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Cocktail culture cross-pollinates Abnormal’s latest canned creation
From the Beer Writer: Tiki drinks are experiencing a fun renaissance. Fruity, rummy, umbrella-accompanied tipples and island-themed dens in which to procure them are popping up like palm trees all … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Tiki Life For Me
An interview with Liz Bauer of Hopsbauer
Liz Bauer didn’t just fall into the craft beer industry – she was kicked into it. I mean that literally; while working as a horse trainer in southeastern San Diego, a client’s horse kicked her … [Read more...] about San Diego’s Queen Of Hops
The Publican is a new series where we focus on San Diego’s bar owners
Located on the fishing pier at Shelter Island, Fathom Bistro Bait & Tackle is unique. Not only can you choose a craft beer from a well-curated list of twenty taps and get a tasty meal, but you can … [Read more...] about The Publican: Dennis Borlek, Fathom Bistro Bait & Tackle
Examining a new era for Bay City Brewing under a new head brewer
The team behind Point Loma’s Bay City Brewing met their first head brewer, Chris West, when he was behind the bar at downtown’s Monkey Paw Brewing, where he poured in addition to his assistant-brewer … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Austin Pinder
Innovative Bagby Beer program gives civilians a meaningful taste of brewery life
Crafting an ale or lager with a professional brewer is a big deal for any beer nerd. A remarkably small percentage of enthusiasts get a taste of such a brew day, but the opportunity to share one with … [Read more...] about Beerleaders: The chance to brew with a legend
County’s smallest brewery famous locally for its much-adored flagship IPA
From the Beer Writer: When I first visited Escondido Brewing, it exceeded my expectations big-time. Keep in mind, it was billed to me as the smallest brewery in the county. While that may be true from … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Hopcondido
6,655 breweries active nationwide, more than 2,500 in planning
According to mid-year metrics released by the non-profit Brewers Association on Wednesday, production volume for craft brewers increased five percent. The press release also showed that as of June 30 … [Read more...] about Brewers Association reports 5% craft growth in 2018 so far
New Carlsbad Brewery Igniter tenant soft-opening to the public
The last time we checked in on the left-hand suite at Carlsbad’s Brewery Igniter campus, it was being vacated by Wiseguy Brewing. That interest lasted less than a year, with its owners citing issues … [Read more...] about Papa Marce’s Cerveceria opens today
Highlighting some of this month’s San Diego beer events
The weather isn’t cooling down, nor is the local beer atmosphere. Plenty of ale- and lager-fueled events are taking place this month. Take a look at the featured goings-on below, then head to our … [Read more...] about August #SDBeer Sampler Flight
West Coaster column spurs response from Brewers Guild
In response to the June issue “Doctor’s Office” column focusing on Ballast Point’s Made in San Diego beer, the San Diego Brewers Guild provided West Coaster the following statement and message from … [Read more...] about Made in San Diego by Ballast Point
