Yesterday, I met up with Rey Knight of Butcher's Brewing at Bottlecraft for a few minutes. You're currently making the transition from contract brewing to in-house production brewing. Why? There's … [Read more...] about Friday 5 with Rey Knight of Butcher’s Brewing
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
First taste of KARL’S Wreck Alley Imperial Stout
Karl Strauss celebrated its 23rd anniversary last month and among the usual Changing of the Barrels hoopla, the brewery gave party-goers a taste of their upcoming release. Wreck Alley Imperial Stout … [Read more...] about First taste of KARL’S Wreck Alley Imperial Stout
Into the Brew: Bocking the Trend
This column appears on page 16 of the March 2012 issue. BOCKING THE TREND -- The historic, springtime Bavarian lager styles can be found in San Diego As spring approaches, with it comes two … [Read more...] about Into the Brew: Bocking the Trend
Stone Book Signing Tonight @ Warwick’s
If you've ever wanted to meet Stone Brewing Co. CEO & Co-Founder Greg Koch and President & Brewmaster Steve Wagner, tonight is your chance -- head over to Warwick's at 7:00 pm for a book … [Read more...] about Stone Book Signing Tonight @ Warwick’s
Friday Q&A w/ Homebrewer Ken Schmidt
Last Saturday, Ken Schmidt took home his second win at the Stone March Madness Homebrew Competition & AHA Rally. His recipe will be brewed on Stone's system and bottled in the upcoming months. … [Read more...] about Friday Q&A w/ Homebrewer Ken Schmidt
Details on Hess Brewing’s North Park Expansion
Last week in an article focusing on the rapid of our local brewing industry, the San Diego Business Journal reported that Miramar-based nanobrewery Hess Brewing was planning to expand into a North … [Read more...] about Details on Hess Brewing’s North Park Expansion
Televised Beer Tour Featured on Fox 5
Local television station Fox 5 did some coverage on San Diego beer this morning. Reporter Heather Ford and a motley crew of friends packed into Scavenger Beer Tour's Swiss pinzgauer ATV and … [Read more...] about Televised Beer Tour Featured on Fox 5
Rip Current Brewing Company Announced
Paul Sangster, one of San Diego's most decorated home brewers, is slated to open a San Marcos brewery in the summer of 2012. A move widely expected in the local brewing community, it was late last … [Read more...] about Rip Current Brewing Company Announced
Featured Recipe: Shepherd’s Pie
The copy and recipe below both appear on page 4 of our March 2012 Ladies of Local Beer Issue, and are courtesy of Karen Blair, Hamilton's Tavern publican and comfort food fan. Every March, millions … [Read more...] about Featured Recipe: Shepherd’s Pie
An Interview with Green Flash’s Melodee Mario
This interview is part of the March 2012 Ladies of Local Beer Issue. When did you join Green Flash, and what is your role with the company? I’ve been with Green Flash since November 2009. I … [Read more...] about An Interview with Green Flash’s Melodee Mario