The following column from the November 2018 issue of West Coaster won first place in the "Best Beer Review" category at the 7th annual North American Guild of Beer Writers competition, announced … [Read more...] about Beer Actually
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San Diego winners from 2019 GABF
Local Great American Beer Festival medal count hits 18
The Great American Beer Festival is both the largest, most respected annual beer fest and professional brewing competition in the country. Held each fall in Denver, Colorado, it is organized by … [Read more...] about San Diego winners from 2019 GABF
Beer of the Week: Schlock Purist
The Original 40’s Pils a nice intro to North Park’s newest brewpub
From the Beer Writer: During the day, I work at a brewery, and it's not uncommon for brewers from other local fermentation interests to stop in for a pint or two. This is true of Chris "Giggles" … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Schlock Purist
Sampler Flight: October #SDBeer Events
Some of the higher-profile goings-on in the local beerisphere this month
October 5 | AleSchmidt Oktoberfest Celebration: On the last Saturday of Germany’s 16-day Oktoberfest season, AleSmith Brewing will put on a multi-faceted fete complete with live German-style music, a … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: October #SDBeer Events
Harrah’s Southern California brewery rebranded
Former SR76 Beerworks now goes by Rincon Reservation Road Brewery
In 2016, Harrah’s Southern California Resort opened the first tribal brewery in San Diego County. Going by the name SR76 Beerworks, it was owned by the economic development arm of the Rincon Band of … [Read more...] about Harrah’s Southern California brewery rebranded
3LB closing venues, changing course
Restaurateurs shutter two locations, focus on Urge Common House model
Earlier this month, we reported that 3 Local Brothers (3LB) restaurant group was ceasing operation of its Urge Gastropub and Whiskey Bank brewpub in Oceanside. That news coincided with 3LB’s … [Read more...] about 3LB closing venues, changing course
Beer of the Week: THC IPA
The Hop Concept’s flagship beer is one of San Diego’s finest IPAs
From the Beer Writer: As a San Diego-based beer journalist covering the industry for more than a decade, I have had many IPAs, so it takes a lot for one to stand out. It takes even more for me to try … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: THC IPA
A Pedaleur for the cause
Rouleur Brewing supporting Padres Pedal the Cause with IPA and more
It’s commonplace for craft breweries to help out charitable causes. Beer and humanitarianism go hand-in-hand and, often, a brewery and charity are connected by a common thread. Such is the case with … [Read more...] about A Pedaleur for the cause
Brewery Igniter coming to Oceanside
H.G. Fenton’s fourth lease-to-brew campus currently in the works
It’s been nearly four years since developer H.G. Fenton debuted the first of its lease-to-brew Brewery Igniter facilities on Kenamar Drive in Miramar. Bolstered by tenants such as Pure Project … [Read more...] about Brewery Igniter coming to Oceanside
The Lost Abbey opening San Elijo location
Popular North County brewery opening second San Marcos tasting room
Currently, a pair of tasting rooms dispense the Belgian-inspired, barrel-aged beers of The Lost Abbey: one at the company’s headquarters in San Marcos and a stand-alone spot in Cardiff by the Sea … [Read more...] about The Lost Abbey opening San Elijo location