A cash box bandit has been targeting local beverage businesses in recent weeks, smashing windows and quickly snatching cash drawers. Based on online video, business owners speculate it's the same … [Read more...] about More than a dozen beverage businesses burglarized in recent weeks
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
Beer of the Week: Luped In IPA
From the Beer Writer: The "Beeramar" mainstay has gone ultra-modern with the latest addition to their year-round offerings, employing newer New World hops to create an India pale ale more in-line with … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Luped In IPA
Duck…Duck…Whale!
Insights on The Lost Abbey’s iconic Duck Duck Gooze
In the vast pantheon of household name San Diego beers, few if any embody the commitment, patience, knowhow and effort of Duck Duck Gooze. One of the pristine white whales bred at The Lost Abbey’s … [Read more...] about Duck…Duck…Whale!
Skip Virgilio’s back in orbit at Gravity Heights
Skip Virgilio has had a front row seat to much of what has transpired in San Diego craft beer’s “New Brew Wave” from 1987 to the present day. One of a nascent group of homebrewers in San Diego in the … [Read more...] about Skip Virgilio’s back in orbit at Gravity Heights
Beer Briefs: California Craft, Longship, The Bountiful Bag
A recent press release from the California Craft Brewers Association revealed that as of this month, more than 980 breweries are operating in California, more than there were in the entire country in … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: California Craft, Longship, The Bountiful Bag
Karl Strauss: Present & Future (Part 2)
San Diego’s craft beer originator continues strategic shift
Yesterday, we provided details (link here) on Karl Strauss Brewing's portfolio, including new core beers, as well as the latest with its distribution company, including the addition of new brands. … [Read more...] about Karl Strauss: Present & Future (Part 2)
Karl Strauss: Present & Future (Part 1)
San Diego’s craft beer originator continues strategic shift
It’s been three decades since Karl Strauss Brewing opened its doors in downtown San Diego. Being the oldest brewing interest in the county, one might expect stodgy adherence to “the good old days,” … [Read more...] about Karl Strauss: Present & Future (Part 1)
Stone transferring ownership of Berlin brewpub to BrewDog
In a blog post today titled "Farewell Stone Brewing Berlin: Too Big, Too Bold, Too Soon" Stone co-founder and executive chairman Greg Koch announced the company will transfer ownership of the Stone … [Read more...] about Stone transferring ownership of Berlin brewpub to BrewDog
Beer of the Week: Hazy Hippie Trail
Iron Fist Brewing’s revamped lineup delivers brewery’s first NEIPA
From the Beer Writer: Believe it or not, there are still San Diego County breweries that don't produce Northeast-style IPAs. Granted, there aren't all that many of them...and now there's one less … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Hazy Hippie Trail
Craft Q&A (Part 2): Josh Landan
Founder of Harland Brewing also launches Scout Distribution
Last December, Josh Landan, most famous locally for founding and subsequently selling Saint Archer Brewery, returned to the beer industry by establishing Harland Brewing. But he didn’t stop there. He … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A (Part 2): Josh Landan