: The Ugly Dog
Craft beer establishments are starting to spread into zip codes that had previously been barren, or close to it. Two examples include newly-opened neighborhood spot The Ugly Dog -- located at 6344 … [Read more...] about New College Area Pub: The Ugly Dog
Karl Strauss Celebrates 25 Years
Chris Cramer of Karl Strauss was Chair of the Day at the San Diego Rotary Club yesterday. Speaking before the 25th anniversary party on Saturday, Cramer brought guests and industry leaders Scott … [Read more...] about Karl Strauss Celebrates 25 Years