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Kings and Convicts Brewing acquisition renders local company again independent
In 2015, San Diego’s Ballast Point Brewing was purchased by New York-based alcohol company Constellation Brands for $1 billion. It was the largest acquisition of its kind and sent shockwaves through … [Read more...] about Constellation Brands sells Ballast Point to Illinois interest Kings and Convicts
Pizza Port and Ocean Beach brewers cook up specialty for holiday parade
A community as unique as Ocean Beach deserves its own beer. This was the thinking of the OB Town Council, and it was shared whole-heartedly by the brewers in the beachy berg when they were invited to … [Read more...] about OB brewers team up to parade on
Bagby Beer Co.’s fifth-anniversary IPA a celebration of past and present
From the Beer Writer: In a world rife with wide-ranging variations on the India pale ale, it’s easy to long for the good old days when one could rely on an IPA to be bold, bitter, aromatic and clear … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: What a Time to Be Alive!
Eastlake brewery’s second Chula Vista venue its largest, most ambitious
Chula Vista’s Novo Brazil Brewing recently implemented a packaging rebrand, the mission of which was three-fold. The Brazilian ownership team wanted to broaden its concept into a fermented-beverage … [Read more...] about Novo Brazil opens Otay Ranch brewpub
After two-plus years, Barrio Logan operation to shutter on November 30
In the summer of 2017, John Bull opened the doors to Alta Brewing in Barrio Logan. It was the community’s second brewery, following in the footsteps of Border X Brewing, and later joined by Thorn … [Read more...] about Alta Brewing closing at month’s end
Gluten-reduced brewery’s gluten-free eatery boasts fun new offerings
Going into the restaurant business can be difficult for any company, especially a brewery. Sure, almost every brewing company venue maintains public space, but a tasting room is a very different … [Read more...] about Duck Foot adds to East Village gluten-free menu
Amplified Ale Works new triple IPA celebrates seven years and Strata!
From the Beer Writer: About a year ago, a deafening buzz began to develop about a newly debuted hop varietal called Strata. Almost overnight, numerous beers began popping up incorporating this PNW … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: StrataBlaster
Entrepreneurs seeking tenants for permanent shared North County facility
Currently, San Diego County’s only communal brewery operations are the Brewery Igniter facilities constructed by developer H.G. Fenton in Miramar, North Park and Carlsbad. A fourth Brewery Igniter … [Read more...] about Co-Lab brewery collective planned for Vista
Head Brewer, Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern & Grill
Last week, we talked robust porters with longtime San Diego brewer Marty Mendiola, who has medaled six times for his porters at the Great American Beer Festival. This week, we’re spotlighting a local … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Thomas Peters
Local beer bar owner transforming brewpub into accessible bar and grill
Last August, the East Village’s Monkey Paw Pub and Brewery shuttered after seven years operating as an award-winning, cult-favorite member of San Diego’s brewing community. The closure came roughly a … [Read more...] about Bottle Rocket opening in former Monkey Paw space
