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Vista nanobrewery founder stepping back
Bear Roots Brewing founder Terry Little presented a plaque to the company’s 2018 Loyalists of the Year, Amanda and Travis Krahel. The former teared up talking about how the couple had moved to San … [Read more...] about Bear Roots Brewing seeking new investors
Indiana brewery owns “IT’S NOT NORMAL” trademark
Rancho Bernardo's Abnormal Beer (and Wine) Co. may be forced to change their name entirely, after recent legal action taken by Indiana's 3 Floyds Brewing over that brewery's "IT'S NOT NORMAL" … [Read more...] about Abnormal faces legal battle against 3 Floyds
Mission Brewery helps The Patio on 101 pay homage to a friend
From the Beer Writer: In its simplest form, beer can serve as a delicious form of refreshment able to put a positive spin on one's mood. Then there are those rare times when a beer can serve as a … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Himmelbrew
The brewing industry writ large is always in a state of constant flux and San Diego is no different. Since the summer of 1987, when San Diego’s current “New Brew Wave” kicked off at Bolt Brewing Co in … [Read more...] about A Look Back: San Diego Beer History from 1868 to 1953
Barrio Logan brewery back with new brewer, new game plan
In June, we reported on the sudden and unusual closing of Alta Brewing, which came as a result of head brewer Brett Stampf‘s resignation. It took a while, but the Barrio Logan business is once again … [Read more...] about Alta Brewing back in business
The Sacramento-based California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) throws the annual California Craft Beer Summit each year as “two full days of education, networking and trade shows for brewers, … [Read more...] about California Craft Beer Summit: Recap
Monkey Paw Brewing’s founder discusses its closing and accomplishments
Two weeks ago, employees at the East Village’s Monkey Paw Brewing were notified the establishment, a fixture in the community since 2011, was closing its doors. It was the decision of the brand’s … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Scot Blair
Stone Brewing founder Greg Koch applies craft sensibilities to artisanal nut butters
I remember my time working at Stone Brewing HQ like it was yesterday. Many great memories were had there, care of lots of good friends and innovative co-workers. Looking back, there’s a particular … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Nuts about nuts
Now open in Tijuana’s Telefónica Gastro Park
It was sometime mid-morning when I found myself double-fisting drinks in Tijuana. In my left hand: a pint of a Mosaic hop-driven session IPA, low in ABV as well as IBUs, yet bold and bright. In my … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: SouthNorte
The Lost Abbey’s latest wild ale is suited for everyday enjoyment
From the Beer Writer: One cannot live on expensive, rare beer alone. Even if humankind could subsist on a whale-only diet, it's unlikely that would be all the enjoyable. There's a time and place for … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Citrus Sin
