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100% barrel-fermented beers in La Mesa
Since filling the first barrels in the fall of 2015, Helix Brewing Co. founder Cameron Ball has wanted to open a sour-only side of the brewery. On Saturday, that plan becomes reality in La … [Read more...] about Sourworx by Helix debuts Saturday
Catching up with the co-owner of Groundswell Brewing
The last few months have been filled with ups and downs for Groundswell Brewing. The Santee-based operation parted ways with former head brewer Chris Gillogli, bringing in a pair of brewers after his … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Christianne Penunuri
With less than three weeks until San Diego Beer Week begins, brewers are beginning to post their events. What follows are some we've found on Instagram: View this … [Read more...] about Beer Week Preview: Instagram Feed
One of San Diego Beer Week's most unique events takes place on Monday, November 5. The aptly-titled "Fishing with the Brewers" event is now in its sixth year, and attendees in the past have caught … [Read more...] about Beer Week Preview: Fishing with the Brewers
Vista brewery closing its doors after this weekend’s service
Few small breweries have dared to be as different from the get-go as Toolbox Brewing. When the Vista business opened in 2014, its owners, Amanda Elder and Spencer Peters, aimed to operate a 100% wild … [Read more...] about Toolbox Brewing announces closing
SouthNorte’s first anniversary beer both exotic and uniquely delicious
From the Beer Writer: Just when I thought I'd seen it all when it comes to beer...boom...something completely unique shot into my life. It arrived in the form of a saison, but thanks to a host of … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Aniversario 1
Yet another new brewery and a pair of satellite locale on-tap
Things keep moving at a fast pace in the San Diego beer industry, so here are some quick-hit items from the county’s suds scene. Following a friends-and-family soft-opening yesterday, Helia … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Helia, Guadalupe & Black Market
The San Diego Brewers Guild and California State University San Marcos Report an Economic Impact of More Than $1 Billion in Output Philanthropic contributions for San Diego County craft brewers … [Read more...] about News release: $1.1 billion in economic output by local brewers in 2017
Local restaurant chain latest to add in-house brewing capabilities
Epic Wings has been a local, family-owned and operated business for more than 35 years. Over that span, it has grown to include 20 stores (including three in south Riverside County and one in Mission … [Read more...] about Epic Wings N’ Things building Escondido brewery
San Marcos operation has new space and new head brewer
From the outside, much seems the same about San Marcos’ Dos Desperados Brewery, but enter the tasting room and you’ll notice new beers intermingled with longtime flagships. Witness a brew day and … [Read more...] about Dos Desperados Brewery expanding
