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Stone’s yuletide- and charity-inspired IPA brewed by and named for friends
From the Beer Writer: The holidays are a time for gathering, giving, gluttony, glee, and most of all, friends. They're also a time for generosity, something that was recently shown to me and my … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Holiday Armadillo
All-organic Miramar brewery expanding brewing capabilities and more
For the past year-and-a-half, Miramar's all-organic Protector Brewery has been brewing its beers on a two-barrel system and fermenting in four-barrel vessels. Owner Sean Haggerty says this was the … [Read more...] about Protector Brewery upping production
Popular Kearny Mesa brewery closing its doors after half a decade
With more breweries operating in San Diego County and throughout the country than ever, the brewing industry is more competitive and challenging than ever. Many independent beer interests are … [Read more...] about Council Brewing going out of business
Founded in 2013, Grantville-based Benchmark Brewing Company is searching for a buyer. "Benchmark Brewing Company is looking for a buyer," said co-founder Rachael Akin in a Facebook post … [Read more...] about Benchmark Brewing seeks buyer
Miramar-based brewery building second tasting room downtown
Opening multiple San Diego tasting room was a crucial component of Greg and Jade Malkin’s business plan when they opened Little Miss Brewing in 2016. The Miramar-based business was able to do so in … [Read more...] about Little Miss Brewing expanding in East Village
Hard kombucha company hires another former Saint Archer staffer
In bolstering its brewing team, North Park-based hard-kombucha operation JuneShine tapped a familiar source. In August, the company brought on former Saint Archer Brewing director of brewing Greg … [Read more...] about JuneShine adds to production team
Protector Brewery’s collaborative holiday beer a fit for multiple holidays
From the Beer Writer: I hail from long lines of military servicemen. My father served in the Army during Desert Storm. My grandfather on my mother's side served in the Navy during World War II. My … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Freedom Stout
Local beery festivities taking place throughout the holiday season
With so many holiday markets, Christmas-wreath workshops and yuletide-themed events happening at beery establishments this month, you’re a Grinch if you can’t get in the holiday spirit. Search out … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: December #SDBeer Events
Belching Beaver’s chef devises dishes to pair with brewery’s Alpha King IPAs
An accomplished culinarian with plenty of experience both pairing and cooking with a wide range of beer styles, Ramiro Guerra, the executive chef for Belching Beaver Brewery’s Tavern and Grill brewpub … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Alpha Dog
Under-construction University Heights brewpub leaks beer and menu items
Though it has a ways to go before its projected January 15 opening, and brewing won’t commence until this weekend, a sneak peek of the offerings from highly-anticipated University Heights brewpub, … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek: Kairoa Brewing
