Last night, I crashed The Grill at Torrey Pines for Ballast Point's beer dinner. The dinner, a result of long interaction between Ballast Point's Colby Chandler & The Grill's Stephen Kurpinsky and … [Read more...] about Stay Classy, San Diego Beer
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
TapHunter and Chef Dan Moody Present…
...San Diego's first-ever pop-up restaurant, a concept that involves a well-known chef taking over a local kitchen for a pre-determined length of time to create 5 course prix fixe meals. Having caught … [Read more...] about TapHunter and Chef Dan Moody Present…
Manzanita Bottles Ship
11 in '11 member Manzanita is shipping out 22oz bottles this week. Their website also just received a facelift, with an updated listing of where you can find those brand new bombers of tasty, tasty … [Read more...] about Manzanita Bottles Ship
Karl’s 22nd
Karl Strauss will host an exclusive party for their 22nd Anniversary. Touted as the "Changing of the Barrels," the 60 person event will take place at the Santa Fe St. Brewery February 2nd from 5-8pm. … [Read more...] about Karl’s 22nd
Local Softball, Local Beer
West Coaster-sponsored softball team DRINK LOCAL BEER improved their record to 1-1 with a hard-fought 13-12 win over Stick It In Ur Ear on Monday night at the Santee Sportsplex. Leading 11-5 with … [Read more...] about Local Softball, Local Beer
Dispatch From the Front
We recently expanded our distribution. Here's some cool stuff we found out in the trenches of San Diego Beer that I think you'll like. Olive Tree Market Tasting Room Tiny, but very … [Read more...] about Dispatch From the Front
Craft Pilsners @ BLAH
We cruised over to Blind Lady Ale House on Thursday night for a flight of pilsners from American craft brewers. Lee Chase of Automatic Brewing Co. (and 11 in '11 member) teamed up with Doug Hasker, … [Read more...] about Craft Pilsners @ BLAH
Attention: Homebrewers
There are some great homebrewing classes coming up for all skill levels, starting tomorrow! Saturday, January 15th 7am @ Mother Earth Brew Co. -- You read it right, 7am. This class is more for … [Read more...] about Attention: Homebrewers
Bruski House Grand Opening Today
Update 7pm: We met with owner Bruce Nguyen, an SDSU grad and Scripps Ranch resident, to discuss the new venture. "We got swamped this morning at 11am, with a line going out the door," stated Nguyen. … [Read more...] about Bruski House Grand Opening Today
Mountain Munchies from Big Sky @ Hamilton’s
Hamilton's Tavern hosted Big Sky Brewing Co. from Missoula, Montana for their "2nd Saturday" event held every second Saturday of the month. This past Saturday, 01/08/11, got off to a shakey start, as … [Read more...] about Mountain Munchies from Big Sky @ Hamilton’s