Last week we posted the results of the LA International Commercial Beer Competition, where San Diegan brewers won six gold, ten silver and seven bronze medals. Since then, the results of two more … [Read more...] about Awards Galore
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Local Habit Turns One
In celebration of their first year in business, Local Habit has organized a weekend that will please both avid foodies and discerning beer drinkers. Starting this Friday 6/29 and concluding Sunday … [Read more...] about Local Habit Turns One
San Diego International Beer Festival June 22-24
The 6th Annual San Diego International Beer Festival starts this weekend Friday, June 22nd and ends Sunday June 24th. A festival within the San Diego County Fair (aka Del Mar Fair), the general … [Read more...] about San Diego International Beer Festival June 22-24
SD Brewers Win 23 Medals at 2012 LA Int’l Commercial Beer Comp.
Results for the 2012 Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition were posted yesterday, with San Diegan brewers taking home 23 medals -- six gold, ten silver and seven bronze -- plus one … [Read more...] about SD Brewers Win 23 Medals at 2012 LA Int’l Commercial Beer Comp.
June 15: White Labs Day
One year ago today, Mayor Jerry Sanders proclaimed June 15, 2011 "White Labs Day" in San Diego County, cutting the ribbon on the yeast and fermentation supplier's new Mira Mesa location the day before … [Read more...] about June 15: White Labs Day
Stone Company Store South Park, Year 1
The first expansion outside the Escondido location of the Stone Brewing Co. empire, the Stone Company Store South Park, is turning 1 this Friday, June 15th. According to Stone Media Lynchpin (actual … [Read more...] about Stone Company Store South Park, Year 1
Interview w/ Founders Brewmaster Jeremy Kosmicki
Guest Blog / By Phil MacNitt Interview appears on page 14 of the June 2012 West Coaster, which you can view/download here. Founders Brewing Company has always possessed a mystical quality for us … [Read more...] about Interview w/ Founders Brewmaster Jeremy Kosmicki
Sierra Nevada Beer Camp #70: Token Lager
Back in February, five San Diegans traveled to Chico, CA to participate in Sierra Nevada Beer Camp. The group -- George Mora & Grant Tondro from URGE American Gastropub, Frank Miller from The … [Read more...] about Sierra Nevada Beer Camp #70: Token Lager
First Look: Thorn St. Brewery
Last week, West Coaster staff visited Thorn St. Brewery during a private fundraiser for the new movie by Frazzled Man Productions: Father Eddie. Still under construction with plans to open to the … [Read more...] about First Look: Thorn St. Brewery
Plates & Pints: Going Whole Hog
This column appears on page 16 of the June 2012 print issue, which you can download or view here. The 30th Street block between Beech and Cedar Streets boasts a ton of talent and integrity. … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Going Whole Hog