I hope you've all been out and about enjoying the Week so far - we certainly have been. From Mad Cap Draft at Home Brew Mart to Alpine at O'Brien's to Mission Pint Night at Knb Wine Cellars to BLAH … [Read more...] about SDBW Updates
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
2010 San Diego Brewers Guild Festival Recap
Over 3,500 craft beer devotees flocked to Liberty Station this afternoon to celebrate the 2010 San Diego Brewers Guild Festival as San Diego Beer Week officially kicked off. Mayor Sanders was on … [Read more...] about 2010 San Diego Brewers Guild Festival Recap
San Diego Beer Week is Here!
It's that time of year again, San Diego. SDBW is back with a vengeance. If you haven't been able to pick up a copy of our November issue, you can now download the pdf - up in the top right … [Read more...] about San Diego Beer Week is Here!
Manzanita Grows Tall
On an unseasonably warm November afternoon, I made my way to Santee to meet up with Manzanita President & CEO Jeff Trevaskis. When I found Jeff, he was in the middle of making tap handles in an … [Read more...] about Manzanita Grows Tall
A Long Time Coming
The wait is over, San Diego – six-packs of Ballast Point’s Sculpin IPA are finally here. Previously only available in twenty-two ounce bottles or on tap, this award-winning brew has finally joined … [Read more...] about A Long Time Coming
Distribution, and updates
We're currently making delivery runs for West Coaster. The online version of the print is in the works - thanks for your patience. You can pick up a copy at one of the locations listed on our … [Read more...] about Distribution, and updates
West Coaster in Pacific San Diego Magazine
The West Coaster team is in November's Pacific San Diego Magazine's feature on San Diego Craft Beer. The feature begins on page 45, and our smiling mugs are on page … [Read more...] about West Coaster in Pacific San Diego Magazine
Spellbinding
Over the weekend the New York Times reported that the beer label on San Marcos beer brewer Lost Abbey had caught the ire of witches because of a now controversial image of a young witch burning at the … [Read more...] about Spellbinding
Oktober Hess Fest
Hess Brewing does it again. Despite the less-than-appealing weather conditions lingering in San Diego, there was a terrific turnout for the Oktober Hess Festival and the sun even made an appearance. … [Read more...] about Oktober Hess Fest
New Brew, Same House
Meet Travis Smith, the man who rose through the ranks at Russian River, led the charge at The Bruery, and is now breathing life back into La Jolla Brew House. He’s come to rescue this well-known San … [Read more...] about New Brew, Same House