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Saint Archer’s founder talks about return to brewing industry
In 2013, Josh Landan assembled a team of high-profile investors from the action-sports world to fund Saint Archer Brewery. A little over two years in, Big Beer (MillerCoors) came knocking with a … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A (Part 1): Josh Landan
San Diego Museum of Beer seeks to open in East Village
It’s no secret that San Diego a destination for high-quality craft beer. Local artisans have been working hard for three decades to create and maintain the county’s beer Mecca reputation. And while … [Read more...] about Curating #SDBeer culture
Top-shelf beer festivities taking place the first month of the New Year
Another month, another slew of #SDBeer events as well as the debunking of the myth that 13 is an unlucky number. The proof? There’s even more going on that day of the month than the three epic (and … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: April #SDBeer Events
Savagewood Brewing’s Berliner weisse inspired by nautical tomfoolery
From the Beer Writer: It’s a day Savagewood Brewing owner Darrel Brown will never forget. And given the large number of cocktails he consumed that’s both surprising and impressive. While on a booze … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Catamaran Booze Cruise
A coffee-beer collab, revised name and food with your kombucha
Two of San Diego’s fastest-growing companies, Modern Times Beer and Consortium Holdings, are teaming to open a coffee-centric venue in the East Village. Located at 631 Ninth Avenue, the “Invigatorium” … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Modern Times, Consortium Holdings, Cismontane & JuneShine
Today, the Brewers Association (BA) — the not-for-profit trade group representing small and independent craft brewers — released its second annual list of the 50 fastest growing small and … [Read more...] about Abnormal Beer Co. is one of America’s fastest growing breweries
It’s remarkable how much great beer is produced in this wonderful City and County of San Diego. In the almost 20 years I’ve lived here, it’s been amazing watching the industry grow and I feel “pinch … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why I’m attending Ballast Point’s Made in San Diego Block Party this weekend
Opened three years ago this month, Oceanside’s Midnight Jack Brewing Company appears to have ceased operations. Yesterday, the doors were locked during normal business hours. Additionally, Midnight … [Read more...] about Midnight Jack seemingly ceased operations
Ballast Point Brewing teams with Padres to design new hoppy pale ale
From the Beer Writer: Padres fans (a club I'm a lifelong member of) have suffered a long drought in terms of wins and playoff appearances. The same cannot be said when it comes to "Friar water." … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Swingin’ Friar Ale
Meet the new head brewer at Pacific Beach AleHouse
April 7 is National Beer Day (and National Session Beer Day), and a local brewpub will be relaunching its beer program. This will be done via the introduction of two new beers from Pacific Beach … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Dan Enjem
