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Enjoy Longship Brewery’s coveted stout on nitro or with a scoop of vanilla
From the Beer Writer: With so many overly-viscous, sticky-sweet pastry stouts around, inadvertent trepidation works its way into me these days when I hear beer descriptors like "caramel." But thanks … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Rollo
If you're planning a road trip up the coast this summer, San Diego-based Modern Times Beer now has a Santa Barbara location where you can make a pit stop. Located at 418 State Street, The Academy of … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Modern Times | Duck Foot | Creative Workshops
Owner & Head Brewer, Rouleur Brewing
Just over two years ago, Carlsbad’s Brewery Igniter lease-to-brew brewery facility welcomed a biking-themed interest to its ranks, Rouleur Brewing. That business has followed a winding, uphill route … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Rawley Macias
Standout homebrewer to debut multi-faceted Escondido project
He’s won countless honors at the country’s and the county’s most prestigious homebrewing competition. He’s graced the cover of West Coaster in the process. Now, Nick Corona is transitioning from … [Read more...] about Going pro with Five Suits Brewing
In October of 2017, local homebrewer Miguel Loza’s middle daughter Sarah was diagnosed with Stage 4 lymphoma cancer at nine years old. Compounding that, it was after witnessed her grandma passing at … [Read more...] about #Cheers4Sarah: Charity fundraising hazy IPA debuts this weekend
Abnormal Beer Co. simultaneously celebrates Tupac and Wild Turkey
From the Beer Writer: No, the picture above is not a hologram. Abnormal Beer Co. is all ready to release its annual tribute to dearly-departed rap legend, Tupac Shakur. That beer comes in at a … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Barrel-Aged Makaveli
July 14 set as last day for long-time San Diego craft beer staple
The end of an era is on the horizon for the San Diego beer community. Today, West Coaster learned that Gordon Biersch’s venerable San Diego location will be closing. Details are scant at this time, … [Read more...] about Gordon Biersch Mission Valley to close next month
On-site eats in the east, a South Park tasting room and downtown surrender
Good beer, a friendly staff and a stocked jukebox give people plenty of reasons to patronize Burning Beard Brewing, but the El Cajon cult favorite is adding an amenity. Ownership is working to install … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Burning Beard | Fall | KO Underground
A trio of local breweries create collaboration brews for San Diego Magazine
Each year, San Diego Magazine releases a “Best of San Diego” issue, featuring businesses spanning numerous industries, including local craft breweries. This year, to take things a step farther for the … [Read more...] about “Best of” collaboration beers
San Diegan brewers earned 21 medals (eight first place/gold, six second place/silver, and seven third place/bronze) at the California State Fair Commercial Beer Competition. El Cajon's Burning Beard … [Read more...] about 21 medals for San Diegans at the California State Fair
