We drove up to Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens on a dreary Friday afternoon to visit with Mitch Steele, head brewer of Stone Brewing Co., Chuck Silva, brewmaster of Green Flash, & Jeff … [Read more...] about Highway 78 Scotch Ale Gets Rolling
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
Chicks for Beer @ The High Dive
Patrick Rue of The Bruery made the trip down from Orange County to share his beer at The High Dive on Wednesday. Each month, this Bay Park venue hosts "Chicks for Beer," a beer-centric social … [Read more...] about Chicks for Beer @ The High Dive
A Very Charitable Blind Lady: Ingrid’s 1 in 8 Wraps Up
Ingrid's 1 in 8 formally finished up its tour of San Diego with a firkin at Blind Lady Ale House. This version of 1 in 8 was flavored with oak chips soaked in Ballast Point's Three Sheets Rum. … [Read more...] about A Very Charitable Blind Lady: Ingrid’s 1 in 8 Wraps Up
A Pilgrimage to Kloster Andechs
The sun was already well on its way to dropping behind the jagged wall of the Alps when our S Bahn train from Munich finally pulled into Herrshing Central Station. We were going to be cutting it … [Read more...] about A Pilgrimage to Kloster Andechs
KnB Rocks Beers & Beards
Update 12/13/2010 from Adam Parker, KnB's "Gentleman of Draft & Bottle," who sent us the Beard Awards: Best Beard: Kevin Weakest Beard: Josh Bocaccio Sexiest Beard: Matty P Best Neck … [Read more...] about KnB Rocks Beers & Beards
TapHunter Awards Recap
Congrats to AleSmith on receiving 1st place in TapHunter.com's SD Brewery of the Year Awards. Nearly 500 votes were cast and it was no surprise to see the Mira Mesa brewery take top spot. Just like … [Read more...] about TapHunter Awards Recap
MIHO @ Home Brew Mart Recap
The MIHO Gastrotruck/Home Brew Mart collaboration event went off without a hitch Thursday night. One of our favorites, Barmy Ale, was back on - going perfectly with the Barmy Ale-braised pork loin … [Read more...] about MIHO @ Home Brew Mart Recap
Season’s Greetings @ KnB Cellars
It’s time to get in the holiday spirit, San Diego. Head on down to KnB Cellars in Del Cerro for a fantastic selection of holiday beers on tap starting at 5pm tonight, December 11th. Some of the … [Read more...] about Season’s Greetings @ KnB Cellars
Tipsy off 1 in 8 Cask
Following up on recent posts and a Dec. 2010 print story, Ingrid's 1 in 8 was back on cask Tuesday night - this time at The Tipsy Crow on Fifth Avenue, downtown. The Ballast Point and Coronado crews … [Read more...] about Tipsy off 1 in 8 Cask
MIHO Gastrotruck & Ballast Point Pairing
West Coaster has obtained the pairing menu Ballast Point / MIHO Gastrotruck collaboration this Thursday. MIHO will be bringing their nomadic farm to face fare to Home Brew Mart from 5-7. The menu has … [Read more...] about MIHO Gastrotruck & Ballast Point Pairing