Stone Brewing Co. San Diego County locals know the name well. The gargoyle, the majestic World Bistro and Gardens, and even CEO Greg Koch himself, are all staples of the local beer scene. What … [Read more...] about Chicago Gets Wind of San Diego Flavor: Stone Total Tap Tower Takeover Tour Two Thousand Ten Recap
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Stop the Press
Two Karl Strauss posts in one day? Whatever, man, they're doing news-worthy work. If anyone knows how to throw a party it’s the San Diego Press Club. They have the longest schmooze hours of any … [Read more...] about Stop the Press
Monster Strauss Mash-Ups
If you’ve ever heard of musical artist Girl Talk or listened to the vocals of one track overlaying the instrumental version of another (aka mash-up), you’ll know that sometimes two very different … [Read more...] about Monster Strauss Mash-Ups
Media Sponsorships
It's my pleasure to announce that we are now media sponsors for San Diego Beer Week November 5th-14th & DiscoverPB's Bikes, Boards & Brews Event Saturday, November 13th. … [Read more...] about Media Sponsorships
Point Taken
I checked in at the Volunteer Tent for Ballast Point’s 14th Anniversary Festival a little before noon. Being amongst the first to arrive, we were given our choice of beer to pour for the day. … [Read more...] about Point Taken
On Point
My volunteer shift concluded, I was ready to join the festivities. I had been dispensing a cask of Ballast Point's Fathom India Pale Lager, which uses lager yeast instead of the ale yeast of an IPA, … [Read more...] about On Point
Iron Fist Comes Out Swinging
The party is still going on as I write these words. Yesterday I braved the after-work traffic from North Park to Vista. Friday the 15th marked the beginning of Iron Fist’s weekend-long Grand Opening … [Read more...] about Iron Fist Comes Out Swinging
Triple Play: Great Beer & Cuisine at a Legendary Location
In front of me I was staring at a glorious en plein air painting that is the sunset west of San Diego’s prime Torrey Pines Mesa. I was inside The Lodge at Torrey Pines, a 5-star craftsman-style hotel … [Read more...] about Triple Play: Great Beer & Cuisine at a Legendary Location
Honestly Hess
Slightly north of Miramar Road and just off the 15, you find yourself in a daze of furniture stores, fast-food restaurants and nondescript industrial parks reminiscent of the most mundane of tract … [Read more...] about Honestly Hess
Welcome to West Coaster
Hello! Welcome to the West Coaster website. In the next few days, the kinks you might see on the website will be ironed out. Thanks for being patient and keep checking back. "There is a demand for … [Read more...] about Welcome to West Coaster