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Stone exiting two Escondido facilities and reassigning employees
As San Diego County’s largest craft brewing company continues to refocus and reshape for success within the ever-changing beer industry—not just here, but in Europe and China—Stone Brewing finds … [Read more...] about Stone Brewing shuffling local work force
Hard kombucha upstart buys large brewery from Ballast Point
When Ballast Point Brewing announced it would be vacating its 24,000-square-foot brewing facility at 10051 Old Grove Road in Scripps Ranch last January, many within the industry wondered what company … [Read more...] about JuneShine acquires Scripps Ranch facility
Nicely balanced brown ale the best of 13 Point Brewing’s initial stock
From the Beer Writer: It's common for there to be little, if any, beer on-tap when I first visit a brewing company. Often times, I'm there days, weeks or even months ahead of their public debut, … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Blue Lake
Long-lead project finds a home base on popular street for breweries
Though only a half-mile in length, Miramar’s Kenamar Drive is home to a trio of breweries: gluten-reduced outfit Duck Foot Brewing, and Brewery Igniter tenants Pure Project Brewing and Amplified Ale … [Read more...] about Invoak Brewing aging slowly in Miramar
Miramar-based brewery shares renderings of upcoming tasting room
Last October, Pure Project Brewing announced it was expanding beyond its Miramar home-base. The vehicle for doing so is a 2,000-square-foot satellite tasting room at the base of The Park, Bankers … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek: Pure Project Bankers Hill
Last week, Green Flash Brewing Co. unveiled a new look for their brand and its four core beers, West Coast IPA, Tropical DNA (hazy IPA), Soul Style IPA, and GFB Blonde Ale. “Our new visual identity … [Read more...] about Green Flash gets a brand makeover for 2019
Dos Desperados brewer seeks veteran teachings in refining flagship lager
From the Beer Writer: To watch a young brewer find their way can be very rewarding, particularly when their progress shows up in the glass. Dos Desperados Brewery head brewer Hayden Weir has only been … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Lager Magnifico
San Diego County Water Authority highlights local brewing companies
Count the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) among the many factions that recognize the significant, positive impact that the local brewing industry has on the county. Enough that the … [Read more...] about February is Brewing Month in San Diego
Seven SD beer makers make top 100
This week, the “connoisseur-focused beer site” RateBeer released their list of the world’s top 100 brewers of 2018. According to the website, “the summarization is based on five different weighted … [Read more...] about RateBeer ranks AleSmith #6 in the world
Previewing some of this month’s standout beer events
February | So Many Anniversaries: There must be something in the water (other than hops, malt and yeast), because this month is packed with brewery anniversaries, including Kilowatt Brewing (two years … [Read more...] about February #SDBeer Sampler Flight
