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Miralani Makers District business closing, owner moving out of state
For the second time in as many weeks, a Miramar brewery is announcing it is closing. The week before last it was Reckless Brewing. Today, it is the Miralani Makers District’s Align Brewing. Owner … [Read more...] about Align Brewing for sale
Carlsbad brewery releasing Reclaim the Wild IPA to aid reforestation efforts
From day one, Carlsbad’s Burgeon Beer Co. has approached humanitarian efforts with the same zeal as hazy IPAs, and that’s saying something. Two years into its short lifespan, the business has … [Read more...] about Burgeon Beer aims to reclaim the wild
Mason Ale Works’ Mexican lager is a standout on both sides of the border
From the Beer Writer: Though nearly a year ago, I remember it like it was yesterday, walking onto the grounds of the Ensenada Beer Fest and seeing San Diego-based breweries sharing space with Baja … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Respeto
Barrio Logan-based brewery not acquired by San Diego Cannabis
Yesterday, a press release errantly communicated that Thorn Brewing, a local brewery with locations in Barrio Logan and North Park, had been acquired by California-based seed-to-consumer medicinal and … [Read more...] about Rumors of Thorn Brewing sale erroneous
Stone, Karl Strauss & Modern Times make annual Brewers Association list
Each year, the Brewers Association, a trade group representing American craft brewing companies, releases lists of the top 50 craft breweries and overall breweries in the country, based on beer sales … [Read more...] about Three San Diego breweries among top 50 in US
Two floors of beer, bites and art to raise money for the community
It’s that time of year again! The Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival in partnership with the San Diego Brewers Guild will return for its seventh year running on Friday, March 22 from 6 to 9 … [Read more...] about Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival and Fundraiser Returns March 22
Miramar-based brewery opens its third venue while eyeing fourth
It’s been six weeks since Little Miss Brewing opened the doors to its East Village tasting room. Located at 545 Park Boulevard, it’s the brewery’s third venue, joining its Miramar production facility … [Read more...] about Little Miss Brewing: East Village & beyond
Years of losses fueling Vista brewing company’s exit from “Beeramar”
Earlier today, Barrel Harbor Brewing owner Tim St. Martin announced via email that he has decided to shut down the company’s tasting room at 8990 Miramar Road, #150. That venue was opened in 2016 as a … [Read more...] about Barrel Harbor closing Miramar tasting room
Fourpenny House’s revamped pale offers a glimpse of brewpub’s future
From the Beer Writer: La Mesa's downtown Village area received an infusion of Scottish heritage when the Fourpenny House opened last June. From a warm, homey interior design to a hearty … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Pacific Crest Pale
Online backlash leads to Miramar brewery owner shutting down operation
Earlier this week, Reckless Brewing owner Dave Hyndman composed a post (included at the bottom) on his company's Facebook page promoting the renaming of his black lager to Black Lagers Matter. That … [Read more...] about Reckless Brewing owner announces closure
