TapHunter Awards SD Brewery of the Year The votes are in and 1st Place of TapHunter's 2010 San Diego Brewery Awards goes to AleSmith. Well deserved, if you ask me. From the crispy X Pale Ale to … [Read more...] about TapHunter Awards, Strong Ale Fest
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
Hamilton’s A Hit
If you have your copy of the December 2010 issue of West Coaster, you’ve read the story behind Ingrid’s 1 in 8, a Ballast Point/Coronado collaboration beer benefiting breast cancer research. Last … [Read more...] about Hamilton’s A Hit
Online Reader for West Coaster Print
If you are: locked in an office, are waiting for us to deliver to your favorite spot, from out of town, or a child of the internet, we now have a cool polished West Coaster online reader for … [Read more...] about Online Reader for West Coaster Print
Stone South Park Show & Tell
Around twenty people and four Stone representatives came together for Stone Brewing Co.'s 2nd Informational Meeting held at their new location, off 30th street in South Park. Greg … [Read more...] about Stone South Park Show & Tell
…And A Parrot In A Palm Tree
Hard at work on the December 2010 issue of West Coaster, we took some time out to enjoy a bomber of the new special release from Karl Strauss: Parrot In A Palm Tree Holiday Baltic Porter. We love … [Read more...] about …And A Parrot In A Palm Tree
Stone South Park Meeting Sunday
Following up on our previous post on the matter, Stone will be having a community meeting at their South Park location this Sunday at 1PM. Come show your support for what will be 30th Street's & … [Read more...] about Stone South Park Meeting Sunday
Wanted: SDBW Photos
West Coaster is looking for creative, high-res SDBW photos for our December 2010 issue. If you have a great shot from one of the over four-hundred events, send them to ryan@westcoastersd.com. … [Read more...] about Wanted: SDBW Photos
Lightning Strikes Thrice: A Thanksgiving Pairing Guide
Skip the wine this Thanksgiving and pick up some bottles from Lightning Brewery. Their malty selection (the license plate of their delivery van: BIGMALT) is perfect for America’s favorite hearty-meal … [Read more...] about Lightning Strikes Thrice: A Thanksgiving Pairing Guide
Meanwhile, in Deutschland… Part 2
Here are some more notes from my time at Doemens Academy in Germany. Look for my "Into the Brew" column continuing in the December issue of West Coaster. November 10th - Started the morning with … [Read more...] about Meanwhile, in Deutschland… Part 2
Ale and Hearty
Have you recovered from San Diego Beer Week yet? If the answer is no, that's alright, you have two more weeks until the 14th Annual San Diego Strong Ale Festival on December 3rd and 4th. Hosted by … [Read more...] about Ale and Hearty